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Summary Hideo Kojima’s acclaimedMetal Gearseries has been called a lot of different things, like “groundbreaking,” “innovative,” and “weird.” All of these are undoubtedly true, considering how much of a game-changer many entries in the series have been for the stealth-action genre, not to mention the countless memorable moments and scenarios it’s known for. Kojima has always mixed a variety of genres into his works, and he’s no stranger to horror. Long-time fans can attest tothe numerous creepy thingsthat have popped up, ranging from bizarre, fourth-wall-breaking dialogue to unsettling missions involving dodging angry spirits....

After sitting outDiablo 3, the Druid class has made its grand return to the franchise withDiablo 4. This class lends its powerful nature magic to the fight against Lilith, and it also brings with it a unique shapeshifting mechanic that really sets it apart from the crowd. Almost all theDiablo 4classes are exciting to play, but the Druid may be its best asset. If players are looking for something unique to play then they may want to give it a shot, andWorld of Warcraftplayers may feel right at home....

To simply callFortnitea popular game would be an understatement. Epic Games' online multiplayer battle royale became a massive worldwide phenomenon after its release in 2017, and though it now may not be quite as popular as it once was,Fortnitehas maintained a tight grip on the battle royale genre with a constant flurry of new updates, skins, and more regularly being added to the game. While the game is iconic for many things such as its signature Battle Bus and llama loot piñatas, it has perhaps become even more widely known for its large array of wacky, creative, and involved emotes which allow players to express themselves in-game in a variety of ways....

Fallout 4has a wide variety of ways players can take the fight to the bands of raiders, feral ghouls and other enemies that roam the Commonwealth. From mini-nuke launchers to the intimidatingpower armour often used in the marketing forFalloutgames, there’s many powerful weapons at the player’s disposal. Yet, one thing thatFallout 4seems to lack is a solid stealth system to encourage players to take their sneaking to the next level and not just charge headlong into combat....

Yet more evidence thatGrand Theft Auto 6is in development at Rockstar Studios has been found online. The next iteration of the most popular open-world action game franchise in the world has been rumored for some time, but no official confirmation has been made yet. Yet now a professional actor is publically claiming that they are a part of theGrand Theft Auto 6cast, listing aGrand Theft Auto 6role on their resume....

It’s common for free-to-play games to offer daily login rewards. Developers handing out free items, currency, and crafting materials are a great way to entice players to come back every day. It also provides an opportunity to gently nudge themtowards the microtransaction shop. Unsurprisingly, it’s become the industry standard for Android and iPhone games. And whileGenshin Impactisn’t just a mobile game, it is not above offering mobile game-style incentives. Oddly,Genshin Impactdeviates from standard practice by putting its login bonuses on the website rather than the game itself....

Genshin Impacthas officially revealed the release date for the upcoming Version 3.1 Special Program. The game runs on a very tight update schedule with each version of the game lasting approximately six weeks. The first three Sumeru updates will be one week shorter than usual which means that newGenshin Impactevents will arrive even more frequently. Developer HoYoverse usually holds a live stream event two weeks before the update arrives revealing most of the upcoming content....

With the release of Season 3,Halo Infinitehas removed lots of fan-favorite maps and modes from matchmaking.Season 3 ofHalo Infinitewas highly anticipated by fans, but the new content seems to have had an adverse effect on some older maps. Season 3 has been generally well-received by fans of the game, with particular praise reserved for thenew equipment added toHalo Infinite. Players like the new maps, and the narrative event that has been teased for Season 3 looks far beyond what anyone initially expected....

Summary TheFinal Fantasyfranchise features some of the most iconic locations in the world of gaming, fromFinal Fantasy 10’s Zanarkand dreamland toFinal Fantasy 9’s breathtaking Lindblum andFinal Fantasy 15’s epic Altissia. These locations feature some incredibly innovative visual designs, along with a strong sense of atmosphere that’s been created through the game’s use of lighting, architecture, music, and color palette. Of course,the original 1997Final Fantasy 7has more than its fair share of similarly iconic locations, withFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthgiving them a modern-age overhaul....

WithWarzone 2andModern Warfare 2’s (MW2) Season 5, players are once again facing new anti-cheating approaches. However, these methods sometimes backfire, and can affect legitimate users.MW2andWarzone2shadow-bans, for example, have remained a hot topic inCall of Dutyforums as more and more players are pushed into cheaters’ servers. While the point of shadow-banning is creating a safe environment for allCoDplayers, mass andrage reports are causing unfair restrictions. Luckily, though, Activision seems to be taking measures to address the issue and fight back against malicious reporters....

Summary An established industry insider has shared some new details about the next-genXboxconsole. The newly emerged information suggests that the fifth generation ofXboxdevices will have a strong artificial intelligence focus. Microsoft has previouslyprojected that the tenth generation of consoles will arrive in 2028. That’s according to some chat logs between the company’s executives unsealed during its legal battle with the FTC over the Activision Blizzard acquisition. It is unclear whether Microsoft is still targeting that launch window, as the logs themselves are over two years old now, originating from May 2022....

Summary Solo Leveling is available for streaming onCrunchyroll. New episodes air every Saturday at 9:30 am PST, while the English dubbed episodes air on Saturdays at 1:00pm PST. Solo Leveling is one of the most anticipated anime projects in the last few years, and has been on fans' lists of titles desperately in need of an anime adaptation for a very long time. GameRant got the chance to talk about the significance of and experiences working on theSolo Levelingproject with two individuals involved in the series' English dub, courtesy of Crunchyroll....

Destiny 2’sSeason of the Seraph is in full swing, with the third weekly part of the More Than a Weapon quest having been released for all players. Unique to this week is a new pulse rifle, Revision Zero, that can be obtained through an Exotic quest provided by the Holoprojector. While not time-gated like last year’s Presage mission and classics such as Whisper and Zero Hour missions,Destiny 2’s grind for Revision Zero may be more tedious than desired....