Genshin Impacthas made waves as a free-to-play alternative to beloved powerhouse titles, like Nintendo’sBreath of the Wild. With the game’s first month now under miHoYo’s belt, it seems the developers have felt another pang of generosity. Travelers can now use a new promo code to claim free Primogems for theirGenshin Impactaccount, and this time, the code works regardless of region. Unfortunately, this code does not apply to PS4 users, so console gamers will have to sit this one out....

2020 has been a strange year for video games. With the coronavirus pandemic quickly sending the world into lockdown, a significant number of this year’s most anticipated games were pushed into 2021.Halo Infinite, Deathloop, The Medium, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, Psychonauts 2, Dying Light 2,and so many huge titles meant to grace this year have had to take their leave due to the unforeseen consequences of dealing with COVID-19....

The Sorting Hat, an extraordinary creation within the belovedHarry Potteruniverse, has captured the hearts of fans worldwide through both the novel series and its cinematic adaptation. Imagined by the brilliant mind of J.K. Rowling, this unassuming hat possesses an undeniable allure that transcends its humble appearance. With its ability to peer into the depths of one’s soul and shape the destinies of young witches and wizards, the Sorting Hat stands as an iconic symbol, etching itself into the hearts of fans around the globe....

AnAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsplayer with over 500 hours in the game is heartbroken after their island is seemingly deleted.Animal Crossing: New Horizonsis the latest entry in Nintendo’s wildly popular life sim franchise. Each game in the series encourages players to invest a significant amount of time as they customize their island, recruit villagers to live there, collect items, and more.Animal Crossing’s use of a real-time clock limits how much gamers can do in their game in a single day, but it still doesn’t take too long for one to rack up massive save files....

House of the Dragonis not an especially funny show. It has its moments, most of which are derived from the nervous chuckles one emits when they watch someone truly terrible do their dark work. King Aegon, as complicated as he may be, has a few hilarious flubs on the Iron Throne. The show isn’t aiming for comedy, and its occasional jokes play alongside drama and horror. However, the books do have a few strange throwaway gags in their endless pages....

The Callisto Protocol’s dodge system seemed refreshing and interesting on paper. Players lurch out of the way of incoming attacks and then find an opening to land their own melee blow with Jacob Lee’s stun baton. Each strike with the baton is weighty, and although players see the same repeated animations for finishers, it is still a satisfying string of hits. However, this melee combat does not improve throughoutThe Callisto Protocolunless playersspend their hard-earned Callisto Credits exclusively on baton upgrades....

Summary The Legend of Zeldafeatures rolling meadows, enchanted forests, and magical, curious creatures… at a glance, any one of the many locations sounds perfect for settling down, maybe starting a family, and growing old. However, while these are great settings forThe Legend of Zeldaand its high-fantasy adventures, there are many downsides to living there. Asmany of the NPCs from each of the games can attest, owning property in Hyrule, any of its neighboring lands, or parallel dimensions comes at a high price....

The season finale ofLokigave fans a lot to talk about. From the big villain reveal to the creation of the Multiverse, there was a lot going on in the final episode of the first season of the Disney Plus series. But, one of the things that stuck in viewers’ minds is the unique opening sequence from the finale, which offers fans multiple Easter eggs spanning across the Marvel Cinematic Universe....

Montana has become the first state in the United States to banTikTokentirely from its jurisdiction. The ban is part of theincreasingly aggressive regulatory scrutiny that American politiciansand regulators are having on the Chinese-owned social media platform. TikTok has become one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, and US politicians have been concerned about it for quite some time.TikTok is owned by ByteDance, a Chinese company, and it’s being accused of collecting data from its American users and sharing it with the Chinese government....

Outridersfans who stopped playing might want to give the game another spin starting today, as People Can Fly and Square Enix are going to release an update that dramatically improves the base game. The update is calledNew Horizon, and it is completely free, despite it changing the very foundations ofOutridersin many ways, from Expeditions to customization. The update is going live shortly, and it will be available for all regions at the same time....

ProminentOverwatchstreamer Becca ‘Aspen’ Rukavina has reached the top of the competitive ladder. After plenty of matches, the player has become the number 1 support player in rankedOverwatch. The core of Blizzard’s first-person team shooter relies on fast-paced PvP action between two teams of 6. For those who want to show off their ability,Overwatch’scompetitive mode matchmakingplaces competitors based on a skill rating. Of the 6 players, Aspen fell into the support category, which involves heroes that heal and buff allies....

ThePaper Mariofranchise has charted its own path for a number of years now, and built up a strong fan community as a result. While a number of fans would like to seePaper Marioreturn to RPG mechanicsin its future installments, the series looking to try out creative new ideas. Being creative and thinking outside the box could also describe speedrunning, and a new speedrun ofPaper Mariocertainly thinks outside the box. Paper Mariorecently celebrated its 20-year anniversary, and what better way to celebrate than by dismantling a speedrunning record for the game....

After months of rumors, Sony has officially unveiled its new version of thePlayStation Plusservice. Long-billed by some as the company’s answer to Xbox Game Pass, it’s not a huge surprise that when “Project Spartacus” was announced, anyone in the gaming community couldn’t be blamed if their response to the announcement was a degree of disappointment. That’s not to say that what the new version ofPlaystation Plushas to offer can’t be a game-changer in the near future....