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Diablo 2is the beloved and groundbreaking action RPG originally released in 2000, and since then the community has supporting the game long after its release. This is seen through the addition of mods that aim to rework some of the game’s systems and mechanics, mainly character builds, items, and the endgame.Diablo 2’s gameplay loop came in the form of item acquisition, where players would repeatedly run through an area, a boss, multiplayer lobbies, or the really difficult endgame challenges....

Video game fans will probably be familiar with the bittersweet feeling when highly anticipated games are announced, only for their release dates to seem impossibly far away. There are some major sequels that gamers know (or assume) are on the way, likeFallout 5andRed Dead Redemption 3, but from what’s been revealed so far it seems like their release dates could be inching into the 2030s. Developers often have to tread a fine line between revealing new titles to get players excited without playing their hand too early and risking losing steam, but players will inevitably have a long time to wait before they can experience the nextFalloutorRed Deadgame....

InResident Evil 7’sNot A Hero DLC, the final encounter will require players to take down Lucas Baker, once and for all, ending the experiments and chaos caused by the Connections. Once players make their way out of the salt mine inResident Evil 7’sNot A Hero DLC, they will find themselves in a research lab that hasbeen studying and experimentingon the molded. Exploring the lab will reveal many secrets about the main story and how Lucas became involved with the Connections and their bioweapon research....

Summary The delicate blend of tension with a sprinkle of blood-pumping excitement has been the staple in the survival horror genre. From the early days of Leon S. Kennedy to the relatively recent Ethan Winters' bone-chilling encounters with Jack Baker andLady Dimitrescu,Resident Evilhas thrived by bringing players face-to-face with gruesome creatures and zombies. Even in the midst of fear and suspense, there’s potential for romantic undertones, and the iconic relationship between Leon and Ada contrasts the lurking dangers in the franchise’s earlier installments....

The potential release date and other vital details of Ubisoft’s upcomingAssassin’s Creed Miragehave possibly leaked online.Assassin’s Creed Miragehas been rumored to have experienced a recent internal delay as it seems production on the title may have hit some speed bumps.With the past threeAssassin’s Creedtitles growing larger in size and more complex in their RPG-style design and mechanics, many fans of the franchise have been longing for a smaller scale, more stealth focusedAssassin’s Creedexperience reminiscent of the early games....

Summary A recent rumor fromFortniteis hinting at a new skin coming to the game in the near future, addingPirates of the Caribbean’s Jack Sparrow to the battle royale. Since the release of the Epic Games shooter in 2017, the mega-popular battle royale has featured a plethora of crossover content. From video games likeThe Elder ScrollsandResident Eviltobeloved film and TV characters like Spider-Manand Darth Vader, Epic Games has constantly added new media properties to the shooter....

Saints Rowis coming back. For the first time since 2013, a new original game in the series is headed to consoles. While almost all of the original games in the franchise have been remastered and re-released for the current consoles,Saints Row 4actually tied a neat little bow on the series, considering that it literally ended the world and had its heroes fighting their way through space and literal hell. That’s why the game that will be arriving in 2022 is going to be a complete reboot....

TheUnchartedgames are narrative-driven experiences that live and die on their characters. While the dramatic set pieces and action-oriented gameplay are nice, the cast ties it all together.The main characters of Nathan Drake, Elena Fisher, and Victor “Sully” Sullivanhave personalities that make each entry feel unique and interconnected. Yet one ofUncharted’s supporting characters doesn’t seem to fit into the grand scheme of things. Samuel “Sam” Drake - Nathan’s older brother - is notably absent throughout most of the series, and when he appears has poor character development that feels phoned in....

Summary A hardcore fan of Bethesda’sSkyrimhas recreated the major city of Dawnstar using theFar Cry 5engine. The work has been shared online, gaining praise from several gaming communities. Dawnstar, located in the northernSkyrimhold known as The Pale, can be distinguished by its two mines and humble harbor. Despite the settlement being portrayed in 2011’sThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimas having only a dozen or so buildings, Dawnstar is considered a major city, and it is actually the regional capital of The Pale, housing Jarl Skald the Elder....

The Dragon Priest Masks are a rare piece of armor inThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, obtainable by defeating each of the dragon priests located around the province of Skyrim. Most dragon priests are found near word walls, sometimes located on dragon burial sites or ruins, meaning that the Dragonborn will sometimes enter into a battle with a difficult dragon while attempting to get the Dragon Priest Masks inSkyrim. Each mask is named after its dragon priest and has a unique effect enchanted to it....

Starfieldis Bethesda’s latest upcoming open world extravaganza, set to deliver another of the vast, sprawling, densely populated, incident-packed maps that the developer has become famous for. The recently announced game represents the developer’s first new IP for over 25 years, and promises to be a major rival for Bethesda’s other major franchises,FalloutandThe Elder Scrolls. However, ifStarfieldreally wants to differentiate itself from other recent Bethesda titles, it needs to avoid something else the developer has become renowned for in a less positive sense....

Hunting games allow players to test not only their stealth skills but also their tracking skills as they stalkafter various animalsand monsters in games in the hopes of getting a successful kill. Players have found even more enjoyment in these hunting games, which also allow them to explore an open world where the various targets could be anywhere on the map for players to find. While some of these open-world hunting titles are realistic in nature as they task the player with hunting deer or other animals, others give players more of a challenge, such as tracking down and defeating huge mystical creatures....

With every console launch, Sony can count on a number of its first-party studios to deliver games that showcase the hardware’s capabilities. This niche has been filled by several franchises with strong, loyal fanbases. For example,Gran Turismohas been a go-to franchise to illustrate the graphical capabilities of consoles, whileGod of Warhighlights what adrenaline-raising gameplay is possible. Since the launch of the PS5, one long-runningPlayStationfranchise has conspicuously been absent:Wipeout. Wipeoutis a racing series, but anyone who has tried the games will know that they tend to be more than that....