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Summary In Patch 11.0.5,World of Warcraftadded the Glyph of Jab, a new customization that makes the Monk’s Tiger Palm ability actually swing their weapon. ThisWorld of WarcraftGlyph can be purchased for 500 gold from an NPC in the Peak of Serenity – a place Monk characters can reach with ease. World of Warcrafthas officially released Patch 11.0.5, alongside a massive event for its 20th anniversary. Theextensive patch notes for theWorld of Warcraftupdatedetailed many of the changes in the game, including class balance, quality of life improvements, and an expansion to the classes available to the Dracthyr race....

Summary A new rumor alleges that Microsoft may have slowed down development on PS5 ports ofXboxfirst-party games. As part of an unexpected strategy shift,Xboxstarted publishing games from its first-party back-catalog on PS5 earlier this year, but it seems negative fan reactions might have compelled Microsoft to relax its porting efforts, at least temporarily. Xbox’s multiplatform push kicked off with an initial roster of four first-party games, namelyHi-Fi Rush,Sea of Thieves,Pentiment, andGrounded....

Summary The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomhas certainly broken a major tradition with its choice of protagonist, putting Zelda in the lead rather than Link, who has held the role in every mainline installment since the series' 1987 origins. However, that doesn’t meanZelda: Echoes of Wisdomhas forsaken every franchise tradition. In fact,Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomdoes a thorough job of including plenty of nostalgic callbacks to the series' past in favor of longtime fans....

What may be the Nintendo Switch’s finalZeldagame has arrived, and it is already impressing fans just like its predecessors. Straddling the line between aZeldaspin-off and a mainline game,The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomstars Princess Zelda herself in an original top-down adventure. Using the titular Echoes alongside the player’s own wisdom, Zelda must save Hyrule from an encroaching void while its other heroes and authorities are indisposed.The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomhas a lot going for it, and some of it feels rather familiar....

Summary The Naruto franchise has many video games spanning numerous consoles, from the first games released on the original Gameboy Advance and Gamecube to the most recent titles on the latest consoles, such as the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. Over the years, the Naruto games have been released sporadically across these consoles, with systems like the Nintendo DS seeing far more releases than their console counterparts....

Summary The following contains spoilers for Dragon Ball DAIMA episode 2, “Glorio” available to stream onCrunchyrolland Netflix. Dragon Ball DAIMApremiered last week and is being simulcast on Crunchyroll (and on Netflix a few days later). Early reviews (including ours on this site) have been mostly positive, and it seems like the world was ready for moreDragon Ballin the world. Still, the world only got to seethe first episode of the show, and while it set up the basics, there was still much to be revealed....

Summary To kick off October, Innersloth has revealed that Halloween cosmetics are making a return toAmong Usas part of a new bundle that users can unlock by playing any game mode. The newAmong Uscosmetic set features items from 2019’s Halloween Hat Bundle and will be available for two months before disappearing again. Initially released in June 2018 for mobile platforms,Among Uswas inspired by social deduction games likeWerewolf. Although the title started as a lesser-known indie game, the COVID-19 pandemic saw Innersloth’s title go viral thanks to platforms like YouTube and Twitch....

Quick Links Summary In the annals of science fiction television, few shows were more popular thanBattlestar Galactica. The series was, in fact, so popular that two different kinds ofBattlestar Galacticashows aired. Once in the 1970s and once starting in 2004. While the first series was a bit more lighthearted and straight forward with the humans fighting robotic villains, the more modern edition featured far more ethical questions and dilemmas due to the Cylons looking like human beings....

Summary The hit strategy gameAge of Mythology: Retoldhas had RTS fans flocking to try out the new version of the infamousAge of Empiresspin-off. The game involves players worshiping different Gods from various mythologies and gaining troops, mythical creatures, and God Powers based on which God and Minor Gods they follow throughout their aging up during a game. WhileAge of Empires: Retoldhas a lot to get a grip onfor both beginners and veterans due to the huge number of changes from the original, there are few choices more important than which Minor Gods to follow....

Mortal Kombat 1has been very kind to the fan-favorite ninja characters, and not just Scorpion and Sub-Zero. Rather, Liu Kang’s new era has something great for every main ninja. While fans have been clamoring for years for aMortal Kombatgame featuring every ninja due to roster limitations, as well as story direction, some of these fighters end up missing out in nearly every game. Most notably,MK11featured an incredible design for Ermac, yet he was absent in both the story and the roster....

Summary TheCall of Dutyfranchise is one of the most tenured and popularfirst-person shooter franchisesin gaming. The release of its latest title,Black Ops 6, has continued the beloved Black Ops series and given players a modern take onCoDmultiplayer. As with any first-person shooter, the available weapons inBlack Ops 6are one of the most anticipated features, each offering a unique and distinct feel. The sniper rifle category is one of the more niche weapon categories in theCall of Dutyfranchise....

Summary Strategy games excel atdelivering fantastic narrativesand gameplay through novel mechanics and storytelling means - it’s a genre that has been around for decades and has continued to evolve and thrive within a variety of sub-genres throughout the years. No matter what kind of strategy title players are looking for, whether it’s something tactical and complicated or story-focused and expansive, there will be a game to scratch that itch. But one staple of the strategy genre that continues to this day from amongthe best titlesis the ability to play with other people....

Summary A perceptiveCall of Duty: Black Ops 6player online has noticed an interesting glitch that allows players to see through the effect of a flashbang. ThisCall of Duty: Black Ops 6trick is totally overpowered, and could be the difference between life and death in some situations. It’s interesting to see all the small tricks players find inCall of Duty: Black Ops 6. Some, like this, are discovered as a way to gain a competitive edge over opponents, while others are just for fun....