Summary AFallout 4player has built a unique fortune-teller hut for notorious settler Mama Murphy. Settlement building has been a prominent feature ofFallout 4since its release, and this player has thought of a unique tribute to Mama Murphy. Fallout 4has seen a resurgence of playerssince the release of Amazon’sFalloutTV series, and many players are experiencing the Boston Commonwealth for the first time. After collecting enough resources, players can start establishing settlements. The first settlement that gamers will discover is Sanctuary, and it’s the post-apocalyptic version of the town that the protagonist lived in before the bombs dropped....

Summary Bethesda has made some more changes to theFallout 76Scoreboard system, which include a tweak that made some of the rewards on its final page non-repeatable. While the alterations were made without any fanfare, they were quickly spotted by theFallout 76fandom and have already been the target of some harsh player criticism. The live-service RPG revamped its old Scoreboard system with the advent of Season 16, Duel with the Devil, which ran from late March until June 12....

Summary Epic Games reveals the return of the Halloween-inspired Fortnitemares event forFortnite, also confirming new rewards and skins for some iconic characters.Fortnitecontinues to be a massively popular Battle Royale thanks in large part to its live service content delivery style. Not only do players get consistent updates as well as seasonal content, butEpic Games has managed to feature crossoverswith a surprising number of franchises and IPs from video games, to movies, tv shows, and comic book characters from Marvel and DC....

Ghost of Tsushimais one of the year’s best games. The game that is based loosely onreal historical events about the Samurai vs. the Mongolshas captivated PlayStation gamers since its launch. And as fans continue to dive into the game, many have found some super cool easter eggs dedicated to PlayStation titles. There are so manycool easter eggs in gaming, and finding the secrets that have been planted by the developers themselves is always neat....

Kratos, Atreus, and Freya each face their own trials throughout the main story ofGod of War: Ragnarök.Though Freya begins the game as an enemy, constantly on the heels of the father and son duo, it ultimately takes one man’s schemes to bring the trio back together.That man is, of course, Odin. By the time fate brings these four gods together in Asgard, there is nothing left to do but fight until one side is dead....

Maybe the most recognized story arc of all time is the hero’s journey, one which powerhouse fantasy franchises use to great effect. Whether it’s humble hobbits trying to destroy a ring or an orphan discovering their destiny in a galaxy far, far away, these heroes do miraculous deeds and save untold numbers of people. But for heroes to shine, others must fall, and that’s where generic enemies likeLord of the Rings' orcs andStar Wars' Stormtrooperscome in....

Guerrilla Games has made a daring move withHorizon Call of the Mountain, as it introduces the franchise to the world of VR. Just as notably,Horizon Call of the Mountainalso veers away from Aloy and features Ryas as the protagonist. Though fans may miss Aloy, Ryas is an interesting character, as he is a former Shadow Carja warrior, and through him, players learn a teensy bit more about the Carja tribe. This could be vital for understanding future events in the franchise....

2009’sPrototypemay not have birthed a long-running franchise, but it is often remembered fondly for its high-octane gameplay. More than anything, though,Prototypeis emblematic of once-ubiquitous gaming trends, which now seem to be all but forgotten. Prototypewas the next big thing from Radical Entertainment, a developer known for its eclectic catalog of games—a collection that includesThe Simpsons: Hit and RunandScarface: The World Is Yours. Not one to be typecast, Radical took a decidedly different approach withPrototype, a gritty, violent game that inverts superhero tropes....

Quick Links The March 2024Helldivers 2update introduced a new terrifying enemy known as Shriekers.Shriekersare flying bugs that plague the skies of Terminid-controlled planets, and they rain down attacks from above. These pesky-winged buggers can kill players with a single strike, making it crucial to find and defeat them. Unfortunately, defeating Shriekers inHelldivers 2is no easy feat, forcing players to be fully prepared. Taking down these icky-winged buggers without dying requires powerful weapons, a strategic approach, and patience....

Outfits are an important part ofSons of the Forest, as they provide both statistical bonuses and are one of the few ways that players can change their appearance. The Leather Jacket is one such outfit and one that players can get relatively early on if they are adventurous enough. At the start of the game,both the player and Kelvin are equipped with a Tactical Jacket, but this doesn’t provide much in terms of stats and feels rather default in terms of looks....

Over the past couple of years, Activision Blizzard has made quite the effort in electrifying life back into the presumed dead Bandicoots of the 90’s. Between remaking the originalCrash Bandicoottrilogy and its cult favorite spinoff kart-racer,the stage was set to unleashCrash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Timeonto the world(not to mention a mobile runner game that coincided with the sequel’s launch). With a fresh art style and surprisingly animated story beats, this “canonical” addition to the series hasn’t just been a reminder that there’s not quite any platforming games out there likeCrash, but that some reimagining of the cast lends itself well to an original, spunky take on animated cartoon characters....

Quick Links In addition to the main story,Like a Dragon: Ishinfeatures many ways for the protagonist Ryoma to stray off the beaten path. It may lack the neon glow ofYakuza’s nightlife, but the city of Kyo is beautiful in its own right and filled with activities, characters, and substories to interact with. RELATED:Like A Dragon: Ishin A Global Fraud Substory Answers One of the biggest substories fromLike a Dragon: Ishinissubstory number 03, Who’s Entertaining Who?...

It may be a bit too early to be thinking aboutPokemonGen 10, but it has been on some minds ever sincePokemon Scarlet and Violetreleased. Just as past games hid details for Gen 9, fans have potentially found potentialregion inspirations forPokemonGen 10within the games. Whether they are accurate remains to be seen, but there is one pattern that hopefully comes to fruition. However, it should be noted that Game Freak can break from any potential patterns at any point....