While rumors and speculation swirled days prior, Microsoft surprised launched the multiplayer portion ofHalo Infiniteduring theXbox’s special 20th Anniversary event. With how well the Multiplayer Test Flights were recieved by the community, it’s likely that 343 felt comfortable launching a bit early, even if the current experience has been deemed a beta. With the launch of Halo Infinite multiplayer, players flocked to the online experience and began progressing through the first season battle pass....

Summary Honkai: Star Railhas officially announced the upcoming technical test for the popular sci-fi RPG’s PS5 version, expected to release later this year. The newest game fromGenshin Impactdeveloper HoYoverse would be met with massive success following its launch on PC and mobile devices earlier this year, quicklyracking up over 20 million downloads. The studio also announced a PS5 version, currently slated to debut in Q4 2023. Now, HoYoverse is rolling out a technical test to get players ready for the PS5 version’s release....

Horizon Forbidden Westbrought many improvements over its predecessor. Aloy now has a glider, and she can play Machine Strike at settlements. There are also far more outfits to choose from, and the customization abilities have greatly expanded, though the bonuses she receives are still somewhat lackluster. This should be addressed inHorizon Forbidden West’s successor, as there is still a lot that can be done. Outfits in the series would benefit from more significant bonuses....

Activision Blizzardhas stood in the center spotlight of the gaming industry for a few months now. Following a sea of harassment accusations and toxic workplace complaints, the gaming juggernaut soon became the subject of widespread criticism. Although somechanges to leadership were said to have occurred, and the company repeatedly issued back-handed apology after back-handed apology, Activision Blizzard couldn’t escape the negative limelight. So today’s announcement, that Xbox has just bought Activision Blizzard for a staggeringly high $68....

In the final week of seasonal challenges for Season of the Splicer,Destiny 2players need to complete just four challenges. Players need toget kills with their Subclass abilitiesandcomplete Gambit matcheswith each Subclass element type. Players will also need to defeat combatants with explosive weapons and while wearing the Lightkin armor set. Solstice of Heroes 2021 is still ongoing, soDestiny 2players have more time to get Magnificent armor andget more Solstice Packages....

Summary Middle-earth is an incredibly diverse world, home to multiple races, cultures, and lifestyles. And while there are so many creatures that fans ofLord of the Ringscould never stumble upon in real life, such as Ents and Orcs, humans, known as Men, are one of the races that inhabit Middle-earth. Men, like Elves, are Children of Ilúvitar, although they share some key differences such as their mortality. They were blessed with the gift of freedom and weren’t eternally bound to Arda, which means they age and eventually die when their time comes, unlike their Elven counterparts....

It’s been almost two weeks since the official launch of Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix’Marvel’s Avengers, a co-op and loot-focused game based on one of the highest-grossing media franchises today. And whileMarvel’s Avengersdoes feature a lengthy single-player, narrative-driven campaign mode that fans seem to be enjoying quite a lot, players will spend the majority of their time in the end game chasing loot and playing through cooperative missions with AI companions, at least until the matchmaking is fixed....

The next generation of Western RPGs is right around the corner. While Several RPGs likeCyberpunk 2077are leading the way as some of the most hotly anticipated games of the upcoming consoles, BioWare’s decision to stick to familiar IPs withDragon Age 4andMass Effect 5could cause it to fall behind as other studios forge fresh new paths through the genre. After the disappointing release ofMass Effect: Andromeda,Mass Effect 5will need to bring its A-game on release to remind fans what made the original trilogy work, and why they should return to BioWare’s flagship sci-fi franchise....

Mass Effectis full of fruitful and rewarding relationships. If players keep characters close to the chest and the narrative allows for them to stay in the player’s party for more than a single game, these relationships may even span a trilogy of installments. Between each game in the original trilogy, some ofMass Effect’s most beloved squadmatesreturn frequently, some are gone for a considerable amount of time, and others do not return at all....

Summary In the world ofMy Hero Academia,there are different types of quirksand heroes. Since the existence of quirks, every individual in the world ofMy Hero Academiadreams of manifesting a quirk,and others even go ahead to dream of being heroes and will do anything to achieve their dreams, which includes constant training, lending support, motivating themselves, and others to push through. There are some heroes who might be considered ‘weak’ in comparison to the other heroes around them....

Quick Links InMy Time at Sandrock, players take on commissions to make money and improve their relationships with the villagers. Players need to upgrade theirMy Time at Sandrockcrafting stations to take on bigger and better commissions and make even more money. My Time at Sandrock’s Crafting Stations Crafting Stations allows players to smelt, grind, create, cook, and more. Although the builder will begin with some basic crafting stations to build, they will soon need more....

Popular streaming platformTwitchhas been going through a brand overhaul over the past year. In the wake of its increased userbasedue to the effects of COVID-19 and stay-at-home procedures, the streaming service has been cracking down on streamers, enforcing several rules, and revealing new nuances. In the past,Twitchhas been aggressively implementing copyright measures such as DMCA claims, as well as banning prominent streamers from Twitch. One such streamer was Dr. Disrespect, a ban that was shrouded in mystery for well over a year....

This past weekNickelodeon All-Star Brawlteased that it would be making character-related announcements soon. Developers Ludosity and Fair Play Labs have now delivered, making several new fighter announcements. Three differentNickelodeon All-Star Brawlfighters are now confirmed to be joining the game’s roster via a new Universe DLC pack. The first fighter, Jenny fromMy Life as a Teenage Robot, is available now alongside the latest update forNickelodeon All-Star Brawl.The teaser forNickelodeon All-Star Brawl’s new character announcement was “Back to the lab again,” prompting many to speculate the new character would be Jimmy Neutron....