Summary Most people would say that the best video game console ever was the one they were playing when they were 12 years old. Case in point, I consider it to be the PS2, which I got for my tenth birthday. But leaving aside nostalgia and bias wherever we can, it seems clear to me that thePS4has a far bigger legacy right now than thePS5. In fact, I’m still not really sure what the PS5’s identity is, and aside from faster loading times and better graphics (both of which come with the flipside of longer development times and higher costs), I’m not even sure of the point of it....

Summary The Dark Mechanicus are probablyWarhammer 40K’sbiggest faction without any representation on the tabletop. Some xenos-loving players would love to see official Aeldari Exodite models or T’au Gue’vesa, but these are simple enough to convert using existing kits. It’s me, I’m xenos-loving players.Use Sylvaneth kits for your Exoditesand thank me later. TheDark Mechanicusare trickier to convert. Mine (although technically more of a Grey Mechanicus) combines Nurgle and Ad Mech parts, as well as borrowing liberally from the Skaven, Astra Militarum, Space Marine, Ork, and Sons of Behemat ranges....

In the classic Suikoden games, you could name your castle however you saw fit, so long as it fit the maximum available character count. InEiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, the spiritual successor to Suikoden from much of the same creative team, the game instead generates a stunning number of options. Rather than cycling desperately through the list, three titles at a time, wondering whether you’ll see something new among the assortment of increasingly familiar choices, read our guide for the full scoop....

Summary Fallout 4’s current-gen update has just launched, but players who own the game throughPlayStation Plushave reported that they’re unable to download and access the latest patch. We’ve all been waiting a long time for Fallout 4 to receive its current-gen updatefor PC,PS5, andXbox Seriesand, nearly two years after it was originally announced, the day has finally come. Just a few hours ago,the Fallout 4 current-gen update went live, granting most players access to all of the improvements and new contentthat the improved version of the game introduces....

Summary Fallout 4’snext-gen updatehas finally droppedafter months of waiting, and you can definitely tell it’s made byBethesda. Despite somewhat managing to shake its infamous reputation of launching broken games withStarfield, Bethesda is back and buggier than ever with the release of Fallout 4’s next-gen update, as players have been reportinga variety of issues all day, particularly on PC. For starters, pretty much all the game’s existing mods have been completely broken, leading tosome reports of players not actually being able to load their games againuntil they delete and reinstall all Creation Club content they had downloaded....

Adaptations can be a tough sell for the uninitiated. There’s a common misconception that you have to be familiar with the source material to enjoy them - even though I can’t think of a single example of that being true. I’d never heard of Alita: Battle Angel before I saw it, and it’s one of my favorite movies now. I’ve seen countless films based on books I’ve never read and didn’t have any trouble following along....

Summary In 2015,Fallout 4launched without the iconic karma system from past games in which moral and immoral actions would shape your standing in the wasteland and determine what quests you could do and who you could interact with. Fans weren’t too happy to see such a core part ofFallout’sidentity ripped away, but nearly ten years later, the tables have turned. “Do you think the next Fallout game should bring back the karma system?...

Summary If you’re a fan ofManor Lordsand its blend of city-building, strategy, and medieval setting, you’re in for a treat. This list comprises some captivating games that allow you to shape and build your own kingdom, offering you a diverse range of experiences within the realm of simulation and strategy gaming. From managing a medieval settlement to overseeing a bustling city or leading armies in epic battles, these games cater to your desire for intricate planning, resource management, and strategic decision-making....

Summary Mutant Year Zerois a game that’s never crossed my radar. In fact, when the tabletop skirmish game from Free League Publishing arrived at my door and I unboxed miniatures including robot warriors, pig mutants, and a duck with a crossbow, I had to Google what this game even was. Turns out it’s anXCOM-like, and the tabletop version is keen to stay true to these sensibilities. It’s arguably the easiest genre to convert to the tabletop, and with strong characters such as Moose Man, Dude With Dragonfly Wings, and Hamlet Robot, I was eager to get playing....

Summary Hades 2goes into further detail about why Zagreus always died when he reached the surface in the original game, as it’s something that Melinoe struggles with as well. In the originalHades, Zagreus' whole quest revolved around battling his way through the Underworld and taking on his father, Hades, in order to reach the surface and find his mother, Persephone. There was a problem, though, as whenever he reached the surface and had the chance to talk to his mother,he’d quickly find himself taken by Styx and end up back where he started....

Quick Links So you’ve watchedFallouton Amazon Prime Video and are looking to get started with the games, but aren’t sure what kind of time commitment you’re in for. The Fallout series isan open-world sci-fi RPG designwith plenty of side quests and things to do, so there’s quite a lot of time devotion depending on how much you’re willing to explore. Bethesda’s Fallout is a long-running series that offers an abundant variety of games that introduce new stories, mechanics, and settings within the wasteland....

Quick Links Every few weeks,Genshin Impactswitches the characters featured on the event banners, and some of these characters are released for the first time in the game. During the start of the Version 4.6 update, Arlecchino was introduced similarly, and she took over the game very quickly. Being number four of the eleven Fatui Harbingers, Arlecchino was one of the most anticipated units ever since her first introductions in Fontaine’s main quest....

Quick Links From the first missions to the last inKingdom Come: Deliverance, you will constantly find yourself covered in dirt, grime, and blood as you struggle to make a name for yourself. While you might not mind being dirty and smelling bad, some of the surrounding villagers will treat you differently. Fortunately, there are ways that you can get a clean pair of clothes, wash yourself, and polish your weapons without much trouble....