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Farlight Games, under the Lilith Games banner, just dropped AFK Journey’s latest update. Titled Song of Strife, this release brings a boatload of fresh stuff with new heroes, storylines, game modes and battle tweaks. Follow along for more details on AFK Journey’s latest update Song of Strife.

The Phase 1 and Phase 2 character banners for 2.3 have allegedly leaked, indicating what players may expect from the two periods in the update and hinting at what may end up being a very difficult choice. Version 2.3 is the next patch in the turn-based RPG’s schedule and it will continue adding content, including new playable characters. The game’s next destination is likely still several months away, as the main story quests in Penacony have just ended with the release of Version 2.2, the same patch that added Robin and Boothill in .

While pulling on banners for popular limited characters is one of the gacha genre's most appealing features, avoid this fatal mistake in or risk rerolling an account. The new action RPG game inspired by the popular South Korean web novel was released with massive success and over 15 million preregisters. The game offers players the chance to experience the story of for themselves while building a strong party of Hunters. However, while most Hunters must be pulled from banners, the game is still completely beatable with the standard Hunters given out.

Having to choose to pull for Wanderer or Baizhu in 4.6 can be tough, especially when considering the two characters can provide significant benefits to players' team comps – even if they exercise fairly different roles in parties. Both characters have been available in the game for quite some time, with Wanderer arriving as a playable unit in Version 3.3 and Baizhu making his debut in Version 3.6. Both of these characters in 4.6 banners have many pros, though they also have some cons that should be considered by players before making a decision.

Gacha games like typically has confusing menus that clutter your screen, making it hard to see how and if you need to reroll for different characters. Thankfully, the introductory tutorial for this game inspired by the popular web comic teaches you about some of the UI. However, it's best to know exactly what you're doing so you don't spend resources on a reroll you may not need.

There are mentions of free characters offered in 2.3 in new leaks about the upcoming patch. The popular turn-based space RPG is currently in the first stages of Version 2.2. This is an important patch for the title, as it introduces the final missions in the main Penacony storyline and sets the Nameless’ goals toward their next destination – even if that will only happen a while from now. Version 2.2 is also the patch introducing the playable versions of Robin and Boothill in , giving players a chance to obtain them through their banners.

In , players can gain new characters and weapons by "" for them — spending in-game resources to roll the dice and receive one at random. It may seem like luck is the only factor involved, but there's a bit of strategy when it comes to pulling effectively. characters are divided into two separate tiers, one of which determines their in-universe rank, and the other the rarity of obtaining them from a random pull. There are systems in place to ensure that every player gets a Super Super Rare character eventually.

Like many mechanics in popular gacha games, can sometimes feel confusing, with core portions of the game like Special Summons not being explained very well. With so many screens and ways to gain extra pulls, it's no wonder that some people might be confused as to what the mechanic actually is, especially those who are planning on being F2P players throughout the campaign.

New updates to character banner leaks in 4.7 hint at promising changes to what was initially poorly received information. The action RPG is still in the early weeks of Version 4.6, a patch that introduced the playable version of Arlecchino and added a new area to the south of Fontaine, but attention is already shifting away to the next patch, which includes rumors of a new endgame mode in . It seems like there is a lot of content incoming with the update, including three new playable characters, but some players are more interested in rerun heroes.

The potential character banner reruns for 4.7 have allegedly leaked and, if the rumors are true, they might be bad news for some players. Version 4.7 is the next update lined up for HoYoverse’s hit action RPG. While the game is still in the early stages of Version 4.6, a patch that introduced Arlecchino as a playable character, story quests, and a new area, the tests for the next update have already commenced. With them, in addition to the three new already confirmed characters in 4.7, are several leaks about the upcoming content.

has one material that should be saved for late-game leveling. This new action gacha game is inspired by the popular South Korean webtoon, playable on PC and mobile. A recent interview detailed how players will experience the dungeon-clearing story themselves while building and strengthening a roster of familiar characters. However, as most gacha games do, the best characters will be locked behind a banner that must be pulled on using a specific currency.

Arrowhead Games appears to be settling into a roughly monthly cadence when it comes to Helldivers 2’s Warbonds, its version of no FOMO battle passes.

For all you democracy dealers out there, a brand new Warbond is soon to join Helldivers 2, giving you yet more rewards to earn. Launching on 9th May, Polar Patriots is its name, and this snowy-themed Warbond is frozen over with cool new stuff.

Video game workers in Quebec, under the Game Workers Unite Montreal banner, are partnering with Canadian trade union Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN) in an effort to shape the industry for the better. Together, they’re launching a union drive to form a provincewide union for Quebec-based video game workers. Quebec is home to nearly 15,000 workers, according to GWU Montreal, at studios like Behaviour Interactive, Ubisoft, Warner Bros. Games, Electronic Arts, and Gameloft, making it a hotbed for the industry and its workers.

Beginning May 3, the arena gates will open once more for the 2024 Dragonflight Season 4 Arena World Championship (AWC)! Tune in to the final two Cups on Twitch and YouTube to see how far the gladiators will go.

Zenless Zone Zero CBT3 testers got a taste of new features! It began yesterday and shocked players; here’s why! You can team up for weekly boss challenges or choose your favorite character with a new guaranteed pull system.

People constantly debate who the strongest and weakest Avengers are, both by those in the Marvel Universe and by fans trying to argue their favourite character’s case. But, of course, every Avenger has strengths and weaknesses. While some may be physically stronger, others find their strength in their intelligence or sarcasm. So, who is the strongest Avenger?

Following the Trial Chambers in 1.21, players may now want to acquire the Ominous Trial Key, an enhanced variant of the standard Trial Key. This pursuit promises greater rewards and serves as a gateway to unlock the Ominous Vault, hidden in the depths of the Ominous Trial Chambers. Additionally, obtaining this key signifies progress toward acquiring the powerful Mace melee weapon introduced in the update.

The Genshin Impact 4.6 codes are here, and that means various freebies alongside the usual excitement-building reveals of what content is coming next and what new and returning characters you'll be wishing for when the banner comes. 

The Great Push (TGP) returns alongside the Arena World Championship (AWC) in Season 4. Register today for a chance to become the final champions of Dragonflight ahead of a new age with The War Within™.

Blizzard has announced The Great Push and AWC Season 4 sign ups are now open!

A dedicated Far Cry 5 player is using the game's map editor to recreate the iconic Whiterun from The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim.

A little knowledge goes a long way in , and while the title is intended to be brutal, it could be easier with a better understanding of its core mechanics. Make no mistake: its unforgiving difficulty does the genre proud. Every step is fraught with peril, and every victory is hard-won. Completion serves as a badge of honor for those who manage to conquer it and a formidable barrier for the unprepared.

The Goddess Of Victory: NIKKE 1.5 Anniversary celebration is on the horizon, and players are excitedly buzzing. The official NIKKE Twitter account recently confirmed the anniversary festivities, leaving Commanders eager for more details. While specific dates haven’t been revealed yet, speculation places the launch around April 19th.

The Elder Scrolls Online tells the story of the Three Banner War, as all sides of Tamriel fight for the throne in Cyrodiil, the heart of the empire. So, the game brings us back to a good chunk of the same land we explored in Oblivion, this time in the second era.

Dragon's Dogma 2 players are getting creative in warning others of its deadly Dragonsplague mechanic.

The first Public Test Realm for Diablo 4 is now live, and many players are itching to get their hands on the new content and systems. However, there is yet to be a reveal of Season 4's theme — and there won't be on the PTR itself, according to Blizzard. Diablo 4 PTR Patch 1.4.0 Patch Notes Now Available Diablo 4 PTR Now Live Associate Game Director Joe Piepiora responded to player questions about the Season 4 reveal and that it will not be made known until some time after the PTR goes down. Piepiora went on to add context to the matter in another reply, suggesting that the PTR is squarely focused on huge amount of systems and itemization changes coming to the game. This is fairly understandable considering the scope of Patch 1.4.0. Adding the seasonal content on top of that would split the focus of not only the developers, but the playerbase engaging in the PTR for testing and feedback as well. But the question at this point is: when will the Season 4 reveal be? Diablo 4's 4th Season is confirmed to start on May 14th, and the PTR ends on April 9th. This leaves 35 days between the end of the PTR and the start of Season 4. If Blizzard gives at least a week for the final Patch Notes to be public and some time to prepare after the PTR ends, we could potentially expect the Season 4 reveal to be somewhere near April 30th. However, we do have one slight hint as to what the Season 4 theme could be. During the PTR, this placeholder Season banner was discovered: While this could be easily and most likely be a placeholder name for the Season, the huge reworks to itemization and loot overall does at least lend some credibility towards the general theme the season might be going for.

Azur Lane is taking a detour as HMS Anson’s grand entrance has been put on ice. The game’s official Japanese Twitter account announced that they’re hitting the brakes on Azur Lane Anson due to ‘various circumstances.’ Want to know what circumstance they’re talking about? Let’s dive into the details.

As we near the end of Dragonflight Season 3, Raider.IO has partnered with Blizzard to host another Beak the Meta competitive Mythic+ dungeon event, and with a special twist! While off-meta specs will still compete against one another, Havoc and Vengeance players will participate in an exclusive Meta vs. Meta bracket available only to groups made up entirely of Demon Hunters! Starting April 2nd, both groups will compete for prestige and prizes, including the exclusive Dreaming Banner of the Aspects! Registration is currently open and will close at 11:59pm PDT on April 20th, 2024. Register for Break the MetaLearn More on Raider.IO

Have you heard about Howl? It’s a turn-based tactical game with a folktale twist that became quite popular on Steam. It has dropped on Android this week as a free-to-play game. It’s being published by Astragon and developed by Mi’pu’mi.

There’s no shortage of stuff to purchase with real money in Honkai: Star Rail. As a gacha game, much of the best gear is hidden behind a paywall, meaning you’ll need to crack open your wallet to get your hands on today’s most powerful items. That holds true for Light Cones, Honkai: Star Rail‘s form of weapons, but there are at least a few Light Cones you can access for free.

Unless you've got an absolute premium username or have too many linked accounts to name, there's no reason to stick with the same username forever. Unlike some services that offer limited username changes or charge to change your tag, Steam allows users to adjust their usernames at any time.

The Genshin Impact version 4.5 release time is getting close, with the update due today, March 12, at around 8pm PT / 11pm ET / 3am BT (March 13). As ever, patches technically arrive a day early thanks to time lag from Chinese developer Hoyoverse, but the exact release time will depend on maintenance downtime. If we're lucky, version 4.5 may arrive up to an hour early. 

The anticipation surrounding GTA 6 has reached new heights! Rockstar Games has officially added the title to its prestigious roster of games on the company's website. Fans were quick to notice the exciting development, with the Games section now proudly featuring a GTA 6 banner showcasing the upcoming game's female lead, Lucia, and her yet-to-be-named partner, which is speculated to be Jason.

Farming the proper materials for Chiori’s character Ascension in is the ideal way of optimizing your own time and getting exactly what you need to max her out, both in terms of level and Talent level. Chiori is a new 5-star Geo unit added to the game with Version 4.5. Although she had been introduced as an NPC back in Version 4.3’s “Roses and Muskets” event, she is now making her debut as a playable character. The Inazuman stylist residing in Fontaine is a sub-DPS and Geo support, capable of dealing off-field damage and assisting with Crystallize reactions.

Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes for March 4: Another month has begun and this means the arrival of a new Booyah Pass. It is just one of the events rolled out in Garena Free Fire MAX by its developers. Such events offer players a chance to get their hands on exciting and exclusive rewards without having to complete a specific set of missions or objectives. The Booyah Pass Season 15 for March is now live, and it brings a wide range of cosmetic upgrades.

It’s that time of the patch cycle again, where HoYoverse announces all of the new content coming to Genshin Impact. In case you missed the livestream, here’s everything that was announced for Genshin Impact Version 4.5: Blades Weaving Betwixt Brocade!

Technology, as storied author Ursula K. Le Guin noted in a prescient 2005 post, is not limited to high-tech hardware but also encompasses the likes of paper, furniture, medicine, and much more. I would go further and argue that some outwardly high-tech hardware should not be classified as technology, and I will now point any naysayers to the GameScent Automated Gaming Scent Atomizer, a $180 AI-powered box that will fart out smells designed to match whatever game you're currently playing.

Make sure to find the best builds and team comps for Sparkle in to guarantee she will operate at her full capacity as a support unit. Sparkle is a 5-star Quantum character who follows the Path of the Harmony. She was introduced with the release of 2.0, which kicked off the second year of content for the turn-based RPG by HoYoverse. Sparkle made her debut in Phase 2 banners of the update and is now considered a limited-time character, meaning players can only obtain her whenever she comes into rotation in the banner system.

The countdown has begun! Reverse: 1999 is rolling out its newest update ‘The Prisoner in the Cave’ on February 29th. We first shared the news with you a couple of weeks back when it dropped. Now, with the day almost here, we thought we’d walk you through the full details of the Reverse: 1999 Version 1.4 update.

Though Destiny 2‘s Season 23 narrative is more or less concluded, there are still some new rewards inbound for the game. Bungie has revealed that a new suite of weapons will soon arrive for pinnacle activities. And players will have plenty of time, even through The Final Shape, to earn them.

Beginning February 2, the arena gates will open for the 2024 Dragonflight Season 3 Arena World Championship (AWC)! Tune in to the first two Cups on Twitch and YouTube to see how far the gladiators will go.

Over the past 15 years, Marvel Studios has used its superhero films to build a cinematic universe. Across 23 movies in the Infinity Saga, Marvel weaved cliffhangers, crossovers, and connecting threads that culminated in a blockbuster two-part Avengers event. It all started with a post-credits tease in Iron Man that introduced Nick Fury to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and started the ball rolling for crossovers, cataclysmic conflicts, and multiversal mayhem.

The Eminence in Shadow: Master of Garden is dropping a special gacha unit for its Japanese version. It’s none other than Takane Lui from Hololive JP Generation Six. Get ready to try your luck and pull her in the game starting February 8th, 2024.

Coming to PlayStation 5 on March 22, Rise of the Ronin is a combat-focused, open-world action RPG from Team Ninja, the developer of Nioh and Ninja Gaiden. The game will immerse you in a story set in the final days of the Tokugawa Shogunate in Japan, known as Bakumatsu, where you can experience different play styles and battle in simple yet profound combat as a Ronin, using an array of weapons and equipment – melee weapons as well as ranged weapons like firearms and thrown weapons.

Team NINJA, one of the most acclaimed action game studios thanks to its portfolio of franchises like Ninja Gaiden, Nioh, Dead or Alive, and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty (not to mention the spinoff Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin), is readying its release of Rise of the Ronin.

Persona 3 Reload, a remake of the classic 2006 RPG, is due to release on February 2. Between 2013 and 2016, AIC ASTA and A-1 Pictures released four animated films on Persona 3. The question is: are they worth watching before Reload‘s release?

The long-awaited Version 2.0 update of Honkai: Star Rail is just around the corner! An announcement on YouTube delivers details regarding banners and new content coming to the game. If you missed it, or don’t have time to sit through an hour-long presentation, here’s a summary for you!

There’s been a few notable headlines today based around Microsoft. If you caught the news earlier this morning, you discovered that Microsoft cut an astonishing 1,900 jobs in their gaming division. This came shortly after the finalization of Microsoft’s acquisitions. For nearly $70 billion, Microsoft managed to pull in Activision Blizzard. After a long battle with regulators, Microsoft was able to finalize the deal, and it left some wondering what these teams might be working on. However, it looks like quite a few individuals are now finding themselves without their jobs under the Xbox banner.

Whether you simply forgot that the character was coming, or, it snuck up on you (because that’s what he does), Solid Snake makes his Fortnite debut today.

Hey there, fellow travelers! Grab your gliders and get ready for some exciting news from the HoYoverse. Genshin Impact is back with a bang, unveiling its plans for version 4.4, titled “Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze.” 

AI Limit is an upcoming action-roleplaying game that mixes Soulslike combat with Nier Automata's slick animation - and it could have some of the coolest boss battles of the year based on early looks. 

Genshin Impact’s Special Program for Version 4.4 is here, detailing all the new areas, events, characters, and banners coming in the next update. Here’s a summary of all the new content coming to Genshin Impact Version 4.4: Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze!

The main currency of is Gems, or special items that can be farmed to purchase various materials and upgrades. Vault Breakers, Runes, and other resources needed to pull banners are all bought through the number of Gems you have. A few tricks to obtaining many jewels at once can prevent you from always undertaking a tedious grind for this currency.

Upcoming action RPG Deathbound has been on my Steam wishlist for several months, and it recently had a bite of virality thanks to a newly rediscovered clip of one playable fighter using capoeira martial arts to absolutely dismantle some monsters by kicking their teeth out, foregoing the usual Soulslike slew of swords and magic. According to narrative director Thiago Baptista of developer Trialforge Studio, capoeira actually stems from a pillar of the game's design. 

Blizzard has officially confirmed the Diablo 4 Season 3 release date to be January 23, 2024.

Diablo IV's next season is starting on January 23 according to an update on the game's login screen.

Earlier today the Diablo 4 login screen subtly changed to include a new banner stating “Season 3 – Next Season Begins January 23, 2024.” While that release date certainly fits with the quarterly seasons Blizzard wants to stick to with Diablo 4 , we’ve still yet to get many details for a season that’s just around the corner.

It's finally confirmed — in just a few short weeks, the Season of Blood will officially be over, and Season 3 of Diablo 4 will begin on January 23! Season 3 Details Coming Soon Season 3 campfire Chat Coming Soon Blizzard has updated the login screen in Diablo 4, changing the splash banner from «Season of Blood Ends» to «Next Season Begins». Curiously, we still do not have a Season name revealed to us — while Season of Blood gave us a launch trailer, we have yet to see the same for Season 3, or even know much about it.

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Aether Gazer v2.0 update just dropped today (January 9th). Titled ‘Crepuscular Cloudsong,’ it’s packed some serious punch, with new skins, banners and more. The storyline is getting a major expansion with Chapter 13. Now, you’ll be fighting tougher enemies. You’ll also have more mysteries to solve and dive deeper into the game’s lore.

Greetings, Adventurers!

Genshin Impact reintroduces the Mistsplitter Reforged to the Weapons Banner to run alongside Kamisato Ayaka. Though highly reminiscent of the Raiden Shogun’s sword, this is indeed Ayaka’s signature weapon. And yes, Kamisato Ayato can use this sword too.

Echo director Sydney Freeland discusses the importance of that epic Daredevil fight scene – and Maya Lopez's Daredevil origins.

Greetings, Adventurers!

Redemption Codes for are given out periodically, granting free rewards. Those who have played HoYoverse's other titles, such as Genshin Impact, will be familiar with this method. This is a quick and easy way to obtain Stellar Jade, Credits, and EXP Materials. Along with new events, redemption codes are typically announced during live streams. With each major update, Trailblazers can watch for a preview of new content and obtain additional Stellar Jade for future banners.

Getting Theater Tickets in is a vital part of the experience of the Roses and Muskets flagship event in Version 4.3. Theater Ticket points are, essentially, points that players obtain by participating in the event, which are then used to redeem some prizes. The event itself is set in the middle of the Fontinalia Festival in the region of Fontaine. Its main focus is the film festival, in which crews elaborate short movies in a dispute for the Furina Award. Despite this, there are several other activities that occur during the event.

Director Bryce McGuire says the concept for Night Swim came from his childhood fears – and Jaws.

Jason Blum's Blumhouse and James Wan's Atomic Monster, two of the biggest horror production companies in Hollywood, have officially merged. 

Ruan Mei is a top-tier Ice character from the Harmony Path in and, with the right build, can be a devastating force. A member of the Genius Society and one of the minds who helped develop the Simulated Universe, Ruan Mei acts as a support in combat to boost the effectiveness of Breaks across the entire team. Ruan Mei piggybacks on her team's Breaks to apply her own Ice DMG alongside the existing Break DMG.

Here are the easiest Trading Post tasks to complete the Traveler's log for January 2024 to earn the Golden Mobile Timepiece transmog and your Trader's Tender! Trading Post OverviewJanuary 2024 RewardsJanuary 2024 Traveler's Log Activities

A new dawn breaks across hallowed ground, adventurer.

Dr. Ratio is a powerful free character available in . He is a member of The Hunt Path, making him great for single-target damage against bosses. He also specializes in follow-up attacks and debuffing the same target multiple times.

Video game publisher Versus Evil has shut down with immediate effect, and all staff have been laid off. Some reports from now former employees suggest that the decision to close was not in the hands of Versus Evil to decide.

2023 has not been a great year for the video game industry in terms of layoffs and studio closures, and as the year draws to a close, it’s been announced an entire publisher with dozens of games to its name is closing its doors. Versus Evil had become a bit of a rising star in the indie publishing sphere in recent years, publishing the likes of the Pillars of Eternity games, The Banner Saga, Tower of Guns, Faeria, and more. Unfortunately, that success was not enough to keep the publisher’s doors open.

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