The newHarry Pottergame,Hogwarts Legacyis quickly gearing up to be one of 2023’s more controversial releases. From the creator J. K. Rowling’s political views to the problematic main story to the former lead designer’s Gamergate ties, the game has several hurdles that it needs to overcome. Oddly enough,Hogwarts Legacyitself is a game that features what has been described as a “judgment-free” system which doesn’t make sense. Hogwarts Legacywas originally unveiledin 2020 during the PlayStation 5 showcase reveal....

As the primary reconnaissance and close-combat soldier class inXCOM 2, Rangers (and their specializations, the Scout and Assault sub-classes) are some of the most powerful units for taking out foes. They are perfect for stealthy tactics and are ideal for ambushing and flanking enemies. RELATED:Behind-The-Scenes Facts You Never Knew About The XCOM Franchise Equipped with either a rifle or shotgun as their main weapon, and a sword for a secondary weapon, Rangers have high damage output and are always ready to spill enemy blood....

As the latest anniversary passes forThe Legend of Zeldaseries, fans are showing appreciation to the decades of games with all sorts of community events, celebration mods, and fan art. One player in particular has taken inspiration from the more recentBreath of the Wildto add to the growing collections of fan content, much of which being centered aroundZelda’s 35th anniversary. The fan, who goes by pixelpunkz on Reddit and Twitter where the art has been posted, gets their name from a strong skillset in creating pixel art pieces, most notable of which in the past had been a “Pride Pokemon” series....

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaibais an incredibly well-written manga that targets theshonendemographic — giving it a focus on action-based elements throughout the story. Fans of the Manga and theanimeseries will be familiar with theDemon Slayer Corp, but might not fully grasp how the series’rankingsystem works, or how it has affected the flow of the story. The ranking system provided helps demonstrate how far the protagonistTanjirohas come, and how much stronger his skills are compared to other members of the organization....

Apple, the largest technology company in the world, has created some of the most useful devices of all time.Applehas created their own ecosystem, with their products all designed to work seamlessly with each other. Hardcore fans can’t wait to buy thelatest and greatest versionof the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and more. Conversely, some savvy shoppers like to upgrade on the previous model just before the newest one is released. This time period provides the rare opportunity to find deep discounts on Apple products, and it’s happening right now....

Quick Links Assassin’s Creed Mirageboasts an intriguing storytelling element that is apparent in thefirst chapter of the game. The cinematic introduction to Basim’s character is beautifully depicted in “The Master Thief of Anbar”, the game’s first mission. Basim regains consciousness in a misty dark place as he struggles to maintain his balance in quicksand. He seems to be stalked by an unknown entity which appears in front of him right after he falls on his back....

Summary A drive to try and raiseBaldur’s Gate 3’s concurrent players on Steam above one million is being made by the RPG’s community over the weekend. The success of Larian Studios' now fully launched game has shocked everyone, including the developers.Baldur’s Gate 3has sold millions of copies and has seen concurrent player totals approaching one million. But the game’s community wants to see even more and is rallying players to try and make the one million concurrent players on Steam achievement happen....

Summary Dead By Daylighthas been growing in popularity over the years. Every few months, the developersrelease new killers, survivors, maps, and more. Needless to say, with so much content, there are bound to be plenty of hidden secrets that many players completely miss. From statues that turn to face the player to secret rooms that can only be accessed when generators are completed in a specific order, there are lots of great hidden features that players might not have noticed....

Among the thingsBorderlands 4will include, its DLC is easily among the most anticipated even before launch. In the past, theBorderlandsfranchise’s DLC expansions have brought fans some memorable NPCs, beautiful locations, and powerful new guns. However, some of the most memorable DLC in the franchise has added new characters to play around with. Borderlands’character DLC additions have led to some of the most beloved character in the franchise, such as Krieg inBorderlands 2....

Summary There have been many video games set in the world of J.R.R Tolkien’s Middle-earth, and most of these have understandably been action-adventure games centered around great combat. However, the upcomingLord of the Ringsgame from WETA,Tales of the Shire, is said to be a cozy game that will let players explore one of the most uneventful regions in the franchise. Tales of the Shirewill allow players to create their own hobbit and try to bring to life a festival by completing small tasks in Bywater....

Summary Children of the Sunis a single player 3D puzzle shooter game that is just days away from being released on April 9. Players will follow the story of a nameless main character who has one goal in mind: revenge. Equipped with one gun and one bullet, each level must be executed in a single shot, which players will control. Children of the Sunsolo Berlin developer René Rother told Game Rant in a recent interview that the story is simple, as he instead chose to focus on its atmospheric storytelling through the game’s visuals and music to create a different kind of experience for players....

Call of Duty: Vanguardwas the subject of a largely successful release last week, with players impressed by thechanges made sinceVanguard’sopen beta. The return of a traditional World War 2 setting in aCall of Dutygame has also been well-received by fans.CoDplayers now have the choice of three different time periods from the last threeCall of Dutytitles, which makes each game feel fresh. Along with the World War 2 setting inCall of Duty: Vanguardhas been the introduction of all-new time period specific weapons....

Quick Links Once players begin building their community inCult of the Lamb, they’ll discover that there are quite a few moving parts. As the Lamb upgrades the Red Crown, they’ll begin to unlock access to numerous traits, abilities, recipes, and most importantly, Rituals. Those who develop relationships with their Followers can amass tons of Loyalty, which contributes to the progression of their community by Sacrificing and Ascending cultists whenever possible....