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If there is any game genre known for making hours vanish, it would be the base-building genre with games like Sons of the Forest and Rimworld. Although it is rarely the only genre many games fall into, building mechanics allow players to channel their inner architects, undergoing grand projects at impressive scales with intuitive controls. Base building has become so popular that it has snuck its way into games that many players wouldn't expect to find them in, like Fallout 4. View the full article

Wuthering Waves is the next big gacha game, and as is the case with all gacha games, the first hit is free. Kuro Games is giving away over 100 free pulls for new Wuthering Waves players, which is more than enough to secure a 5-star Resonator.That’s not all, though. You can also get a 5-star ******* of your choice, choose a 5-star Resonator from a limited pool, and more. There’s a lot of free stuff to earn in Wuthering Waves, and you don’t even have to put in that much work to get it.All Free Pulls in Wuthering WavesWhen Wuthering Waves launches, you can claim 84 Lustrous Tides, 14 Radiant Tides, and 1,800 Astrite for free. That’s enough for 108 pulls. In Wuthering Waves, Lustrous Tides are used to pull for standard characters, Radiant Tides are used to pull for limited characters, and Astrite is the premium currency like Primogems and Stellar Jades in Hoyoverse games. Since hard pity is 80 pulls in Wuthering Waves, you’re guaranteed to get a...View the full article

Sacrifice damage for a higher ***** rate and mobility with the MP7 in XDefiant. Here is the best loadout, all camos, and how to unlock the MP7 submachine **** in XDefiant.How to unlock the MP7 SMG in XDefiantIf you want to use one of the best submachine guns there are in the game, then you will need to complete the MP7 Base challenge, which will have you get 20 SMG Point-Blank ******. These ****** will have to happen at less than 5 meters from your target, which makes things a bit chaotic, but you can choose modes such as Domination or Occupy where the ******’s attention will be on capturing zones. Alternatively, you can choose Hot Shot so that you have more face-to-face encounters with ****** players, prioritizing small maps to decrease the distance between you and them once you pull the trigger.Best MP7 loadout in XDefiantSince the days of Modern Warfare 2 (the original one), I favored the use of submachine guns thanks to their mobility and fast ADS speed. In XDefiant...View the full article

Play! Pokémon is bringing back fantasy teams for the Pokémon North America International Championships (NAIC), and fans can win sweet prizes by playing along. From May 24 at 7pm CT, Pokémon fans in the U.S. and Canada can submit fantasy teams for which Pokémon and cards they think will win NAIC in Scarlet and Violet VGC and TCG. You can sign up for both, with the first 10,000 U.S. registrants and first 2,000 ********* registrants receiving a discount for the Pokémon Center store. View the full article

s promised earlier this month—and commemorated for all time by news writer Joshua Wolens, who saw fit to mark the moment with a haunting image of Bathtub Zoltan Chivay—the REDkit modding tools for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and full Steam Workshop support, are now live... Read more.View the full article

World of Warcraft has added a few new player tags to its CriteriaTree database, suggesting it is trying to identify characters who farmed Gulp Frogs in the Mists of Pandaria Remix event. Though it could amount to nothing, Blizzard might not be completely done addressing frog farmers in the World of Warcraft event. View the full article

World of Warcraft has shared some details about how the new Story version of Nerub-ar Palace will work in The War Within, including the fact that the encounter would only include the final boss of the raid. This feature will let players experience the conclusion of the new World of Warcraft raid solo or in a small group but not for several weeks after the instance opens up. View the full article

Exactly a month ahead of the launch of Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, the expansion received a story trailer. Perhaps unsurprisingly, and in spite of the trailer's title, the Shadow of the Erdtree story trailer's details are incredibly cryptic. At face value, it essentially reinforces what was already known about the expansion, which will take players on a brand-new, apparently quite extensive, journey to a place called the Land of Shadow. Despite the trailer failing to be forthcoming, there are some interesting insights able to be gleaned. View the full article

Akuma has been in Street Fighter 6 for under a day, but fans have already discovered two secret super moves he can use. The catch? You can only use them after his secret taunt - the one that involves Akuma sitting on the ground, chomping on a rice ball for 30 seconds. Most characters only have three super moves, but Akuma has a whopping seven, although that includes the two hidden ones that aren't included on the move list. Despite that secrecy, various fans on social media were quick to discover both the hidden taunt and the supers that come with them, which IGN has verified independently. As mentioned, it all starts with the secret taunt. To pull that off, perform Akuma's back taunt by holding back and pressing all six buttons, then mash down on all those buttons. That'll lead to a taunt that sees Akuma eating a rice ball, and once he's finished his snack, you can perform the two hidden supers, which you can see below (along with some helpful instructions from my colleague Mitchell Saltzman): The first is done by doing two quarter circles back and pressing kick. This one is actually a call back to Kage’s V-Trigger 1 in Street Fighter 5, Rikudo Osatsu. The other one is performed by pressing down, down, and all three punch buttons, and it's essentially his super move from Street Fighter 5. That’s not all, though! While in this state, he can also unleash his classic double air fireballs by doing quarter circle back and two punches while jumping forward in the air, and it doesn't even cost meter. Although, as fans were quick to point out, the moves aren't super viable when it comes to competitive play, as the taunt literally leaves the warrior sitting with his back turned to his opponent for 30 seconds. Still, it's a fun Easter Egg - and, as popular fighting game streamer Maximilian Dood notes, it gives Akuma players a way to open Evo matches in the funniest way possible. If two Akuma players at @Evo start the set with this taunt, the roof will ***** off the convention center. [Hidden Content] — Maximilian Dood (@maximilian_) May 22, 2024 As mentioned, Akuma entered the Street Fighter 6 fray in an update just earlier today, which has led to a spike in interest for the fighting game. According to SteamDB, there were 70k players on Steam just earlier today, quite the jump from the 5k-25k that were playing in the days prior to the update. Akuma's a bit of a classic boss for the Street Fighter series, having been introduced all the back in Street Fighter II, so it's little surprise the see fans psyched for his addition. IGN gave Street Fighter 6 a 9/10 a year ago, with Saltzman writing at the time, "Street Fighter 6 is the most feature-rich a Street Fighter has ever been at launch, but even beyond that, it's roster of 18 characters is excellent, the new mechanics revitalize the one-on-one fighting formula, and it absolutely nails all of the little things that make for a stellar fighting game." Alex Stedman is a Senior News Editor with IGN, overseeing entertainment reporting. When she's not writing or editing, you can find her reading fantasy novels or playing Dungeons & Dragons. View the full article

There are many fantastic horses to find in Red ***** Redemption 2, but one of the best is the Missouri Fox Trotter. There are many ways to get your hands on this horse, and it has nice balanced stats for whatever kind of riding you choose. This horse can make a very faithful companion through the end of the game, so you cannot go wrong picking this horse. View the full article

The Origin characters in Baldurs Gate 3 are already so developed that they feel life-like as players work through the massive game, but cosplayers breathe an additional level of life to these well-loved characters. Shadowheart has become especially popular among players, and the versatility of her character in-game based on the player's influence makes her an interesting cosplay subject. View the full article

If there's one quest that sums up how Morrowind approaches storytelling and worldbuilding all wrapped up into one package, it's Larrius Varro Tells a Little Story. Unlike some other entries in the Elder Scrolls series, the third game aims for a murky and nuanced take on life in this fantasy world. There's nothing that better represents this than the tale dripped into your ear by one Imperial Legion Champion. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Ambitious Skyrim mod celebrates 22 years of Morrowind with new video This massive Morrowind mod shares its brilliant behind-the-scenes art Morrowind in Skyrim mod Skywind is looking horrifyingly good View the full article

One The Sims 4 player recently struck it lucky in the lottery, but oddly enough, their newfound riches have left them questioning the game's purpose. This has sparked discussions among The Sims 4 community members about how to find meaning in the game after coming into such wealth. View the full article

You can get an LG C3 for under $800 right now, along with tablets, earbuds, and a slew of other discounted items. | Image: LG The summer solstice may be when summer officially kicks off, but for many of us, it starts as soon as temperatures begin to rise and the smell of barbecue begins wafting through the air. Memorial Day also serves as the unofficial start to the season, and the deals that are popping up right now are a great indicator that it’s right around the corner. Below, we’ve rounded up the best Memorial Day deals you can get on an array of gadgets and gizmos. This includes wireless headphones like the Beats Solo 4, which are currently receiving their first discount, as well as inexpensive security cameras like the Blink Mini 2. You can also pick up Amazon’s latest ***** TV Cube for its best price to date, along with tablets, Garmin watches, and one... Continue reading… View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Atlus fans will be getting a treat on June 7 when Metaphor: ReFantazio takes the spotlight at the Summer Game Fest. Atlus' anticipated JRPG has been in the works for a while, but fans are eager to learn more about Metaphor: ReFantazio. View the full article

Final Fantasy 14 has officially revealed the Artifact sets for all 21 playable jobs in Dawntrail. Players can expect to get these stylish gear sets once they near level 100 in the new Final Fantasy 14 expansion. View the full article

We're officially halfway through the week, and new deals have popped up at various retailers. If you know where to look, you can almost always find great deals and save some extra dollars on games, technology, and more. The best deals for Wednesday, May 22, include a 27" 165Hz QHD Dell Monitor, Super Mario RPG, Super Mario Odyssey, Tekken 8, and more. Dell 27" Gaming Monitor for $179.99 This Dell Gaming Monitor is perfect if you're looking for a new monitor or an upgrade. At QHD, you'll be able to play titles in 1440p, which looks significantly better than 1080p. Additionally, this monitor supports 165Hz, leaving a smooth and quality visual experience. The G2724D is also FreeSync and G-Sync compatible. At $179.99, it's hard to find many better deals than this one. Save 33% Off Nerf LMTD Halo Needler Dart-******* Blaster This Nerf Needler Blaster is a perfect replica of the iconic Halo *******. Fit with a rotating drum, you can hold up to 10 darts to unleash each in a row without compromise! Additionally, the needles on the top of the blaster light up when you ****** off the darts. If you'd rather just display the blaster on a wall, you can turn on display mode, where the lights go in and out on the top. Super Mario RPG for $42.93 The remake of Super Mario RPG is $42.93 at Amazon right now, which is a great price for this classic title. If you've yet to either play the original or check out the remake, this is the perfect time to do so. Composer Yoko Shimimura returned to compose the remake's original soundtrack, and each boss and environment has been expertly recrafted for the Nintendo Switch. It's the perfect Mario title to check out if you're looking for a fun title while awaiting Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door tomorrow! Elden Ring for $28 Elden Ring is one the greatest RPGs of the past decade, with many praising it as FromSoftware's greatest title. Right now is the perfect time to pick this one up, as Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree, a major expansion, is due out next month on June 21. This PS4 copy has a free upgrade to PS5, so rest assured you can play either version on your console. Tekken 8 for $49.99 Tekken 8 is still on ***** for $49.99. With Summer approaching, the next DLC fighter is likely not too far away. This title runs on Unreal Engine 5, delivering a massive improvement in visual clarity over Tekken 7. 33 characters are playable as of now, which is the largest roster of any current fighting game. In our 9/10 review, we stated Tekken 8 is "an amazing new entry in the long-running series." Super Mario Odyssey for $44.95 Super Mario Odyssey is still one of the best games available on Nintendo Switch. From the stunning Kingdoms to the numerous new gameplay elements, this is a title any Switch owner should have in their collection. Odyssey is best known for its Capture mechanic, which allows Mario to use Cappy and take over different enemies and objects in the environment. This title doesn't go on ***** too often, so pick up a physical copy at a discount this week! WD_BLACK 2TB SSD for $139.99 Currently, Amazon has the WD_Black 2TB SN850X SSD available for just $139.99. Normally priced at $189.99, this 2TB SSD features speeds up to 7,300MB/s to ensure your games load as fast as possible. This model will work with PlayStation 5, but you will need to purchase an SSD heatsink separately. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 for $19.99 If you've been holding off on the first Metal Gear Solid collection, now is the time to pick it up. Target has the Nintendo Switch version of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 for just $19.99 with Target Circle. You can score this deal for a limited time, so be sure to pick it up before it's gone. Save on Sony WH-1000MX Series Headphones Both the Sony WH-1000MX4 and WH-1000MX5 headphones are available on *****. These are two of the best over-ear headphones on the market, especially in the noise-canceling area. Eight microphones are utilized to ensure you have the best listening experience possible. You can instantly silence all of your surroundings with the press of a button, or choose to listen to close sounds like voices, horns honking, etc. Overall, you can't go wrong with either of these headphones. Unicorn Overlord for $39.99 Unicorn Overlord is available at Amazon for only $39.99. This title was developed by Vanillaware, most recently known for 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim. Over 60 unique characters are available to choose from within Unicorn Overlord, where you command armies in tactical battle. We gave the game a 9/10 in our review, stating, "Unicorn Overlord is a visual delight that's brimming with creativity, and an absolute must-play for any fan of strategy RPGs." JBL Flip 6 Bluetooth Speaker for $99.99 Target has the JBL Flip 6 on ***** this week for only $99. If you're looking for a fantastic speaker to use throughout the Summer, this is the one for you. The JBL Flip 6 is completely waterproof, which means it is perfect for the beach or pool. With exceptional sound quality and a heavy focus on bass, the Flip 6 will deliver a quality listening experience no matter where you are. Persona 5 Royal on Switch for $24.99 Persona 5 is one of the most important RPGs of the last ten years for a variety of reasons. It brought millions of new fans into the scene with its exciting combat, gripping story, and interesting characters. Persona 5 Royal is the ultimate version of P5, and it's now playable portably with Nintendo Switch! This deal was also available at Target but has since sold out. With Persona 6 still a ways out, now is the time to experience this installment. Be sure to pick this one up before it is sold out. 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Just when you think that a game has been thoroughly datamined and explored, a new secret is uncovered. That’s happened to the original Modern Warfare 3, as players have now found a cut ending featuring a strange Shadow Man appearing to Captain Price after the battle with Makarov. In this cut cutscene, uploaded to YouTube by Vlad Lokitonov on May 17, as Captain Price sits down to smoke a cigar and watch Makarov hang from the ceiling of a Dubai hotel, a strange figure appears in the distance with eerie, echoing footsteps. His face is obscured and he merely glances at the two men for a moment before turning away to take his leave. Price then drops his cigar and appears to either **** or faint after this encounter. This is slightly different from what actually happens in Modern Warfare 3 where the screen fades to ****** as Price smokes his cigar, ending the series on a cliffhanger (no pun intended). View the full article

Fallout 4 culminates in an explosive ending, although exactly what kind depends on a final choice made by the player in the last few hours of its campaign. There are two main endings to Fallout 4, each of which is tied to one of the main factions in the Institute conflict. However, minor details of the ending are also influenced by the player's relationships with the various factions of Fallout 4. Both their alliances and their rivalries will come into play in the final moments of Fallout 4, bringing an all-encompassing conclusion to an epic story of warring ideologies. View the full article

Banner of War has been one of the most potent weapons for Titans with the help of a few Exotics and a multitude of damage bonuses in Destiny 2. But Bungie is trimming the edges of neon-green Titans’ kits with The Final Shape, the developer revealed today. While the Strand Titans’ fantasy is generally in line with Bungie’s expectations for it, the Destiny developer will trim some “balance outliers” with a series of adjustments that are “relatively small and targeted at specific issues,” according to a blog post—namely, Banner of War’s interactions with Exotics, coupled with a smaller pass at Into the Fray and grapple points. View the full article

Palworld's newest Xbox update has fixed a prevalent bug that was causing players to fall through the map under certain circumstances. Although the recent update isn't the meatiest, Palworld has plenty more in store for fans in the near future. View the full article

A bizarre glitch allowed an Elden Ring player to finally defeat Malenia after over 100 attempts. Many consider Malenia to be the most challenging foe in Elden Ring, with the boss requiring players to utilize a wide range of skills in order to take her down. After trying for many hours, one player reached Malenia's second phase, only to finish her off due to an unexpected glitch. View the full article

Arrowhead Game Studios' chief creative officer shared the challenges the studio is facing with player toxicity and server strain in Helldivers 2. The game has garnered significant popularity; however, Helldivers 2's rapid growth has brought about unforeseen community issues. View the full article

Since we’re still in the early days of XDefiant, you can expect tons of issues to pop up as you play. Some issues might be solved by tweaking stuff like the Playlist not found error, but others may have you waiting for Ubisoft to fix the problem. The Bravo-04 error code in XDefiant is a little bit of both, however, this guide could show how to fix it.XDefiant: How to fix error code Bravo-04This error has to do with the multiplayer section of XDefiant, which is the entire game. It stops players from matchmaking. If you’ve been hit with the can’t find lobby error, the solutions might be the same since that error impacts the matchmaking too. However, note that because this error is more on Ubisoft’s side than yours, the options you have available will sadly be limited. On the other hand, this problem can be fixed by doing a little leg work and having some patie...View the full article

[/url][Hidden Content] The Witcher season four teaser. It has been a tumultuous run for Netflix's popular adaptation of The Witcher novels and games. A series of setbacks and controversies led to a long delay after the show lost its star, Henry Cavill. Now a brief season four teaser gives us our first look at Cavill's replacement in the role of Geralt of Rivia, Liam Hemsworth. The video above reveals little about the direction for the season beyond establishing that, yes, Hemsworth is now Geralt, and here's what it looks like. He looks the part, though it's hard for some fans to imagine him matching Cavill's pitch-perfect presence and delivery for the character. See, Cavill is famously a passionate gamer. He's talked at length about his deep fandom of Warhammer 40K, his experiences playing World of Warcraft, and yes, his experiences with 2015's immensely popular open-world RPG The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. He even has appeared in a video building a gaming PC. Read 4 remaining paragraphs | Comments View the full article