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Quick Links The hype surroundingOff The Gridcontinues to build as players and content creators drop into Gunzilla Games' extraction royale. An extraction royale game combines elements from extraction shooters andbattle royaletitles to create a hybrid where players can choose to extract or battle it out to become the last one standing. Selecting the best setting, so the game runs as smoothly as possible, is just as important as mastering the vast selection of weaponry that’s on offer....

Summary Taking place in various fictional MMO worlds, theSword Art Onlineseries is highly suited to video game adaptations. It has game systems built right into the story, so there are few other franchises that could transition mediums as easily. At least, in theory. Not all the games that have come out of the series have been great, but there have been some stand-out entries sinceSword Art Online: Infinity Momentwas released on PSP back in 2013....

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6has arrived, bringing back the beloved Round-Based Zombies with two maps upon launch, with one of them being Liberty Falls. This West Virginian town has been infiltrated by the undead with a dimensional breach from the Dark Aether, and those who survive might want to maximize their firepower to see just how many rounds they can thrive on. The Pack-a-Punch Machine inBlack Ops 6’s Liberty Falls map is rather easily accessible, and those with the Essence to purchase the necessary doors can find themselves upgrading their firepower to wonderful effects that will have them make quick work of theendless hordes of zombies....

Summary BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 – The Conflictkicked off on Saturday, October 5, picking up from where the second part ended last year. It presented the climax of the battles between the Zero Squad, with the last remaining members of the Soul King’s Royale guard falling to their Quincy opponents after the activation of Yhwach’s Schrift, “A” – The Almighty. Prior to his defeat, Zero Squad leader Ichibē Hyōsube unleashed a devastating technique which, in most cases,would have heralded the end of the battlebecause of how dangerous it is on a conceptual level....

Summary As release day steadily approaches, developers have confirmed thatCall of Duty: Black Ops 6will feature a linear campaign mode with only one ending, a noticeable departure from previous games likeCold War.Black Ops 6seeks to rectify several other aspects that caused controversy within theCall of Dutycommunity, but the decision to switch things up forBlack Ops 6’s campaign stems from the team developing a concrete story with specific story beats. Black Ops 6is several years in the making and comes equipped with all the traditionalCall of Dutyfeatures gamers have come to expect from the legendary FPS franchise, as well as a few new surprises that will shake up the formula....

Summary Ahead ofCall of Duty: Black Ops 6’s official release later this month, a new global launch trailer has been released, giving players a better look at what they can expect with the new title. The trailer comes just weeks beforeBlack Ops 6’s official release, cranking up the excitement and anticipation for what is likely to be one of 2024’s biggest game releases. While this year’sCall of Dutytitle follows the same yearly release schedule fans have grown accustomed to, excitement forBlack Ops 6is very palpable....

Summary The most intelligent characters inDanMachican often be very subjective, depending on how the word smart is defined. In terms of strategy, few do it like Finn. In terms of adapting to situations, Loki is a top candidate. When it comes to having the smarts to establish a world and a city as complex as Orario, Ouranos has the ability to do just that. Intelligence can takemany forms inDanMachi. Some characters have shown that whatever the situation, they’ll perform much better than others, not with brawn but with their brains, wit, and cunning personalities....

Summary The Sword Princess of Orario has cemented herself as one of the central characters intheDanMachiseries. Despite her few words, Ais is loved by many and admired by the general populace. She stands as a figure of strength and beauty, but few know beyond what they can see. Ais’ past, her ambitions, and the things that drive her to become stronger are known to a select few. While Ais Wallenstein is very well known in the city of Orario and the world ofDanMachias a whole, as a character, she embodies a mystery that invokes curiosity in others....

Summary Destiny 2’sseasonal events bring exciting, limited-time loot for players to grind for. This year, with the Festival of the Lost,the Halloween event, players can get their hands on four reprised weapons from previous years. On top of this, Bungie is introducing a new weapon type, the heavy burst shotgun, which many players will be dying to get their hands on. Each of these weapons has a clear role in the game, whether damage dealing, utility, or slaying out in the crucible....

Defending is key to succeeding inEA Sports FC 25. Whether it’s the blistering pace of the left and right backs or their defensive prowess, having strong center backs in Ultimate Team makes all the difference on the virtual pitch. Most Ultimate Team strikers possess incredible sprint speed and acceleration making them difficult for even the best defensive formations to contain. Thanks toControlled Sprint, it’s essential center backs can keep up. Here, findthe fastest center backs inEA Sports FC 25and which ones are viable options in Ultimate Team....

Summary TheBackyard Sportsseries, which recently made its return with the release ofBackyard Baseball ‘97, will be releasing five more games in the near future. The game publisher’s officialSteampage shows games based on football, basketball, hockey, and soccer, as well as a second baseball title, in the works and coming soon. From its birth in 1997 through 2010, the childhood sports game series released between one and six games every year for consoles and PC, with a pair of mobile games in 2015 seemingly as its last hurrah before the revival was announced....

With overthirty years of gamesto draw inspiration from,Sonic X Shadow Generationshad endless possibilities when writing up the roster for its rogue’s gallery. Both hedgehogs have faced off againsta countless number of foesin their past, from intergalactic aliens and primordial beasts to a multitude of robots built by the mad genius Dr. Eggman. Generationsprovided the team with a chance toremix some of the most iconic battlesin the hedgehogs’ histories. Some have been reimagined to much success, while others leave a bit to be desired....

Summary The idea of playing a game more than once is not something that a lot of fans like. Most people would prefer to check out another game they’ve had their eyes on instead, not having the time to spend on a game when they already know the major story beats. This makes it important fora New Game+ modeto bring something interesting to the table that will compel fans to give a second playthrough a shot....