With the strongest launch of any game in the franchise,Halo Infinitewas set to succeed from the start. Over 20 million players tuned in to the surprise launch ofHalo Infinite’s multiplayer, with many more tuning in over the following months. However, recentlyHalo Infinitehas been dropping in popularity, placing it outside of Xbox’s top 5 most played games as well as outside of Steam’s top 100 most played games. There is no single reason for the game’s decline; instead, the decline may have been caused by numerous smaller issues....

InHorizon Forbidden West, players will have to divvy up their earned Skill Points to unlock new skills from the six different skill trees. There are skills more geared towards melee attacks, some focused on healing/survival, and ones all about overriding machines. While there are somevery helpful skills that players should invest their Skill Points in early on, it’s really up to the player to decide what type of Aloy they want to build....

Summary An action game lives or dies by its combat. Whether it’s an open-world adventure game, a first-person military shooter, or a VR zombie slasher, every good action video game needs to have its fair share of satisfying combat mechanics. Even if action isn’t the main selling point, any video game that puts players in a combat scenario needs to make that encounter feel fun and rewarding, and evenstealth-focused gameslikeAssassin’s Creed Mirageare no exception to the rule....

When it was announced at Blizzcon 2019, fans of the series would not have been able to predict the tumultuous ride thatDiablo 4would have in the following years. From high-profile staff changes, employee strikes, and damning lawsuits abouttoxic working conditions,Diablo 4’s developer Blizzardhas found itself in the news a lot lately. Then to top it all off, it was acquired by Microsoft in a move that will no doubt have a profound effect on the world of gaming for years to come....

In theResident Evil 4remake, farming money means taking advantage of the game mechanics to earn extraPesetas, the in-game currency. This is often done through force-spawning creatures, combining valuable items, and trading with the Merchant. But the remake offersnew ways of making money fast, which are all explained in this guide. Read on to learn the fundamentals of Pesetas-farming and triple Leon’s earnings. Tips for Farming Money in the Resident Evil 4 Remake Most money-farming methods from the originalRE4work in the remake: But as an additional mechanic,Leon can now trade Spinels, a scarce new currency, for extra cash....

Jagged Alliance 3is a complex strategy game in which players must control a group of mercenaries as they seek to free the captured president of the fictional nation-state of Grand Chien. Players must manage their finances and inventory in addition to the battlefield strategy of their team. One key component of doing is ensuring that any excess items are sold in order to make room for better gear, as well as helping to fundincreasingly better Mercenaries....

Summary An inventiveLEGO Fortniteplayer has shared their recreation of Helm’s Deep fromThe Lord of the Ringswith their fellow players. Launched by Epic Games less than a month ago,LEGO Fortnitehas been well-receivedthanks to its creative potential for players to develop their adventures from a mix of PvE, exploration, and building elements. Breaking away fromFortnite’s competitive battle royale environment,LEGO Fortniteis a mode that offers players a cooperative survival experience. While it’s something that many games have already done,LEGO Fortnitestands out by allowing players to create their world, grow crops, and interact with creatures out of LEGO blocks....

Marvel’s Avengersplayers are just one week away from the game’s first real limited time event.The Tachyon Anomalyis a big step forward for the game and hopefully a sign of things to come. While players eagerly await the event’s kickoff, they can kill some time by working through this week’s rotation of tasks and missions. Week 33 ofMarvel’s Avengersis live now and, as usual, the weekly update brings a handful of Priority Missions, HARM Challenges, and Mega Hive modifiersto help players earn some exciting rewards....

Metaphor: ReFantaziois shaping up to walk its own distinctive path, though itsShin Megami TenseiandPersonainspirations look like they’ll enhance much of its turn-based combat, from its press turn system to its stylish battle HUD. Utilizing the strengths of Archetypes,Metaphor’s supporting cast will have access to different jobs to inform their spells and skills, working from a wide range of versatility in party composition. Like in thePersonagames, the power of the Archetypes is defined as one that is dormant, present in bothMetaphor: ReFantazio’s protagonistand his allies; manifested from the inherent will to face their fears and anxieties, Archetypes can be wielded much like Personas can, taking on new forms via a “shared resolve....

With the release of the PlayStation 5, fans are turning their eyes towards two of Sony’s most applauded studios:Naughty Dogand Sony Santa Monica. What shapes their next projects on this new generation of console has everyone’s attentions. WhileGod of War: Ragnarok, a sequel to 2018’sGod of War, has already been revealed, andNaughty Dog would eventually pick up Ellie’s story fromThe Last Of Us 2, the thing that intrigues many is the possibility of new IPs from these studios....

Summary British studio SFB Games announced its next title in the form ofCrow Country, a retro horror experience exuding classicResident Evilvibes.Crow Countryhence adds to the list ofcreepy new games unveiled in the run-up to the 2023 Halloween. SFB is a two-man studio made up of brothers Adam and Tom Vian. Formerly known as The Super Flash Bros., the London-based company has put out nine games over the last decade, includingcritically acclaimed titles likeSnipperclipsandTangle Tower....

Summary Not much is known about Hachinosu, but recentOne Piecedevelopments have it at the forefront of the fandom’s mind. Having now been referenced in many important plot points, the relevance of pirate island is increasingly evident, and it will almost certainly continue to be central to future events in the story. Hachinosu was first mentioned inOne Piecechapter 306 as the likely place of origin ofthe Davy Back Fightand doesn’t return until much later, when chapter 925 reveals it as the Blackbeard Pirates’ base of operations....

Summary Joy Boy is one of the most important individuals in the world ofOne Pieceand a figure that has been referenced many times in the story so far. The exact past of Joy Boy isn’t clear inOne Pieceas it is directly tied to the Void Century and the Ancient Kingdom, however, there are things about Joy Boy that are very clear now, as the story has entered its final saga....