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Summary After Xbox’s buyout of Activision Blizzard concluded in 2023, several high-profile games from the publisher began landing on Xbox Game Pass as a result. Earlier this year,Blizzard’s popular dungeon-crawling RPGDiablo 4hit the service, and last year’sCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3came to Game Pass in July. Taking it a step further isCall of Duty: Black Ops 6, which has become the first everCall of Dutytitle to release on day one on Xbox Game Pass....

Summary While many other genres in the gaming universe are very complete, few can match the possibilities thatRPGsopen for players. Whether it is the various weapons, armor, missions, or customizable characters available, there are always choices for players to make. The core of most games that are fun and memorable are mechanics that allow players to slowly but surely grow stronger and turn even the worst threats into pushovers. This takes time and a lot of patience, but with enough dedication, players will be able to become fearsome and untouchable....

Quick Links Soon after reachingMartira, Old Castle Town, players will have to proceed in the story until they can explore the town fullyinMetaphor: ReFantazio. There areseveral side quests, items, and bounties to pick up. During July, players can accept the quest “A Haunted Heirloom,” which grants them access to the Mausoleum dungeon once again. Players will find a powerful ghost,Kadablich, inside the dungeon, with undead skeletons aiding him throughout the fight....

Summary InAgatha All Along’spremiere, the series introduced a dangerous new threat to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: a mysterious veiled group known as the Salem Seven. This threat motivated Agatha Harkness to form a coven and take a second journey down the Witches' Road, but why do they inspire such fear in her? Agatha All Alongis a spin-off series from the MCU’s first streaming series,WandaVision, which introduced Kathryn Hahn as the powerful Salem witch, Agatha....

Apex Legendshas a bunch of different characters, and each one has their own special Heirloom. These Heirlooms are some of the hardest things to get in the game. To unlock them,you need Heirloom Shards, which you can collect from Apex Packs. Once you have enough shards, you can use them to get the Heirloom for the character you want. To get an Heirloom for your favorite Legend, you need at least150 Heirloom Shards....

Summary Sword Art Online Fractured Daydreamis the latest RPG based on the hit animeSword Art Online, and a return to the series for developer Dimps.Their previous game,Fatal Bullet, is a favorite among manySAOfans.Fractured Daydreamoffers a similar mix of single-player story and online co-op fun. WIth 21 characters, all with their own fighting styles and equipment to worry about, there’s a lot for new players to get to grips with. These tips will help both with starting the game, and getting players up to speed for the online co-op missions that make up the endgame....

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomfeatures an innovative mechanic that allows Zelda to summon echoes, which can assist her inboth combat and world exploration. Strategically, using these tools can help players avoid dangers and find shortcuts that would seem otherwise impossible, interacting with the environment in new ways. From solving puzzles in dungeons to defeating malevolent bosses, the echoes are essential to the gameplay and allow the player’s imagination to run free, using them in the best way possible, expanding the possibilities for adventures throughout Hyrule....

Summary Throne and Libertyfeaturesseven different kinds of weaponsfor players to make use of. Each of these weapons will dictate what skills they will have access to, and how they can be combined with other weapons to form different classes. Making one of these weapons a Greatsword means improving both your survivability and melee damage potential. This can make it a great pick for both tanks and DPS players. Players will only be able to equip two weapons at a time but will be able to freelyswap between them....

Summary While horror games often reach into the supernatural or fantastical to evoke fear, everyone knows that human history is full of scary things that make for perfect fodder in such titles. When based on reality, sometimes the horror can feel all the stronger. Whether it’s a fantastical alternate scenario based on the optimism of the 1950s or the brutal day-to-day life of living during the Black Plague, historical horror games are a lively subgenre well worth exploring for history and horror fans alike....

Summary Starting on mobile, the idle game genre has exploded, with plenty of worthwhile additions to the formula. Although simplistic, the best games out there bring something new to the table with reset perks, unique mechanics, and satisfying “numbers go up” gameplay. Idle games are not for everyone,but for fans of the genre, any new classics are a great find while most can be predictable and samey. Whether the setting is tyrannical rule, fantasy adventure, futuristic satire, or surreal bakery, there is an idle game for everyone out there....

Summary When exploring an open-world game, players tend to have the freedom to build their character in an assortment of ways. Killing certain enemies or finding hidden chests may contain an assortment of weaponry and armor that allows the player to transform their characterinto a certain class. While many players are likely to favor a build that sees them make the most of melee weaponry and fight up close, there is an assortment of open-world titles where the player can instead keep to a distance using a bow and arrow, to take on the role of a Ranger....

For a good long while, local co-op was almost guaranteed with the latest releases. As more and more video games take on larger budgets and an increased focus on online multiplayer, it’s becoming increasingly rare to find the well-crafted, linear split-screen action that was once so common. It’s even rarer to find well-crafted retro-style experiences, let alone those that also include the option for split/shared screen. Thankfully,indie games have continued to hold the torchas far as old-school design goes, though many of these games also modernize the designs they’re inspired by, providing players with experiences that satisfy nostalgia while being solidly built for current audiences....

Summary It’s no secret that most role-playing games keep fans engaged by using a tried-and-tested combat loop. Players must acquire the relevant skills to take down the foes standing in their way, butRPGs that embody the true spirit of this termrealize that battling foes shouldn’t be the only way to make progress. This is why a lot of role-playing games include non-combat skills that are extremely useful in their own way....