After multiple delays,Dying Light 2launched at the start of February to enormous success, both critically and from the game’s initial sales. This is all in spite of the launch day issues and bugs, which were numerous. Thankfully, Techland has continued to chip away at the issues plaguing the overall experience, releasing a number of updates which have addressed a multitude of issues includingDying Light 2’s problematic Death Loop bug. Positioned as a live service game, consistent updates should be expected....

Quick Links Elden Ringplayers out there who are trying to get the One-Eyed Shield can look to this guide for details. Before going further, players should know that they will need to have access to one of the later regions in the game called Mountaintops of the Giants. To get there,Elden Ringmust use theGrand Lift of Rold by getting the Haligtree Medallions. One-Eyed Shield Location Elden Ringplayers can get the One-Eyed Shield by defeating an enemy calledChief Guardian Arghanthy at Guardians' Garrison at Mountaintops of the Giants....

How does one rank a modernEvil Deadfilm? Their broad goals are almost always the same, pulling from a similar toolbox to craft a gruesome new experience.Evil Dead Risesets out to capture the carnival spook-house fun of the original film, along with the emotional weight of the 2013 remake. It largely succeeds, providing anyone who enjoyed either of those films everything they could ask for and more. The unenviable position offollowing both Sam Raimiand Fede Álvarez has been filled by Irish writer/director Lee Cronin....

Final Fantasy 14: Endwalker, the latest expansion of Square Enix’s MMORPG, launched its early access yesterday on December 3rd. As the floodgates opened, those who preordered the game were greeted by no shortage of long queue times and quest NPCs buried underneath clumps of player characters, as they all excitedly rushed to see the new content,take the ship to Sharlayan, and continue their story. One of the key changes coming with the Endwalker expansion ofFinal Fantasy 14is the retirement of old tomestones such as Allegory and Revelations....

Summary Battle passes are a staple of live-service gaming,withFortnitefeaturing some of the most widely publicized examples of the content tactic. Indeed, despitecontroversies associated withFortnite’s battle passes, this approach to monetization has proven to be immensely successful, keeping players engaged in the game. However,Fortnitebattle passes could be greatly improved by making one key change. Historically, battle passes have been about keeping players engaged with a seasonal content model, driving monetization in games that are either free-to-play or have a comprehensive multiplayer component....

Summary Rumors surrounding aGears of WarMarcus Fenix Collectioncontinue to persist, following its mention on a prevalent Xbox-themed podcast. Fans of the franchise have long hoped for aGears of Warcollection, similar toHalo’sThe Master Chief Collection, and it looks like it may be in the works after all. AGears of WarMarcus Fenix Collectionwould presumably include upgraded versions of the original three games, in which Marcus Fenix is the primary protagonist. It’s not known whether these would be complete remasters, or slight visual upgrades with increased frames per second....

WithGenshin Impact’s Version 2.4 rolling out Tuesday, kicking off the massively popular RPG’s first update of 2022, miHoYo has been slowly revealing more information about the newest character to join the game’s roster, Shenhe.Shenhe’s first teaser trailerrevealed the game’s newest character as a disciple of the Liyue adeptus, Cloud Retainer, and painted a somber picture of her past. Now, the newest trailer for Shenhe not only shows off her gameplay and abilities, but also ties her story and character in with another previously existing character in the world of Teyvat....

Originally,GreedFallcame out in 2019 for last-gen systems but has seen a resurgence since becoming one of the manygames on the PlayStation Plus catalog. The game is home to an intricate disguise system that players need to infiltrate enemy hideouts. One of the first missions inGreedFall,called theCoin Guard Merchandise quest, requires players to slip into a sailor’s turf undetected. Gamers do have the option to go in guns blazing, but they will have to go through swarms of sailors, which might be hard since it is the beginning of the game....

A new ad fromGuild Wars 2pokes fun at one ofWorld of Warcraft: Dragonflight’s flagship features. In the new commercial,Guild Wars 2shows off its own dynamic dragon riding system, which it has had for years beforeWorld of Warcrafteven announcedDragonflight. Guild Wars 2introduced mounts in its second expansion,Path of Fire, back in 2017. Since then,Guild Wars 2has added nearly a dozen mounts, each with unique movement abilities and skills to navigate the world....

Quick Links Hogwarts Legacyfeatures plenty of great side quests, but the best one is arguably aformer PlayStation exclusivecalled Minding Your Own Business. This hour-long epic feels like it belongs in a psychological horror game rather than in a game that was inspired by a book series that was originally written for kids. Minding Your Own Business becomes available once players have unlocked the Fire and Vicemain story quest. To get started, they’ll simply need to speak with Penny, a House Elf who can be found standing outside a vacant store in Hogsmeade....

Archetypes, especially character archetypes in anime and anime-type media, exist for a reason. To elaborate a bit, archetypes in this context are a series of different characters that all follow the same core idea whether that’s in their design or personality. Sure, some people may be tired of seeing the same sort of ‘hot-blooded delinquent’ character in most anime, but these street punks like Josuke Joestar only pop up so often because people love seeing them....

House of the Dragontriumphantly introduced a litter of fresh faces to George R. R. Martin’s fantasy world. Aside from King Viserys (Paddy Considine), viewers are introduced to Prince Daemon (Matt Smith), Princess Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock), and Princess Rhaenys Targaryen (Eve Best). TheGame of Thronesspin-off series also presents the Hand of the King, Ser Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans), his daughter Alicent (Emily Carey), and Rhaenys' husband Lord Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint), to create the dangerous world of Westeros once more....

WithAnimal Crossing: New Horizons' cherry blossom season about to come to an end, many players are currently working hard to collect all of thecherry blossom recipesbefore they become temporarily unavailable. One of the best ways to do that is to pop single-color balloons, and the trick outlined in this guide gives players access to one such balloon every five minutes. Before detailing thisAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsballoon spawn trick, there are two important things to know....