While it has been over for a long time now, there is no dip in the pull and popularity ofBuffy The Vampire Slayer. The show, its spin-off, and the many different alternate media series that have spawned from them make for an impressive universe filled with vampire and demon-slaying content. But it all began with the series, created by Joss Whedon, which introduced Buffy Summers as a danger to all creatures of the night....

TheCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warbeta has kicked off, and while many players are having fun simply testing out the game for Activision and Treyarch, easter egg hunters have made an interesting discovery. On theBlack Ops Cold Warmap Cartel, a major Nuketown easter egg has been uncovered that could hint at its inclusion in the game. TheleakedBlack Ops Cold Warbeta map Cartelcertainly lives up to the hype in terms of references....

Drawing comparisons to any game with any level of difficulty toDark Soulshas become somewhat of a meme in recent years, with Housemarque’sReturnalbeing the latest title to earn this qualifier. However, while the kneejerk reaction to just label a game “the newDark Souls” or a Soulslike for its difficulty, it’s still up in the air of whether or notReturnal’s difficultyis enough to warrant the comparison. So, let’s break down the difficulty inReturnalandDark Soulsand see where the two compare, where they contrast, and where Housemarque’s PS5 exclusive lands among Soulslikes....

It’s no secret that CD Projekt Red’s sci-fi shooterCyberpunk 2077hasn’t had the smoothest of rides since release. During its long development, the first-person shooter generated a lot of buzz and excitement among the gaming community, and it looked as ifCyberpunk 2077was set to be one of the defining games of a generation. However, with a mixture of inflated hype, undelivered developer promises, and a premature release,Cyberpunk 2077’s release was peppered with disappointment and frustration....

Bungie is well aware that some of the mechanics inDestiny 2need updating. While it has been at a slower pace than players might want, the developer has made strides to simplify complicated mechanics and add new ones to make the experience more enjoyable. However, there is still a lot of work to be done, and the system that involves armor affinities is in serious need of an update. That’s why oneDestiny 2player has come up with a solid way of fixing this frustrating system....

After launching the Beyond Light expansion at the tail end of 2020, Bungie is preparing to move on to Season 13 inDestiny 2. Season of the Hunt arrived alongside the icy campaign of Beyond Light, taking players to the Tangled Shore to work alongside the former foe, now ally Crow. Along the way, players acquired the formerDestiny1 exotic hand cannon,Hawkmoon, though what made this gun standout was the fact that players would be able to farm the gun for different perks....

Armor and weapons play a crucial role inESOgameplay. As a newer player, it can seem intimidating to solo dungeons and arenas for higher-ranked gear. However, there are a number of ways to get very good armor sets and weapons withoutsetting foot in high-level dungeons. RELATED:ESO: Hidden Locations In Blackwood Only Experts Found As soon as gamers hop into the game, they can set out to pick up these sets and weapons....

Summary A couple of weeks ago,Insomniac Gameswas hit with one of the biggest leaks the gaming industry has seen. Pretty much its entire release slate for the next decade was shown off, an entire build ofMarvel’s Wolverinewas spread across the internet, and all sorts of tidbits about the future of Marvel games were revealed. While there’s a lot of information already, based on some of the leaks, there may still be plenty more up Insomniac’s sleeve....

It just wouldn’t be a Bethesda game if there weren’t a ton ofcool, dark, or just downright bizarre secrets to find. The developer’s first take on theFalloutfranchiseresulted in a radically different experience, both from a developer and franchise standpoint. RELATED:10 Most Breathtaking Locations in Fallout 3 But in successfully recreating the game’s bleak atmosphere while adding some classic Bethesda charm, a post-apocalyptic game like no other was created.In the enormous desolate wasteland, players can waste hundreds of hours exploring and finding dozens of secrets most players wouldn’t even realize were there....

TheFalloutgames aren’t exactly on a hiatus, asFallout 76has seen regular updates since it launched, but with Bethesda working on The Elder Scrolls 6 andStarfield, it’s likely going to be years before fans seeFallout 5grace consoles. Of course, there’s also the possibility that Microsoft, which now owns Bethesda, will entrust the franchise to another developer. Regardless, fans' minds are running wild with whereFallout 5could end up being set. While there are endless possibilities, there are some clear regions of the United States that the seriesshould explore....

Summary The much-anticipated sequel toForza Horizon 4– perhaps one of the best-looking racing car games available –Forza Horizon 5features amuch bigger map, several awesome new game modes, and most importantly, a new assortment of supercars. Fans might be wondering which cars inForza Horizon 5are the fastest and give them the best chance of lighting up the streets of Mexico. The latest installment of the beloved simcade franchise promises to deliver even more breathtaking moments to speed buffs....

Final Fantasy 14has experienced a surge in both concurrent players and viewership on Twitch. The flood of players and viewers stems from multiple majorWorld of Warcraftstreamers trying outFinal Fantasy 14on stream. Recently,Final Fantasy 14has been going from strength to strengthon the title’s approach to its fourth major expansion,Endwalker.The concurrent player count, which, prior to current events, sat at an average daily peak of roughly 30,000 players, shot up to 47,000, surpassedFinal Fantasy 14’sprevious peak that coincided with the release of its third expansionShadowbringers....

Right now, many in the game industry are still reeling fromthe delay ofStarfield.This leaves a huge hole in November, something practically unheard of in the industry. Now, it stands to reason thatPokemon Scarlet and Violet, as well asCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, are likely eyeballing a November release, but nothing else has been set up as THE game of the season likeStarfield. This is not to say that there are great games scheduled for the end of the year, just that there are a lot of big games that could fill this spot that fans want to know about....