Summary Baldur’s Gate 3is still racking up player numbers and numerous awards months after its official launch, defying all the usual trends when it comes to single-player stand-alone CRPGs. Both old and new players alike are discovering the various ways that they can improve their gameplay and customize their characters, the main and most obvious being the character’s gear and accessories. InBaldur’s Gate 3, there are a lot of different options when it comes to a character’s most important piece of equipment, that precious chest piece....

Summary During the explosive console wars of the mid to late 1990s, exclusive games started becoming a much bigger deal, and in the case of Sony, they made sure that they had an incredible line-up of games that could only be played on the originalPlayStation. The staggering amount of exclusives that eventually landed on the console went a long way inhelping to rack up its sales numbers, but with that being said, these weren’t just small titles that were shoved out the gate just for the sake of making a quick buck....

Summary In the wake of a tumultuous time atBlizzard Entertainment, the company tapped formerCall of Dutygeneral manager Johanna Faries as the new President of Blizzard Entertainment. Faries is the first woman to assume the mantle of President atBlizzard, and she takes the position following the sudden resignation of former lead Mike Ybarra. Ybarra’s resignation came immediately following a mass wave of layoffs across Microsoft’s gaming branches, which included Activision Blizzard. With over 1,900 positions cut, including some ofBlizzard’s customer service team, the layoffs were part of a rough month for game developers....

The recently releasedBō: Path of the Teal Lotusis a Metroidvania that wears its various influences on its sleeve. From its gameplay to its visuals (which call to mind the hand-drawn style of PS2 classicOkami),Bō: Path of the Teal Lotuspulls from several disparate inspirations to create something unique in what’s becoming an increasingly crowded subgenre. The popularity ofHollow Knightand the continued wait for its highly anticipated sequel have paved the way for several other indie developers to step in and try their hand at the Metroidvania subgenre, andBō’s unique mix of influences goes a long way toward helping the game earn a place alongside its biggest inspirations....

Call of Duty: Modern WarfareSeason 2 starts on February 11, and just withSeason 1, it’s expected to bring some new maps to the game. What these maps are remain to be seen, but fans are expecting a mix of brand new ones and remakes of fan favorites. One map that it seems manyModern Warfarefans want to see in particular is the popularModern Warfare 2map Favela, with one Reddit user offering to donate to charity to get the map into the game....

Summary Call of Duty: Warzonehas released a limited-time mode with two brand-new features, the Covert Exfil and Weapons Case.Call of Duty: Warzone’s newest features were originally meant to be released much earlier. Warzonefirst announced the Covert Exfil and Weapons Case features back in early January ahead of the Season 1 Reloaded update. However, the community’s negative response towards the Covert Exfil feature ledWarzoneto delay the new additions until a later date....

CD Projekt Red’s co-founder, Marcin Iwinski, delivered a personal statement explaining what ledCyberpunk 2077to its disastrous launch, citing issues relating to last-gen console technology and Covid-19 restrictions. Prior to its full release, review copies ofCyberpunk 2077were strictly for the PC until December 8th, one of a few red flags that the game was not suitable for the PS4 or Xbox One. Once they became available to all consumers, players began noticing the number of bugs and rendering issues with the game, resulting in public outrage and mass refunds....

Children of Mortais an RPG game with roguelike elements where players join the Bergson family in Mount Morta as they defend their land and loved ones against an evil Corruption that threatens them. The game is developed by Dead Mage Studio and published by 11 Bit Studios, which also publishedFrostpunk. After its release,Children of Mortareceived new content through updates that either improved the game or added more things to it. Some of the new content came in the form of DLC, while some have been new features or even a game mode added to the game....

A series of promotional videos forRick and Morty’s season five finale brought the animated characters into live-action. Actors Christopher Lloyd and Jaeden Martell portrayed the “real-life” counterparts ofRick and Morty, respectively. Lloyd previously appeared in theBack to the Futureseries, whichRick and Mortyoriginated as a parody of. Morty gets his name from the series' teenage protagonist Marty McFly. And Lloyd’s character, the time-traveling mad scientist Emmett “Doc” Brown, was the main inspiration for Rick....

For the longest time, Legendary and Ancient cookies were the rarest and most valuable units inCookie Run Kingdom, capable of turning a team around and making it into a threat. Having just one could turn the tables on the enemy, and two or more would draw out a combat power of 1-2 million. Then, along came a new class of cookie that surpasses the strength and utility ofthe Ancients and Legends, known as the Beast unit....

Even thoughCyberpunk 2077has improved a lot since launch and CDPR has shifted its focus toCP2077’s first major expansion, no one will ever forget the launch. Manydevs have worried about what could be the “next Cyberpunk,” which says a lot about its launch condition. Now, one recent report may have shed some light on the situation. A recent video report/rumor has come about, suggesting that QA testing company Quantic Lab, which worked on the QA side withCDPR, lied about the condition ofCyberpunk 2077....

WhileDestiny 2introduced some incredible changes to the game with Lightfall, one sore spot that has emerged is the difficulty in acquiring Exotic gear. Following Bungie’s shift in philosophy surrounding the difficulty of its content, the old methods for farming Exotics inDestiny 2have become a tedious and trying affair. Now that the dust has settled andDestiny 2’s most recent expansion Lightfall has been out for several weeks, players have had ample time to digest the new content....

Developer Dlala Studios knew that titling its new gameDisney Illusion Islandwould conjure a certain feeling in older gamers. TheCastle of Illusiongame, in particular, is an emblematic example of the classic platformers that marked the 8-bit era and Dlala’s team is filled with fans of that game and others in theIllusionseries. However,Disney Illusion Islandisn’t another entry in that series but rather a title might evoke the same feelings in contemporary gamers that the original Illusion games did in older ones....