Best known for its work on the Just Cause series of open-world sandbox games,Avalanche Studioshas dabbled in many video game genres, but it certainly seems to have a specific niche. Dieselpunk chaos and burning stretches of desert road abound in games likeRage 2andMad Max, and, if a recent job listing on Avalanche Studios’ website is to be believed, its next game will follow in a similar vein. An open call to fill a vacant Gameplay Animator role with Systemic Reaction, a creative division within Avalanche Studios—which technically rebranded as Avalanche Studios Group in 2020—the website lays out the duties and responsibilities of the position....

Fans of the beloved animated seriesAvatar: The Last Airbenderwere in for a treat when the show’s creator, Bryan Konietzko, recently teased some exciting news about future projects. Konietzko, who co-created the show with Michael Dante DiMartino, has revealed he is working on a new project set in theAvataruniverse. While he remained tight-lipped about most of the details of the new project, he did hint that it would be different from anything fans have seen before....

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3is littered with odd moments and encounters that add a lot to whatever area players are exploring. From interesting narrative choices that can change the fate of a given location or even a battle with a unique gimmick, it seems likeBaldur’s Gate 3has something fun around every corner. Since it is a fantasy game, many genre tropes appear and are used to great effect. One such example is how doppelgangers are used....

Quick Links Baldur’s Gate 3features a huge number ofclassicDungeons and Dragonsclassespulled right from the Fifth Edition of the tabletop RPG. Because it draws such heavy inspiration fromD&D, some of the best builds inBG3happen to also be the best builds players are already familiar with, including the Thief Rogue. The Thief Rogue build is based on the Thief subclass that grants an additional Bonus Action in combat, which is ridiculously useful forgetting into and out of stealth....

When wanting to playa game with friendsthat is all about having a good time and not getting too overwhelmed, the best place to look is atThe Jackbox Party Pack. The series has been around for nearly a decade and has consistently released yearly batches of party games for people to enjoy. RELATED:Every Jackbox Party Game, Ranked Its most recent iteration isThe Jackbox Party Pack 9, which features five new experiences for groups to participate in....

The survival horror genre is an arguably under-used video game genre, with many horror titles leaning more towardcinematic horror gamesand walking simulators packed with jump scares. Survival horror classics likeSilent HillandResident Evilare known for their non-linear designs, dense atmospheres, unsettling narratives, and ridiculous puzzles. Most of the time, these games also include gameplay loops centered around resource management and exploration. Scouring the map for key items and scrounging for ammunition aren’t uncommon activities in survival horror games, often done between solving puzzles and fighting horrific creatures....

One of the aspects of thePokemonfranchise fans appreciate is the ability to customize Pokemon – to make them a little different from everybody else’s Pokemon. One of the best ways to do this is through the use of Technical Machines; also called TMs (or TRs) for short. RELATED:Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: The Best Moves For Quaxly Evolution Line TMs give Pokemon special attacks and defensive maneuvers they would not have access to normally....

Quick Links A new week brings anall-new challengein Candywriter’s life simBitlife.This time, it’s the Warrior Woman Challenge, which will be live for 4 days in the game. So get ready to become a real warrior, join wars, and encounter a big tragedy as you retire. In this guide, we are going to show you how to complete the Warrior Woman Challenge inBitlife. The Warrior Woman Challenge has five parts: How to Be Born a Female in China First, you’ll need to be born as a female in China....

For fans of the saga,Mortal Kombat 11and the recent movie release of the franchise have some clear differences. In general, the latest film was a fair adaptation of the classic fighting game, even if there were some changes to the characters. One of the most obvious ones isthe inclusion of Cole Youngin the story, a tailor-made everyman character for the story. The cover ofMortal Kombat 11features one of the most important characters of the saga: Scorpion....

Dave the Diveris an Early Access title currently only on Steam. This weird and wonderful game is all about diving for fish during the day, then serving at a sushi restaurant at night. As Dave, players will need to collect a lot of fish every day to help manage their customers' expectations and keep the coins rolling in. There are loads of things that Dave can do to help out, including hiring help, upgrading theirvideo game restaurant, or even using Auto Supply to help save a little bit of fish and money....

InDestiny 2, Exotic weaponry is usually supposed to represent the pinnacle of its niche. Whereas Legendary weapons generally come with fewer perks that might not synergize quite as well as they do with Exotics, Legendaries do get the added bonus of being able to support mods, something that Exotic weapons won’t be doing according to Proctor.Bungie’s Staff Designer Chris Proctor has gone on record to talk about some of the changes that are coming toDestiny 2with the release of itsWitch QueenDLC....

Summary SomeDiablo 4players think the game should add a loadout system, making it easier to manage builds.Diablo 4has a rich variety of gear that players encounter in their adventures. That gear offers different attributes, whichDiablo 4players can use in different ways. Diablo 4players generally focus on a core skill or the synergy between two skills to create their build. From there, there is a world of possibilities, such as which are the best Legendary Aspects, Affixes, Gems, equipment, and Paragon Board for the build in question....

Summary Discord has recently announced streaming forXboxconsoles on its platform. This is part of the company’s move to offer more options to console gamers, includingconnecting Discord to PS5, and Xbox to use the app while playing games. Released back in 2015, Discord initially appeared as an alternative to apps like Skype, and it grew a lot over the years. Due to its popularity with gamers, starting to offer more console options seems like a natural move....