Upcoming Xbox Update May Be The Key To Running Starfield At 60 FPS

Side quests play a major part of , but even a game packed wall-to-wall with diversions has to eventually narrow its focus and get ready to cross the finish line. Having an idea of when this point is coming can be helpful to figure out the best pace for completing side quests, but it can be hard to discern. involves a lot of hopping around from region to region, and when backtracking starts to happen at the same time as the story is moving forward, it's easy to lose any sense of perspective.

It's a good thing that the woes of the modern world aren't quite as extreme as 's exaggerated take, but it's still fascinating to imagine a real-life version of Based on the reveal trailer, the series is far closer to photorealism now than ever before, and it's come a long way since the top-down view of the earliest entries or the chunky 3D introduced in Even so, there's still a ways to go, but a fan project bridges the gap in a way that the games never can.

packs a lot of memorable bachelors and bachelorettes into one small town, and seeing some of its most popular characters brought to life in brings them into a whole new dimension. series has always offered some powerful tools for creativity, and includes the most robust suite of character customization features to date. Making original characters from scratch is one fun possibility, but it's also been used time and time again for impressive recreations of familiar figures from other franchises.

mission modifiers can provide an interesting way to shake up the challenge of fighting Terminids or Automatons, but they work best when the changes add to the thrill of the gameplay rather than enhancing tedium. Although finding the right kind of balance in a game that's intended to reward complex strategy and high-level play can be difficult, is generally good at landing in the sweet spot. It's not completely consistent, but one new Booster could help counteract a particularly frustrating mission modifier to keep the game as fun as always.

is the next game coming in the classic platform game franchise, and it's likely to deliver the reliable fun that the series is known for. The fast-paced, frantic gameplay oforiginally debuted in arcades before coming to home consoles with arguably one of the best GameCube games, and it's enjoyed over two decades of popularity since. Although the series had a comparative dry spell for some time in the 2010s, it's made a major comeback on the Nintendo Switch and other contemporary platforms.

PlayStation Plus subscribers have a lot to look forward to in the near future, and May 9 is one date that marks a particularly exciting addition to the service. PlayStation Plus offers both a rotating library of monthly games and, on its Extra and Premium tiers, a less transient catalog of titles both classic and new. Accessing any PlayStation Plus perks requires a subscription, but that also throws online access for multiplayer services and more into the mix.

is an ambitious console and PC strategy game, especially coming from the solo developer known as Slavic Magic, and there's one element of its approach that sets it widely apart from the competition. The title joins 2024 games like,, and more in bringing the medieval period to life, proving that this particular era of the past hasn't lost any of its staying power in the collective imagination. That familiarity can make experiences without a unique angle get lost among the shuffle, but seems more than ready to rise to the challenge.

has been on a steady path of improvement since its launch in early access, and the newest update brings a major quality of life addition to the process of catching Pals. Although nabbing weak Pals in the wild has never been all that much of a challenge, successful high-level acquisitions can be a lot more frustrating. Making a small mistake or having a bit of bad luck has often spelled the end of a chance at capturing an exceptional Pal, frequently killing it outright without any intention to.

has a large variety of crops to grow for the authentic farm simulation experience, but the 1.6 update puts the spotlight on one choice in particular that can yield higher profits than ever before. With fruits, vegetables, flowers and more, there's plenty to grow all year round, and deciding how to optimize a high-performing farm can be difficult. As the game has grown in complexity over the years, the sense of overwhelming options has only increased, making knowing a few tips and tricks more essential than ever.

is likely to be one of the most interesting console exclusives to release on Xbox platforms this year, but per the latest news, playing it on the Xbox Series X/S is going to come with a major compromise. As the sequel to the acclaimed returns to the story of a Celtic warrior as she pushes into the world of 9th century Iceland. Trailers and showcases for the game have been appearing for years, so the final release date of May 21, 2024, comes at the tail end of some serious anticipation.

Getting to go on a date at the Gold Saucer is an exciting moment in , but this iconic event doesn't get to properly play out on the first trip to the amusement park. From a narrative standpoint, it's probably a good thing that Cloud's break time is interrupted, as the sequence running from Costa del Sol to the Gold Saucer has quite a lot of downtime for an intense plot. All the same, it's hard not to spend a lot of time wondering when there is another chance to go on a Gold Saucer date.

has all kinds of crucial interactions between characters peppered across the story, but there's one essential piece that can easily get passed over in a playthrough. As an expansion and modification of the original story, one of the main things that does with its vastly extended runtime is offer more memorable moments involving Cloud and his party. Although some can be minor or even questionable additions, others flesh out emotional beats and deep relationships in meaningful ways that help make the game a worthy successor.