Summary Electronic Arts has shared its first tease regarding the next iteration of the popularBattlefieldfranchise. The online multiplayer shooter series is currently in somewhat of a slump, withBattlefield 2042sales not meeting expectations in either its publisher’s eyes or its community’s. There’s still a dedicated fandom surroundingBattlefieldthat wants the next game to succeed, though. This Electronic Arts hint should be the start of the company’s build toward the nextBattlefieldgame’s release. Battlefield 2042launched in late 2021, meaning it’s approaching two years since the latest release in the franchise....

Elden Ringis FromSoftware’s Souls-like game that is a massive success. The game’s DLC,Shadow of the Erdtree,allows players to explore new areas and find new weapons, some of which are called Smithscript Weapons. Smithscript Weapons from the DLCare throwable weaponsthat can be found all around the game. They are some great weapons to add to an arsenal, so players will want to find as many as they can. Here’s how to find them all....

Everspace 2, the sequel to ROCKFISH Games' popular sci-fi roguelikehas finally revealed its long-awaited release date. ThePCtitle has spent two years in Early Access, and is finally making the jump to a full release. Everspace 2represents another success of Steam’s Early Access program, as the developer was able to reinvest the money from early adopters into the future of the game. The program has proven successful for many other games, withArk: Survival Evolved,DayZ,andKerbal Space Programbeing some of the most notable graduates....

Overwatch 2may not have received incredible review scores like its predecessor, but with an 80 on Metacritic, its early access build clearly has some strengths. As gamers wait forOverwatch 2’s PvE content, many have found enjoyment in the quality of life changes like the ping system, scoreboard, and special HUDs for Mercy and Zenyatta. A free-to-play launch has also revived theOverwatchfan base, raising the player count significantly. While 5v5 and Push are more divisive, many do love both of them....

Solo reveal events seem to be more common nowadays, especially with E3 not taking place in 2022. Industry giantUbisoftis no exception, having hostedUbisoft Forward 2022today to present news on upcoming and existing titles alike. The event featured a lot of games to look forward to, including multiple announcements for landmark Ubisoft franchises likeAssassin’s Creedand the long-awaitedSkull and Bones. Notably absent from the event were theSplinter CellandPrince of Persiaremakes known to be in development....

Summary AFallout 4player has discovered that the Lunchboxes in the game have faces in them after nearly 9 years of playing.Fallout 4has been out since 2015, and players continue to find unique details in the game to this day. As one of the mainline entries in theFalloutfranchise,Fallout 4features items and callbacks to earlier games. This includes Nuka-Cola, Power Armor, Stimpaks, and Vault-Tec Lunchboxes. The Lunchboxes are included in every centralFallouttitle, as well astheFallout Sheltermobile game....

It seems that Norse mythology and Viking culture seem to have recently exploded in popularity thanks to games likeGod of War,and now the recently revealedAssassin’s Creed Valhalla.Valhalla’s cinematic trailer was revealedat the beginning of this month to much fanfare across the internet, with fans excited to see Ubisoft’s take on a Norse setting. However, the game’s focus on a Norse setting also got many in the gaming community thinking about another major game that shifted towards Norse culture and themes:God of War....

There’s still so much that fans are in the dark about when it comes toFinal Fantasy 16.Square Enix claimed it would have more to showof the game later in 2021, but as the year starts to wind down with not so much as a whisper of when Square might be showcasing the title, rumors have begun running rampant. When trying to deduce what aspects of the next major entry in theFinal Fantasyseries will be like, it’s important to look to where the series has been....

Update 3/23: Dan Avidan has released a statement toNewsweekaddressing the allegations. “I stand by the fact that any interactions that took place of a sexual nature with the person in question were done so when she was 22 years old and we were both consenting adults. To claim I engaged in any predatory behavior is simply untrue. I have made mistakes in the past, and I apologize if my actions or words ever made anyone upset, but those mistakes were never ill-intentioned, exploitative or illegal in any capacity....

Video game graphics have been advancing rapidly recently, with developers utilizing new techniques and technology to create more realistic and immersive experiences. Physics-based elements, such as fluid dynamics, cloth simulation, and destruction, have added a new level ofrealism to game worlds. Advanced lighting and shadow effects, improved textures, and increased polygon counts have made characters and environments more detailed and lifelike. Related:Best Open-World Games Additionally, ray tracing and other cutting-edge rendering techniques have enabled games to simulate reflections, refractions, and other optical phenomena accurately....

One of the major appeals ofGenshin Impactis its extensive cast of colorful characters, many of whom are deeply tied to the game’s story. Although some of these characters are distributed for free in story events or limited events, others can only be unlocked by making wishes through the game’s gacha system. However, even if a player manages to pull a rare five-star character, there’s no guarantee that it will be the five-star character they were looking for....

When the Sumeru update was announced inGenshin Impact,miHoYo also revealed the roadmap for the rest of the regions coming to Teyvat. Although information about the seven nations and their elements were revealed when the game was initially released, miHoYo has finally laid down a concrete timeline for the remaining nations. Currently, there are six nations playable inGenshin Impact:Mondstadt, Liyue, Inazuma, Sumeru, Fontaine, and Natlan. Developer miHoYo stated its goal is to have all seven regions released over the next few years, which likely means that one new region will be released per year with Snezhnaya coming in 2025....

High on Life’s second update is available to download now across all platforms, fixing a variety of bugs and other technical issues plaguing the first-person shooter game.Justin Roilandand his game development studio Squanch Games releasedHigh on Lifeearlier this week to mixed reviews. While there were those who enjoyed the game’s over-the-top,Rick and Morty-style of humor, others weren’t as impressed and have struggled with the game’s technical problems. High on Lifesuffers from some technical issues that have hurt the game’s reception with some players....