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WhenDiablo 3first launched, it fell into a trap that many big titles have to worry about: living up to and exceeding the previous title.Grand Theft Auto 6, for example, has the near-impossible task of living up toGTA 5which has become one of the biggest games of all time (no hyperbole there), andThe Elder Scrolls 6has to worry about the same withSkyrim.Diablo 2was such a classic title thatDiablo 3didn’t initially live up to it, and it’s a lessonDiablo 4has to learn from to be successful....

The Division 2is currently nearing an end-of-life state. Title Update 12, released in December 2020, was supposed to beThe Division 2’s final content update. Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment changed their minds, however, and another update is planned for February 2022. On Wednesday, one of the update’s biggest features was revealed, dubbed the Expertise system. Expertise will offerThe Division 2players a new system of progression that could keep players busy for a very long time....

Earthblade, the next gameCelestedeveloper Extremely OK Games, debuted gameplay during The Game Awards 2022. The “2D explor-action” game has keptCelestefans waiting since its announcement in April 201 and EXOK has made the most of the time since. But while it’s exciting to finally seeEarthbladein motion, it seems that some extra development time is going to be necessary before EXOK can release the final product. The initial announcement ofEarthbladerevealed very little of the game, outside its genre and a promise of anotherCeleste-like pixel art world....

InElden Ring, sorcery builds are by far some of the most powerful builds in the game. Whether facing off against normal enemies, tough bosses, or even other players,Elden Ringsorcery builds have a spell that will quickly, practically, and magically solve any problem they face. Typically, some of the more prominent clips featuring sorcery builds are the boss kill clips. Specifically, some of the craziest clips depict extremely quick boss kills likeElden Ring’s Radagon and Elden Beast dying in 30 seconds....

The character creator inElden Ringis far above and beyond what was available in previous FromSoftware RPGs. From hideous malformations tohilariously accurateElden Ringrenderings ofFriends’ Ross Geller, the in-game toolkit allows for an unprecedented amount of variety. One Redditor, however, did more than simply modify their in-game appearance, working to build an entire Darth Maul cosplay replete with a fiery double-bladed weapon. Posted to theElden Ringsubreddit on March 14, jel5000 showcased some serious dedication, offering up the most preciseStar Warscrossover conceivable....

One ofFortnite’s latest quests tasks players with collecting toy biplanes at Condo Canyon, Greasy Grove, or Sleepy Sound. Although the specific named locations are given as part of the quest’s verbiage, the exact locations of the toy biplanes are not, which is where this guide comes in. Epic Games' popular free-to-play battle royale title is getting well into its first season of Chapter 3. The new chapter comes with a whole host of changes, including a new map, new weapons, and the new sliding mechanic....

Genshin Impactis now well into its second major update, known as Version 1.2. This large patch introduced new characters like Albedo, while inviting players into the Cryo-themed Dragonspine region for all new adventures. Yet despite all the new content rolling out with Version 1.2, some of the game’s existing features still appear to need some work. While fans of the five-star character Zhongli have been at odds withGenshin Impactdevelopers over the character’s capabilities, it now seems that the controversial God of Contracts seems to be exhibiting a new unintended feature, leading to even more tension between miHoYo and its fans....

Genshin Impact’s most recent event, Lost Riches, has just come to a close. Players still have until June 19, 2025, however, to buy items from the event including the Mini Seelie pets. The Mini Seelie pets are technically considered gadgets inGenshin Impact, but they can be toggled so that normal gadget items can be used as normal. While they could be used during the Lost Riches event to help find more Iron Coins, this feature has ended alongside the event proper....

Life is Strange: True Colorsis a significant turning point for the franchise, in more ways than one. Publisher Square Enix’s narrative adventure series is no longer segmented into five chapters, as Alex Chen’s story in the gorgeous Haven Springs released in full back in 2021. By switching from the pacific northwest of Arcadia Bay, Oregon to the mountains of Colorado, the story feels wholly unique, with characters and a landscape that is new to both the developer and players....

The Nintendo Switch is one of the best-selling consoles of all time, with over 107 million units sold worldwide. Hence, there’s no doubt that handheld gaming machine supports countless games of different genres. TheNintendo Switchoffers amusing games likeLuigi’s Mansion 3, explorative titles such asThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and hardcore shooter games such asMetroid Dread. However, there’s one genre on the console that is an absolute favorite of countless gamers around the world, and that’s science fiction....

In a virtual Comic-Con@Home panel featuring the cast and creators of FX’svampiremockumentary seriesWhat We Do in the Shadows, co-star Matt Berry (who plays Laszlo) detailed his story of becoming starstruck in the presence of Mark Hamill. When Hamill guest starred in the season 2 episode “On The Run” as a rival/nemesis to Berry’s Laszlo, the latter simply couldn’t contain his excitement during production. Thanks to certain obvious yet unavoidable circumstances,Comic-Conhas taken on a new form here in 2020....

For one reason or another,Pokemoncards have absolutely exploded in popularity lately. These range from YouTubers and Twitch streamersbuying old booster boxes worth hundreds of thousands of dollars,to stores rapidly losing their stock of trading cards thanks to scalpers. That last one has led The Pokemon Company to issue a statement promising fans that it will print more cards in light of recent high demand. Apart from this, 2021 marks the 25th anniversary ofPokemon,calling for some well-deserved celebrations, and anyone in the loop may know that McDonald’s has been holding a Happy Meal promotion featuring special 25th anniversaryPokemoncards....

The Pokemon Company has unveiled Captain Pikachu, a new character joining the upcomingPokemonanimated series alongside his partner Professor Friede. While this creature is not Ash Ketchum’s iconic Pikachu, the newPokemonanime will still feature one of the most beloved pocket monsters in the franchise. Pokemonfans are bidding farewell to Ash and Pikachuas their adventures in the anime coming to a conclusion. After 25 years of trying to become the very best trainer, Ash’s quest is over and the champion is making space for a new hero to emerge....