WuWa Banner, Banner Schedule & Banner History

Quick Links Wuthering Wavesprimary monetization comes from a gacha system called “Convene.” The available banners for this feature of the game are split into a featured banner and a standard banner. In the standard banner, five characters are always available, while the featured banner additionally has one unit that’s only available for a limited time. Players can “lose” on the featured banner when they get one of the five standard characters instead of the featured unit....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 502 words · Tyler Robinson

XDefiant Making a Big Change to Sniper Rifles

Summary Ubisoft has announced significant changes to sniper rifles in its popular first-person shooter,XDefiant, following player feedback. Since its release in late May,XDefianthas quickly gained a substantial player base, breaking Ubisoft records for unique users within hours of its launch. The game, often compared toCall of Duty, has been praised for its fast-paced gameplay and unique faction-based mechanics. XDefiant’s launch was notably successful, reaching over one million players within just two and a half hours....

July 5, 2025 · 4 min · 650 words · Katherine Hurley

10 Best Female Characters of 2021

For better or for worst, 2021 is coming to a close, and it’s been a bit of an unusual year for the gaming industry. In light of theongoing Covid-19 pandemic, many games have either been delayed or are set to release sometime in 2022. But this has allowed some unexpected gems to rise in their wake, putting emphasis on the surprising qualities that made each game unique and memorable. The last year in gaming has seen many excellently written women who are determined in their quests, whether that be to escape a dangerous planet, stop the protagonist, or discover the truth....

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1269 words · Peter Sharp

5 Great Chris Hemsworth Performances (Other Than Thor)

For the past decade, Chris Hemsworth became one of the best and highest-paid movie stars in the world. From his first film role in J.J. Abrams' 2009 version ofStar Trekto his star-making turn as Thor in his solo series andThe Avengersmovies, Hemsworth has proven to be a leading man in the action and superhero genres. The Australian actor is also versatile in comedies likeVacationand theGhostbustersreboot, dramas such as12 Strong, and thrillers includingA Perfect GetawayandBad Times at the El Royale....

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1084 words · Amanda Monroe DDS

Among Us: PlayStation Skins That Would Be Perfect for the Game

After several months of waiting, PlayStation fans will finally be getting access to a full version ofAmong Uson their console of choice. Coming to both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, the incredibly popular indie game will be arriving later this year. While a date has not yet been specified, the announcement alone is exciting and a long time coming. Great fun with friends and a perfect streaming game, a new audience will soon have access to the surprise hit that isAmong Us....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 726 words · Kristen Harris

Assassin's Creed Valhalla 2022 Roadmap Shows What's Coming Later This Month and in March

Ubisoft made it known ahead of launch thatAssassin’s Creed Valhallawould be supported for a few years after its release. Released in November 2020,Valhallais now just over a year old, and Ubisoft is keeping its word with new updates for Viking-themed entry in the acclaimed franchise. Fans now know what’s on the immediate horizon thanks to a roadmap detailing upcoming patches and DLC. Released over on Twitter, the roadmap highlights thenew content being added toAssassin’s Creed Valhallabetween now and March, and there’s a decent amount coming....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Megan Alvarez

Baldur’s Gate 3: How to Get Rid of Necrotic Aura

If you have Gale join your team during your adventures inBaldur’s Gate 3, you’ll probably encounter an unpleasant effect called Necrotic Aura. This character’s attribute makes an aura appear around him when he dies, which will harm anyone who comes near him and will remain until he’s revived. However, in some cases, you may encounter an embarrassing bug that makes this effect permanent, causing it to damage your companions constantly. In this guide, you will learn how to get rid of Necrotic Aura inBaldur’s Gate 3....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · April Hart

Best Anime Like The Devil Is A Part-Timer

The Devil Is A Part-Timer!is a pretty unique entry in the isekai anime genre. In typical isekai form, at the start of the anime, a demon lord is transported to the human world by his enemy, Emilia. The demon lord finds himself stuck on Earth and must begin to live undercover as a normal human. RELATED:The Best Isekai To Watch If You Like Overlord In this world, he goes by Sadao Maou and gets himself a part-time job at the fast-food restaurant, MgRonald’s....

July 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1351 words · Alan Ferguson

Bloober Team Gives Away Medium-Themed Custom Xbox Series X Controller

There’s nothing gamers love more than free giveaways. Whether it’s a unique version of a game or a limited edition controller, having a developer offer up some free goodies as extras can really make a person’s day and it doesn’t harm the developer’s reputation either. No more was this true than for one fan of Bloober Team’s new gameThe Mediumwho recently took to Twitter to express their joy. User and Twitch streamer Stallion posted a tweet on Friday which included an image of an impressive looking Xbox Series custom controller from the creator of the hotly-anticipated horror gameThe Mediumas well as download codes for the game....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Joseph Mills

Borderlands and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Could Create a Call of Duty-Like Cycle

TheBorderlandsfranchise has been around for quite some time now, debuting in 2009, and over the last almost 14 years, it’s cemented itself as one of the greatest co-op shooter series ever made. With some absurd humor,zany characters like Zer0, compelling RPG systems, and fun gunplay,Borderlandshas become a go-to for any gaming friend group, and last yearTiny Tina’s Wonderlandsjoined the fray. Spinning off from one ofBorderlands' most beloved expansions,Tiny Tina’s Wonderlandssees players assume the role of miniature heroes participating in a chaotic game of Bunkers and Badasses, a not-so-subtle take on the immensely popular tabletop RPGDungeons and Dragons....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 568 words · Mark Kline

Call of Duty Dev Calls out Activision Over Its Vanguard and Warzone Apology

While the makers of the latestCall of Dutygames are apologizing to fans about the state ofWarzoneandVanguard, there’s at least one employee who is taking issue with Activision Blizzard’s public stance. In fact, theCall of Dutydeveloper is singling out the company’s approach to its labor issues as a big reason why the games are being seen as subpar. Activision Blizzard has seen several controversies hit over the last year, includingmultiple state treasurers file lawsuits against theCall of Dutymakers over its handling of allegations of toxic workplaces....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Thomas Pitts

Dead By Daylight Silent Hill Collection Trailer Reveals Terrifying New Costumes

IfDead by Daylightplayers weren’t excited enough aboutthe newSilent Hillcrossover— which added The Executioner killer (Pyramid Head) as well as survivor Cheryl Mason and Midwich Elementary School map — the game just released a new costume pack alongside it. Both new characters as well as The Legion killer get terrifying outfits in the first addition since theSilent HillDLC. Fans of the asymmetric horror gameDead by Daylighthave been excited for weeks since the next big update wasrevealed to be aSilent Hillcrossover....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 528 words · Andrew Fuentes

Dead Space Remake Does Right by an Undersung Member of the Ishimura Crew

Spoilers for the Dead Space Remake AheadTheDead Spaceremake brings in many contemporary features that weren’t present in the 2008 version. Between updating the graphics using EA’s Frostbite Engine, adding side missions that flesh out the narrative, and even significantlychanging Isaac Clarke via voice acting,Dead Space Remakeoffers an entirely new experience. Among these technical and gameplay changes, the game also shifts some of its side characters' motivations and presence in the plot....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 577 words · Whitney Fernandez