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The fighting game genre is filled with fierce competitive scenes, each of them with their own unwritten rules and etiquette. Whether its pre-match rituals or a general agreement to not spam certain moves, these unofficial regulations ensure a smooth and mostly satisfying experience for players. As one of the oldest fighting games in the industry,Mortal Kombathas built up a sizable list of unwritten rules to bring some order to the chaotic nature of the franchise....

Summary WhilePersona 4and5are often cited as the entries that ushered the series into mainstream popularity,Persona 3is still an amazing game in its own right, so it’s great thatgame developer Atlushas made the decision to remake this hidden gem for new and longtime fans to enjoy. The dark and captivating story mixed with the lovable cast of characters madePersona 3one of the best JRPGS of its erain the eyes of many fans of the genre, but with that being said, there were still a few areas that were a little rough around the edges....

While 2022 has already seen the release of a number of popular games, one upcoming title that is creating a significant buzz among gamers isStray. Coming out in only a couple more days, this gamedeveloped by BlueTwelve Studiolets players control an adorable cat as they attempt to find a way out of a strange city. Ahead of the release of the title, it was revealed that fans ofStray,who are also cat lovers, will be able to get exclusive accessories based on the game for their feline friends....

Skye ofValoranthas nature by her side throughout her many incursions. As an Initiator, Skye specializes in reconnaissance and making tactical decisions regarding enemy engagement and advances. Thanks to her Trinkets,ValorantAgent Skye can call upon a wide variety of creatures to aid her in various combat situations. RELATED:Valorant: Every Skin Included In The Ruination Bundle, Ranked Given her passive nature, it’s easy to see how playing her can become a bit discouragingfor new players in particular....

The world of Azeroth has had four great wars, multiple invasions, and constant world ending events during its 23 years of existence. Created back in 1994,Warcrafthas been captivating fans with its expansive lore for years. As the story ofWarcraftgrows larger throughWorld of Warcraft, it seems to have left some of the original titles behind. Warcraft: Orcs & HumansandWarcraft 2: Tides of Darknesswere the first two entries in the series and depicted the first two great wars of Azeroth....

Warhammer 40,000: Darktidehas been in the works for quite some time now, with players anxiously waiting to get their hands on it. Set in the universe ofWarhammer 40,000, players will battle it outwith their friends in co-op mode. The team of four is the last thing standing between the hordes of Chaos-infested mutants and the destruction of the hive city. RELATED:Warhammer 40K: Darktide Shows Off The Zealot: Preacher Class With the game offering upquite a bit of challengefor players, new and old, a little help will go a long way....

Summary Last year,Starfieldmade its way onto Bethesda’s growing roster as the developer ventured into the far reaches of space for its new IP. Although Bethesda had dabbled with light sci-fi in the past with itsFalloutgames,Starfieldwas a completely new approach for the studio. Although the space adventure had mixed reviews from players at first,Starfieldhas found a loyal following in its first year as periodical updates and an upcoming DLC have reignited interest....

World of Warcraftjust gave players a sneak preview of the Orc and Human Heritage Armor sets and questlines coming inDragonflightpatch 10.0.7. These amazing newWorld of Warcraftarmor sets are available in multiple types and colors, and will involve lore-rich quests to unlock them. Heritage Armor questlines are special stories where characters of a particular race can unlock special gear sets through adventures steeped in that culture’s history. New Heritage Armor questlines for Orcs and Humans are beingadded toWorld of Warcraftin Patch 10....

TheMarvel Cinematic Universeis slowly, but strongly moving forward to expand it. Whether it’s a movie, a series on Disney+, or even appearing as supporting roles, Marvel just is giving a lot of fan-favorite characters time to shine. RELATED:Comic Book What-Ifs The MCU Needs To Turn Into Shows There is no shortage of villains that the Marvel heroes can fight.Villains like Thanos, Hela, Ultron, and Erik Killmongerhave set the bar extremely high by being strong characters with strong connections to their hero rivals....

Summary Video games are often synonymous with deep, catchy, and memorable melodies. This has become more true as they’ve evolved in complexity and theatrical elements. Some gaming soundtracks have even approached icon status in their own right, not unlikeStar WarsorJaws, with tunes that help define the experience. Who can forget the infectious themes ofSuper Mario Bros. 3, or the epic compositions ofFinal Fantasy 7? Still, some studios have begun experimenting more with minimalism, especially regarding presentation and music....

Summary Last October,Alan Wake 2was released and marked developer Remedy Entertainment’s next foray into the world of the tormented writer’s travels through the Dark Place dimension and battle of wits against the Lovecraftian entity known as the Dark Presence residing within. After nearly a decade-long wait for the sequel,Alan Wake 2was met with mostly positive critical and fan reactions, praised in large part for its use of both survival horror design elements and the studio’s trademark blend of live-action elements within the setting and gameplay....

Summary CPUs based onAMD’s upcoming Zen 5 microarchitecture are markedly faster than their predecessors, especially in specific workloads, according to known hardware industry leakers. The company has stated that some of the new chips will arrive sometime this year. In an earnings call last October,AMDpresident and CEO Lisa Su told investors that the company’s next generation Zen 5 processors will deliver significant performance and efficiency gains. As details for these new CPUs have yet to be released, it is currently impossible to compare them to their current generation Zen 4 counterparts....

Summary Hoftix 25 has been released by Larian Studios forBaldur’s Gate 3. This small update seeks to provide solutions for a few issuesBaldur’s Gate 3players may be experiencing while they wait patiently for Patch 6 to arrive. Since its full release in August 2023,Baldur’s Gate 3has received critical acclaim, winning Game of the Year and other such coveted awards many times over. The game has also been a hit commercially, reportedly earning the owners of the Dungeons & Dragons IP, Hasbro, over $90 million as of February 2024....