Summary Arrowhead Game Studios’Helldivers 2is planning a big update on Thursday, June 13. After listening to player feedback, the game developers plan to make several additions when it releases its upcoming update. Launched in February for PlayStation 5 and PC,Helldivers 2is a third-person shooter in which players work cooperatively as Helldivers to save and protect the citizens of Super Earth from an array of enemies, like bugs and bots. The game became Sony’s fastest-selling PlayStation game ever....

Summary Helldivers 2is by no means an easy game, even on the easier difficulties.These bugs (AKA Terminids) and robots (AKA Automatons)are absolutely dedicated to wiping Helldivers off the face of their respective planets and it shows with the vast array of enemy typesboth factions throw at Super Earth’s finest. So, let’s go over some of the most difficult (and annoying) enemies from both factions inHelldivers 2and talk about just what makes them so hard to deal within their respective missions....

Halo Infinitehas experienced an incredible amount of popularity and players since its surprise multiplayer launch. SinceHalo Infinite’s multiplayer launched first, it has given players plenty of time to figure out strategies to improve their performance online. WithHalo Infinite’s Big Team Battle mode finally fixed, more players are experiencing vehicle combat in multiplayer. One of the most popular vehicles inHalo’s history has been the banshee, a very fast, very maneuverable covenant flying vehicle that shoots plasma blasts and fusion bombs....

Despite the game having an incredible opening week, physical sales forHogwarts Legacyhave taken a shocking decline during its second week on the market. The game based on the belovedHarry Potterbook and film seriesdidn’t see the same returns compared to its first week, but that’s not stopping the fantasy RPG from being one of the most successful releases of the year so far. There’s no doubt thatHogwarts Legacyhas been one of the most anticipated games of the year....

Horizon Forbidden Westcontinues the franchise’s DNA by introducing rich, complex, and intriguing characters that Aloy meets throughout her travels.Horizon Forbidden Westsucceeded in part by adding further technological depth to its NPCs through advanced motion capture and CGI technology but generally providing new NPCs for Aloy to meet. With the announcement ofHorizon Forbidden West’sBurning Shores DLC, an opportunity exists to revisit certain characters fromHorizon Zero Dawn. WhileHorizon Forbidden Westadds an exemplary array of NPC characters to the franchise, many leave lasting impressions as their stories are typically more involved and carry weight in the world around Aloy....

Kirby and the Forgotten Landwill be featured in a special presentation from its developers at this year’s upcoming Game Developers Conference. For the uninitated, the Game Developers Conference is an annual event where a variety of tutorials, lectures, and roundtable discussions are hosted by industry professionals. This allows for the game dev community to exchange ideas, solve problems, and network like any other expo event. WhileGDC 2021 was held as a virtual eventdue to the COVID-19 pandemic, GDC 2022 marked a return to in-person attendance....

Summary Marvel Rivalsteam has publicly apologized to players for the difficulties encountered while redeeming Twitch Drops keys during the Closed Beta. Acknowledging the widespread frustration caused by the malfunctioning system, the company has committed to resolving these issues to ensure a smoother and more enjoyable experience for all participants asMarvel Rivalscontinues its testing phase. Earlier this year, NetEase Games announced acollaboration with Marvel to developMarvel Rivals, a 6v6 superhero shooter featuring a diverse roster of characters with unique abilities....

TheMetal Gearseries’ stories are hard to sum up. Sometimes they can be silly, or even reductive. Other times it can be genuinely deep and insightful. It’s convoluted, insane, and entertaining. Without its approach to storytelling, it just wouldn’t feel likeMetal Gear. Each character in the series has their own journey to travel too. Related:Biggest Metal Gear Retcons There’s Otacon’s path from sheltered nerd to finding his spine inMetal Gear Solid. Meryl’s conflicted familial relationship to Colonel Campbell inMetal Gear Solid 4....

My Hero Academiais finally off the break, meaning the next week’s chapter isn’t too far away. The previous chapter of the story was one packed with an emotional punch as it brought back beloved characters of the old that fans have familiarized themselves with over the course of years.Now that the story is in the final arc, it only makes sense for fans to get nostalgic over the appearances of these characters....

One of the most iconic video game characters of all time, Link has captured the imaginations of gamers since he first debuted inThe Legend of Zeldain 1986. He’s appeared in myriads of games, sold millions of units, and inspired some really coolLegend of Zeldacosplay. Now, thanks to leakers, fans have a chance to peek behind the curtain, and see what appears to be the first ever 3D model of Link....

Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass Library continues to expand, with consistently good games added to the service regularly. While somegames do end up leaving the Xbox Game Passafter some time, there are just as many that get added. These range from AAA hits likeScarlet Nexusto charming indie games likeCeleste. Another indie game will soon be added to the Game Pass, and it is a unique action roguelike known asOne Step From Eden....

The stylish upcoming MMORPGPaliais an open-world community simulation game with a few notable features teased by developers. Among these new features is a unique approach to character creation, in which players do not choose to be “male” or “female” – instead, players choose a body type to customize, without therestrictions of the gender binary. According to a question-and-answer session on thePaliaDiscord channel with developers from Singularity 6, the game’s character creation tool will stray away from forcing players to choose gendered options and instead make those options available to everybody....

It’s no secret thatPokemonfans are some of the most artistically talented of any fandom in pop culture. Now one fan’s impressive paper model of iconic Pokemon Charizard garnering plenty of attention. The iconic dual Fire/Flying-type from the first generation ofPokemon, Charizard is easily one of the most recognizable of the long-running franchise. Being one of the most popular Pokemon of the series,Charizard’sPokemon TCGcard variantsare some of the most lucrative to find, although this fan has a much different idea when it comes to Charizard on paper....