Summary The 2010s was an interesting decade for action games, because there were a lot of excellent melee combat-focused ones at the start and end of the decade, but there was a noticeable loll in the middle. Luckily, this was when plenty of incredible shooters started to come out that revitalized themore old-school approach to the genreor strengthened the current style. Whether you liked third-person shooting and melee combat or playing FPS games, you had something to chew on this decade....

Battle Royalegames throw players into a large arena, fighting to the death until one victor remains. Of course, this type of game has been widely popular for a while, and many games have put their own spin on this genre. So, which ones are the best? Here, we are going to look at the best Battle Royale games that you can play on thePlayStation 5. This includes games that have a specific PS5 upgrade or version, rather than PS4 games that can also be played on the PS4 without an upgrade....

Summary WhileBaldur’s Gate 3’s boots can enhance your movement, that’s not all they’re for. There are a lot of boots to choose from, so there will always be a perfect fit, no matter how you play. Most boots have unique effects that can massively improve your power as a party member. There are boots for everything: fighting, running, supporting, or simply staying upright on rocky terrain. Of course, it can be difficult to find the right ones when there are so many available....

Quick Links Luck has always played a large role in games ofMagic: The Gathering, thanks to the inherent randomness of a shuffled deck. It wasn’t until Unglued in 1998, however, that full-on dice rolling entered the game’s lexicon, albeit on a series of lighthearted, not-tournament-legal cards. Fast forward 26 years and dice rolling is back in a big way, thanks in large part to the various Magic x Dungeons & Dragons products, in which such effects are deeply thematically appropriate....

Are you drawn to theThree Fingers' maddening flames? Do you long to be clasped in their burning grip? If so,Elden Ring’s Frenzied Flame Incantations are perfect for you. These spells cause Madness buildup in both your opponents and yourself. That makes them great in PvP but less effective in PvE, where most enemies are immune to the status effect. Fortunately, these Incantations also dealFire damage, one of the most buffable damage types in the game....

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthhits us with some of the funniest moments in recent gaming memory and then immediately follows it up with deep sadness and melancholy. The quotes below all reflect the latter. The way characters in Rebirth talk about their experiences, trauma, and relationships compared to the original Final Fantasy 7 reflects how the medium has grown since 1997. It’s a shining example of how a big-budget, triple-A title can still have heart even ashundreds of millions of dollars are poured into refining the gameplay....

Beelzebub, the Fiend Prince, is the main character inSand Land. Despite his childish appearance, he’s one of the world’s most powerful fighters, able to take on trained soldiers and dangerous predators with ease. Sand Land lets you step into Beelzebub’s shoes and knock your enemies for a loop with quick combos and the Power of Darkness. sa As the game progresses, you’ll face some foes that are a threat even to the pint-sized pugilist....

Songs have been a vital part ofDisney Lorcanasince day one. The key feature of these cards is that if you have a character on board with the same cost or more as the song, you can exert the chosen character to “sing” the song and play the card for free. Into the Inklands has brought new songs to the game, and some of them are changing it. Whether they are giving you information into your opponent’s hand, gaining you lore, or putting cards into your inkwell, these cards are shaping up a new meta....

We’ve seen many times over the years that games can make some pretty drastic changes during development, sometimes transforming into something completely different over time. You never really know what a game looked like during the initial stages of development, andThe Last of Us Part 2is a terrific example of that, as it’s been revealed that Neil Druckmann originally had ideas for the game to be a large open world title inspired byBloodborne....

The Legend of Zeldais one of the most beloved video game series ever, thanks to its mix of thrilling combat, engaging exploration, and mind-boggling puzzles. Each Zelda game is also filled with minigames, some harder than others. Minigames are essential to the Zelda experience, adding side challenges that reward you with crucial items, upgrades, or many Rupees. However, beating these minigames can be soul-crushing, given their steep difficulty. With that in mind, here are the ten hardest minigames in The Legend of Zelda series....

Quick Links As you explore the new world inLightyear Frontier, you’ll find that there are numerous things for you to do. It can all be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start, but thankfully, we have a few tips and tricks that will help you and your Mech get accustomed to the new frontier. From farming to gathering resources, you’ll be moving around a lot. Your homestead location is important, as well as where to allocate your resources....

Quick Links Echocalypsetells a dark, yet hopeful tale of two siblings—unwillingly separated in a post-apocalyptic world besieged by calamities, civil unrest, and rogue gods. Like most gacha games, it offers a narrative-heavy experience and multiple game modes that you can really sink your teeth into. It also features a vast selection of unique characters you may collect, captivating side stories, and mostly automated, yet still engaging turn-based combat. But first, if you want to experience everything Echocalypse has to offer with little to no roadblocks to your progress, there are several important things you need to keep in mind as a beginner....

According to reputable leaker @MbKKssTBhz5, aVirtua Fighterreboot is in the works. It won’t be developed by RGG, instead helmed “by staff from [the latest] games.” @MbKKssTBhz5 claims that, as with past games, this reboot will feature “single-player and multiplayer elements that are targeting casual and core players including competitive players”. They shared this news in a thread discussing Sega’s future line-up, highlighting thatthe new Jet Set Radioisn’t a remake, but instead part of an “initiative to reboot many Sega games in new ways”, utilising its library of classics that have long lay dormant....