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ThoughCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’s Outbreak mode was an intriguing step in a new direction,Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s fully-fledged open-world Zombies mode was a big miss with fans. So, naturally,Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’s return totraditional round-based Zombieshas been welcomed by the community with open arms. At launch,Call of Duty: Black Ops 6shipped with two complete round-based Zombies maps: Terminus and Liberty Falls. Though these maps aren’t perfect, they’re arguably some of the best Zombies content fans have received in years, with each one being packed to the brim with Easter eggs and secrets....

Summary Thehorrorgenre is still going strong in 2024. After a couple of years ofterrifying home invasion movies likeBarbarianand slasher sequels likeScream 6,the past 12 months have broughtthe body horror hitThe Substanceandthe fascinating Hugh Grant-starring filmHeretic. I’m always partial to slashers, but I’m a big fan of the variety of scary stories that are being told. 2025 will be a big year for horror as well, with several highly anticipated films coming out next year such asM3GAN 2....

Cyberpunk 2077has gone through quite a bit of tumult since its initial release in 2020, but it’s now considered to be one of the best western RPGs of the past several years. Its strengths are myriad, with gaming audiences generally praisingCD Projekt Red’s strong writing, environment design, and progression model. But nevertheless, one element stands head and shoulders above all these hefty pros: Night City itself. Project Orion Should Improve Cyberpunk 2077’s Vendors Vendors Are a Mostly Useless Part of Night City When it comes to open-world, AAA game design, there are certain features that seem almost obligatory: a mini-map or compass of some sort, objective markers, a quest log, and, of course, stores at which to spend one’s hard-earned in-game currency....

Disney Dreamlight Valley’s time-limited Gift of Giving event is an annual treat for fans, bringing numerous festive activities to the game. The event runs fromDecember 18 to July 20, 2025, so there’s still plenty of time to join in the fun ofDisney Dreamlight Valley’s2024 Gift of Giving Event. While many longtime fans may already be familiar with the festive duties you may do, others may be new to the festivities or appreciate a refresher....

Dying Light: The Beastbrings a brand-new chapter of the franchise to life. Following the 2022 sequelDying Light 2,Dying Light: The Beastfeatures something that many fans of the zombie series have been asking for; the return of Kyle Crane. As the original protagonist inDying Light, Kyle Crane’s fate was up in the air, as there are several possible endings. Thankfully,Dying Light: The Beastreveals thatKyle Crane is alive and well, at least for the most part....

Summary A former Rockstar Games developer has weighed in on the reason behind the studio’s inordinate secrecy surroundingGrand Theft Auto 6. Fans have been coming up with droves of theories and speculation in eager anticipation of a newGTA 6trailer, and according to the developer, this may be exactly what Rockstar wants. Ever sinceGTA 6’s rather intentionally-named Trailer 1 debuted a year ago, fans have relentlessly pursued any means possible to determine when Rockstar could release more information about the long-awaited open-world juggernaut....

Summary FortniteWinterfest 2024 starts this Friday, and it’ll be around until the first week of January.Fortnitehas lore and a story that gamers can follow as the seasons and chapters progress. While there are quiet moments that may seem dull to some players at times, there are plenty of eventful times filled with limited-time quests and collabs. Whether theFortniteschedule is empty or crowded, there is always time for the annual celebrations, many of which have become a tradition at this point....

Summary Legendary football player Lionel Messi will soon make hisFortnitedebut, according to a new leak. The world-renowned professional athlete is poised to come toFortnitethis December, equipped with his own new backings, LEGO styles, and other goodies. The athlete would be the latest in a long line of real-world celebrities to leave their digital mark on the popular game. While Epic Games is always trying topush the envelope when it comes toFortnite, now seems like an especially exciting and interesting time for the popular free-to-play live-service title....

Summary Fans believe that two major changes need to be made toFortniteselect styles to improve player’s in-game experience. Gamers don’t have to pay a dime to enjoyFortnite. As long as they have access to a gaming platform, they will be able to play it, as it’s free-to-play. However, many fans do spend money onFortniteto purchase V-Bucks, the Crew Pack, or Item Shop real-money packs. Alternatively, gamers can earn V-Bucks by leveling up and unlocking the free rewards on the Battle Pass, but this is a tedious process, and it takes too many seasons to save up a significant amount of in-game currency, which is why most players opt to buy them instead....

Summary Turn-based JRPGs are renowned for providing challenging battles thattest players' understanding of the mechanics. Although the genre often includes grinding tools, which allow character improvement and ease certain battles, these games do not lose their tough essence. Complex bosses and enemies with unpredictable abilities ensure challenges that reward the effort. Thus, many games stand out by requiring refined strategies and efficient use of resources during crucial moments of gameplay. In this way, thebest Turn-based JRPGs with challenging combatare those that do not merely offer fair difficulty but present unique challenges for players to overcome adversities, while valuing the efforts in creating builds and party composition....

Summary Arrowhead Game Studios has releasedHelldivers 2’sKillzone 2crossover, which includes aKillzone-themed complete armor set. The developer has informed players that this will be available for only five days. However,Helldivers 2players can look forward to part two of the crossover, which will be released on December 23. Helldivers 2is a cooperative third-person shooter that puts players in charge of defending Super Earth from alien threats. Recently, a datamine revealed hints about premium content called “Righteous Revenants,” which was rumored to featureKillzone-inspired armor sets inHelldivers 2, along with weapons and other items....

Summary AHogwarts Legacyplayer has stumbled upon one of the saddest notes hidden in the beloved action RPG, discovered after sinking 148 hours into the game. TheHarry Pottercommunity dived headfirst intoHogwarts Legacyupon release, mesmerized by the immersive storytelling and roleplaying mechanics that made every player feel like the magical student they had always dreamed of becoming. Avalanche Software releasedHogwarts Legacyin 2023, presenting a narrative that took place a century before the famedHarry Pottersaga, and players created their customized characters to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry....

Players often treatHonkai: Star Rail’s paid Battle Pass as a luxury purchase. Some only buy it when they want the extra Stellar Jades and materials to pull and build their new characters. Others may renew it regularly along with their Express Pass to ensure they have additional resources to pull for every new limited banner or superimpositions for the battle pass light cones. There are also people who get the most premium option for the limited player icons per BP....