Summary There are many excellent weapons inValorant, but almost none of them are as satisfying to use as the Bucky, with its booming sound between each shell fired, sleek design, and, yes, its fantastic lineup of skins. While the Operator does top itin terms of satisfaction when leveling a target with a single shot, blasting an opponent into next week with a round from the Bucky is directly behind it, making it one of our personal favorites in the game, even if you don’t really use it unless you’re low on funds and need to save....

Summary What is a Consumable? You might think you know the answer to that question, but inElden Ring, it isn’t as obvious as you might expect. The list covers craftable items, items you can refill over and over again, and items that disappear forever if you use them. They range dramatically in both their usefulness and how easy it is to obtain them, with some requiring you to jump through some truly absurd hoops before they become accessible....

Summary You have your reasons for wanting to play an escape map inMinecraft, rather than going out into the world and going through a hedge maze with friends, or tackling an escape room. Whether you’re being Covid conscious, don’t have money to spend right now, or whatever else, who’s to say online digital spaces can’t be just as fun? While some of these escape maps are best played single-player, others are multiplayer compatible or even encourage playing with friends....

Summary Grenade Launchers occupy an interesting role in video games. With their explosive power and ease of use, they’re often a power-up fromstandard armaments. However, they still fall short of true heavy hitterslike rocket launchers. Though seemingly stuck in a middle place, these weapons are still very effective at what they do, to the point that they’re sometimes derisively called “noob tubes” for their ability to get kills just by aiming at the enemy’s general direction....

Quick Links The most impactful feature added inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3is the conversion kit system. Players can unlock modifications for weapons that fundamentally change how the gun behaves, modifying its caliber, fire rate, or recoil pattern. MW3’s third season has added aftermarket parts for older MW2 weapons, one of which is the M16. Its conversion kit, the JAK Patriot, is one of the most well-rounded attachments in the game....

Summary La Liga’s Team of the Season inEA Sports FC 24is one of the most anticipated leagues to release since the celebration kicked off withthe best PL TOTS cards. Real Madrid claimed their 36th La Liga title and features several current (and former) players among the best La Liga TOTS players. Madrid’s rivals, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid also have a few standout stars counted among the ten best La Liga TOTS cards....

Summary Ever since the start of the game,Honkai: Star Railhas been quite generous with the abilities that they give to free-to-play characters. These characters include all four stars since you’re able to get them at any point and various paths given to the Trailblazer, since you can unlock them through the story. During the main story of Penacony, you get the third path for the Trailblazer in the form of Harmony....

Summary Rangers are a curious case inDungeons & Dragons. They’re often considered the weakest class of the game, or at least one of the weakest, due to a mix of features that aren’t the best and the fact that the class has many good features that happen outside of combat, like tracking enemies or getting around hostile environments. Still, with updates from books like Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything and stronger subclasses like Gloom Stalker - or just proper optimization - a ranger can still be a powerful class....

Quick Links Well, you’ve done it. You have made it to the part ofLorelei And The Laser Eyeswhere you have unlocked the titular ability. However, as you wander through the mirror world maze, you’ll encounter members of the brotherhood, and they have an itchy trigger finger. You’ll need to answer their questions in order to progress. Thankfully, you will have the ability to access your Photographic Memory Bank. So, it is ultimately a matter of knowing where to look....

Summary InFallout, you may think that the scariest thing would be a Raider or radiation poisoning. However, you’d be wrong, and that’s not because there’s some other villain trying to stop the world (although that certainly doesn’t help things). The world of Fallout has plenty more to offer when it comes to the absolutely terrifying, even if it leadsto more questionsthan answers. There is just so much to be constantly afraid of, but there are some things that are so scary they have to be put on a list like this....

Summary Democracy, liberty, and freedom are all you need to know inHelldivers 2. Your only job is to win the Galactic War and ensure that liberty reigns supreme on Super Earth. From Terminids to Automatons, there are plenty of threats to Super Earth, but none are as dangerous as the Illuminate. As an enemy in the previous Helldivers game, the Illuminate faction is well known and rumored to return. After the defeat of the Automatons this month, rumors are spreading that the Illuminate may return....

Summary The JRPG stands as one of the oldest genres in gaming, enjoying a storied history that dates back more than four decades. Over those years, this genre has developed an intensely passionate fanbase who love nothing more than spending dozens of hours level grinding, listening to ethereal music, and experiencing heartfelt stories that go hard on the melodrama. As with any artform, tracing the genetics of the JRPG reveals certain games that played a bigger hand than others in moving this genre forward....

Summary When you’re building houses inThe Sims 4, it’s easy for the bathroom to be tragically overlooked in termsof interior design. Sure, it’s not as glamorous a space as the bedroom or den, but it’s still an important place where some of a Sim’s best and worst moments occur. Luckily, you’ve come to the right place if you want to do your Sims' bathrooms justice. Whether you’re looking for a cozy, lived-in space or a luxurious spa-like retreat, there’s custom content for your needs....