Science fiction is often a medium concerned with taking concepts from other genres of fiction and shifting them into a new location to see what changes. One of the favorite topics of sci-fi authors is the future of combat. Since guns are the weapons of the modern day, it stands to reason that they’ll be the mainstay of the future as well. The weapon of choice in a work of fiction informs its unique action....
Given the popularity ofThe Witcher, it seems safe to say that many are awaiting another season, but that’s going to be quite some wait. As it currently slated for 2021, fans of the franchise may have to use the novels andWitchervideo games, both of which saw a resurgencefollowing the Netflix series' premiere, to bide out the time. Both mediums are also excellent source material for the next season. It’s worth mentioning that the Netflix show is based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s book series, but it is possible that it gets expanded beyond 8 episodes and beyond the novels as sole source material in its next season....
Summary The originalAlone in the Darkis quite simply one of the most important video games ever made. It laid the groundwork for 3D survival-horror that games likeResident EvilandSilent Hillbuilt upon, and without it, it’s hard to say what shape horror games would have taken. Unfortunately, subsequentAlone in the Darkgames have mostly failed to live up to the original, with one disappointing project after another in the 32 years since the first game’s launch....
A new message from Japanese game publisherAtlusnot only celebrates the new year but also teases some games that will be announced throughout 2023. The publisher is best known for its series of long-running JRPGs, withShin Megami TenseiandPersonabeing the most recognizable of the bunch. Both of these have had incredible milestones in 2022, withthePersonafranchise hitting a brand-new sales milestone, along withShin Megami Tenseicelebrating its 30th anniversary. This included special events for its mobile games along with a special re-release of an old card game based on the series....
There are many situations players find themselves in during a campaign run ofBaldur’s Gate 3. Sometimes, without perfect skill or attribute rolls, disaster occurs. But there are a few encounters that are equally complicated that don’t require any kind of check at all. When players heal Goblins about the execute somebody in the Underground Passage, players might correctly save Findal’s life. ButBaldur’s Gate 3doesn’t make the scenario that simple and gamers are getting stuck trying to save Findal even after the battle resides....
Before Robert Pattinson was cast to play a young Bruce Wayne inThe Batman, Ben Affleck had originally been intending to direct his own film starring the Caped Crusader, where he would have continued to play the character for the DC Cinematic Universe. Plans changed, however, and now that Affleck seems set to depart from the role soon, some interesting details are leaking out about what his particular Batman film might have looked like, and it seems Batgirl would have played a role....
Last week,Destiny 2players finally sawThe Gunsmith, Banshee-44, sell the Wrath of Rasputin mod. For many players, Wrath of Rasputin was the missing piece in a build focused on clearing out large groups of enemies by way of Warmind Cells. However, some others might have bought Wrath of Rasputin simply because theDestiny 2told them to, without knowing why it’s so useful. What Does the Wrath of Rasputin Mod Do? Wrath of Rasputin is a Warmind Cell mod that creates the glowing balls of energy from solar splash damage kills....
With 2022 almost over, it’s as good a time as any to take a look at all the new TV shows that premiered this year. While the horror genre isn’t as common as other TV shows genre, such as sitcom or legal drama, a fair number of new horror shows still premiered in the last twelve months. Some of them worked with interesting premises, but failed to deliver what they promised....
Blade Ballis a newRobloxgame, and likeother similar experiences, it impresses with its dynamics. The essence of the game is that players appear on the field, where a ball is dropped and it immediately starts flying randomly to one of them. The gamer’s task is to block the ball in time, otherwise they will die. In addition to blocking the ball, players can use quite a few different abilities. This greatly diversifies the gameplay, but due to the large number of these skills, players might not know which one is the best to choose for the game....
The incoming shutdown of the originalCall of Duty: Warzonehas gotten fans angry, and understandable so. Despite creating a separate app to allow players to continue playingCall of Duty: Warzone Caldera, that app will become inaccessible in a few months’ time. For fans who put hundreds of hours into unlocking camos, or paid hundreds of dollars forCall of Duty: Warzonecosmetics, losing access to a battle royale title that they expected to have continued access to is devastating....
Summary During single-player games ofCivilization 6, a player will meet other civilizations also vying for the domination of the world that the AI will control. Some of these civilizations might be able to compete better than others due to various reasons, spanning from technological advantage to aggressiveness of their policies. Due to these facts, players must always be on the constant edge to watch for any signs of incoming hostility from certain AI players....
CD Projekt RED may have ironed out many mischievous exploits inCyberpunk 2077’slatest patches, as well as indirectly implementing some new bugs in the process. But as luck would have it, among the teleporting supercars and thehilarious unlimited clone NPC army glitch, a couple of lucrative exploits, including an infinite cash venture, have remained entirely unscathed. After months of nothing because of the pandemic forcing developers to work remotely, the role-playing action game has surprisingly received yet another big update that should comfort gamers who weredissatisfied withCyberpunk 2077’s1....
AlthoughDestiny 2’s latest season is now beyond the halfway mark, Bungie has a few things planned for players in the coming weeks. Not only is Season of the Haunted approaching its narrative conclusion, wrapping the storyline involving Calus, Nightmares, andcharacters like Crow and Zavala overcoming their trauma, but major gameplay sandbox changes are on the way as well. This week’s latest blog post fromBungie detailed a number of weapon changes coming in a mid-season updateincluding a variety of buffs to underperforming weapon classes....
