Many veteranDestinyfans were hopeful thatDestiny 2had a surprise waiting for those who could go Flawless in Trials of Osiris, the PvP pinnacle activity returning from the original game. But as more and more players went Flawless throughout the first day of Trials of Osiris and got theirloot from Flawless chest in the Lighthouse,the truth became clear: Adept weapons do not exist in the game. Back inDestiny 1,Adept weaponswere alternate versions of the Trials of Osiris weapons, identified by “(Adept)” at the end of the name of the weapon, which had a different cosmetic treatment, elemental damage, and an intrinsic perk like Snapshot or Last Resort....

Blizzard’sDiablo 4is still very much under work. The game is scheduled to release in 2023, but fortunately the developer is releasing information as the development gears turn. The company’s has previously given fans a look into the visual and map design aspect of the game with a focus on the world ofDiablo 4, known as Sanctuary, and several dungeons that are under work for the game. Blizzard recently offered a sneak peek into one of the game’s characters, the Necromancer....

Don Cheadle revealed what it took for him to sign on to play Colonel James “Rhodey” Rhodes in theIron Mansequels and more Marvel Studios films. Signing up to play a major part in the Marvel Cinematic Universe might be an easy decision for some, but actors often like some time to think about the repercussions of their choices. That said, Cheadle,who plays War Machinein theIron Manfilms and the upcomingArmor Wars, was given only two hours by Marvel Studios to decide....

When it comes to beautifully crafted fictional worlds,Dragon Questgames have always been held in the highest esteem among fans of the JRPG genre.The fantasticDragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age,one of Square Enix’s greatest recent triumphs,is no outlier. Across an average hundred hours-plus of story, players are swept into the detailed andstory-rich fantasy universeof Erdrea. It’s teeming with mystery, adventure, and some sharp humour (thanks to some quality localisation from its original Japanese)....

The character creator inElden Ringgives players a lot of room to craft everything from epic fighters to rainbow-colored monsters, all the way to recreating iconic characters. One player has recently taken this tool and used it to recreate Geralt of Rivia fromThe Witcherseries, even usingElden Ring’s Ashes of Warand other elements to match the character’s fighting style. This recent Geralt build was originally posted to theElden Ringsubreddit by user Fatg0d with a video that shows off the full extent of the recreation in action....

Fall Guyshas been the surprise hit this year, a game that rose to prominence so quickly that itsMediatonic’s servers couldn’t keep up with the demand. Now, the game’s first expansion is right around the corner, and fans are already getting excited for the host of new mini-games that are promised to come in Season 2. Despite all of its success,Fall Guysis not without its flaws, as there are a number of mini games that are simply not as fun as the other games inFall Guys....

Ghost of Tsushimacelebrates its one-year anniversary today. While players can encounter enemy encampments with dedicated stealth and terror mechanics, a more climactic and cinematic approach can be taken by battling a number of enemies at once. Today, a fan has shared an editthatcelebratesGhost of Tsushima’s combat. Ghost of Tsushima, having taken inspiration from traditional Japanese samurai films, is innately cinematic. Whether for efficiency against an overwhelming number of enemies or for stylish animations and suspense, players are able to engage with enemies in a standoff mechanic....

Drifting inForza Horizon 5helps players gain experience, level up, and compete in drift-series races. The best way to learn how to drift better is to find drift spots inForza Horizon 5where cars can be pushed to their limit. This article is for those looking for the perfect places to begin their drifting careers. The key to a good drift is finding a stretch of road where a car can hold it’s provoked slide for as long as possible....

Summary When the originalHalf-Lifehit the scene in 1998, it revolutionized the way modern FPS games worked at the time. The set pieces, scripted story beats, and the attention to detail with the scientists and voice work fleshed out the world more than many other FPS games did at the time. This would spawn many games in a similar vein, and which would attempt to elevate what a first-person shooter could offer players beyond just its basic mechanics....

2022 has been a strange year for gamers. After an incredible start to the year, which sawGran Turismo 7,Horizon Forbidden West, andElden Ring, the latter two both beingGame of the Year contenders, all released within the same calendar month of February, the middle of the year has been considerably quieter in comparison. Thanks in part to a host of game delays which has seen a multitude of highly anticipated titles pushed back to 2023, gamers haven’t quite been as spoiled for choice as they were in the first half of the year....

Genshin Impactfans have had a steady flow of new content to play with since the game’s official release, barely two months ago. Despite the recent release of Version 1.1, including new characters, quests, and the imminent arrival of version 1.2, gamers keep searching for signs of even newer content, like this set of future in-game events. Developer miHoYo has transparently begun taking legal action against particularly substantial leaks/leakers, but nonetheless,Genshin Impactrumors continue to circulate....

Not everybody’s forte in life is showing up on time for planned events. But sometimes people with a noticeable habit of showing up late receive a pass for their behavior, particularly if they’re a world champion chess grandmaster. During the recentTwitch livestreamof the Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz online chess tournament, the chair of Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen was conspicuously empty. For the first several seconds of the stream, the commentators of the event had no explanation for the occurrence and could only speculate that perhaps Carlsen had gotten confused because the starting time differed from that of a previous event....

Grand Theft Auto Onlinehas added to the longevity of the already successfulGrand Theft Auto 5. The online version of the game allows players to interact with one another as well as take part in events and challenges.GTA Onlinehas had plenty of updatesto keep players intrigued, but a recent change adds a practical element to the game and enables players to protect their valuable cars. There are plenty ofexpensive cars inGrand Theft Auto Onlineand naturally, players want to protect their assets which are accumulated through challenges and real money....