Microsoft will reportedly keep its word on letting gamers beta testHalo Infinitebefore its release. Not only will a beta test be available, but developer 343 Industries is “actively drafting plans” for multipleHalo Infinitebetas throughout 2021. The sixth main entry in Xbox’s flagship franchise was infamously delayed last year, originally set to be the launch title for Microsoft’s newest console, the Xbox Series X. Fans' lukewarm reception toHalo Infinite’s gameplay trailer and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic contributed to the delay until fall 2021, which343 Industries says will be worth the wait....

Horizon Forbidden Westhas been one of the year’s most anticipated games, and specifically one of the most anticipated titles toarrive on PS5 following the game’s initial revealat the PlayStation Experience event in 2020. With a new graphical update, and a sprawling open world to explore, fans had plenty to look forward to when the game finally arrived. The sequel to the critically acclaimedHorizon Zero Dawn,Forbidden Westsees the return of outcast-turned-warrior Aloy,played by Ashly Burch, as she must venture across the titular Forbidden West to solve the mystery of why the machine animals are going feral, and in the process stop a growing conflict between two warring tribes from getting out of hand....

Horizon Forbidden Westis considered by many to be a massive improvement over the original. It overhauls the combat system by adding several new skills and abilities, and the side-missions are significantly more engaging than thequests inHorizon Zero Dawn. Guerrilla Games released update 1.09 forHorizon Forbidden Westlast week, which fixed several bugged quests and addressed various other issues. It also reduced loading times, which were already ridiculously fast on PS5, and made improvements related to the shimmering and sharpening issues faced by some players....

Quick Links Hades 2has a couple of different gathering tools that you’re able to unlock using resources, such as the Fishing Rod. In your first couple of runs toward Chronos,Melinoewill find fishing spots, but the game will say “Tool Required” if you try to fish without the proper item. In this guide, we’ll teachHades 2playershow to unlock Gathering Tools and how to craft the Fishing Rod. How to Unlock the Fishing Rod in Hades 2 Bronze and F-Fabric The first step to getting the Fishing Rod inHades 2is to unlock theNight’s Craftwork Incantationusing thecauldron in front of Hecate’s usual spot in the Crossroads....

Your pirating journey inSkull and Bonesbegins with your unknown character and their two crew members aboard a small Dhow and requires a lot of cunning and resourcefulness to build up your ship, crew, and infamy. A major part of your rise to becoming one of the most notorious pirates in history is the ship you use to intimidate and destroy your enemies, which will require plenty of high-quality resources. Among the many resources you can harvest inSkull and Bonesis Hemp, which is a plant fiber you will need to make yourself familiar with if you wish to upgrade your ship and its contents....

InRoblox:Type Soul,ifyou want to gain respect from other players, you will need to not only improve your character and learn different moves but also look cool, and thelegendary eyeswill help you with this. Once you get them, you can greatly customize your character and stand out from the crowd. Currently, very few players know how to get Legendary Eyes inType Soul, so if you want to impress others, follow our tips....

Summary Three ofFortnite’s newest modes,LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival, have received major updates that add new features and ways to play. Thanks to new modes and updates like these,Fortniteremains healthier than ever. Over the span of November,Fortnitebroke its record for total playerswithin a month by reaching a whopping 100 million users. This milestone came on the heels ofFortnite’s Season OG update, which proved to be a huge hit with the fan base....

Summary Lord of the Rings’ Middle-earth is a complex world filled with breathtaking landscapes, a vast array of races, and an incredibly rich history. At the heart of the series’ narrative stands the notion of the Free Peoples, the races that had never fallen under Sauron’s domination. This term, more than being a mere categorization, illustrates a collective resistance against the darkness that threatens to take over their land. Although the term encompasses multiple races, not necessarily allied with each other, the Free Peoples stand as a united front in the face of adversity....

Earlier in the week, Marvel Studios released a surprise new trailer that served as both a celebration of the movies and a jaw to the floor level tease for theupcoming fourth phase of films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Excluding the equally as important new shows on Disney Plus, Phase Four has a lot of big films to look forward to such asBlack Widow,Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,The Marvels,Fantastic Four, and more....

Marvel’s Midnight Sunsreferenced a bunch of characters that never ended up actually appearing in-game. Of course,Marvel’s Midnight Suns’ tarot cardswere a big part of that, showcasing characters with associable ties to different tarot themes, such as Thor representing Strength or Johnny Storm representing the Sun. But a couple of characters are referenced in both a tarot card and in the game’s environmental storytelling, which reveals thatMarvel’s Midnight Suns’ universe has its own Daredevil....

While there are a wide array of Outposts that can be raided throughMeet Your Maker’s Raid Map, some players will undoubtedly be interested in targeting specific levels that were created by their friends. Fortunately, this is a fairly simple thing to do, though the process is not specifically articulated in-game. As such, some players may be slightly confused about how to raid their friends' Outposts inMeet Your Maker, and this guide is here to dispel that confusion....

Summary The early access release date for Omni-Man inMortal Kombat 1has leaked online, matching a previous leak about the DLC characters' release dates. Like other recentMortal Kombatgames,Mortal Kombat 1’s launch is only the beginning. NetherRealm plans on supportingMortal Kombat 1for the long haul with updates and paid DLC, including six characters set to be added as part of Kombat Pack 1. Mortal Kombat 1Kombat Pack 1 will feature a mix of guest characters and originalMKfighters, as has been tradition for over a decade now....

Summary Naruto Uzumaki, the protagonist of the Shonen anime seriesNaruto, is a compelling character whose story permeates the intricate world of Shinobi. In the series, the titular character, Naruto, has a Nine-Tailed Fox sealed within him, shaping his character throughout the series. InNaruto, the tailed beast becomes an ingrained part of Naruto that deeply affects him throughout his childhood, as his existence is like a timebomb waiting to explode. Naruto is shunned and ostracized in the village even though he has no control over the immense power sealed within him....