In gaming, one of the most common themes is a story based around the ‘rags-to-riches’ model. It’s where the protagonist either starts at the bottom of the ladder or experiences a dramatic downfall that leads to an irresistible need to build back up or become something truly remarkable. It’s popular because it works very well, and players love nothing more than starting with nothing and ending up with the entire world in their possession....

Summary Fans of theBungou Stray Dogsanime series have always known that the Port Mafia and the Armed Detective Agency have been rivals for so long. Unless a truce is called, the Port Mafia and the Detective Agency are always at odds. However, during the last aired season, theBungou Stray Dogsanime series showed that despite the long-standing ‘rivalry’ betweenthe Armed Detective Agencyand the Port Mafia, there is more behind the scenes. Despite their portrayed rivalry, the leaders of the Port Mafia and Armed Detective Agency, respectively, are secretly in an alliance....

A fan ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2used the Gunsmith feature to create an unbelievably small sniper rifle. Like the other games in the series,Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2lets gamers use a wide variety of weapons and pieces of equipment. There are different types of guns with alternate fire modes within these categories, and users are able to fully customize their weapons thanks to the Gunsmith feature. Gunsmith 2.0 letsModern Warfare 2players make the gun of their choice by giving them an impressive amount of flexibility and options....

Call of Duty: Warzonehas been a hit with players as it has used the mechanics of the rebootedModern Warfarein a popular game mode. The free-to-play title has managed to compete within thesaturated battle royale marketand while many will attribute its popularity of the game to being part of one of the most commercially successful game franchises of all time, the mode has introduced unique elements. The title now looks set to be a part of futureCall of Dutygames....

Civilization Vincludes a total of 43 different civilizations. Each civilization has factors that are unique to that civilization. These unique qualities include abilities, units, improvements, and starting biases. All of these factors and a number of others were assessed before compiling this list. RELATED:Civilization 6 Mod Adds Civ 5 Maps Each of the best civilizations needed to be strong in their respective victory type, but also versatile. Afteryears ofCivilization V, top civilizations have bothrisen and fallen since the game’s launch....

Summary The 1990s were hugely important for the video game industry. While console gamers were enjoying the golden age of RPGs and sidescrollers, PC gamers were treated to a host of fantastic point-and-click adventure games. Their influence was wide-reaching and would go on to shape modern-day action-adventure games while also introducing the idea of narrative-driven gameplay. What made these games so enjoyable wasn’t cutting-edge graphics or multi-million dollar budgets, but instead the excellent writing, engaging puzzles, colorful characters, and the unique approach to story-telling that many of them featured....

A creativeNintendofan recently showed off their custom console, combining two of the hardware juggernaut’s classic handhelds into one device. Custom consoles have long been a way for gamers to express their creativity and love for their favorite console, with many fans modeling their own devices afterpopular franchises likeDoctor Who. Some more technical fans have even experimented with hardware modification, adding new features and breathing new life into older consoles. The Game Boy has traditionally been a popular console for modification, with many paying tribute to some of Nintendo’s most iconic franchises....

Summary Cyberpunk 2077has become one of the best single-player RPG experiences available after years of bug fixes and enhancements. As CD Projekt Red’s successor toThe Witcher 3, the game had absolutely massive shoes to fill.The Witcherseries became famous because of the third entry’s super detailed open world, rich side quests, and incredible cast of characters.Cyberpunk 2077created a living world as well, and for the most part, its side quests and characters tell compelling stories too, with the Phantom Liberty expansion making the experience even better....

The Altar of Hope is the foundation ofDarkest Dungeon 2’s meta-progression system, allowing players to exchange their Candles of Hope for permanent unlocks and upgrades. While fans must spend their first batch of the Candles in the Working Fields, they will soon have access to all the Altar’s locations. This abundance of choice may leave some players feeling slightly overwhelmed, and this guide is here to address that by providing tips on how to approachDarkest Dungeon 2’s Altar of Hope....

Summary Fans are finally in the home stretch of the decade-plus wait forGrand Theft Auto 6, with the December 2023 reveal trailer for the title making the project feel more real than ever. While the high-profile leaks for the game spoiled some of the fun of this trailer, the confirmation of the title going back to the iconic Vice City and the revealed details about the release’s protagonists were still deeply exciting....

Summary Blizzard has revealed the many changes present forDiablo 4’s patch 1.2.0. While the devs are slowly preparing forDiablo 4’s upcoming Season of Blood, the fan base has dwindled since the game’s original release. While enjoyable and entertaining, the game has failed to hold gamers' interest due to several balancing issues. However, as with any modern release, the existence of patches and updates has been a way not only to fix any outstanding problems, but also introduce a whole slew of features that should help pull players back in....

Summary The announcement ofDon’t Screamhas caught the gaming community’s attention as it turns the player’s own microphone against them, but its titular premise can only work so long as those same players don’t try and cheat this mechanic. Capitalizing on players' microphones as part of a game’s core mechanics isn’t an entirely new concept, nor willDon’t Screambe the first in the horror genre to do so, considering the likes ofindie games ranging fromPhasmophobiatoEscape The Ayuowki....

The fourth game in theDragon Agefranchise has been announced to be taking players to the distant lands of Tevinter Imperium, a place that has not yet been seen inside any of the other games. Past titles have been known tohave the odd cameoof a character from even older titles, for example, Alistair’s possible appearance inDragon Age: Inquisitionor the visit from Zevran inDragon Age 2. Related:Things Dragon Age 4 Should Take From Every Game In Bioware’s Franchise...