In addition to enemy-infested areas that can be cleared for Arcana upgrades, every map also features events that yield various treasures inWitchfire. Some of these events play like quests where you have to solve puzzles or fetch items. The missing head is one such quest item you must return to its body. This is also one of the most frustrating events inWitchfire, going against its otherwise fast-paced gameplay design. Adding to the challenge, especially forbeginners inWitchfire, is the absence of further instructions....

Summary World of Warcrafthas made it so that defeating Zevkir in his lair no longer counts as a completed delve for the Great Vault. This meansWorld of Warcraftplayers cannot fill the bottom row of their Great Vault by farming Zevkir’s Lair anymore. Zevkir is the final boss ofWorld of Warcraft: The War Within’s inaugural delve season. The giant Nerubian monster caninvade most other delves inWorld of Warcraftlike the Butcher fromDiablo 4, but players who gain access to his lair can defeat him to get rare items and exclusive upgrades....

Summary Patch 7 forBaldur’s Gate 3hasfinally introduced mods to consoles, offering new ways to customize and expand the gaming experience. While the console platform is more limited than the PC version, players can still enjoy a significant variety of mods, allowing for gameplay adjustments and the addition of creative new content. Larian Studios continues to actively support mod development for consoles, with promises to expand available options in the future. Among thebest mods releasedare those that enhance the visual and mechanical aspects of the game, increasing the depth and immersion ofBaldur’s Gate 3on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S and X....

Perhaps the best feature of RPGs, and the reason they’re so well-loved as a genre today, is because of the freedom they offer the player. Narrative freedom, mechanical freedom,freedom of exploration, it all comes together to make a game that feels like the player can deliver a real impact upon its world and characters. And just like in real life, players in many RPGs have the option to hold values and convictions that shape how the world sees them....

Summary The first three mainlineGod of Wargames could be getting remastered, according to recent rumors. The extent of these possible remasters is unclear at this time, and they probably wouldn’t see an overhaul onthe level of the NorseGod of Warsaga, but there’s certainly still potential for Sony to do some cool, unexpected things with them. Of course, the most obvious changes that these rumored remasters could implement would be in the realms of visual fidelity and technical capability....

Alan Wake 2was a well-received sequel that proved to be worth the thirteen-year wait. Nearly one year after its release, there has been plenty of additional content for players to enjoybetween Final Draftand the first DLC,Night Springs. While players knew that the next DLC expansion would be calledThe Lake House, Remedy had not given any specific information about what to expect. Earlier this month, The Lake House was officially announced with a trailer that indicates that this expansion will be significantly more creepy and unsettlingthan the last one....

TheHalofranchise has experienced a lot of changes over the years, with the iconic shooter franchise understandably having to adapt to the shifting expectations of the industry over its 23-year existence. The 2021 release ofHalo Infinitewas billed as the start of a new era for the franchise but fell short of the mark in the eyes of some players. With the future of the franchise seemingly in question ever since then, a recent spate of surprising announcements seem to finally be delivering on this promise of a new era forHalo....

Summary Abstract horror is a unique genre,crafting fear not through traditional monstersor jump scares, but by creating deeply unsettling atmospheres and exploring psychological, surreal, and existential themes. Films in this category often embrace the abstruse, leaving viewers with questions and disturbing impressions that linger long after the credits roll. From eerie childhood nightmares to descents into isolation-induced madness, these films showcase horror in its most imaginative, boundary-pushing forms. Through symbolic creatures, bizarre settings, and open-ended storytelling, these movies deliver some of the most unforgettable experiences in horror, often holding up a mirror to those watching and asking them to consider what it all means....

As simple as it is, slasher horror is still an effective subgenre as shown in games likeUntil Dawn. Typically, gamers are forced to be the victims and outrun the slasher villain, but on occasion, however, developers have allowed the chance for gamers to play as the slasher. From single-player to online multiplayer, being able to play as the killer allows for not only a different perspective but also unique gameplay, since so many slashers are different from each other....

Quick Links Black Ops 6andWarzonefeature fast-paced action. From diving into a match of Team Deathmatch in Multiplayer or competing in nonstop gunfights in Resurgence, both games offer a little something for everyone, whether it be laid-back casual fun or high-stakes action. However, if players want to get a little more competitive, then kitting out their loadout with some of the best guns is recommended. One of the top-picked weapons forWarzoneSeason 1 Reloaded has to be theGPR 91, thanks to its impressive damage range and high ranking when it comes to overall TTK....

Playing as a ‘good guy’ is one of the most common tropes in video games, and a vast majority of titles are based around this fantasy. Take up the mantle of the hero, rescue the princess, strike down the monsters, and save the kingdom. It’s a formula that’s known to work wonderfully and, while a bit bland, has enough pull as a concept to never go out of style. At a certain point, however, the idea of playing on the side of good can feel contrived and campy in the worst way possible....

RTS titles are known fortheir tactical complexityand modular nature. Players have unparalleled freedom in designing their forces in most RTS games, but this comes with the caveat that said forces will live - or die - based almost exclusively upon the player’s decisions, and how they fare against the opponents. Whether players areplaying more defensivelyor focusing on wide-scale attacks, sieges are a large part of real-time strategy titles across the historical, fantasy, and 4X sub-genres....

Summary TheCall of Dutyfranchise needs little introduction. It is popular and tenured, with a new release every year. As time passes,Call of Dutyfocuses more and more on customization through skins, as does the gaming landscape as a whole. Game modes likeWarzonehave adopted a free-to-play model, generating income through paid cosmetics. These cosmetics mostly take the form of player skins, outfits for an operator that can be used to set players apart from each other....