Although fantasy and history might seem polar opposites to some, they can actually go hand in hand, creating worlds worthy of endless playthroughs. Both genres are known for creating incredibly immersive atmospheres; while historical games typically strive for accurate depictions of a time and place, fantasy games aim to bring the impossible to life. So, it seems contradicting that a world can encompass both at the same time, yet it is a mix that has been around for quite a while....

Summary Redheadsare stereotypically fiery and never afraid to be who they want to be. This is entirely the case for these badass video game girls. While some may associate having red hair with being angry or ferocious,many representations of such a hair colorseem to have proven the stereotype wrong. After all, while some of the female characters in gaming serve the purpose of being the love interest, more women have risen in the ranks of success and are being represented in new, more powerful lights....

Summary In 1933, movie-going audiences were first introduced to the skyscraper-climbing giant ape that everyone now knows asKing Kong. The first movie to star this massive beast has become legendary, and that movie has been remade many times in Hollywood history. The character was even popular enough to inspire one of the gaming industry’s biggest legends, Donkey Kong. King Kong isn’t the only huge monster in movie history, and the ape often collides with other kaiju, such as Godzilla, on the big screen....

Call of Duty: Modern Warfareallows players some pretty extensive options when customizing their loadouts and weapons, especially now with theGunsmith Customs mode. Naturally, players are always looking for the best builds, and it seems that one player has landed on an attachment combination to give the Kar98k perfect stability. The Kar98k is a sniper rife in bothCall of Duty: Modern WarfareandCall of Duty: Warzone, and the build works on either game....

TheCall of Duty: Warzonenuke event was a major topic of discussion for several months, but back in April, fans saw Verdansk change forever. Overrun with Zombies, there was no choice but to call in a nuke, containing the outbreak before it could spread outside the country. As a result, the modern-dayversion of Verdanskwas gone for good, with the undead hordes that roamed the country being taken down along with it....

At launch,Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2was already one of the most completeCall of Dutyexperiences in franchise history. With a full 6-hour campaign, a surprisingly extensive co-op Spec Ops mode, and a fully-fledged multiplayer mode with various maps, weapons, and improvements over its predecessor,Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2had plenty of content to keep fans busy, but that hasn’t stopped Infinity Ward from adding even more. A few weeks after launch,Call of Duty: Warzone 2....

It’s fair to say thatStarship Troopers: Extermination’s 16-player, class-based co-op is the definitiveStarship Troopersexperience, even in its Early Access state. Although a handful of Starship Troopersgames have made the attempt over the years, such as the 2005Starship Troopersfirst-person shooter game, none have quite captured the chaos and carnage like Offworld Industries' rendition. ForStarship Troopers: Extermination’s upcoming 1.0 release, it’s introducing a single-player experience featuring Casper Van Dien as General Johnny Rico, and this is meant to be the first of many storytelling moments for the game over the next few years....

Judging by its arcade-like pixel graphics and emphasis on lighthearted storytelling, most gamers would never guess thatCross Blitzis a card battling game at heart. But Tako Boy, a development duo comprised of programmer Tom Ferrer and artist Phil Giarrusso, is setting out to do something different in a crowded genre that can be intimidating to new or casual players. That is not to sayCross Blitzwill be a shallow or unchallenging experience, as the cute visuals and upbeat audio are backed up by a serious commitment to combo-centric deck building and strategic dueling....

While some have been able to enjoyCyberpunk 2077in spite of its numerous bugs and glitches, a majority of players have fared much, much worse. PlayingCyberpunk 2077on PC is largely considered the definitive platform to play the game, but a vocal majority of players purchased the game on last-gen consoles. Considering how tough it’s been to get a PS5 and Xbox Series X, many opted to play the game on the existing PS4/Xbox One consoles....

Dave the Diveris a unique pixel graphics game that is part diving sim, part restaurant sim. In order to succeed in getting through all the story quests, players will need to make contact with the Sea People. Unfortunately for Dave, the Sea People’s language is impossible to understand. Dr. Bacon offers to make a translator, but he needs several objects first. While the Amethyst can be easily found on the way back to the cave where the Sea People are hiding....

Summary ADestiny 2player amused their fellows in the community by pointing out a humorous, unaddressed aspect of the game’s new raid. Called Salvation’s Edge, the new raid debuted inDestiny 2as part ofThe Final Shape, its latest expansion. Destiny 2: The Final Shapehas reenergized theDestinyplayerbase, which seemed demoralized afterbacklash toDestiny 2 Lightfall,the 2023 expansion. Bungie blundered inLightfallby spreading its storytelling over the course of the year and the game’s seasons rather than providing an experience that was satisfactory on its own....

Recently, Bungie announced the reveal of its upcoming expansionDestiny 2: The Witch Queenreleasing in August 04, 2025. The expansion was revealed with a cinematicreveal trailer forWitch Queenas well as a gameplay trailer to show what it has in store. Destiny 2: The Witch Queenis something Bungie has been building up to for years, especially in the game’s universe with the full reveal of the Hive goddess Savathun, the titular Witch Queen....

Bungie’s iconic space looter-shooter has been enjoying quite a bit of success with its seasonal model. Despite the debacle withThe Witch QueenDeluxe Edition and dungeonscoming in Year 5, the game is in its best state since launch all the way back in 2017. The new things coming toDestiny 2withThe Witch Queenand Year 5 are going to build on solid foundations, and there is always the chance Bungie will fix a few pesky issues that have been lingering for a while....