Stellar Blade’sdemo launched a few days ago, giving us a good idea as to how the game will play. From what we’ve seen from the trailers, most of us assumed that Stellar Blade was more of a hack and slash title, but it actually plays a lot morelike a strange Sekiro/Nier Automata hybrid. It’s pretty tough too, which isn’t surprising given its inspirations, but there is one thing we can all do to ensure we don’t make the game harder than it needs to be....

The bestStar Warsstories aren’t really about Star Wars at all, but about the humans (or aliens or robots) affected by them.Star Wars: The Acolyteunderstands this, telling the tale of two sisters torn apart by fate and destiny, who piece together their broken relationship while one hunts the other. Through the mother the girls leave behind, and the Jedi father-figure just one of them is raised by, The Acolyte is a story of childhood and parenting as much as it is lightsaber whips and space explosions....

Wuthering Wavesis an open-world gacha RPG that invites players into the post-apocalyptic world of Solaris-3. Players take on the role of the Rover, embarking on a quest to reclaim lost memories and uncover the secrets of the world. In the world of Solaris-3, monsters are called tacet discords (TDs). A standout feature in Wuthering Waves is the innovative use of echoes - resonances of TDs' souls that are dropped by enemies....

Monitor mounts have become an increasingly popular way to save some space on your desk. By putting your monitor on a mount, you can leave more room on your desk to put anything you may need to. With smaller desks, this is ideal so that you can have room for more than just your keyboard. But some people are hesitant to use a monitor arm on account of not wanting their monitor to fall....

If you’ve been around theFallout 4fandom long enough, you’ve probably heard plenty of fan theories and uncomfortable thoughts about assaultrons. But one topic of discussion that continues rising to the surface is whether the player character is actually a synth. Bethesda has disproved this idea, as fitting as it might be. Synthetic beings secretly replacing humans is a common and compelling theme in the game, after all. But while manycharacters in Fallout 4 are revealed to be synthsat some point, the wily nature of the Institute hints that almost anybody could be one....

Quick Links South Park: Snow Day!breathes new life into the ongoing series of South Park video games, mainly with its clever and more relevant original story and refreshing style of gameplay. The plot is a lot more contained and makes you feel as though you’re a part of one big episode, but there are still lots of interesting turns that result in a hilariously unexpected and twist-filled ending. Snow Day! sees the entire town of South Parkhit by a mysterious apocalyptic blizzardthat has put a pause on all normal operations and sent the kids back into action....

Quick Links MultiVersusis a fun crossover fighting game that evokes memories of your favorite Warner Bros. childhood characters. you may choose from several iconic characters, including the Joker, Bugs Bunny, Finn the Human, and many more. To unlock new characters in the game, you need to earn Fighter Currency. Fighter Currency is one of four in-game currencies in MultiVersus. Since it helps you purchase characters without having to spend real money, Fighter Currency is a valuable resource....

This week, the world of entertainment gave us two more reminders that when Hollywood is eventually forced to move on from the diminishing returns of IP stripmining, it will do so kicking and screaming all the way. Those reminders came in the form of news that a newMatrixmovie is in the works, and in a still from the “live-action” (and those are heavy quotes)Lion Kingprequel. Both bits of entertainment news are bummers because of who is andisn’tinvolved with each project....

Quick Links The world ofSaGa Emerald Beyondleaves many options available for you. From which protagonist to play as down to how you lead your retinue to victory, your choices matter. Whether you’re new to the series or a veteran, a few tips and tricks can help you excel throughout each protagonist’s story! Throughout every route, there are different tips you can use to make life a little easier and get the most out of each route....

Summary It might be hard to believe, butAssassin’s Creedis sufficiently old enough that its older titles can be considered retro. That’s becausethe first Assassin’s Creed game debuted all the way back in 2007. More so, with the series having over two dozen entries,including spin-offs and one-off mobile titles, it can be easy to forget the franchise’s humblesocial stealth beginnings. That said, while 2023’sAssassin’s Creed: Miragewas a return to the series' roots, fans can expect a proper return to the franchise’s start in the future....

Summary XDefiantis just mere days away from launching on major consoles on PC, and Ubisoft’s free-to-play first-person arena shooter project aims to carve its own niche within the live service gaming community. Most notably, the publisherhas confirmed that there will be no skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) within its casual playlists, representing a massive change compared to its competition. Now,Ubisofthas gone a step further to confirm that when XDefiant launches on May 21,it will have no pay-to-win mechanics....

I’ll be honest, the mixed reality game Pillow came out late last year. In fact, I bought it a few months ago because it looked neat but never actually used it until this week. It’s essentially an app on theMeta Quest 3that you’re supposed to play in bed while looking at the ceiling. Certain parts of the app allow you to look at constellations in the night sky, as if your roof had disappeared....

Quick Links Payment In Paint is one of many optional quests inSand Landthat improve the village of Spino and the services available there. It involves exploring one of the crumbling ruins that dot the desert landscape, and requires you to use multiple vehicle types to complete. The missing pigments that you’re out to collect are hidden in plain sight, so if you find yourself running in circles within the ruins, don’t worry - it took us several times through to find the bag as well....