PS4 Prowas a necessary refresh forSony’s console when it first launched in 2016. Games were consistently struggling with lower resolutions and notable performance issues, while studios from around the world had toldPlayStationthey wanted more power to realise their visions. The same happened with theXbox One X, asMicrosoftresponded to requests from players and developers alike who wanted a more powerful option. As the medium was edging towards a new era of 4K gaming, it was only a matter of time until the base consoles felt obsolete....

I never playedWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine, so I didn’t know what to expect from the sequel. I have a lot of experience with 40k from other games like Fire Warrior,Darktide, and Dawn of War, so I know plenty about Space Marines, chainswords, and the glory of the Imperium. But I never got around to Space Marine because, frankly, there’s way too many Warhammer games these days. I don’t know what kind of game I expected, but it definitely wasn’tthis....

If you’ve been browsingSteamNext Fest demos the way I have for the last week, you’ll already have heard ofThe Precinct. You might even have played it or added it to your wishlist already – it’s the sixth most played demo and the fourth most wishlisted one, so statistically, it’s likely. The Precinct has a lot of things going for it – a noir ‘80s vibe, plenty to play with in its sandbox, and an attempt to hew faithfully to what the rules of policing are....

Did you know there was anAnimal Crossingmovie? Don’t feel bad, neither did I. Or, if your answer was ‘yes, obviously’, feel good! Because I didn’t! Released in 2006, it made $16 million at the box office in Japan, but was never released elsewhere. It still hasn’t been, but a fan dub in 2015 (later added to Internet Archive) made it accessible in the West for the first time. If you’re a fan, you need to check it out....

InWarhammer 40,000: Space Marines 2, we get a myriad of ways to murder, eviscerate, and slaughter hordes of Tyranids in the God Emperor’s name. The game features six distinct classes, each being able to use specific weapons and unique ultimate abilities. But which should you choose if you’re jumping in for the first time? To get it out of the way: every class in Space Marines 2 is great. Some perform better than others with less skill required or are better at accomplishing certain things, but all are viable at decimating the enemies of the Imperium....

Quick Links It’s not a hidden fact thatHonkai: Star Rail’sgameplay is heavily impacted by the teams you use with specific characters. While some characters have less of an effect from their team members, others can have their value decrease significantly, and Rappa is unfortunately the latter type. She’s a five-star Erudition character having Imaginary as her combat type, and she relies on Break DMG for most of her DPS. Unfortunately, there aren’t a lot of supports for this play style, limiting her team options significantly....

In a game with enemies as vicious and numerous as Tyranid swarms or Thousand Sons Chaos forces, you’re going to need some effective weaponry. And luckily,Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2has weapons in spades. From Electric Hammers to Chainsaw Blades, or Laser Snipers to Boltguns, there are plenty of options to choose from. Every Space Marine needs a reliable weapon, and Focus Entertainment has made pretty much every weapon viable on the battlefield, no matter your preferred playstyle....

Quick Links WhenGenshin Impactwas first released, it had quite a variety of meta supports like Bennett or Xiangling, who are still some of the best units to build in the game. However, as the game progressed, most of the released support characters were niche and specific to some play styles. Thankfully, players got another all-rounder support during the Version 5.1 update in the form of Xilonen. She’s a five-star Sword-wielding Geo character with the capabilities to do a lot of things at once, but it’s quite important to build her properly first....

Quick Links Once you have worked your way throughSilent Hill 2’s Wood Side Apartments, you will follow Pyramid Head through a door, and end up in the Blue Creek Apartments. While the Wood Side Apartments weren’t exactly in brilliant shape, the Blue Creek Apartments make them look like a luxury hotel. This dank, dingy, and downright dangerous development needs exploring. Our guide will take you through every apartment, on every floor....

If it’s Fall, then you need some cozy games. Granted, if it’s any other season, you still need them, let’s be real. Autumn in certain regions can’t claim a monopoly over snuggly vibes just because of its crunchy leaves, perfect temperatures, gorgeous overcast skies, and… was there a point here? Right, yes, the point is any time of year is perfect for anice, relaxing, cozy video gameto soothe your weary brain....

Summary The Elder Scrolls 6is a pretty long way away, which is absolutely wild when you remember thatthe game was first announced a whopping six years ago.It finally entered full development in 2023, though we still only have a title screen and a single screenshot of some vague mountains to look at while we wait.Well, that and The Elder Scrolls Online. There’s so much we don’t know about the game, including its setting or potential story, but fans of The Elder Scrolls have a rough idea as to what they’d like to see from Bethesda this time around....

ThePS5 Prois too expensive. We’ve covered this plenty before and I won’t labour the point, but would you prefer54 copies of Balatroor one slightly more powerful spaceship to sit under your telly? I know which I’d choose. Butthe priceis far from my biggest gripe with the upcoming console. Maybe you save up all your cash for every console release. Maybe you’re getting it for Christmas. Maybe you’re really, really rich and £700 is nothing to you....

Pokemon TCG’s Crystal Guardians set was released in 2006 and focused on the secret city of Holon. This is home to many rare and valuable Pokemon such as the Delta Species, which mix up their types for some serious advantage. There are also unique Star Pokemon that are hard to find inside the packs. With so many rare Pokemon in this set, collectors weigh the risk of opening a sealed pack of Crystal Guardians to see if they can hit anything good....