Summary Based on the trailers released so far, it seems as thoughAssassin’s Creed Shadowscould end up striking a perfect balance between hearkening back to the series' roots, while simultaneously pushing the franchise forward into new territory. After becoming more of an action-RPG-focused franchise, stealth started to take a bit of a backseat inAssassin’s Creed, butAssassin’s CreedShadowsis bringing it back in full force, and it’s the perfect example of the next entry’s attempt to balance legacy and evolution....

Assassin’s Creed Valhallafinally received its anticipated “Last Chapter” DLC, which aims to draw the rollercoaster saga of protagonist Eivor Varinsdottir to a satisfying end. As a free expansion, Last Chapter is predictably short and to the point, consisting of two distinct quests that serve significantly different purposes. While the main bulk of the Last Chapter DLC forAssassin’s Creed Valhallahas Eivor saying her goodbyes to key figures from the mainline narrative before she embarks for the Americas, the other quest heavily features a character called Roshan....

Catwomanis among the most prolific and iconic ofBatman’s foes. Her playful and confident nature, as well as her ability to skirt the moral gray area so gracefully, have enchanted fans for decades. She brings a sense of flirty fun to her thefts, making her nearly as popular as the Dark Knight himself. RELATED:The Best Batman Villains Of All Time, Ranked As such,Catwomanhas seen many portrayals over the years, many of them live-action....

Summary Age Of Wondersblends genres of simulation, turn-based combat, 4X strategy, and grand tactics, all set upon a beautiful backdrop of a colorful and customizable fantasy world. For fans of theAge of Wondersfranchise, there is plenty to love within the games that might have gamers seeking other titles that offer the same thrill, challenge, and personality. ForAge Of Wondersfans or those interested in the new addition to the franchise released in May of 2023, there are plenty of games that will help scratch that itch that the turn-based tactical combat has left within coming from other notable titles players may have yet to try....

Summary ThoughGranblue Fantasy Relink’sreal-time combat can look pretty familiar on the surface to any ARPG fans, it does have a few built-in systems and mechanics that make it quite different. By far the biggest examples of this are the Skybound Arts, which become much stronger if the player waits a little while before using them and then chains them together. As a result, players are encouraged to try and survive as long as possible before dishing out the maximum amount of damage, and there’s no better way to stay standing in a fight than having a dependable healer on the team....

Summary KonoSubais one of the funniestlight novels currently in circulation. With its zany and unapologetic sense of humor, it has conquered the masses. Now with the 3rd season of the anime on emission, fans are excited to see more about this wacky fantasy world. Though many anime enthusiasts from all over the world have already enjoyed the misadventures of Kazuma and company in paperback, there are a lot ofgreat light novels that readers can also enjoyif they loveKonoSuba....

Summary Real-time-with-pause combat is a point of contention for many RPG fans. Turn-based and real-time combat both have their places in the genre, butreal-time-with-pauseis often a smaller niche. Larger games such asMass EffectandStar Wars: Knights Of The Old Republichave had success combining third-person combat with tactical pause, though pausing is arguably less necessary in these titles than in the abundance of CRPGs that make use of it. FromDungeons & Dragonsdungeon-crawlers such asIcewind Daleand the unique settings of games likeArcanumall the way to newer indie titles likeTower Of Time, there are a variety of real-time-with-pause RPGs available today....

Wednesday morning brought with it the routine Borderlands Show livestream, a broadcast all about what’s happening inBorderlands 3and what players can look forward to. The main focus of the latest Borderlands Show was the announcement ofMoxxi’s Heist at the Handsome Jackpot,Borderlands 3’s first premium expansion DLC. The show revealed several details about Moxxi’s Heist, including its release date and a light introduction to its content, but one aspect of the DLC was surprisingly left unmentioned....

According to Steam data, theCall of Duty: Warzone 2player count has been dropping since the battle royale’s launch in November. Anticipation was high leading up toCall of Duty: Warzone 2’s release, as manyCall of Dutyfans felt burned by the removal of Verdansk and the introduction of the divisive Caldera map in the original game. The reaction toCall of Duty: Warzone 2was mostly positive at first, and while the game is still generally regarded in a better light than Caldera, it does seem to be struggling to maintain its massive player base....

Call of Duty: Warzoneis kicking off Season 3 with a special event that continues the ongoingCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warstoryline. Unfortunately,Call of Duty: Warzonefansare having a tough time getting their challenge progress to properly track in-game. TheHunt for Adler eventsees players searching forCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warcampaign protagonist Russell Adler. With the CIA member currently captured by Stitch, an ally of the villainous Perseus, players need to complete intel contracts inside Verdansk to track him down....

Summary While there are many memorable and well-craftedPixarmovies, 2015’sInside Outwas unique. Now thatInside Out 2will be released on June 14th, 2024, fans of the beloved first film are anticipating another compelling, beautifully animated, and moving movie.Inside Out 2tells the smart storyof Riley’s (Kaitlyn Diaz) teenage emotions, and considering the box office success ofInside Out, there is reason to believe that the sequel will perform just as well. While fans rewatch Pixar’s animated classics all the time, the last few films by the animated studio didn’t do very well at the box office....

Cataclismois the next game by Digital Sun, the indie developer behind the hit action RPGMoonlighter, but instead of being an action RPG, it’s a real-time strategy game by day and a tower defense game by night. It’s not every day an RTS comes from an indie developer. In fact, it’s not every day an RTS comes at all. Apart from some of the more well-known RTS franchises (Age of Empires,Command & Conquer,Warcraft, andStarcraft), the genre’s new releases are few and far between....

Summary Forming a kingdom is always a fun challenge to do inCrusader Kings 3. Many players get tired of creating the same kingdoms over and over again, so creating a rare kingdom is a nice way to spice up theCrusader Kings 3experience. Rare kingdoms are difficult to form, with many kingdoms having circumstantial requirements or simply being in locations that are generally difficult to conquer inCrusader Kings 3. Getting across the finish line by creating some of the rarer and more interesting kingdoms is worth the time and effort, with the achievement being extremely satisfying, especially for veteranCrusader Kings 3players....