There are a lot of reasons to be excited forVirtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown. While it’s technically not a brand new game, the HD remaster of the last entry in Sega’s 3D fighting game series not only opens the possibility of a full series revival, but it also boasts plenty of new features to entice newcomers and those who already played the originalVirtua Fighter 5. A livestream presentation all about the game aired earlier today, which shared details about the game andSega’s esports plansfor it, something the company initially teased last year....

Virtua Fighter 5’s lifespan is considered by many fighting game fans to be as legendary as theVirtua Fighterfranchise itself. Facing direct competition with Bandai Namco’sTekkenandSoul Caliburseries, as well as Capcom’sStreet Fighter, Sega’sVirtua Fighteris the only franchise to not have a new title in almost 15 years. The latest entry is still receiving support, however, with a new update announced today. DespiteVirtua Fighter 5spanning two console generations, the playerbase for Sega’s technical 3D fighter is among the most devoted, with tournaments routinely played and streamed around the world....

Taking inspiration from the AK-103,the Kastov 762has emerged as the top assault rifle inWarzone 2’s META, with players utilizing it for both mid-range and long-range builds. However, due to its platform being KASTOVIA, the Kastov 762 suffers from significant recoil and low accuracy in its base form, urgingWarzone 2players to seek stability-boosting loadouts and class setups. The Kastov 762 may already be an impressive weapon, but players can make it even better with the right customizations....

Following Microsoft’s flurry of expensive acquisitions, the gaming world is waiting with bated breath to see how the studio will perform under the giant’s leadership. Bethesda is one of Microsoft’s biggest purchases, and it has a few projects lined up. In addition toStarfield, which has been in the works for a long time, gamers can also look forward to a newFalloutgame and anewThe Elder Scrollsentry. With a new IP and two new entries in beloved franchises, it looks like the studio has busy times ahead....

Summary Bethesdamay not have had the greatest year in 2023, but it could have been a lot worse.Starfieldwas mostly well-received but ultimately didn’t resonate with fans as well as the company had hoped. On the publishing side, the much-hypedRedfallwas viewed as a disappointment. It’s now time to close the book on 2023 and look ahead to 2024, and though little is known about whatBethesdahas planned, there are a few things on the cards for 2024....

Earlier this year, a fan opened up aDarkness AblazePokemontrading card pack and found an out-of-place Chimchar. Marked as #12 of 25, the image of the fire-type starter brandished a Pikachu logo with its cheeks stylized as a “2” and “5,” similar to thePokemon20th anniversary logo. This would indicate that the promo is celebratingPokemon’s 25th anniversary in 2021 with all eight generations of starters—including Pikachu—to make up the 25 holo reprints as a McDonald’s promotion....

Summary When discussing the peak ofCall of DutyZombies, most gamers will be quick to point towardBlack Ops 3. Not only does that game hold up visually and mechanically over 7 years after its initial release, but its lineup of maps was top-notch.Shadows of Eviland The Giant offered depth and nostalgia respectively, while a great DLC season followed. This DLC run was capped off by the tremendous Zombies Chronicles expansion, which revived eight classic maps and was, by all accounts, a huge success for Treyarch....

Best In Slot Gear Introduction to Arcane Mages in Wrath of the Lich King Classic Arcane Mages perform fairly well in Player vs Environment encounters, especially in the earlier phases ofWrath of the Lich King Classic. The play style is very simple, as single target encounters largely involve using only 2 abilities, managing mana, and cooldown usage. This specialization is suited for players who enjoy focusing on the game and not overly complicated class mechanics....

WWE 2K22is set to be released later in 2021. As the first game in the series since the critically pannedWWE 2K20,fans are hoping that it can turn the series around. There isn’t much publicly known aboutWWE 2K22,though a roster reveal could take place soon. WWE has fired over 50 superstars in 2021 alone, so the game’s final roster will be interesting for fans to see. Fans can expect to see the majority of active wrestlers in the game, and this will more than likely include WWE legend Edge....

The popular Nuzlocke Challenge amongPokemonfans has been making headlines recently thanks to a lot of insider talk about how the company behind the series views the community-led game run. However, with or withoutcomments from The Pokemon Company, this challenge that has sprouted out of the community can still enhance the experience for players, especially asPokemon Scarlet and Violetprepare for launch. For most players, the rules in the Nuzlocke Challenge don’t go much further than a content creator on Twitch or YouTube who showcases these extra difficult runs....

At the recent special launch event, theAMDRadeon RX 6700 XT was revealed as the fourth graphics card in AMD’s RDNA 2 lineup. Boasting 12 GB VRAM and targeted at 1440p gaming, the RX 6700 XT should be a solid midrange option that can compete with Nvidia’s RTX 3060 Ti and RTX 3070. Despite the fact that the GPU market is a mess right now,AMDhas stated that they’re doing everything they can to ensure there’s more stock on their website as well as board partners and manufacturers....

For many,Animal Crossing: New Horizonshas been a saving grace this year, providing a much-needed deserted island escape during 2020. As the light-hearted life sim game released this past March, the game skyrocketed in popularity, even becoming one ofGoogle’s most searched terms in 2020. As continuous quarantine and lockdown orders have allowed many to indulge in their virtual lives inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons,players have had plenty of time to get creative on their islands and with their villagers....

Respawn Entertainment has been releasing a ton of content forApex Legends. In the last month, the free-to-play battle royale featured two events, with thesecond anniversary event extended due to login errorsand the Chaos Theory event starting only a week after. Both feature a prize tracker with cosmetic rewards and collection cosmetics that include character skins, weapon skins, charms, banner frames, and skydive emotes. Players may have collected a substantial amount of cosmetics during Season 8, but it appears that more are on the way....