Summary When it comes to fusing compelling turn-based gameplay withlong, high-quality stories, it’s hard to beat a solidJRPG. This genre of games has been setting and surpassing the standard for good gameplay for decades. With that kind of pedigree, a host of sub-genres and sub-sub-genres has developed for players all over the world to enjoy. Whether through intricate character builds orintense boss fights, combat tends to be a strong driving factor in JRPGs....

Summary Themajority of survival gamestend to have players looking out for themselves with no hope of seeing any other person to aid them. However, some survival titles, both single-player and multiplayer, encourage players to look for other survivors in the hopes of banding together to create a community. They then must protect and work together in the hopes of defending themselves against other survivors and possible NPC enemies who might also attempt to destroy the player and their community’s base....

Swamp Thingis one ofDC Comics' most fascinating characters and titles. Thescientist-turned-supernatural swamp creaturehas been a staple of darker DC stories since his creation via horror comics in the 70’s. The character often ends up on teams consisting of other supernatural or horror-themed heroes, protects his swamp or other vegetative environments from super-powered threats, or yearns over his lost love. The stories that explore these themes are often trippy, metaphysical tales that balance the internal monologue of Swamp Thing with his ability to handle threats via brute force....

Summary The First Descendantrepresents a new generation oflooter shooters, blending strategic gunplay with RPG elements, all within a live-service framework designed to keep the experience engaging over time. Players take on the role of humanity’s defenders, battling against an alien species known as the Vulgus, while completing missions either solo or as part of a team. There are 3 tiers of weapons in thisthird-personshooter. These are standard, rare, and ultimate. Each weapon type has a single standard weapon, several rare weapons, and 2 ultimate-tier weapons....

Finally, after months of anticipation, the nextCall of Dutyhas arrived in the form ofCall of Duty: Black Ops 6. Players are once again being thrown into the gripping world of spies and espionage within theCall of Dutysubseries, which has made for a pretty exciting experience thus far. While it may not reach the heights of the series' golden era,Call of Duty: Black Ops 6has still been a breath of fresh air for many....

Summary After many rumors and leaks that it was in development,Borderlands 4was finally revealed not too long ago via a teaser trailer during Gamescom 2024. As teaser trailers are,Borderlands 4’s is very cryptic and doesn’t reveal too much, aside from what Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has said is a much more “dangerous and sinister” villain thanBorderlands 2’s Handsome Jack. Based on the hands that pick up the Psycho mask in the trailer, however, the villain is likely Eridian....

Summary Almost 11 years afterDayZwas first launched in Early Access, Bohemia Interactive’s zombie survival game has reached a massive new peak player count on Steam.DayZfirst entered Early Access back in December 2013, but it appears it’s still more popular than ever. DayZbegan life as anArma 2mod developed by Dean “Rocket” Hall, before being expanded by developer Bohemia Interactive as a full product. It’s easy to forget how influential the title is on the modern gaming industry....

In the evolving landscape of video game remasters allowing major franchises to exist across generations, Capcom’s recentDead Rising Deluxe Remasterhas found itself playing a critical role for its IP. This return to Frank West’s mall escapades is now serving as more than just a nostalgic update of the past, as it also seems to be carrying the heavy expectation of determiningthe future ofDead Risingitself. The initial reception toDead Rising Deluxe Remasterhas been generally positive in the face of its visual upgrades and quality-of-life enhancements, but there are still several challenges and criticisms which could significantly impact the overall legacy of the series....

Summary A fan survey from Capcom aboutDead Rising Deluxe Remastermay be the publisher/developer’s way of testing the waters for moreDead Risinggames in the future.Dead Rising Deluxe Remasterlaunched in mid-September, and positive reactions from its fan base might spur Capcom to release additional remasters or remakes, or possibly an entirely new game for the franchise. TheDead Risingseries traces its roots back to 2006, encompassing four numbered, main-series games andDead Rising 2: Off the Record, which retells the story ofDead Rising 2if the first game’s hero, journalist Frank West, had been the protagonist....

Kojima is once again sending players on a journey to unite humanity with some of the strangest symbolism possible in a video game whenDeath Stranding 2: On the Beachreleases next year. Just like the last title,DS2’s news cycle has been consistently quiet, but some news has come out of the Tokyo Game Show held on the weekend of September 26. However, if fans are expecting some large-scale revelations aboutDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach, then they’ll need to look elsewhere, as the biggest things revealed were the photo mode and an in-game performance players can find....

Summary Bungie releases Update 8.1.0.3 forDestiny 2alongside the weekly reset, bringing back the Halloween-inspired Festival of the Lost event while also addressing various issues impacting the game. Even as Episode: Revenant enters its down period before the arrival of Act 2, Bungie is making sureDestiny 2players have plenty to do in the meantime. As players learn, Festival of the Lost has returned for a limited time, though this year’s version of the Halloween-inspired event has a few new wrinkles to it....

Summary Diablo 4has revealed new skills and passives coming for all classes in Season 6. The new feature is part of a range of changes thatDiablo 4will make in the next season, such as progression updates, a new Elixir, enemies, and more. Diablo 4players choose one of five classes to face the dangers of Sanctuary. To make their character more powerful, they get points to unlock active skills and passives, which translates into different builds....

Opting for Manchester United’s best formation and Starting 11 inEA Sports FC 25can go a long way in getting a good experience. Executing certain tactical plays that you’re used to will likely be difficult, considering the player ratings and the team’s current form. However, if you’re a long-time fan and there’s no better place for you than Old Trafford, then thisEA Sports FC 25guide will help you out. Note that it will be challenging going up against other heavy-weightslikeManchester City’s best formation and Starting 11 inEA Sports FC 25....