While Viking survival gameValheimhas been extremely popular since its release, it is still part of Steam’s Early Access program. This means thatValheimstill receives updates with new features, reworks, and general improvements. And, the newest update is out today. Valheimputs players in control of deceased Viking warriors that are sent to the limbo-like realm of Valheim to earn their way into Valhalla by hunting down the boss monsters that have invaded the realm....

The story ofStar Warshas always revolved around the Skywalkers, for better or for worse. Most of the films include them directly as characters, or at least indirectly connect to them in some way, whether it’s through the plot (like inRogue One) or through characters who will eventually be very important in their story (like inSolo). It’s only in recently thatStar Warshas even attempted to tell stories that are at all divorced from the Skywalkers, but even with shows likeThe MandalorianorThe Bad Batch, familiarStar Warscharacters show up, and there’s never really been a story that has had absolutely nothing to do with any previousStar Warsstory....

Welcome to the Fallout universe. It’s a nasty place out here, with nuclear destruction and all. There’s monsters to hunt (or run away from) and settlements that desperately need your help. WhileFallout 4was a definitive game in the series, Bethesda’s online excursion into the Fallout world,Fallout 76was… less than well-received (even though it’sstill getting updates). The player base was pretty united against Bethesda: they were upset about a game with loads of bugs, downgraded graphics, annoying players, and a boatload of Bethesda’s infamous glitches....

Summary The release ofPersona 3 Reloadis right around the corner, with fans already pre-ordering the game ahead of February 2024. The trailers and recently uploaded gameplay footage show how Atlus breathed new life into the decade-old game by giving it modern graphics and exploration that rival the franchise’s latest game,Persona 5. Therefore, fans also call for a remake of the 2008 sequelPersona 4. However, if this were to happen, it shouldn’t make a crucial mistake thatP3Ris about to commit....

All Elite Wrestlinghas continued to establish the card for its All Out pay-per-view, scheduled to take place in September. OnDynamite, the wrestling company announced six new matches for the upcoming pay-per-view, which include two title matches. Within this, the company revealed the women who will compete in the Women’s World Championship, though the match will not include the current champion. In an interview with Tony Schiavone onDynamite,the AEWWomen’s World Champion Thunder Rosaannounced that she is unable to defend her championship....

Despite the franchise’s worldwide success, there has not been a single newPokemongeneration beyond Gen 2 that has not split the fanbase in some way when it originally released. Aside fromSwordandShield, the fifth generation is probably the one that has attracted the most controversy. The main reason why Gen 5 was so controversial amongPokemonfans is its roster. PreviousPokemongenerations, with the exception of the first, combined older Pokemon with new ones in their regional Pokedexes....

With Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson accepting the mantle ofCaptain Americain the Marvel Cinematic Universe, audiences are in for a new take on the hero. Several factors play into this fresh new direction, and Mackie has plenty of thoughts on them. Mackie has talked about how different his Captain America will bein the past. One of the main aspects he’s brought up is that, unlike Chris Evans' Steve Rogers, Sam has no super serum enhancing his abilities....

It’s a very big week for Respawn Entertainment and its highly popular battle royale game,Apex Legends. The free to play shooter just launched Season 9 this week and added the strongest link to Respawn’s other major franchise with Valkyrie,the daughter ofTitanfall 2villain Viper. Valkyrie’s legacy translates to other aspects of the game as well as she incorporates a number of moves from her father’s Northstar class Titan including a missile volley, being able to hover in air, and even allowing her team to redeploy on the map while marking targets....

Season 6 ofApex Legendslaunches later today at 10 p.m. PDT, or early tomorrow morning depending on where players are located, and as with every season, a new face is joining theApex Legendsroster: Rampart. This wild-and-crazy character has been rumored to be coming to the game for some time due to previous datamines and leaks. Now, this heavy weapons expert is finally joining the fight. To help players get ready for Season 6, here is everything we know aboutRampart leading up to the Season 6 launch....

It’s not uncommon for content creators to share their thoughts regarding the current most popular streaming platforms, which are Twitch,YouTube, and Facebook. However, it’s a lot rarer for someone to outright criticize a platform that they aren’t a part of, perhaps so they don’t burn any bridges. Yet that’s what Twitch streamer Asmongold did during a recent broadcast. Asmongold harshly criticized YouTube Gaming, even going so far as to say that the now-defunct Mixer was better than YouTube....

Summary One of the most popular aspects ofBaldur’s Gate 3is the game’s diverse cast of companions, and the ability to romance them. Continuing a classic staple of the series and RPGs as a whole,Baldur’s Gate 3features deeper explorations of its party members for players who choose to pursue a deeper relationship with them. Of the game’s set of three-dimensional characters with their own histories, the companion Gale features romance as a crucial component of his backstory in a way that ties into his fate as both an NPC and Origin character....

Summary Tabletop RPGs have been around for decades now, and come in all shapes and sizes. Their rules can range from too simple and vague, to overcomplicated and hard to read; rulebooks can range from small, straightforward booklets, to coffee-table books packed with gorgeous art and witty writing. Arguably, the game’s rules are its most important element, but how those rules are explained to the player, and how easy the book is to use and reference throughout a potentially long campaign, can have a huge effect on a player’s enjoyment of an RPG....

The highly anticipated movie adaptation ofBorderlands, the extremely popular game franchise, has completed filming. The announcement was shared on the film’s official social media account along with the first proper look at Claptrap, the overenthusiastic robot from the games. Ever since theBorderlandsfilm was announced, fans have been waiting for a proper look at all the characters, especially since they wanted to see how much of the original look from the games was being adapted....