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First-person shootersare generally associated with PC gaming, and for good reason; no matter how much aim assist a game has and how much you turn your camera sensitivity up, a mouse will always allow faster and more accurate aim. So, unless it’s a Nintendo IP, you can expect pretty much any modern FPS to be on PC. However, that wasn’t always the case; due to brand exclusivity or development decisions, several great FPS games in the last three decades were console exclusives....

Summary For ’90s kids, nothing is more nostalgic than low-poly graphics. What was once a symptom of hardware limitations is now a stylistic art choice used masterfully by indie developers. Whether they’re paying homage to the N64 or simply taking a minimalistic approach, low-poly games frequently prove that you don’t need highly detailed textures or photorealism to create unforgettable gaming experiences. As the art style grows in popularity, so does the number of must-play titles that utilize it....

Summary While many titles revolve around combat mechanics, video games have so much more to offer than that. With more and more games taking advantage of the medium tofocus on telling engaging stories,fighting has become one of many options for having an interesting or enjoyable experience. If you’re looking to enjoy a good story without the stress of combat, then you’re in luck. There are titles across all genres that manage to tell an engaging story without forcing you to resort to violence....

Summary A new law in California will help redefine what it means to “own” digital content after being signed into law by the state’s governor, Gavin Newsom. When the law goes into effect in 2025, it will effectively ban digital storefronts from using words like “Buy” or “Purchase” when it comes to digital items, including games and accompanying DLC, among other items. That is unless those storefronts explicitly inform a customer that they are purchasing a license that is not permanent and can be revoked....

Summary Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster’s director, Ryosuke Murai, has explained why the remake is significantly easier than the original 2006 version of the game. After a six-year stay six feet under,Dead Risingis finally back in action with a Deluxe Remaster (which Capcom apparently doesn’t consider a remake) of the game that started it all. By most accounts,including my own, Deluxe Remaster has successfully brought the series back and reminded us all why it was so belovedbefore Dead Rising 4 mucked everything up....

Summary Dragon Age: The Veilguardisn’t going to be the direct sequel that many fans were hoping for afterDragon Age: Inquisition. Instead,BioWarehas explained thatvery few choices are being carried over(three, to be exact), so that The Veilguard can focus on its own story and characters. However, that doesn’t mean that there won’t beanythingfor returning players. As Trick Weekes, a lead writer on The Veilguard, explains, there will be “things that reward returning players who remember the lore”....

Summary Despite a stellar launch, over the past week,Dragon Ball: Sparking Zeroplayers have faced some frustrations. Many found the game’s initial fights to be “way too hard,” to which Bandai Namco told themjust tolower the difficulty, itslack of mapsupset some, and there have also beenreports of cheatersandfull data resets. But while the above can be described as gripes, nothing compares to the main problem they’re facing — Yajirobe. Yajirobe Is “Frieza’s Version Of Heaven” Yajirobe, when compared to many characters in the world ofDragon Ball, is weak....

Summary Wednesday is Funko Pop day as new figures related to various IPs tend to be revealed halfway through the week. Today is no different andDungeons & Dragonsis one of a handful of collections to be getting new additions. Five of them have been revealed, all of which have been revealed with four of them available through Funko and other retailers later today and the fifth exclusively available at GameStop....

Summary The list of PS5 Pro-enhanced games is currently growing ahead of its November launch, with titles likeFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, andThe Last of Us Part IIRemastered already making the cut. However,Dynasty Warriors: Origins, which isset to release in January 2025, is one of the upcoming games that has yet to be confirmed. Speaking to TheGamer, Origins' producer, Tomohiko Sho, shared that while it is something that the company is considering, there are no firm plans in place yet....

Summary Picking a headstone is a grave matter. Sorry, we couldn’t resist. But seriously - your Sims will be tied to that gravestone for all eternity. It might as well look nice. Thankfully,The Sims 4: Life and Deathadded a ton of new graves. With a whole cemetery’s worth of stones to pick from, your Sims will have a gravestone fit for a celebrity. There are fifteen types to choose from, and each one has tons of personality and style....

Quick Links J.R.R Tolkien’s work on Lord of the Rings was centered around Sauron’s one ring — the malice and cruelty he poured into that ring to dominate the wills of everyone in Middle-earth. He did this by deceiving Elves, Dwarves, and Men by giving them their own Rings of Power, which he had created to corrupt them from the inside. Sauron’s plan worked for the most part. He created the Rings of Power and gave them to the rulers of each race....

Quick Links For Gold And Gloryis a quest you’ll find on the beautiful, exoticRivain CoastofDragon Age: The Veilguard. It’s where the Lords of Fortune, including Taash set up their base, though Taash is not mandatory for this mission. It sees yourecovering supplies for the Antivan Crowson behalf of the Lords of Fortune. However, it’s less about finding the supplies andmore about defeating the Antaamwho are guarding them at various locations. For this reason,we suggest taking Taash and Lucanis....

Summary Fortnitedataminers have managed to get the upcoming Fishpool skin working in-game, revealing that his accessory is a nod to theDeadpool and Wolverinepopcorn bucket. The latest season of Fortnite, Absolute Doom, has alreadyadded a bunch of Marvel crossovers and references into the gamebut, as evidenced byDisney’s deal with Epic, the collaborations are far from over. Earlier this year at D23,we even got a teaser for a crossover skin that is yet to be released- Fishsticks and Deadpool’s ungodly lovechild, Fishpool....