With how much of a massive hit It Takes Two was for Hazelight Studios, it’s no wonder that their follow-upSplit Fictionwas compared to its predecessor. With both gamesdrowning in critical praise, and both using a similar multiplayer structure, it’s easy to see why putting one next to the other comes so naturally. Both games are a tempting option if you’re looking for a fantastic multiplayer adventure, but which should you go for first?...
The First Berserker: KhazanandAI Limitare twoSouls-like anime-styled action RPGsthat take you through challenging foes, intricate scenarios, and a complex leveling system. Both games follow protagonists who travel through bleak environments to accomplish their goals. These titles are designed with a steep difficulty curve in mind, taking inspiration from games like Nioh and Code Vein. But which game gives the best Souls-like experience? Which of these two should you play for the engaging challenges and relieving victories?...
Quick Links Jaguar is one of the trickier Lancers to use inFragpunk, but his overall utility is still useful even if you’re still learning how to use his various abilities. His Live Wire trap deals damage and slows enemies it ensnares, his trap cage highlights enemies within its boundaries who are on low HP or affected by his trap, and his detection utility allows you to see how many enemies are in front of Jaguar or on low HP....
Summary If you can actually believe it, there are a fair few people out there that would likeKingdom Come: Deliverance 2to be even harder than it is right now.I’m here getting fed dirt by every bandit I come across, but there are people out there that don’t find the game to be as challenging as they would like,particularly in the game’s latter stages. Thankfully, for those people, developer Warhorse Studios is already working on introducing a Hardcore Mode at some point next month, which will give players a long list of negative traits to choose from, as well as less directional help when it comes to exploring the Kingdom of Bohemia....
If you just made a home inInZoi, you will find it pretty much empty unless you were using a preset. So now it’s on you to fill it up with essential features so your Zois can live a quality life. There are some essential items that should be present in every household to fulfill their basic needs. You don’t want to spend that much, especially during the early game. As you move from rags to riches, you can add more expensive items....
Summary Marvel Rivals, despite being pretty fun overall, has a lot of problems. It can bea little greedy when it comes to its monetization, I personallycan’t stand being thrown into bot matches in Quick Play, and the game does little to nothing to try and combat smurfing,choosing to go without placement matches. It can be very frustrating if you’re just a casual player. Thankfully, it appears as though NetEase is finally attempting to do something about its rampant smurfing problem....
Summary Marvel RivalsSeason 2kicked off last week, addingEmma Frostto the roster. However, it also made a series of balance changes, and one of them in particular has frustrated fans. Yes, I’m talking about theRocket Raccoonreworks. Even before the changes went live,players were upset to seethat Rocket was being tweaked to, presumably, bring him more in line with other strategists. Now, his ultimate does much less damage boosting (25 percent, down from 40 percent) and also heals teammates....
A Minecraft Movieis a hit the likes of which have never been seen before. Children are screaming and throwing popcorn. Grown men arebringing chickens into theaters. Everyone is meeting Steve! After just two weekends in theaters, the video game adaptation has already made$565 million and counting. It’s an interesting moment. It shows thatThe Super Mario Bros. Moviewasn’t the one-offBorderlands might have led some commentators to believe, and that video game movies can be big business....
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoningis set to be the biggest, most explosive Mission: Impossible yet, and that’s a high bar to clear. The second half toDead Reckoning(with this originally called Dead Reckoning - Part Two), the upcoming movie will be the finale to the entire franchise. That doesn’t always mean much these days, but with M: I built on Tom Cruise’s back (and his 62 year old knees), this really could be the last outing for Ethan Hunt....
There’s no other strategy series that blends immersion with gameplay as well as Amplitude’s Endless games. They’ve got it all - a deep narrative driven by a shared universe, thrilling asymmetric factions, and a campaign that feels just as much like an RPG as it does a 4X title. Endless Legend 2 carries on that tradition, breaking new ground while staying true to the elements that have made the franchise what it is today....
Summary Making creative, climactic boss battles for the end of an arc or even a campaign can prove to be a real challenge inDungeons & Dragons. As a Dungeon Master, you want to make sure the encounter is well-balanced, but you also want to make sure you’re putting up a good fight for your players, so they feel that magical sense of accomplishment. So, how do you create final encounters that feel memorable, climactic, and impactful for players?...
Nicole Kidmanhas the name, career legacy, and cash to relax into easy roles that don’t ask much of her except to show up and be famous. Instead, she has continued chasing parts that push her capabilities and draw out fresh, incredible performances, and her turn in Babygirl at the end of 2024 is a continuation of that pattern. Kidman stars as a sexually repressed businesswoman who, despite a loving and sexual active relationship with her husband, does not feel fulfilled....
As expected, pre-ordering theNintendo Switch 2has been an absolute debacle. One of our editors, Sam Hallahan, has alreadywritten about the fears he has surrounding scalpers when it comes to picking up the new console, and those arealready starting to come true. US pre-orders opened earlier this week, and judging by a single glance at my social media, it has been an unmitigated bloodbath. Target is already canceling orders, scalpers are listing a number of bundles for inflated prices, and people who genuinely wanted to buy the Switch 2 have had their baskets emptied, or web pages time out before their very eyes....
