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PS5s may still be hard to find, but for those who already own one or are currently trying to get one for this holiday season, the clear must-have gifts alongside it are video games. ThePS5 has had some solid exclusives this past yearor so that stand out, likeRatchet and Clank: Rift Apart, Returnal,Deathloop, and a couple more. Deathloopcomes from Arkane Studio, a part of Bethesda, so it’s in a bit of an interesting historical spot too where it’s technically a Microsoft game exclusive to the PS5....

Pokemon Horizons, thePokemon ScarletandVioletanime, is set to begin one of its first story arcs in the Paldea region in a few weeks. Despite a rather slow start that has already revealed a few surprises early,Horizonsseems to be holding a strong audience evenwithout Ash and Pikachupresent. That said, it begs the question as to where the new anime plans to go from here, and it seems that it’ll get some help fromScarletandViolet’s cast....

Quick Links Unlike previousLegend of Zeldagames, Link doesn’t recover health from picking up hearts. Instead,Breath of the Wildadds cooking. Throughout your playthrough, you’ll be farming materials from monsters, wildlife, and more. Consuming food will restore Link’s health, but cooking it will have better recovery effects and, depending on the ingredients, can grant a buff such as durability or increased attack power. There are over 100 recipes inBreath of the Wild. Unfortunately, there isn’t a cookbook to keep track of every recipe....

Summary For the last 10 to 15 years, fantasy RPGs have dominated the video game industry. FromSkyrimtoThe Witcher, these fantastical adventures have captivated gamers with their immersive worlds and gameplay. Whenever a new fantasy game of a similar ilk is announced, many gamers begin to buzz with anticipation at the thought that they could have anotherSkyrimorWitcheron their hands, and Obsidian Entertainment’sAvowedwas no exception when it was revealed. Coming off a strong teaser trailer in 2020, hopes were sky-high forAvoweduntil very recently....

Secrets and Easter eggs have been a part of gaming since time immemorial. Developers love sneaking cheeky tidbits into their games that can be quite a joy for diligent gamers to discover. Everything from weird secrets to custom weapons are candidates in this regard, with some developers going above and beyond when it comes to integrating secret weapons in their video games. As a result,certain video game weapons become so secretivethat most players don’t even find them, which is quite a shame indeed....

Summary As the latest installment of Sony’s popular console trajectory, thePS5has everything a gamer needs. Responsive controls,powerful graphics hardware, tons of entertaining games to play, and interesting stories to explore. While many of the most acclaimed PlayStation titles, likeGod of WarandHorizon Zero Dawn, are developed by multi-million dollar AAA studios, there are also many AA games developed by smaller studios with tighter budgets that deserve more praise than they get....

TheNintendo eShopis home to a wide variety of games, both big and small, that players can purchase for theirNintendo Switch. The device has quite an extensive library that features both first-party classics as well as some solid indie hits. No matter what kind of game people are into, they can find something on the eShop. RELATED:The Best Nintendo Switch Games That Don’t Require An Internet Connection That said, there is always a chance that players are on a budget or that they just want to purchase a cheap game to see if it’s worth the money....

With the release ofHero 32 Echoin theOverwatchPTR, Blizzard’s hero-shooter is up to 17 Damage heroes compared to just eight Tanks and seven Support heroes. The lack of heroes for other classes has long been a complaint inOverwatch, but it’s something that Blizzard will seemingly rectify with the sequel. It’s been confirmed that the upcomingOverwatch 2will see the addition of more Tank and Support heroes. This was confirmed byOverwatch 2game director Jeff Kaplan, who said as much when speaking to IGN....

Infinity Ward promised a massive new update forCall of Duty: Modern Warfareand theCall of Duty: Warzonebattle royale, and it certainly delivered. The huge Season 5 download went live in the early morning hours of August 5, bringing significant changes to both the standard multiplayer experience as well as the battle royale mode. Infinity Ward was sure to detail the most important changes in the Season 5 patch notes, but as usual, there were some secret changes made as well that weren’t mentioned by the patch notes at all....

Fan reception to a recent update that changed theCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warmenu is less than positive. The developer, Treyarch, made it clear that the change to the menu was inevitable, as it hoped to funnel players into a single game launcher. WhatCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’sdevelopment team didn’t seem to expect was the negative reaction to the menu layout. This isn’t the first time that an in-gameCall of Dutymenu has caused problems among the community....

Quick Links Cookie Run Kingdom’sBurnt Cheese Cookie is anEpic Charge cookiethat places itself at the front of the party in order to protect his allies and use his brute force to fend off foes. Cream Unicorn Cookie was released in The Lost Golden City as part of the version 4.11 update. Sworn to protect the Goddess of the Golden City, Burnt Cheese Cookie is the gatekeeper of the gates of the Golden Cheese Kingdom....

The action RPG genre has seen a few fantastic gems in the past decade. Games likeThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim,Dark Souls,The Witcher,and many more have received critical acclaim from fans and reviewers alike.Cyberpunk 2077is being considered as a cult-classic before its official release, and for good reasons. RELATED:5 RPGs We Wish Were Ported To Consoles (& 5 That Can’t Be) The game is from the developer behindThe Witcher Series,CD Projekt Red,and mostRPG fanscan not wait for it to come out, as it oozes of immersion and innovation....

Earlier this year,Dark Souls' somber and challenging world of Lothric made the jump to tabletop games withDark Souls: The Roleplaying Game. As fans get ready to dive into this new tabletop RPG conversion ofDark Souls, developer Steamforged Games unveiled a new set of miniatures, including a striking Guardian Dragon model fromDark Souls 2,now available for pre-order. Steamforged Games launchedDark Souls: The Roleplaying Game’s first official rulebook on May 16 in the US....