Summary ThePokemon TCGhas always been one of the simplest trading card games to get into. Understanding how energy and type matchups work is usually enough to get you going through your first battle. However, on the playground, not everything is followed 100 percent of the time, This comes from the misinterpretation of card art, special promo rules, and the difference in rarity between the video game and the TCG resulted in some pretty funny misconceptions....

Summary Riot Gamesis rolling out a new punishment for abuse inValorant, hitting the worst offenders with hardware bans. Instead of simply banning the offending account, the player would be completely prevented from playing on their PC or console again, stopping them from simply making another profile. This comes as part of a range of updates Riot is making to its moderation systems in Valorant, focussing on “stronger, faster” penalties for “severe behaviour”....

Quick Links Since its reveal in theElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC trailer, we’ve all been searching for the source of the lava pipe shown during the in-game footage. Much to anyone’s surprise, this iconic location is easily accessible from the very beginning area of the DLC and requires no preparation to start. Furthermore, this area features no bosses and can easily be explored with very little resistance from enemies....

Quick Links Roblox’s Chase MM2 is a fun game inspired by the classicMurder Mystery titlesout there. It takes you on a suspense-filled adventure where you can take on one of three roles: Murderer, Sheriff, or Innocent. The innocents have to hide and use their detective skills to expose the murderer, while the Murderer tries to kill them one by one. The Sheriff is the only one with a weapon and has to work with the Innocents to identify and stop the Murderer before it’s too late....

Summary Marred by woeful performance issues thanks to being constrained to the Nintendo Switch, the original Shin Megami Tensei 5 was easy to push aside for more reliable fare. Despite vibing immensely with the turn-based combat, intriguing narrative, and utterly compelling demon-collecting mechanics, I never finished the game. In light of this, I am entirely grateful forShin Megami 5: Vengeance- it’s a second chance. Atlus had a Press Turn and made the second round worth it....

Summary You know whatDoom(1993) really needs?Microtransactions.All those free health and armour packs lying around are a waste. Imagine the big bucks id Software could’ve made if it had monetised theCacodemonout of ‘em. This dystopian alternate history is exactly what Guy Dupont has brought to life for the ‘Boston Stupid Sh*t No One Needs & Terrible Ideas Hackathon." In their version of Doom, walking up to a consumable freezes your game until you scan the QR code and enter your payment details....

Summary TheGameris full ofSonicfans. The Blue Blur spins circles around their heads more regularly than he releases good games, but I get it. When I was a kid, as bad as the titles I played and the shows I watched were, there was something so endearing about these characters that it didn’t matter. So, I decided—after hearing so much about it from colleagues—to finally go back and play theAdventuregames. I’d heard time and time again that Adventure 2 was Sonic’s magnum opus....

Summary Sonic x Shadows Generations' pre-order bonus is a skin named “Terios”, which is a deep-cut reference to the original design for Shadow the Hedgehog. Yesterday’sSummer Game Festshowcasemight have generally been considered a letdown by most gamers, but there were a few memorable moments,like Sparking Zero finally getting a release dateanda new Power Rangers game getting announced. One of my favourite trailers was the one for Sonic x Shadows Generations,which gave us our best look yet at Shadow’s campaign alongside some incredible music....

Summary Star WarsandLegohave been working together for 25 years, and they’ve already done a lot to mark the occasion. However, the pair has been sitting on their biggest reveal of all until today, confirming that a new near-2,000 piece Lego Star Wars set inspired by one of the first ever released almost a quarter of a century ago is coming in time for May 4. A Lego TIE Interceptor, based on the design of the ships tasked with protecting the Death Star in Return of the Jedi....

Summary M.Bison has been added toStreet Fighter 6following his announcement earlier this month, though those diving into Arcade Mode for the story details are getting more than they bargained for, after being greeted with a shot of his bare backside. It’s not been that longsince the launch of Akuma, but Street Fighter 6 is already treating players with a new character.Announced earlier this month, the villainous leader of Shadaloo, M.Bison, has been brought back into the fold despite him being killed off in Street Fighter 5....

Summary If you’ve played the first game and are returning to the newly reimagined roguelike design ofHades 2, you’ll know the gameplay is still not a walk in the park or the Underworld in Melinoe’s case. There are numerous systems at play,tough enemies and boss fightsto persevere through, and plenty of obstacles for your runs to end before you know it. But the modding community for Hades 2 understands those same struggles and has already created quite a variety of them to make life much easier when taking on the Titan of Time and everyone before him....

Summary TheFortnitebattle pass often gives plenty of value for what it’s worth. This includes new skins, weapon wraps, emotes, and loading screens. Each season has its own gimmick. This includes theming the pass after bounty hunters, a cyberpunk city, or even a Sci-Fi invasion. Battle passes are best known for which skins they add to the game. Many of the new additions would become exclusive for players to flex as a sign that they have been playing the game for a long time....

Summary Bows are a big part ofDragon’s Dogma 2,especially if you’ve chosen to go for the Archer or Magick Archer vocations. Some of the bosses in this game can be especially tough to deal with up close, and having the best bows will help you a lot in your journey to defeat The Dragon. This article will list the best bows you’re able to find in Dragon’s Dogma 2,including the Magickal bowsas well....