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InGTA 5, Bolingbroke Penitentiary was primarily a location used during the Prison Break Heist, and it only played a small role in missions. The area wasn’t particularly interactive for casual players, but it became significant in certain missions. However, it served as a good sign that having a prison play a more prominent part in the online experience with the upcomingGrand Theft Auto 6could benefit the community. GTA 6has been a long time coming now, and it could make its prison location significantly better....

Summary One very devotedGrand Theft Auto 6fan has tallied up the number of NPCs in the game’s announcement trailer. The long wait for moreGrand Theft Auto 6news is clearly getting to some fans, but these NPC observations do provide some perspective on the game’s immense scope compared to previous entries in the open-world crime series. GTA 6’s first trailer debuted in early December 2023, following which Rockstar Games went radio silent on the highly anticipated title....

Summary 343 Industries announced a full rebrand, becoming Halo Studios and confirming that it is moving away from the proprietary Slipstream Engine to instead work with Unreal Engine 5 for its multiple futureHaloprojects. TheHaloseries continues to be a cornerstone franchise for the Xbox brand, though its recent releases haven’t always hit the mark with longtime fans. Following a tumultuous development cycle and lengthy delays,Halo Infinitefinally launched in December 2021 with the single player, open world gameplay being a highlight for many critics and players alike....

Halo has been abeloved video game franchiseand series of novels, but now it is making its way to your tabletop in the form of a tactical miniatures game called Halo: Flashpoint. You will get to strategize and be part of turn-based battles between Spartans and Banished Elites. Halo has been brought to the board game format by Mantic Games, which has previously developed board games for Hellboy, Deadzone, The Walking Dead, and other franchises....

HoYoverse is known for creating alternate versions of its characters, andHonkai: Star Railis currently making waves with its unique take on select units. After introducing different variants of the main protagonists from the Astral Express,Honkai: Star Railis set to release the 5-star version of Tingyun, who’s now known as Fugue. Fugue is an upcoming 5-star Fire-type Nihility characterlaunching in Version 2.7, along with Sunday. She is essentially the damage dealer version of Tingyun, who is a 4-star Harmony character who buffs allies' stats and regenerates their Ultimate energy, following the trend of releasing character designs that are completely different from the original....

Phase 2 ofHonkai: Star RailVersion 2.5 will see the release of Lingsha, a Fire-Abundance unit focused on weakness breaking. She shares a niche, Path, and Element with Gallagher, a 4-star character currently the best-in-slot sustain for Firefly and Boothill comps. She also provides a stronger Break DMG debuff and more consistent healing. As such, some players expect thatLingsha will replace Gallagherin those teams. However, others think he can still keep up with his 5-star counterpart and is better than her in one aspect....

Marvel Comics-themed card gameMarvel Snapis introducing a new limited-time mode in the form of High Voltage, which the developers revealed was designed to feel as different as possible from a normal game. Instead of having six turns to compete,Marvel Snapplayers will have only three turns to claim the victory. Other changes include the removal of the Snap mechanic, the introduction of an energy range, and the ability to draw two cards per turn....

Sonic X Shadow Generationshas Shadow go up against several opponents from the past. As he continues through White Space to defeat Black Doom, you’ll face off against several enemies from Sonic and Shadow’s past. The first enemy to return is the Biolizard, which was the prototype that preceded Shadow in Gerald Robotnik’s attempts to create the Ultimate Lifeform. The Biolizard is, as its name suggests, an immense genetically engineered Lizard fueled by an unstable energy source....

Quick Links Windblownis one ofthe best roguelite gamesof 2024, and features a wide range of enemies for players to take on during each of their runs. However, one mighty foe that all players will stand before is The Headbanger. This enemy awaits at the end of The Factory and can end unprepared Leapers runs right there and then if they go in unprepared. Here is what players can expect it to through their way, and how they can deal with it....

Quick Links If players want to conquer the world inAge of History 3, they’re going to have to get themselves a few armies and upgrade to the best of their current technology. Gamers will always start off with a small army when they start a new game ofAge of History 3but the type of starting units will depend on the initial era of their chosen scenario or campaign. As players progress and their civilization researches more technologies, they’ll be able to upgrade and improve their armies and units....

Quick Links It’s not uncommon for players to drift off while gaming or simply leave their game open and forget about it until they return. During this time, gamers may enter the player’s party and attempt to engage with them to play a game, but if they’re away, this could lead to confusion or even a misunderstanding among friends. To make it simpler,Fortnitehas a Sleep Mode feature that automatically sets players as away when they’ve been inactive for more than a couple of minutes....

Quick Links Wizard of Legend 2is afantastic roguelike gamethat adds a magical element to the genre, adding a unique spin on a tried and tested formula. It features a bunch of elemental abilities, alongside some cool customization options, and a decent amount of meta-progression. One of the parts of the game that can be confusing for new players is the teleportation mechanics. There are portals scattered around each stage that can take the player around the map, similar to the ones found inDead Cells, though a lot less prevalent....

On November 14th, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch players alike will be able to embark through a LEGO version of the post-apocalyptic Western United States with the release ofLEGO Horizon Adventures. A more family-friendly iteration ofHorizon Zero Dawn,Adventuressees Aloy once again embark on a journey of self-discovery and heroism as she attempts to save the world from being destroyed by revived war machines. This time Aloy won’t go alone, asAdventuresallows one other player to join her as Varl, Erend, and Teersa in local or online co-op....