Female protagonists in video games have improved dramatically in the last few years. Examples like Ellie fromThe Last of Usand Kassandra fromAssassin’s Creed Odysseyshow have far we’ve come from the early PlayStation days. But something like theDragon AgeSeries gives us a very mixed bag. The games do contain an inordinate amount of sexist jokes! With many women being portrayed in a stereotypical or overly sexual way. RELATED:Dragon Age: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Vivienne However, the game’s wide diversity of characters does give us some very relatable and realistic women....

Exploring The Shroud inEnshroudedis quite rewarding, as there are many items you won’t be able to obtain otherwise. But it may be quite frustrating for players who are new to the game. The Shroud is full of dangers as well as rewards, and navigating it isn’t easy. By keeping these tips in mind, players should be able to explore the Shroud and return safely, with plenty of items to boot....

Summary While gameplay inThe Elder Scrollshas evolved over its long lifespan and will continue to evolve as soon asTES6finishes cooking, the series has always catered to fans of theopen-world power fantasy. As players explore more of the world, they generally become more powerful and able to take on greater challenges. For a power fantasy to work, it’s critical that players see the incline of their abilities early in the game....

Forspokenis an upcoming fantasy game from Luminous Productions, and it will have gamers using magic as they square up against monsters in the weird world of Athia. Theprotagonist is Frey Holland, though gamers seem to have grown a stronger affection for her cat named Homer. It is not yet known how big of a role the cat will play, but its presence could open the door for some interesting gameplay mechanics....

For PC gamers,Steamis a near-perfect catalog of old and new games. Developed by Valve, the service offers the digital sales of thousands of titles, ranging from the biggest AAA games to the smallest indies. Despite its convenience, however,Steamdoesn’t offer every video game in existence. Not only are some titles never released on the service, but certaingames are removed from Steamfor one reason or another. Oftentimes a popular game will be removed to be replaced by an updated version of that same game....

Video game graphics in the HD era have been heavily focused on visual fidelity and ever-growing polygon counts. With the release ofOctopath Travelerin 2018 however, Square Enix presented a modern take on pixel graphics that changed perspectives on what games could look like. Related:Smartest Nintendo Characters Ranked HD-2D,as it’s known, is an exciting visual aesthetic that takes pixel based graphics to the next level, rendering them with HD textures and lighting, as well as polygonal assets and backgrounds....

Summary A newGenshin Impactleak has revealed which characters will arrive in the first half of update 4.2 which should drop around November 7, at least according to HoYoverse’s usual update schedule. Every update in the game is divided into two banner cycles, each featuring a set of limited characters and weapons. The ongoing phase 1 ofGenshin Impact4.1 has introduced a new five-star character named Neuvillette who is featured alongside another five-star, the popular Pyro polearm user Hu Tao....

TheHalocommunity has been pretty divided about a lot of the content inHaloInfinite. Some believe that its battle pass system progression and expensive cosmetic store are just a part of doing business in the current age of free-to-play multiplayer shooters, however, others are far less willing to forgive 343 Industries for its perceived missteps when it comes to cosmetic unlocks and pricing. RELATED:Halo Infinite Speedrun Glitch Lets Players Skip Most of the Campaign...

RELATED:Humble Games Collection Changes Make it a Bit Less Appealing Biomutant THQ Nordic’s action RPGBiomutantis one of the headlining titles in this month’s Humble Choice. The game brings players to a post-apocalyptic world where they must save or destroy what remains. They take control of an anthropomorphic raccoon-like creature that can be shaped to their liking, and they will engage in all sorts of Kung Fu gunslinging action as they progress....

Hunter x Hunteris an iconic manga series that has garnered fans all around the world with its lovable cast characters and its amazing story. The story has kept people wanting more despite the very long hiatuses the manga goes on, with the most recent one having lasted for around 4 years. With the current batch of chapters, Yoshihiro Togashi has given fans amazing content and this will seemingly continue until chapter 400, after which fans expect him to go on another hiatus....

This year has been full of surprise game announcements that look to strengthen the catalogues of the next generation of gaming. PS5 and Xbox Series X owners have several games to look forward to over the next couple of years, and PS5 fans in particular were recently treated to the reveal ofMarvel’s Wolverine. The next superhero title from Insomniac Games, coinciding with the long-awaitedreveal ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, its announcement at September’s PlayStation Showcase was truly unexpected....

TheMarvel Cinematic Universehas had a stop-start, up and down few years after the release of its epic and climatic filmAvengers: Endgame. This is now a new era for the franchise, with many of the original heroes, like Iron Man, Captain America, and Black Widow all handing the baton over to a new collection of characters. The approach to theMCUfrom Marvel Studios in the years sinceAvengers: Endgamehas come under great scrutiny and criticism in recent months....

Summary Dead By Daylightis officially getting a movie adaptation from legendary film company, Blumhouse, who have been responsible for many horror reboots and original properties. This is another foray into horror video game adaptations, starting withFive Nights at Freddy’s, andDead by Daylightis an exciting one for fans of the multiplayer game. RELATED:Dead By Daylight: Scariest Killer Builds The game has featured many different killers since its launch in 2016, and this consists of original killers created especially for the game and also iconic ones like Ghost Face and The Shape (a....