While the gauntlet-wielding Talon leader of theOverwatchuniverse, Doomfist, is still fulfilling his role inOverwatch 2as a damage dealer, it appears most of the damage is not coming from his notable weapon. It isn’t to sayDoomfist’s weaponis lacking for general power, as the charged punch is still delivering plenty of damage in a single hit. The issue at hand, as one player has shown, is the overall DPS and time-to-kill for the charged punch are proving to be much slower than the standard melee attack thrown with Doomfist’s normal hand....

Summary Persona 5 Tacticahas one major advantage that could prove to be just as much of an issue for the game. Of course,Persona 5 Tacticadid have some inherent risk involved since it was introducing an entirely new gameplay style to the series. As the latest spin-off ofPersona 5, the game had a high bar to reach to be an acceptable follow-up. The inherent benefits of being aPersonaspin-off, most notably the series' large fan base, are present as well....

When it was first announced that Game Freak’s latest spin-offPokemon Legends: Arceuswould explore the history and mythos of thePokemonworld, fans were both intrigued and excited about a different perspective on their beloved series. Not only didPokemon Legends: Arceusexcel at telling the feudal origin story behind the Sinnoh region, but it went above and beyond to add more to the series than any previous spin-off had before, chief among which were the Hisuian forms and evolutions exclusive (for now) to the game....

Every year, fans of sports games get excited and debate who should get the highest ratings. This is true for inMadden, FIFA,orNBA 2K.NHL 23ratings aren’t here just yet, but the annual sports game should be announcing them soon, so there’s no better time to speculate on which wingers will be the best this year. While centers are often the best puck distributors and rack up gaudy assist totals, the most talented left wings and right wings in the NHL are the pure goal scorers that have a knack for going top shelf for that huge goal when their team needs it the most....

One of Cartoon Network’s most beloved shows is finally returning to video games soon withSamurai Jack: Battle Through Time, and publisher Adult Swim Games has shared some of the moves and techniques players can expect from the upcoming brawler. Progression through the game is driven by a set of three RPG-style skill trees that allow players to improve Jack’s combat prowess, physical abilities and spiritual strength. While the setup should be familiar to modern action game fans, the focus on giving players agency to customize their experience bodes well forBattle Through Time’s chances at breaking the curse ofbad licensed games....

A few days ago, Nintendo held a Direct event, which saw the announcement of several new games and updates on upcoming Switch titles. However, one of the most significant announcements made at the latest Nintendo Direct is thatNintendo Switch Onlinewill be getting Sega Genesis games soon. It is worth remembering that before the Direct presentation, rumors claimed that Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games were going to be added to Switch Online....

Greylock Studio’s hit indie shooter,Severed Steel,just launched a new update on PlayStation, Switch, and Xbox, bringing a new rogue-lite mode andgyro controlsto console platforms.Severed Steel’s Rogue Steel update also brings a whole new set of weapons, new enemy types, a slew of skins, and a new set of levels. Severed Steelwas released in 2021to widespread acclaim from fans and critics. Taking influence from games likeDoomandMirror’s Edge, Greylock’s single-player shooter rapidly became a favorite among the FPS crowd for its fast-paced gameplay, slick bullet time mechanics, and striking aesthetic....

The Survival Mode add-on has introducedSkyrimplayers to almost a brand new way of playing. Sleeping and eating food are now a necessity to survive. Dressing up in warm clothing or armor is needed to survive the harsh freezing weather. Diseases will actually prove to be troublesome if left untreated. RELATED:Skyrim: Best New Spells In The Anniversary Edition Before the release ofThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Anniversary Edition, choosing a race didn’t really matter and players could choose whichever one they wanted without consequences....

A player ofThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimplayer got a pretty much useless Blessing of Talos after praying at a shrine.Skyrimis over a decade old at this point, but it still appears to have an active user base. Bethesda has re-released the game several times on various platforms, with theSwitch version ofSkyrim’sAnniversary Editionbeing the latest addition to this list. Players can get various buffs by activating shrines or Standing Stones as they journey across the world ofSkyrim....

Ping systems are becoming more common in high-profile multiplayer shooters as an additional tool to help players communicate with their teammates, and someDestiny 2players are now asking Bungie to bring the feature into the game. The next major expansion,Lightfall, is already set to bring major quality of life and sandbox changes to the looter-shooter players have been asking Bungie to add for a few years, whether it be an in-game LFG or additional armor reworks....

Video games seem to bring out a primal urge within people to break the boundaries of what most think is possible. This can be clearly seen by theinsane speedrunspeople achieve, or the debilitating self-imposed challenges gamers place on themselves. Well, Redditor 1001puppys has set an amazing world record herself by getting 132,000 gamerscore in one month. 1001puppys elaborates more on her story, motivation, and method in an interview with Kotaku, but the basis of her gameplan involved buying and playing througha ton of indie games....

Quick Links Players are thrust intoSons of the Forestwith a few vital survival supplies, but they’ll need to ensure they have access to food and water, or they’ll soon be too weak to fight back against the horrors that hide within the trees. Thankfully, it’s pretty easy to find water as there are an array of natural lakes and flowing rivers that players can drink from. Food, however, is a bit harder to keep in abundance....

Soulslike titles have become all the rage since theSoulsgames exploded onto the gaming scene. Studios have gone on to recreate unique versions of theSoulsformula, and OverBorder’s upcoming titleThymesiahas shown a ton of promise with its plague-inspired take on the formula. Ahead of its launch next month, the developers have announced a slight shift inThymesia’s launch date.Thymesiais the upcoming title from OverBorder and independent games label Team17. The game puts players in the role of “Corvus” and is set in a kingdom where death spreads due to diseases and monsters....