Summary TheBorderlandsfranchise is renowned for its diverse cast of characters, and is a champion for representation in video games. From its inception, the series has never shied away from social issues, with the games featuring a wide range of personalities, genders, and sexual orientations. In particular, the franchise has received praise for itsinclusion of LGBTQ+ charactersthat have helped to normalize queer identities in gaming and give underrepresented communities much-needed characters to relate to....

The Twinblades are a group of weapons that only exist inDark Souls 2. They are a variant of bladed weapons that are essentially a staff with whole swords on both ends, forming a unique polearm that must be held from the middle of the shaft. Due to their unique design and manner of wielding, they provide one of the most fun, and deadly, playstyles for melee builds. RELATED:Ranked, The 15 Most Powerful Weapons In Dark Souls 2 Although they require the player to get right up in their opponent’s face to be fully effective, as a result of their surprisingly short reach, they can unleash such a rapid storm of slashes that Twinblades can stagger a greater number of enemies than anything short of the greatweapons....

Ghost of Tsushimais a little over a year old now, first hitting the PS4 last summer as the console’s last big swan song before Sony moved its focus onto the PS5. The title received critical acclaim and was a big success for Sony and Sucker Punch, providing the PlayStation family with another bonafide hit in its first-party lineup. Now with aGhost of Tsushima Director’s Cutmade available for both PS4 and PS5 owners, a bevy of new content is available for gamers to enjoy....

Last week, players got their hands onIdle Champions of the Forgotten Realmsfor free thanks to theEpic Games Store,allowing them to experience a 50 hour RPG with no price tag attached. As of today, the title has officially been switched out, with the storefront making another game free to claim while revealing what will be up for grabs next week. Players can access the store right now and pick themselves up a copy ofPine,while next week, they’ll be able to claimThe Lion’s Song....

Quick Links Escape Academy’s Fall 2022 DLC proves from the outset that more challenges are in store for the player. The narrow time limit and challenging difficulty for the first DLC level means evenEscape Academyveterans may have difficulty completing the room in time. This strategy guide offers guidance for new and experienced players trying to overcome the puzzling hurdles that lie in wait. Even though this is the first escape room for the DLC, escapists would benefit fromplaying the previousEscape Academylevels beforehandto get a better understanding of the puzzle styles and background plot....

Final Fantasy 7 Remakeintroduced a new generation of gamers to the classic JRPG that attracted so many to the genre. The game also brought the timeless story and characters back to those who had experienced the originalFinal Fantasy 7more than 25 years ago, bringing with it a wave of nostalgia. Now gamers are waiting for thesecond part ofFinal Fantasy 7 Remake, speculating on what will be seen when the sequel eventually releases....

Fortniteis a game that tries to regularly innovate, introducing new or recycled pieces of content on a near-constant basis. This continues to be proved with the battle royale title’s introduction of Level Up Quest Packs, which offer players some unique perks never seen in the game before. Epic Games' enduringly popular free-to-play title is now entering the final month of its inaugural Chapter 3 season. The new season and chapter have seen many major changes to the game, including adding a sliding mechanic, lightning and tornadoes, a bevy of new items, and more....

Summary AGenshin Impactfan has created an interesting concept of a popular character named Alice who has yet to make an official appearance. The game’s main storyline has mentioned many different characters that have played a huge role despite never appearing on the screen. One of these characters is the Mondstadt hero known as Alice who is also known as the creator of the Teyvat Travel Guide which is used by every Traveler....

The Secret of Al-Ahmar Quest inGenshin Impactis a sub-quest of one of the most important missions inGenshin ImpactSumeru. This is because, like the Aranyaka Quests, Travelers have to go through this storyline if they wish to fully explore the desert area. Most of the ruins in the land will not be accessible until they complete the Golden Slumber quest and the one that follows after it. Many quests inGenshin Impactrequire players to proceed deeper within the ruins, and here’s how Travelers can do so in The Secret of Al-Ahmar Quest....

Taking place in a version of Gotham City where Batman is dead and his sidekicks have taken up his mantle,Gotham Knightslooks to be an interesting new rendition of theBatmanuniverse. With the game slated to release later this year, developer WB Montreal has revealed a number of details surrounding the title, including that its core villains will be The Court of Owls and thatthe game’s combat was designed around 2-player co-op....

The upcoming multiplayer action-adventure titleFunko Fusionbills itself as “a pop culture universe,” and the first trailer for the game shows this is not an exaggeration. The game will feature Funko POP representations of characters from dozens of IPs, including film, television, and video games. With so many IPs to choose from, developer 10:10 Games was faced with the difficult decision of deciding exactly which ones to include and which to cut....

Spoilers ahead for Episode 3 of Heavenly Delusion Episode 3 ofHeavenly Delusion, titled “Kiruko and Haruki” takes viewers back to Kiruko’s past to explain the complicated subject of her gender and give insight into her reason for traveling across Japan. However, the biggest takeaway is that a key part of this show’s dramatic success is how it approaches body horror, whether through death or Kiruko’s traumatic past. Last week ended with quite a cliffhangerwhen Kiruko told Maru that they are actually a man, which turned out to be a little more complicated than her being trans, which one could be forgiven for thinking....

Quick Links Escape the woes of the day-to-day and dive into a world full of relaxing vibes, friendly folk, and adventure withPalia. Developed by Singularity 6,Paliais a cozy life sim where you can meet many lovely villagers and help them with their daily activities. In the game,you can befriend those characters, complete their quests, and partake in many exciting activities. What’s more, you’ll even have your own house in this charming world....