Fans ofGenshin Impacthave been enjoying the game’s recent major update, which included not only new characters and permanent features, but also special limited time events. The Unreconciled Stars event has been underway since the release of Version 1.1, but its second phase only just hit the game. Travelers were asked to help collect meteorite shards across Teyvat as part of the first phase of Unreconciled Stars, but as of today,Genshin Impactplayers can also start helping the astronomer, Mona, locate and salvage larger chunks of meteorite....

In many games, Defense (DEF) is an essential stat that determines a player’s survivability and ability to withstand attacks. By increasing a player’s DEF stat, they can become more resilient and better equipped to survive in certain battles. However, inGenshin Impact, this stat has not been particularly popular to build on, as its effect on gameplay was not particularly noticeable. Nevertheless, since launch, there have been numerous updates introducing powerful new characters that focus on DEF value, giving players a reason to invest in this stat....

Summary Ever since the release of the originalGothicput the studio on the map all the way back in 2001,Piranha Byteshas become known for creating its own experimental style of cult classic RPG titles. While there has been mixed reception to some of its efforts over the years, uniquely deep experiences such asRisenandElexhave managed to reveal the best of what the so-called “eurojank” subgenre has to offer to many dedicated fans. As a result ofPiranha Bytes' business dealings following its acquisition by Embracer Group, however, the studio’s current status seems to be more precarious than ever....

The Academy’s history of Oscar nominations isnot short of controversies. Either snubbing a groundbreaking performance or completely disregarding a whole movie genre, the Academy often falls out of grace with the public due to their choices for Oscar nominees. In every iteration of the Oscars, there are fine examples of snubs in all the categories. However, some of those movies,which were denied a single nod from the Academy, stood the test of time and proved to be timeless classics....

Guerrilla Games leaned into the RPG genre even more with its recently releasedHorizon Forbidden West, compared to its PS4 and PC predecessor. While the series’ first entry admittedly employed RPG mechanics, the overhauling of the sequel’s skill treeson the PS4 and PS5is the biggest indicator of the studio’s expanded efforts. As a result of the shakeup, players can mold their version of Aloy into six distinct class-like builds. Each fundamentally alters the gameplay ofHorizon Forbidden Westin a number of ways, thanks to the unique play-styles they each promote....

From the moment it was officially announced, Ubisoft made it crystal clear thatAssassin’s Creed Miragewould be a smaller-scale throwback to the series' roots, and it’s exactly that. With every new trailer that dropped, it became increasingly clear just how muchAssassin’s Creed Miragewould be pairing things back from the last few entries in the series, all in an attempt to give long-time fans the nostalgic return to form that they’d been longing for....

The survival gameGroundedfrom Obsidian Entertainment has continued to grow and evolve in some interesting ways since it first released in Early Access. The game sees players controlling children who were shrunken down and are trying to survive in their backyard while finding a way to return to normal. It has brought numerous new ideas and quirky concepts to the survival genre, and nowGroundedhas another massive update headed its way soon....

Summary A fan artist recently gave theDemon Slayercharacter Inosuke Hashibara aPokemonteam in their newest art piece.PokemonandDemon Slayerare very popular Japanese franchises, and it’s always exciting for fans to see the community coming up with these crossovers. Inosuke is one ofDemon Slayer’s main characters, alongside Tanjiro Kamado, his sister Nezuko, and their companion Zenitsu Agatsuma. He’s one of the most popular characters in the series, mostly due to how his short-tempered, proud nature often ends up being used for comic relief....

One of the most popular eras ofStar Warsis the Clone Wars, and it would make for a pretty fun setting for a future RTS title. This turbulent time in the galaxy was referenced in the original trilogy, and then George Lucas put it on full display in the prequel trilogy. The Clone Wars were expanded upon even more with the pretty popular animated showStar Wars The Clone Wars, and fans have been clamoring for as much Clone Wars content as they can get....

Summary Warning: The following contains spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 41, “Thunderclap, Part 2”, now streaming onPrime Video. The production struggles seemed to have reached a breaking point. A lot of different sources have expressed both concern and frustration about how MAPPA has handled the production ofJujutsu Kaisen Season2. Some say that this episode came out unfinished, about 30% of the original vision they had, despite having superb animation and a truly great battle....

Keegan-Michael Key revealed that his role as Toad inThe Super Mario Bros. Moviewill include a bit of a musical interlude. In fact, he may not be the only one, if comments from others involved can be taken at face value. Key spoke about his time recording the voice of Toad forThe Super Mario Bros. Movie, and it sounds like he had a ton of fun with it. Fans have already gotten a taste of his performance in the recentSuper Mario Bros....

InLeague of Legends: Wild Rift,Assassins are stealthy, sneaky, and agile characters that can dispose of an enemy before they even knew what hit them. Specializing in burst damage allows Assassins to take out priority targets with ease, yet their high mobility and slipperiness ensure their safety while doing so. RELATED:League Of Legends Wild Rift: The Best Tank Builds Most players also agree that Assassins are the flashiest kind of role out of all those that are in the game....

Fan-favorite game developer Masahiro Sakurai recently shared what he feels was the “best year” in the gaming industry so far, showing some love for the early days of the NES. Throughout his career, Sakurai has cemented his status as a legendary member of the gaming world and a popular creator among Nintendo fans. Sakurai is best known for his work on theSuper Smash Bros.franchise, thoughMasahiro Sakurai also hosts a YouTube channelwhere he discusses different aspects of his time in game development....