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TheTales From the Borderlandsseries has helped expand the mythos of its franchise in new and interesting ways, andAssassin’s Creedmay benefit from something similar. It seemed like an odd choice to take a series known for its wacky looter-shooter combat and turn it into an episodic adventure, but that bet seems to have paid off. The titles have introduced a plethora of new fan-favorite characters, and the fun has continued in 2022 withNew Tales From the Borderlands....

Ever since its release a couple of weeks ago,Assassin’s Creed Valhallahas received mostlyfavorable reviews from fans and critics. Recently, Ubisoft released the details ofAssassin’s Creed Valhalla’sPatch 1.0.4, which is set to release on November 26 and will add several quality-of-life updates alongside the addition of two new modes that will utilize the power of next-generation consoles. According to the latest patch notes, Ubisoft is adding an option allowing next-gen console players to switch between performance and graphics modes....

There’s no doubtingDakar Desert Rallyis atremendously challenging off-roader. The setting is really stunning and the large swaths of open desert are a special highlight. Although they may seem desolate and dull at first, emerging from winding valleys or clusters of palm trees into these undulating seas of sand provides a racer with a remarkable sensation of scale. RELATED:Forgotten Xbox 360 Arcade Racing Games The newest official game of the Dakar rally raid really is one of the best and biggestoff-road driving gamesin a very long time....

Summary Bloodborneis considered by many to be the hardest game developed by FromSoftware. Effective dodging and an aggressive mindset are downright necessary to deal with some ofthe tougher enemiesin the game. It’s somewhat of a departure from the slower-paced and meticulous combat ofDark Souls, encouraging people to think on their feet instead of hanging back and letting enemies come to them. As a result, newcomers toBloodbornemight feel intimidated by the sheer number ofclass choicesthat they’re barraged with when they get to the character creation screen....

Summary Of all the franchises that have had a major impact on the world of video gaming, very few of them have managed to create a whole genre around the ideas encompassed in the original games. However,Castlevaniaisn’t just any game franchise, and the simple 2D style of most of the games in from series has become much more accessible today, prompting many indie developers to create their own takes on the game....

Summary Peach and Mario have been the sweetest couple in video games since the princess made her debut in 1985. Since then, these lovebirds have appeared together in hundreds of games, movies, and pieces of merchandise. It’s relatively easy to find cute, wholesomeexamples of Nintendo coupleslike Mario and Peach. It’s much more difficult to findevil couples in games, especially on Nintendo consoles, which are designed to be family-friendly and easy to play....

Summary There is an abundance of first-person shooters on the market, and the genre is only becoming more saturated with the surge in popularity of boomer shootersand movement shootersover the last few years. Massively popular indie games such asULTRAKILLandDUSK(both of which were published by New Blood Interactive) in particular have helped to push indie-FPS into the mainstream. As a result, more and more indie developers are developing first-person shooters. While some of these games, likeULTRAKILL, reach wide audiences, others fall by the wayside....

Although they’re often a necessity, tutorial levels in video games can be a real pain. This is especially the case if the game’s tutorial is poorly designed, as excessive help screens and forced, unenjoyable hand-holding can kill the anticipation of a new game in an instant. RELATED:The Best Opening Cutscenes In Gaming Moreover, in some cases, tutorials levels can be so bad that they’ll put players off a game entirely, with a notable example being the infamousDrivertutorial....

Summer Games Fest revealed the upcoming Season 4 trailerforCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.The newCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warcontent features maps, new zombies modes, and new operators available for play. Season 3 ends in only a week, and Season 4 looks packed with just as much action as before. TheCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warreveal trailerfor Season 4 highlights several upcoming maps. Fan-favorites return alongside some new designs, further expanding the selection ofCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War....

Season 3 forCall of Duty: Warzoneis rapidly approaching and in addition to refreshed content for players, it also adds in a very unexpected crossover. Over the past couple of weeks, Activision has been teasing the arrival of Monsterverse characters like Godzilla and King Kong. The jungle map Caldera appears to be the perfect location to unleash these monsters, with variousteaser trailers forWarzonehinting at the destruction monsters like King Kongcan unleash....

Summary There are many perks inDead by Daylight,and they all bring something unique to the table. Perks give the survivor an extra ability that can vary from faster healing, to faster walk speed, to the ability to trick the killer. Trick perks are usually glossed over in favor ofthe best survivor perksas it does offer a better chance of escape for survivors. Trick perks have a chance of failure and are not guaranteed to work, but it is always memorable when they do....

Summary While theDelta Forceseries of tactical shooters no longer carries the cultural cache that it once did, the Summer Game Fest trailer forDelta Force: Hawk Opsstill managed to generate some serious excitement thanks to an unexpected addition. Alongside glimpses of other gameplay modes, the trailer revealed thatDelta Force: Hawk Opsalso includes a remastered version of 2003’sDelta Force: Black Hawk Down. Including this remaster of the fan-favorite title among the free-to-play shooter’s trio of gameplay modes is sure to come as welcome news for fans of both the franchise and the acclaimed Ridley Scott film, but it could also pose some unique challenges for developer Team Jade....

With October finally here, Bungie is brinign back the annual Festival of the Lost event forDestiny 2players. While Bungie is remaining tight lipped on what to expect at this time, many fans are expecting the Haunted Forest to make a return. Naturally, there’s going to be plenty of Halloween themed loot to obtain duringFestival of the Lost 2021and fans have gotten a first look at a Day of the Dead inspired Ghost shell, a collaboration between Bungie and artist Luis Miguel Yepez Franco....