It’s no great surprise that the rise in prevalence ofslow-starting gamescoincides so neatly with the demise of the printed instruction manual. Where once a player was free to choose whether to read up on a game first or just dive right head first, they’re now often subjected to long-winded tutorial sections that can really dampen the excitement that goes hand in hand with starting a new game. RELATED:10 Open-World Games That Are Amazing (After A Rough Opening Few Hours)...

Animal Crossing: New Horizonsfans are no strangers to the multitude of furniture and customization options offered by the series. Many of these items come with subtle hidden features, and with all the new content thrown at players this summer, some of the latest additions may have gone by unnoticed. This summer delightfully consisted of a nonstop series of updates toAC: New Horizons, which introduced players to not only new creatures and items, but new features altogether....

It’s been two years since fans have seen Scott Lang, better known as Ant-Man, inAvengers: Endgameand three years since a soloAnt-Manfilm was released. The thief turned superhero has been a wonderful comedic addition to the MCU and is set to have an even bigger role in the next saga of films and shows, making an appearance in a zombie-filled episode ofWhat If…?and continuing inAnt-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania. Production began at the end of July 2021in Buckinghamshire, England, and will continue in Atlanta and San Francisco, set to wrap sometime in 2022....

Summary South Parkis one of the most popular and beloved series of all time. Thelong-running comedy serieshasn’t shied away from tackling more controversial topics and has amassed a sizable reputation as a result of this bold nature. The show’s peak might have passed a while back, butSouth Parkhas still consistently delivered genuinely funny material throughout its run, which is a testament to Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s natural talent and commitment to this legendary series....

San Diego Comic-Con has led to massive revelations regarding the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Those reveals included the latest trailer forBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever, the highly anticipated sequel to Ryan Coogler’s 2018 superhero film.Black Panther: Wakanda Forevermay not be the onlyBlack Pantherproject currently being worked on, however. An industry insider has leaped on the opportunity to tease news regarding aBlack Panthervideo game.The news comes from Jeff Grubb, who is using the news to build anticipation for his upcoming Giant Bomb Game Mess show on Monday....

With the launch of next generation consoles on the horizon, many game studios and publishers have started announcing plans for games that are going to be cross-gen titles. Thanks toMicrosoft’s Smart Delivery systemand Sony’s willingness to leave the decision up to studios, many have opted to allow current-gen players the ability to upgrade for free. This includes some of the most anticipated titles likeCyberpunk 2077,Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, and more. Unfortunately, players now know that Activision isn’t going to follow the growing trend of free cross-generation upgrades withCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War....

Unlike most seasons, Bungie was able to keep most of the current Season of the Lost under wraps until it ultimately launched alongside the Witch Queen reveal stream. Following the expansion reveal, fans were given a look at Season 15 and how it serves as a prequel of sorts to the upcoming February content. Thetrailer revealed the return of Queen Mara Sov, seemingly working alongside of the Hive Queen Savathun, with the Dreaming City back in the spotlight....

There’s one truth that every DM will discover sooner or later in theirDungeons & Dragonscampaign: even a full party of adventurers needs a few other friends. Sometimes, in the midst of all theD&Dnarrative-building that needs to be done, it’s hard to make an NPC that the other players activelywantto revisit on a regular basis—but in just a few steps, it can be done. Build Off Of Players' Interest Ever heard of the “murderhobo” party-type?...

It is no secret thatElden Ringwas developed through a lot of mythological inspirations. The same is true for many fantasy games such asGod of War, Final Fantasy,andOkami. Mythology never goes out of style as a source of imagination, andElden Ringproves that with its enemies, locations, and names. Like other games, its weapons in particular can be a little familiar to those who are knowledgeable about mythology. According to Techradar, there are about 200 different weapons to find in the game....

Many of the items, weapons, and armors inElden Ringcan be found through general exploration or obtained from bosses or questlines But there are quite a few items hidden amongst enemies that drop at ridiculously low rates, meaning players can complete an entire playthrough without ever seeing certain weapons or armors. A good example of this is theLong Shaft Axe, a weapon that is only dropped by the axe-wielding Misbegotten at an extremely low two percent drop rate....

To say thatThanos' impact on the big screenwas titanic would be an understatement, as the incredibly popular super villain even made an appearance inFortnite. For those players that relished in the power of wielding the Infinity Gauntlet against their foes within the game, there’s a surprising method that will allow players to relive that glory once again in 2021. Getting this to work does take a few steps, and the Infinity Gauntlet is only available in creative mode (no pushing around players in actual matches), but it’s still pretty fun nonetheless....

Genshin Impactis a smash-hit in the gacha community, despite thevast selection of titles in the genre. It’s not often that a gacha successfully makes a game with an addictingpull system, good gameplay, and quality graphics, but miHoYo certainly proves the strength of their model. Related:Genshin Impact: Things You Didn’t Know About Oculi With tough odds, theGenshin Impactbanners are not a walk in the park; by gacha standards, banners in the game are difficult to pull on....

A part of what makesHadessuch a memorable experience is the strong theme its story holds. There is an endless list of games set in Greek mythology, but few manage to make the setting as fun as Hades does. As well as the beautiful artwork, theOlympian Godsthat can be encountered in runs all have very distinct personalities, with the writing and voice acting making them come alive in a new way....