Summary Thecity-buildingand colony-sim genres, while full of complexity, have become somewhat tired over the years, arguably due to the sheer number of games that fit the description. However, in December 2023,Against the Stormcame out of Early Access. This dark fantasy strategy game tasks players with leading a variety of fantastical races amid apocalyptic weather conditions. What’s unique aboutAgainst the Stormis that it takes the cornerstone mechanics of city-builders and colony-sims and puts them in a rogue-lite structure; instead of building one giant settlement, players make their way through several runs, building countless settlements....

When it comes to video game development, it’s fascinating to see how muchthe console warshave changed and developed over the simpler days of the medium. Sega and Nintendo initially led the pack, but it wasn’t long until Sony and Microsoft jumped into the fray in massive ways. Related:The Best & Worst Xbox One Exclusives According To Metacritic (& The Worst) Another brand that needs to be mentioned in this regardis Microsoft’s Xboxhas grown into an amazing console and it looks to have a bright future....

The following contains spoilers forBorutochapter 80, “What Dad Would Do!,” by Masashi Kishimoto, illustrated by Mikio Ikemoto, and translated by Mari Morimoto, available in English fromViz Media. Borutorecently released its chapter 80 and, it’s safe to say that this month’s chapter lived up to the expectations set by last month’s developments, and the authors managed to knock it out of the park. While this month’s chapter was not nearly as intense as the previous one, it was extremely important in order for the story to advance....

The Outbreak mode inCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Waris full of interesting side activities to complete, ranging from a dragon encounter to a battle with Orda.Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warfans can also do a bit of fishing in the mode, though one fan’s attempt did not go as planned. Added during Season 3 reloaded, Outbreak’s fishing mechanic works like one would expect. Players toss a lure into bodies of water, with the areas ranging from rivers to ponds....

Core Keeperis a world full of enemies and resources, with players having to navigate an underground cave in order to upgrade their base and loadout. The player is not the only inhabitant of the underground cave, and it is inevitable that they will find themselves running into combat situations sooner rather than later. RELATED:Co-Op Games Perfect For Family Game Night Players can equip armor sets to protect them when under threat....

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Timehit PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X a few days ago, bringing the marsupial’s latest platforming adventure to the next-generation of hardware. However, some PlayStation 5 players had to wait a little longer to hop into the latestCrashgame on their new consoles, witha bug cropping up that prevented PlayStation 4 owners of the game from upgrading their copy. Yesterday, Activision fixed the frustrating issue, posting on Twitter that PlayStation 4 players should now be able to redeem the enhanced version of the game via theirPlayStation 5 consoles....

Dead Cellshas been going strong for three years with free updates and a couple of paid expansions, but it’s not done yet. The award-winning metroidvania roguelike recently launched a free crossover update titled “Everyone is Here,” adding in costumes and items from severalfamous indie metroidvanias. This was quickly followed up by the announcement of the third, and seemingly final, paid expansion titledThe Queen & the Seaplanned for Q1 2022. It will presumably finish the string of areas that prior expansions have been building out, complete with a new ending....

Although most online play doesn’t use as much data as streaming Netflix or YouTube does, some video games burn through a lot of users’s data. While there are a bunch of video games that require large data usage,Destiny 2is a particularly bad offender. The biggest data drains come from downloading games or updates, as one might expect. When it comes to how much data users are using when they’re just playing games, the numbers vary depending on the game....

Quick Links Still Huntis one of the new exotic weapons added inDestiny 2: The Final Shape. It’s a Solar Sniper Rifle with a very special perk: it can shoot Golden Gun shots. This weapon is the only gun in the game so far that can Super damage, and it’s almost everything players expect it to be. Before you get too excited about this gun, you’re going to need to spend a bit of time exploring the Pale Heart first....

Aside from looting and shooting,Destiny 2provides players with an overarching narrative. As Guardians, players must protect an extraterrestrial entity called The Traveler from its sworn enemy The Darkness. The stories, characters, and naming conventions ofDestiny 2can be hit or miss sometimes, but amidst this sea of change are the ever-present Vanguards. Vanguards are elite Guardians that aid other Guardians in carrying out The Traveler’s will while protecting both it and other planets....

With all of its problems,Diablo Immortalcould very well be one of the biggest disappointments in the video games industry this year. It was supposed to be Blizzard’s breakthrough title on mobile, but instead has become a huge letdown for many fans of the franchise, with many criticizing its rapacious monetization scheme. Despite all that, however,Diablo Immortalis apparently still making a lot of money daily. Released on June 2,Diablo Immortalis the first game in theDiabloseries that was specifically developed for the mobile platform in collaboration with NetEase....

Dragon Age 4is taking players to Tevinter, a location known well for its oppressive systems of power overseen by powerful mages.Despite not going to Tevinter in previous games, dedicated fans already know a lot about this nation, its history, culture, and even some of its characters. One aspect of the nation that fans are prepared to learn more about is its Chantry, also known as the Imperial Chantry. The Imperial Chantry is fascinating, as it takes Andrastianism and changes it for the nation’s values....

OneElden Ringplayer used different household items to make near-exact replicas of various Crystal Tears found in the game.Elden Ringhas a massive open world full of exciting objects and upgradeable materials. Items like Smithing Stones, Ghost Glovewort, andSomber Smithing Stones are essential for upgradingElden Ringweapons and Spirit Ashes to make them more potent. Crystal Tears are another key objects that can come in handy during tense situations, particularly in boss fights....