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Quick Links Metaphor: ReFantaziohas a long stretch of free time in each of the major cities players visit throughout the game. Thanks to teleportation magic, you’re able to get back to any city you’ve already been to and can use that freedom to complete all content in the game, even if that means coming back later. With the in-game calendar, time is limited to do all the things you want, and players will want to know what the last in-game day is before they let it pass without knowing....

Once upon a time,Twisted Metalwas among Sony’s most exciting properties. The demolition-fueled, metal-infused vehicular combat franchise was overflowing with angry, bombastic energy, boasting a no-holds-barred attitude that made it exciting to behold. Alas, whileTwisted Metalsits on the Mount Rushmore of destructive racing games, it is mostly dormant these days. The most relevant current-day manifestation of the series is Peacock’sTwisted Metaltelevision show which, despite earning mixed reviews, will continue with a second season, possibly renewing interest in the IP....

It was an extremely eventful Sunday forWind Breakeras a brand-new trailer, teaser visual, staff, new cast members and the premiere date of the second season were revealed at an event held on Sunday, October 13; with a videogame adaptation of the series also revealed. The second season of theanime adaptation of Satoru Nii’sWind Breakermanga is set to premiere in April 2025, a year after the premiere of the first season in Spring....

Summary World of Warcraftjust showed off some of the first official in-game footage of the Blackrock Depths raid coming to the game for its 20th anniversary celebration. This new take on the iconicWorld of Warcraftdungeon will be available once Patch 11.0.5 goes live on October 22. Blackrock Depths is the largest dungeon inWorld of Warcraft. The infamous instance used to take parties hours to fully clear, with nearly two dozen boss and mini-boss encounters spread throughout the sprawling labyrinth – not to mention myriad quests, scripts, and even a Blacksmithing profession hub found within....

Summary Xboxconsoles received a helpful update on October 8, allowing Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S to detect new game updates sooner and more consistently. Xbox Insiders gain access to this new console update first, asXboxupdates typically undergo a gradual rollout to users in various regions. The newest Xbox console update, version 2410.241003-2200, is now live for Xbox Insiders with multiple fixes that allow consoles to detect updates for apps and games sooner....

Summary Developer Leikir Studio has confirmed thatMetal Slug Tacticswill be available as a day one title on Xbox Game Pass on November 5. In addition to being accessible on PC andXbox Game Pass,Metal Slug Tacticswill launch for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch the same day. Metal Slug Tactics: Ikari Warriors Gameplay Preview Metal Slug Tacticsincludes fan-favorite characters like Marco, Tarma, Eri, and Fiolina, giving players a choice of nine playable characters....

Summary Almost ten years after itsinitial launch on the Nintendo Wii U, it’s been revealed thatXenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Editionwill be released onthe Nintendo Switch in 2025.Monolith Soft’s epic and expansive open-world JRPGwill not just be a straight-up port; it’ll also include enhanced visuals and sport new story elements. Nintendo didn’t say much about the extent of the additional narrative. Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Editiondidn’t set the world on fire when it came out (the Wii U’s poor sales didn’t help), but it still received loads of positive recognition, with it sitting at a solid critic average of 84 onOpencritic....

Summary New sales numbers from Japan reveal thatThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomhas had a strong start on the Nintendo Switch. WhileEchoes of Wisdommight not reach the same levels of success asTears of the Kingdomin the region, the initial sales are still encouraging for Nintendo’s latest entry in theZeldafranchise. The last few years have been exciting forZeldafans. The award-winningTears of the Kingdom, the sequel toBreath of the Wild, wasreleased in 2023, and alive-actionZeldamovie was announcedlater that year....

Quick Links Some side quests inThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomcan’t be started until certain milestones in the story, and The Zora Child’s Fate is one of these. After sealing theRift in the River Zora Village, Zelda can pick up this quest to help a Zora Child figure out why his mum is acting so strangely. The Zora Child’s FateZeldaquest has some weird undertones, but by the end of it, everything will make sense and the Zora Child will learn they have nothing to fear....

Summary 7 Days To Diehas a great modding community behind it. Creators have come up with all sorts of additions to the game. From increased zombie types to tools that allow players to mine much faster than normal, there’s something to suit everyone. There are also plenty of vehicle mods. For all its merits,7 Days To Diedoesn’t have a lot ofcrafting options when it comes to vehicles. Thankfully, there are lots of mods that not only improve on the existing vehicles in the game, but also introduce a plethora of new vehicles that players can use to get from place to place....

Summary Age of Mythology: Retoldrecently released update 17.36100, which enhances game stability and performance while introducing new UI features and social options. ThisAge of Mythology: Retoldupdate also improves unit behavior and movement in formations, while addressing issues with animations and visuals. Age of Mythology: Retoldcame out on September 4, giving fans a remastered version of the classic real-time strategy game from 2002. It mixes the original’s ancient mythology storyline with modern updates....

Quick Links Pyramid Head is an iconic monster fromSilent Hill 2that will be the catalyst of James’ torment throughout the Otherworld. As James desperately tries to escape and find his wife, Mary, Pyramid Head is there with his ominous triangle helmet and dragging his metal sword across the ground in chase of James. There are over 5 encounters with Pyramid Head acrossSilent Hill 2(2024), and Bloober Team has made sure that this menacing monster is asanxiety-inducingas he was in the original, with his intimidating presence and boss fights, every Pyramid Head encounter inSilent Hill 2will haunt players....

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguehas had colossal highs and lows since its announcement and it seems to be lying fairly dormant in an underwhelming plateau during its third season of post-launch content. An Elseworld Joker, Mrs. Freeze, and Zoe Lawton have been recruited to Rocksteady’s current Task Force X alongside Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, and King Shark, amassing a highly irregular team with only one of its characters originally belonging to the Arkhamverse before the events ofSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League(unless anyone still considersAssault on Arkhamcanon)....