Christian Miller

The upcoming World of Warcraft expansion is introducing an inventory bag with an attribute bonus, opening up the possibility that future bags will offer different buffs and special effects to player characters when equipped. While World of Warcraft has enjoyed newfound popularity with its Season of Discovery on the Classic servers, the Retail version of the game is at a major crossroads. With Dragonflight coming to a close, the Worldsoul Saga is expected to commence with the launch of The War Within before the end of 2024.

A recent Genshin Impact leak revealed key information about Clorinde and Sigewinne's ability kits, and it may have some bad news for players who were hopeful about Sigewinne's potential as a 5-Star Hydro character. Since launch, Genshin Impact has considered Hydro to be a premium element, as many of the game's best Elemental Reactions are locked behind having a Hydro character on the team. As a result, the number of 4-Star Hydro characters remains limited even after the launch of Fontaine.

Some Genshin Impact players feel that HoYoverse missed the mark with the latest map expansion in Version 4.6, as Bayda Harbor and its surroundings are uncharacteristically bereft of any content or points of interest. While the star of Version 4.6 has been Arlecchino and her Story Quest, the new Genshin Impact update also added the last piece of Fontaine – its island town of Petrichor and the underwater ruins of Remuria below.

A new, permanent type of endgame is coming to Genshin Impact in the form of the Imaginarium Theater, and one reliable source has provided a comprehensive overview of its systems and features. While the Spiral Abyss has been a mainstay in Genshin Impact since launch, players have been clamoring for more variety when it comes to endgame content. Version 4.7 was expected to add a new type of Spiral Abyss, and this was eventually revealed to be the Imaginarium Theater.

The Imaginarium Theater in Genshin Impact allows players to borrow one character from a friend's account, and a recent leak precisely explains how this new feature works. Since launch, the Spiral Abyss was the closest thing that Genshin Impact had to an endgame. It enabled players to push their characters and team-building knowledge to the limit, and it evolved alongside Genshin Impact as more enemies and gameplay styles emerged.

Genshin Impact could be adding an Auto Chess game mode in the near future, inspired by the board game that Ningguang was developing in one of her Hangout routes. While Genshin Impact has toyed around with alternative gameplay modes through Flagship Events, the introduction of Genius Invokation TCG has given players a permanent way to take a break from the chores of completing daily commissions and instead play a game of cards in the tavern.

A reliable source in the Genshin Impact community has revealed which Ascension and Talent materials players need to pre-farm in order to level up Sethos once Version 4.7 launches. While Clorinde and Sigewinne are arguably the main stars of Version 4.7, Genshin Impact has proven time and again that its 4-Star characters can measure up. Fischl, Bennett, and Xiangling are mainstays in the Spiral Abyss, while specialized supports such as Faruzan excel in their role.

A reliable source in the Genshin Impact community has revealed the full list of materials that players will need to pre-farm to ascend and upgrade the talents of Clorinde and Sigewinne in Version 4.7. One of the most satisfying moments a Genshin Impact player can have is to fully equip and level up a character that they recently pulled from the Event Banners. While not always the case, Genshin Impact players are sometimes able to prepare all the required materials for an upcoming character ahead of their debut.

Genshin Impact is introducing a major change to the rewards structure for Spiral Abyss by raising the amount of Primogems that players can earn by 33%. Given that the main appeal of Genshin Impact is its colorful cast of characters, the majority of spending in the world of Teyvat is through the Event Banners that feature 5-Stars on a three-week rotation. While completing daily commissions and engaging with Flagship Events has been a reliable way of obtaining Primogems, the extra pulls from Spiral Abyss shouldn’t be discounted either.

A reliable source in the Genshin Impact community has revealed the full ability kit for Sigewinne, an upcoming healer character set to release in Version 4.7. Though comparisons between Sigewinne and Kokomi were rampant among Genshin Impact players, the first impressions of her ability kit imply that Sigewinne will fulfill a completely different role altogether. As a Hydro 5-Star healer, she will not intrude upon Kokomi’s niche of providing powerful off-field Hydro applications, but will instead focus on increasing her energy recharge and healing power through the Bond of Life.

Genshin Impact Version 4.7 will feature three new playable characters, as Clorinde, Sigewinne, and Sethos will join the rest of the cast in the upcoming update. As the Fontaine era slowly comes to a close in Genshin Impact, the 5-Star characters released during its patches will likely be remembered for providing new depth to old gameplay. New mechanics such as Hit Point fluctuation and the Bond of Life have come to define the Fontaine roster, whereas Navia reinvented Crystallize as an Elemental Reaction all by her lonesome.

Genshin Impact has unveiled the Event Banners for the first half of Version 4.6, and it comes with a surprising change to its 4-Star character lineup. While 5-Star characters in Genshin Impact tend to be the biggest factor in determining an Event Banner’s popularity, certain 4-Star characters are much more valuable for starter accounts than others. More often than not, these happen to be 4-Star characters released near the launch of the game, such as Fischl or Xingqiu, whereas the newer additions tend to fill a certain niche.

Following the debut of an animated short featuring Arlecchino, Genshin Impact has released a character teaser to herald the arrival of the third playable Fatui Harbinger to the Event Banners. Wanderer and Tartaglia will be joined by Arlecchino in Version 4.6, who will also launch with a Story Quest and Trounce Domain, in what many players consider to be one of the biggest updates in Genshin Impact history. She will accompany Lyney on the Event Banners in the first half of the patch, while the second half will feature Baizhu and Wanderer.

Baldur's Gate 3 has revealed a first look at what players can expect from Patch #7, and the key additions happen to be improved evil endings, as well as the launch of the game's official modding tools. Despite releasing in a stacked year defined by several major titles, Baldur's Gate 3 made history by winning Game of the Year at every major awards show. It brought the isometric RPG genre to a mainstream audience, and succeeded in living up to the tremendous legacy of Baldur's Gate 2.

A reliable source in the Genshin Impact community has offered an overview of the upcoming character Clorinde, ahd her iconic pistol will seemingly play a prominent role in her gameplay… Scheduled for Version 4.7, Genshin Impact players have patiently awaited the debut of the Champion Duelist, as Clorinde and Sigewinne will be the last major characters from Fontaine's Archon Quests to become playable. Though Sigewinne's rarity is unknown, she is expected to fulfill a role similar to Kokomi as a Hydro healer that can become an on-field carry.

A recent leak from the Genshin Impact community has revealed which 4-Star characters will accompany Arlecchino and Lyney in the first half of Version 4.6. While the Event Banners for the upcoming Genshin Impact patch were known ahead of time, with Wanderer and Baizhu making a surprise appearance in the second half of Version 4.6, the lineup of 4-Star characters has always been harder to pinpoint.

Ubisoft's upcoming Star Wars Outlaws will lock an exclusive mission featuring Jabba the Hutt behind the Season Pass. While Star Wars fans were excited about the concept of an open world title set in A Galaxy Far Far Away, the latest information revealed for Outlaws has been controversial. Star Wars Outlaws takes place before Return of the Jedi, and places its players in the role of Kay Vess, an ambitious scoundrel and thief from Cantonica. However, despite being an entirely single-player experience, Ubisoft has designed Star Wars Outlaws as an always-online title, with a Season Pass that will offer players access to exclusive content.

Dragon's Dogma 2 has captivated the hearts of newcomers and veterans alike, but one of its players shared a concept of how the game could further expand on its list of vocations. While the excitement around Dragon's Dogma 2 was notably high prior to release, it has since firmly established itself as Capcom's most successful launch on Steam. Despite the initial negativity over its microtransactions and performance issues, it has ultimately done little to deter players from enjoying Dragon's Dogma 2 and all the fun that its unique open world experience can provide.

Xiao Luohao, head of the writing team for Genshin Impact, revealed in a recent interview that some of the unanswered plot points from Sumeru are, in fact, future content. Though the main appeal of Genshin Impact has always been its colorful cast of characters, fans also fell in love with the world of Teyvat and its lore. The format of annually traveling to different nations during the player's journey has allowed the developers to cleverly pace out the flow of content, and design character banners focused around each region of Teyvat.

The Courier takes flight in a Skyrim playthrough via the unlikeliest of methods, as a dragon interrupts the conversation between him and the Dragonborn. Skyrim took the gaming world by storm when it launched 12 years ago, and has since established itself as one of the most successful RPGs of all time. Its thriving modding community saw unprecedented growth and brought Skyrim longevity beyond the timeless charm that the base game already possesses.

Though Terraria may not have an official release date for Patch 1.4.5 yet, the developers showcased some of the features that players can expect in the new update. Initially released in 2011, Terraria has seen numerous updates over the years, while its success and popularity cemented the indie title as one of the best-selling video games of all time. The main appeal of Terraria is its focus on exploration and combat, presented in a charming pixel art style, and fueled by a powerful procedural generation system.

Genshin Impact has officially revealed the second half Event Banners for Version 4.5, and to no one's surprise, Kaveh is once again missing from among the list of 4-Stars. Though Version 4.5 of Genshin Impact could be described as a quiet patch, with no new zones or artifact domains, its Flagship Event «Alchemical Ascension» has been incredibly popular among fans. Not only did it give players a chance to stock up on Primogems for a few extra pulls on Itto and Chiori's banners, but it also introduced a fun mini-game that many fans are hopeful becomes a permanent fixture of Genshin Impact in the future.

Season of Discovery has always been about making bold changes to the World of Warcraft Classic formula, and Phase 4 is set to completely rework endgame tier sets for all classes. Whereas the original intent behind World of Warcraft Classic was about preserving and allowing players to experience the content as it used to be, Season of Discovery embraces its experimental side. New class combinations, new items, new events, and new raids have managed to breathe life into Classic servers, as World of Warcraft subscriptions are on the rise.

World of Warcraft Classic is nearing the release of Phase 3 for Season of Discovery, and the next stage is scheduled to add the Sunken Temple as a Level 50 raid, and give players a powerful world buff for braving its depths. It's fair to say that World of Warcraft Classic struck gold with Season of Discovery, as the number of subscribers has risen steadily ever since its debut in November 2023. Whereas adding a Hardcore Mode was insanely popular for streamers and grizzled Classic veterans, Season of Discovery was made with a broader appeal in mind.

Diablo 4 is coming to Game Pass on March 28, 2024, but players on PC will also need to install Battle.net in order to access the latest hack-and-slash title from Blizzard Entertainment. It's been almost six months since Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard was finalized, and one of the benefits that players have been looking forward to the most has been the possibility of playing Blizzard franchises through the Game Pass. The first title to earn this privilege happened to be Diablo 4, which saw its initial release in June 2023, and is now in the middle of its third season.

Genshin Impact is expected to release Version 4.6 on April 24, 2024, and players can now have an estimated Primogem count for the new update. While Genshin Impact has been praised for its addictive open world exploration and engaging elemental combat, it is a gacha game at heart, and as such, players are expected to spend Primogems to obtain powerful characters for their team. Whereas Version 4.5 had a Primogem drought that could easily rival Version 3.2, the upcoming patch is set to have a much higher count by comparison.

The next Mass Effect game will be led by trilogy veterans across several key positions on the development team. While the game is still a long way off, BioWare has slowly teased a new Mass Effect title since its initial announcement in December 2020. A beloved sci-fi franchise, Mass Effect set the stage for BioWare's modern era by introducing the dialogue wheel, a voice-acted protagonist, and leaning even further towards BioWare pillars such as memorable companions and romance.

Dragon's Dogma 2 players are frustrated about the Dragonsplague feature, which can effectively break an entire playthrough if its warning signs are ignored. While the community has been signing praises over the gameplay in Dragon's Dogma 2, it also hasn't shied away from critiquing Capcom over its microtransaction practices. Furthermore, it has submitted feedback on some of the game's major shortcomings, such as its poor technical performance in cities like Vernworth, as well as the inability to restart Dragon's Dogma 2 as a new character.

Dragon's Dogma 2 allows for some truly bizarre gameplay moments, as demonstrated by a video of a player tossing a live pig back-and-forth with their Pawns. Though it initially had a negative reception on launch day, and the technical issues persist in major cities such as Vernworth, Dragon's Dogma 2 has catapulted itself to the top of the Steam chart with a high number of concurrent players seemingly enjoying the game despite its shortcomings. It is Capcom's biggest launch to date on the platform, which bodes well for Dragon Dogma's future as an RPG franchise.

Dragon's Dogma 2 was released on March 22, 2024, to an predominantly negative response on Steam, as players are review bombing the game in protest of the game's major problems. Though the excitement for Dragon's Dogma 2 was high when it launched its character creator, first impressions of the full game spoke of performance issues across all three platforms, with frame rates dramatically dropping in cities due to the large number of NPCs putting a strain on CPUs.

The latest Final Fantasy 14 patch has brought many quality-of-life features to Endwalker content, but it also seems to have also snuck in the collaborative items from the upcoming Final Fantasy 16 crossover event. Though Endwalker has doubled the subscriber count for Final Fantasy 14, successfully closing out a decade-long story, all eyes are now fixed on Dawntrail and whether Square Enix will be able to sustain Final Fantasy 14's commendable popularity in the long term.

Genshin Impact is debuting Arlecchino in Version 4.6, and the Fatui Harbinger is looking to bring a unique exploration skill to the table showcased in a recent leak. The cast of characters in Genshin Impact is diverse, with each of them having a different Element, Weapon, or hailing from a different Region of Teyvat. However, the Archons and the Harbingers have always been a special kind of subgroup – with Archons being powerful support characters, and Harbingers being selfish hypercarries. Arlecchino falls into the latter category.

Genshin Impact could be switching out one of the currently unreleased Fontaine characters in favor of Sethos, who plays a major role in Cyno's second Story Quest. A fact that has certainly rung true for the region of Fontaine is that Genshin Impact is no stranger to making decisions on the fly, especially when it concerns its gacha system – most notably, the characters that find their way onto its Event Banners. This makes banner leaks especially important to the Genshin Impact community, and players try to keep themselves informed of any emerging changes.

Dragon's Dogma 2 is fast approaching its release date, but that hasn't stopped a Dragon Age fan from recreating Cassandra Pentaghast using the game's powerful character creation tools. Though its predecessor was also famous for having a good character creation system, Dragon's Dogma 2 appears to have taken the concept to another level entirely. The accuracy and level of fidelity that fans have been able to recreate popular characters from other IPs has been nothing short of astounding, which has arguably been a major contributor to Capcom's marketing campaign for Dragon's Dogma 2.

A reliable source in the Genshin Impact community may have revealed the Event Banners for Version 4.6, featuring a few unexpected reruns. The bread-and-butter of Genshin Impact has always been its characters: they are the main appeal of the game, the driving force of its gameplay, and the primary source of profit for HoYoverse. As such, knowing which characters are releasing is considered valuable information to Genshin Impact players, as they can then choose how to spend their Primogems responsibly.

Genshin Impact content creators will now be able to post video footage of upcoming updates and characters through a new testing server. Most Genshin Impact players have relied on leaks from a wide network of reliable sources to preview unreleased content and make informed decisions on how to spend their Primogems responsibly. However, this could change in the near future.

Dragon's Dogma 2 boasts a powerful character creator, and a FromSoftware fan used it to recreate Patches, a recurring character that most recently featured in Elden Ring. Though Dragon's Dogma 2 is slated to release on March 22, 2024, Capcom has released its character creation tools early to the players as a way to drum up excitement and allow them to have their Arisen and Main Pawn ready for launch. Much like its predecessor, Dragon's Dogma 2 will allow players to mold their Main Pawn into a unique companion with tailor-made behavior. Not only will the Main Pawn look the way players want, but they will also act the way players want.

As beta testing for Version 4.6 continues, it would seem that Genshin Impact will be receiving numerous quality-of-life features in the upcoming patch. Though Fontaine has added its fair share of memorable characters to the Genshin Impact cast, and it has introduced new features such as underwater exploration, it could be argued that its evergreen quality-of-life changes have been a highlight in and of itself.

According to reliable sources, Version 4.6 in Genshin Impact will reveal a fair bit about Natlan during one of its main events. Though certain corners of Teyvat, such as Fontaine and Snezhnaya, have been extensively teased since the launch of the game, Genshin Impact has kept the Pyro Nation of Natlan shrouded in mystery. Bennett remains the only character in the entire game with ties to the region, and given that he grew up in Mondstadt, he has no useful information or special insight into his homeland and its current state of affairs.

Genshin Impact is giving Cyno his second Story Quest in Version 4.6, but it may also be introducing a future playable character as well. Over the course of its history, Genshin Impact has proven to be no stranger when it comes to teasing upcoming characters through in-game content. Xianyun's human form was teased in the Lantern Rite a year before her official debut, and Charlotte made her first appearance in Version 3.7 despite joining the roster in Version 4.2.

With beta testing for Version 4.6 in full swing, a reliable source in the Genshin Impact community has revealed which characters will have Story Quests in the new update. Story Quests have been a steady way for Genshin Impact to tell individual stories concerning a character, reveal important lore about the world of Teyvat, or even introduce a new weekly boss. Version 4.6 is set to be one of the biggest content updates in Genshin Impact's history, as it will also launch with multiple Story Quests on top of the new zone and Flagship Event.

Genshin Impact is in beta testing for Version 4.6, and as a result, players can finally have their first glimpse into Arlecchino's idle and combat animations. While Version 4.5 has launched for Genshin Impact, the community is already anxiously awaiting the next patch. The reason for this is twofold: Version 4.6 will see the debut of Arlecchino, the third Fatui Harbinger to join the playable cast, and it will also take players to Remuria in the Sea of Yore.

Genshin Impact players can now have their first glimpse into the new zone of Remuria, located below the surface of Teyvat on a separate world map. While Version 4.5 is considered by many to be a quieter patch, Version 4.6 of Genshin Impact appears to be packed with new content. The update will mark the arrival of Arlecchino as a playable character, and will introduce two new artifact sets, a new world boss, and a new Trounce Domain near Mont Esus. More importantly, it will feature the third subterranean zone after Enkanomiya and the Chasm, which have traditionally been fan favorites.

Genshin Impact players can already start farming for Arlecchino, as her full ascension and talent material list has been leaked. Though artifacts tend to be the primary source of power in Genshin Impact, ascending a character to the level cap and upgrading their talents is still a worthwhile pursuit. To do so, Genshin Impact expects players to scour the lands of Teyvat and brave its domains to obtain the materials each individual character needs.

Genshin Impact has revealed a character demo for Chiori, showcasing her abilities, personality, and style. Genshin Impact has released a wide roster of characters over the course of its history, and Fontaine alone has brought several new favorites to the ensemble. From Neuvillette and Furina revolutionizing Hydro teams with new types of gameplay, to Xianyun bringing an entire niche into the mainstream. By contrast, Chiori is meant to be a more conservative addition to Genshin Impact, but that may not necessarily reduce her value.

According to rumors, Genshin Impact will be making the map of Teyvat whole again with Version 4.6, as it will feature the island town of Petrichor, Bayda Harbor, and the underwater ruins of Remuria. Though previous leaks have pointed towards Bayda Harbor and Petrichor as almost separate map expansions, it would appear that both claims may end up being correct. Genshin Impact has long teased this particular corner of Teyvat, and closing off the Fontaine update cycle with a zone featuring the ruins of a dead civilization is aptly fitting.

Genshin Impact is bringing two new Artifacts Sets in Version 4.6, and one of them seems to hint towards an upcoming Dendro character. Though not all ability kits are created equal in Genshin Impact and sometimes 5-stars such as Alhaitham and Neuvillette emerge on top of the meta, artifacts are arguably the main source of power for a Genshin Impact character. Artifact Sets such as Viridescent Venerer and Emblem of Severed Fate have long been a mainstay when it comes to team-building in Genshin Impact, but Fontaine and Sumeru brought a fair few heavy hitters as well.

As Version 4.5 nears launch on March 13, Genshin Impact players can already have a reliable overview of the full slate of events coming in Version 4.6. While Genshin Impact has had a memorable slew of Flagship Events over the course of its history, from a gameplay perspective, they often represent the main source of Primogems that players can obtain aside from completing daily commissions. Though there's a small likelihood that the Flagship Event of Version 4.6 will match the generosity of the Lantern Rite, it is still expected to be a content-heavy patch.

Genshin Impact has revealed a story teaser for Chiori ahead of Version 4.5, offering players a glimpse into the new character's no-nonsense personality. Originally from Inazuma, Chiori left for Fontaine to establish herself as a fashion designer and clothier. To navigate the cutthroat fashion industry in the Court of Fontaine, Chiori made ample use of her swordsmanship and blunt personality, and won the hearts of the Genshin Impact community during the Fontinalia Film Festival event in Version 4.3.

While Genshin Impact is approaching the latter half of its Fontaine updates, a recent leak has confirmed information relating to Xbalanque, a highly anticipated character from Natlan. The main appeal of Genshin Impact has always been twofold: its addictive open-world exploration, and its memorable cast of characters. Though the game started with only Mondstadt and Liyue, each subsequent year has given Genshin Impact players a whole new region of Teyvat to explore, complemented by a steady stream of characters belonging to that region (with a few wildcards sprinkled in).

Genshin Impact could be adding mounts in the near future, as a recent leak from a reliable source hints that Natlan's overworld will make use of mounts as its primary exploration system. Ever since Inazuma, Genshin Impact has sought to add more ways to interact with the world. From the Waverider to the Four-Leaf Sigil, exploration is far more versatile than what it used to be at launch. Gliding is no longer the sole way to cross major distances, and the addition of underwater exploration in Fontaine has further diversified the experience.

World of Warcraft Classic has released a new update for Season of Discovery, which primarily deals with class tuning, but also makes some important changes to the Stranglethorn Vale boss. While it's safe to say that Season of Discovery has been a major success for World of Warcraft Classic, the experiment is still ongoing. Its premise has allowed the developers to reinvent the Classic experience, divided into five distinct phases, each being capped off with an endgame raid instance appropriate for its level cap.

A recent leak pinpoints where the next zone in Genshin Impact might be, as beta testing for Version 4.6 rapidly approaches. Though Arlecchino is the undoubted star of Version 4.6 in Genshin Impact, the update is expected to be hefty in terms of content. It will add two new artifact sets for players to farm, a new weekly boss, and a new zone with a subterranean component. In terms of ambition and scope, it's certainly aiming to rival Version 4.4, albeit at the cost of having a drier patch in-between.

World of Warcraft Classic players are enjoying Season of Discovery, as it has allowed Blizzard to add unique and memorable content to the game – such as a powerful sword that can drop from the new Stranglethorn Vale boss. A contrast to Retail, World of Warcraft Classic hearkens back to a simpler time, offering gameplay that emphasizes exploration and cooperation. It's an experience that's less structured than Dragonflight, and it's been the primary reason behind its popularity since its launch in August 2019.

Season of Discovery has given the developers free rein to reinvent World of Warcraft Classic, as the latest update brings major buffs to Mages and Hunters, as well as Paladins, Warlocks, and Warriors to a lesser degree. Though retail certainly found success with Dragonflight, World of Warcraft Classic players have seen Hardcore Mode and Season of Discovery added to the game, two different approaches to Classic content that have both resonated with the World of Warcraft community.

On top of teasing Chiori and its upcoming events, Genshin Impact has also revealed a new type of banner for Version 4.5 that will use a Chronicled Path, allowing players to pull for a designated character or weapon. Though rumors of a third banner type have long been whispered in the Genshin Impact community, the official reveal promises to bring players a generous way to obtain older characters such as Albedo or Eula, guarantee standard characters such as Jean or Diluc, and even pull for previously-unobtainable weapons such as Beacon of the Reed Sea and Hunter's Path.

Details about Respawn's canceled Star Wars video game have emerged, as its first-person shooter gameplay would have seemingly provided players with an action-packed linear experience in the role of a Mandalorian bounty hunter. Though Respawn's foray into the Galaxy Far Far Away has been through Jedi: Fallen Order and Survivor, two critically acclaimed Star Wars titles, Respawn's rise to fame came through Titanfall, a first-person shooter franchise published by Electronic Arts. Widely praised for its fun gameplay, it made sense that Respawn would eventually tackle a Star Wars first-person shooter, which is why the project's cancelation came as a shock to the gaming community as a whole.

The Sims 4 introduced an aggressive way of advertising DLC in its latest and highly controversial update. Over the course of nearly a decade,The Sims 4 has come a long way. Features that were missing in its lackluster launch were slowly introduced through a long list of updates, game packs, and expansions that improved on the base game. However, in order to enjoy the full breadth of content in The Sims 4, new players are expected to spend over a thousand dollars, as the fourth installment of Maxis' legendary series boasts 15 expansions, and nearly 60 game packs, stuff packs, and kits in its list of DLCs.

A detailed sketch of Murata's concept art has just emerged in the Genshin Impact community, though it may be a while until players see the Pyro Archon in an official capacity. Natlan is the next region coming to Genshin Impact, and while its exact release date is unknown, fans are expecting the Pyro Nation to open its doors to the Traveler in August 2024. Described as the land of dragons and war, Natlan remains one of the most mysterious places in Teyvat, as even Snezhnaya and Khaenri'ah are more familiar to players at this point.

New details about Version 4.6 of Genshin Impact have been leaked, and they point in a direction entirely different from the earlier Ruins of Remuria map expansion. Though there has always been an expectation that Fontaine would receive its final map expansion in Version 4.6, it would seem that Genshin Impact is content to break yet another pattern by releasing a zone closer to Bayda Harbor and the door to Khaenri'ah instead. Considering that leaks were pointing towards Cyno's second Story Quest being ready for Version 4.6, this pivot back to Sumeru makes a lot of sense in hindsight.

One Hogwarts Legacy player managed to obtain a real-life replica of their in-game wand thanks to the artistry of a wand-making store. An increasingly popular trend among Hogwarts Legacy fans, the plethora of choices in wand customization has enticed many players to the idea of recreating their wands in real life. Whether printed or handcrafted, the results have often been impressive, and it's clear that Avalanche Software made the correct choice in giving this integral aspect of the Wizarding World proper focus in the game.

With Version 4.5 on the horizon, a recent leak reveals the Spiral Abyss enemies coming to Genshin Impact in the next update. Though many teams are viable in the overworld, Spiral Abyss is intended to be the closest thing to an endgame that Genshin Impact has. Proper team building, optimized artifacts, wielding the right weapon – these factors become front-and-center in the Spiral Abyss, and some characters are better suited to tackling its challenges than others.

Baldur's Gate 3 released Patch 6 on February 16, and though it introduced a few notable improvements across the board, it also brought several bugs to the game, including a strange visual glitch that occurs in the main menu. Whereas Patch 5 for Baldur's Gate 3 had a stable launch by any measure, Patch 6 has been less than stellar from a technical standpoint. Players from across all platforms reported crashes in Act 3, while others had strange bugs such as NPCs, vendors, and even companions turning hostile.

While Version 4.6 is several weeks away, a reliable source in the Genshin Impact community has offered more details on Arlecchino's ability kit and gameplay. The second half of Version 4.4 will feature Xiao and Yae Miko, and Version 4.5 is expected to debut Chiori, as well as feature Neuvillette's rerun. However, few Genshin Impact characters have been as anticipated by fans as Arlecchino in Fontaine. The extremely charismatic Fatui Harbinger is expected to launch in Version 4.6 as a 5-Star Pyro Polearm, and her ability kit is poised to transform one of the game's less desirable Elemental Reactions.

The World of Warcraft Token no longer allows European players to redeem it for Blizzard Balance, instead only allowing it to be used for subscription purposes. Though World of Warcraft always had an abundance of gold sellers, Blizzard offered a legitimate way of exchanging gold for a World of Warcraft subscription with the launch of Patch 6.1.2. The option of exchanging a Token for Blizzard Balance was added in Patch 7.1.5, and the World of Warcraft Token came to Wrath of the Lich King Classic on May 23, 2023.

Final Fantasy 14 has released Patch 6.57, which sets the stage for its open beta on Xbox, as well as offering some quality-of-life changes to help players catch up in time for Dawntrail. It's no secret that Endwalker has been the most successful Final Fantasy 14 expansion yet, doubling the game's subscriber count, and offering an enticing alternative for World of Warcraft players interested in a classical MMO experience. Endwalker finished the Hydaelyn and Zodiark saga that began in A Realm Reborn, and the slate is now clean for the next chapter of its tale.

Thanks to the exploration efforts of one Starfield player, a planet that resembles the iconic Windows XP wallpaper has been discovered in the Settled Systems. Though Starfield was criticized at launch for its over-reliance on procedural generation, it cannot be denied that the underlying system is a technically impressive accomplishment – capable of creating visually impressive planets for players to explore. Worlds in Starfield have different biomes, a wide list of flora and fauna, and even a few unique planetary traits.

After leaving their house in Whiterun, the Dragonborn loses both of his daughters under bizarre circumstances. While marriage in Skyrim existed since launch, players frequently requested an adoption system, until the developers acquiesced and added the feature in Hearthfire. Despite being a beloved part of Skyrim, adoption as a mechanic was abandoned in subsequent Bethesda games – and though the omission made sense in Fallout 4 due to the events of the main quest, Starfield would likely have benefited from adding the ability to adopt a child.

One Starfield player decided to spice up their playthrough by grav-jumping to Venus and clearing every single asteroid from its orbit. Though Starfield enjoyed success at launch, breaking several milestones and setting new Bethesda records, its player count on Steam has dwindled by an alarming amount ever since. Starfield's ship builder and gunplay were universally praised, but many fans were disappointed by its procedural generation and shallow world-building.

Genshin Impact is expected to start its official drip marketing for Chiori on December 29, 2024, though a reliable leak has shared an early preview of what players can hope to see from her ability kit. Though Version 4.3 was considered a dry patch, its Flagship Event introduced Genshin Impact fans to Chiori, a former acquaintance of Kamisato Ayato, and the owner of Chioriya Boutique in the Court of Fontaine. It didn't take long for her to become a fan-favorite, and while Version 4.4 will instead focus on the Lantern Rite, Chiori is expected to make her playable debut in Version 4.5.

With Version 4.4 set for release on January 31, 2024, Genshin Impact has revealed the character teaser for the upcoming 5-Star Anemo Catalyst Xianyun. Though Version 4.4 is set to bring a new Lantern Rite event, Chenyu Vale, three alternate skins, and two playable characters to Genshin Impact, its community hasn't exactly been happy with the annual rewards provided by the game, especially when compared to the generosity shown by the team working on Honkai: Star Rail.

One particular item in Baldur's Gate 3 can prove to be very useful when playing through Tactician or Honour Mode, and it took five hundred hours for a player to come across it for the first time. It's no secret that Larian's latest release has seen a surge in popularity after winning Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2023, as the player count for Baldur's Gate 3 on Steam is still going strong. While the branching narrative and diverse class options can inspire fans to try a new playthrough of Baldur's Gate 3, the community's latest obsession has undoubtedly been Honour Mode.

A particularly keen Genshin Impact player discovered a clue about the upcoming Natlan region in the recent Special Program Announcement for Version 4.4. Despite initially releasing with just Mondstadt and Liyue, the developers have commendably been open about Genshin Impact's future regions ever since the Travail teaser dropped. Genshin Impact teased Lyney and Lynette in September 2020, and their visual design, as well as their narrative role in Fontaine, endured without change all the way to their official debut in Version 4.0.

It's shaping up to be a Geo-centered update on Genshin Impact in the near future, as both Albedo and Itto have been missing for over ten patches since their last banner appearance. Waiting lists for limited characters are a favorite in the Genshin Impact community, as it helps players chart their gacha journey by being mindful of the last time a 5-Star character had their rerun. While there is always a chance that an Event Banner in Genshin Impact receives an early rerun, as is the case with Yoimiya, HoYoverse tends to prioritize characters who haven't had a reappearance in recent versions.

The latest Special Preview Program for Genshin Impact has revealed an ambitious slate of new content coming in Version 4.4, which also includes skins for Ganyu, Shenhe, and Xingqiu, as well as confirming the event banners for Xianyun, Nahida, Xiao, and Yae Miko. Chenyu Vale in Genshin Impact is finally making its debut, as the new zone will bridge the gap between Fontaine and Liyue, and connect the two nations together. In addition to exploring its breathtaking sights, Genshin Impact players will also be able to aid the local adeptus in healing the land, and even challenge a new world boss.

Baldur's Gate 3 has released Hotfix 17 across all platforms, an update that fixes performance issues on the PS5, compresses save game file size, and improves on some of the game's narrative flow. As the best-selling game on Steam in 2023 and the recipient of many accolades – including Game of the Year 2023 at The Game Awards – it's safe to say that Larian built a worthy sequel to Baldur's Gate 2. Though the developers openly admitted that Baldur's Gate 3 greatly benefited from its three-year Early Access period, the level of detail and care that went into the game is still impressive.

Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker, is getting a bow version in the upcoming World of Warcraft update, as two cosmetic items inspired by the legendary weapon were datamined on the test realms for Patch 10.2.5. One of the first legendary weapons introduced to World of Warcraft, Thunderfury holds a special kind of notoriety among fans. Not only did multiple classes fight over the rare drops needed to forge Thunderfury, but the wind-kissed blade has since become the subject of several memes due to a tradition of players incessantly spamming its name in trade chat.

The open world in Hogwarts Legacy is vast, and players have praised it for being convenient and easy to explore, though one fan can't help but feel its mountain ranges were a big missed opportunity. Not only is Hogwarts Legacy the best-selling game of 2023, but its public reception has been overwhelmingly positive. Fans of the Harry Potter franchise were starved for an open-world role-playing title set in the Wizarding World, and Avalanche Software somehow managed to deliver on a decade of player expectations.

Skyrim still has a few unusual bugs that add to the experience rather than take away from it, as one player discovered using Destruction magic on a Daedric scroll in the Dawnstar museum will turn it into a bucket. With the sole exception of Fallout 76's disastrous state at launch, Bethesda has always been given the benefit of the doubt when it came to technical issues. The primary reason for this is that the Creation Engine, more often than not, has some truly bizarre yet harmless bugs that occur in normal gameplay.

Genshin Impact could be adding 5-Star weapons to the in-game store, as a recent leak suggests that players will be able to purchase 5-Star weapons directly as part of a gift package. Even if it didn't come to fruition, it's no secret that the latest law proposal in China has caused the Genshin Impact community to wonder if HoYoverse would be making any changes to the game's gacha system. While there is a way to guarantee limited 5-Star characters in Genshin Impact after a certain number of pulls, no such option exists for 4-Star characters or the Standard Banner.