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The more things change, the more they stay (somewhat) the same. The Elder Scrolls Online Update 29 (AKA Patch v6.3.0) has recently deployed to the PTS, and it includes the long requested Champion Points 2.0 overhaul. There’s plenty in common between the current Champion Points system and the upcoming CP overhaul, but the changes have been dramatic enough to throw all of our builds into disarray. In this guide I’ll break down the basics of the new system, so you can jump in with both feet once the Champion Points 2....

The fifth team of the week squad since the release of FIFA 21 has been revealed, and with it comes some huge in-form cards available to collect. With both domestic and European football taking place, this week sees plenty of upgrades to players, especially for teams in Europe. Liverpool defender Joe Gomez is one such beneficiary after his excellent performance at the heart of the back line against Sheffield United. Other top performances came from hat-trick hero Patrick Bamford for Leeds United against in-form Aston Villa in the Premier League, and Joshua Kimmich, who was imerious in the defensive midfield role against Eintracht Frankfurt....

The Dragon Isles have emerged from the mists with World of Warcraft Dragonflight, and with it comes a heap of new enemies to kill, as is tradition. With meta shifts brought about by various buffs and debuffs to keep classes in check lore-wise, and moderately in-check for balancing, the burning question is which classes are the safe picks for ensuring consistently high damage through Dragonflight. All things considered, from set pieces to Mythic+ and raiding, here are the five best DPS classes in Dragonflight....

The first wave of downloadable content for Guardians of Middle Earth has arrived with two characters from the recently released motion picture, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Bilbo Baggins and Bert the Troll are now available for the MOBA, and it looks like Monolith addressed one of the concerns we voiced in our review of the game. Guardians of Middle Earth players can also download a new Shire 3-Lane Map Skin for the game at no cost....

Sony has provided an update about the impact of the spreading of COVID-19 on a worldwide basis, which could damage plans for the release of games scheduled for 2020. Triple-A retail releases from the publisher and platform owner include The Last of Us Part II, coming May 29, and Ghost of Tsushima, releasing on Jun. 26. Kotaku’s Jason Schreier had hinted such delays, and a move in that sense would not be much of a surprise now....

The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes offers an array of different stages across eight different worlds, with mini-bosses and main bosses spread between them. Some are completely new type bosses, while others are newer versions of ones we know. One of latter is that of Moldorm, which you should remember from pretty much every top down Zelda game just about. Moldorm is the giant worm type beast that chases you and requires you to attack the end of its tail to kill....

During E3 week, perhaps the biggest reveal of all was the first footage of the highly anticipated The Legend of Zelda Wii U. While we didn’t even get a name for it yet, we’ve gotten lots of fantastic info from that week and since, with most of it coming straight from Eiji Aonuma, producer of the game and many other Legend of Zelda titles. The latest piece of information that he has divulged through an interview might be one of the most interesting so far, which is saying something when he already discussed the possibility of multiplayer in the game....

Since Sifu’s launch earlier this year, the game has enjoyed a great deal of success. It’s also garnered a pretty lively modding scene. Characters like Kazuma Kiryu, Ultra Instinct Shaggy, and even real-life folks like Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki have all been made playable in the kung fu action brawler. Now, a new mod by TheMedineer allows you to play as Yakuza fan-favorite, Goro Majima. Like many other Sifu mods, this one simply replaces the main character’s model with Majima’s, complete with the Mad Dog’s iconic snakeskin jacket....

A new live-action trailer for The Medium has given fans their first look at another key character in Bloober Team’s upcoming psychological horror title. The video, which was produced by award-winning studio Platige Image, showcases The Medium’s stunning, Zdzislaw Beksinski-inspired art style and frightening atmosphere once more. It’s the introduction of a a mysterious character named Thomas, though, that is most notable about the footage. Thomas was mentioned by The Medium’s playable protagonist Marianna in a reently released 14-minute gameplay video, and little is known about the character’s past and motives....

The Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ bring a bunch of improvements over both their actual predecessor, the Note 9 and also the Galaxy S10 lineup in some ways. One of the improvements made here is the removal of the dedicated Bixby button. With the Note 10 series, the phones only have a power button and a volume rocker, with the power button doubling up as the Bixby button with a long-press by default....

I quite like The Outer Worlds, and many people agree about this positive opinion. However, from the first time I booted it up, something seemed off to me. The game looks fine at first, but early on, I noticed it started to hurt my eyes quickly. I’d have to play in short bursts and then take a break because it made it feel like my eyes were going to bulge out of my sockets....

The Secrets of Isis star JoAnna Cameron has passed away at age 70 following complications from a stroke. Her death was confirmed on Monday by her co-star Joanna Pang Atkins, who starred in the DC Comics series, The Secrets of Isis. ‘Sad to post that JoAnna Cameron “The Mighty Isis” has flown to heaven,’ Atkins tweeted along with a picture showing Brian Cutler, their leading man. ‘She suffered a stroke and passed away from complications this past Friday....

Earlier today, Netflix announced that the second season of their smash-hit adaptation of The Umbrella Academy is set to release in July. The release date for the second season was announced in the best way possible. “I Think We’re Alone Now” starts to play as the cast is shown in isolation. Slowly, Vanya, Luther, Klaus, Ben, Allison, Ben, Diego, and Number Five all begin to dance to the 80’s jam as a playful nod to the dance scene from the first season....

There has been an ongoing rumor for the better part of a year that game developer Certain Affinity is creating a new game in the Transformers universe. While there has been no official announcement, reports have claimed that the title will be Transformers: Rise and be predominantly a third person shooter. While the jury is still out on whether this rumored title will become a reality, a recent leak might at least confirm its existence....

Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy S22 series on February 9, and ahead of this, we recently saw a major leak that revealed almost everything about the company’s 2022 flagships. This also seemingly confirms two chipset variants, namely Exynos 2200 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Now, we have details on the countries that will get Exynos 2200 chipset and the ones that get to see the Snapdragon variant....

Platinum Games’ Astral Chain doesn’t come out until the end of August, but as of today, it’s available to pre-load for those who purchased it on the Switch eShop. If you buy the game digitally, you’ll need 9.6GB available to download it. That 9.6GB file size makes Astral Chain fairly hefty by Switch standards. For comparison, plenty of popular games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim clock in at above 14GB, and some games, such as Doom, can take up more than 20GB....

Play any or all of these games, and you’re bound to have a great time. Horror ranks among the most successful, exciting genres in video gaming today. There are incredible, terrifying, and thrilling experiences to be had every year, with multiple Game of the Year contenders released, constantly. While there are some obvious contenders for public attention like Capcom’s powerhouse, Resident Evil, or the incredibly influential modern scares of P.T., there are only a select few to be considered the best in horror....

Using world seeds to generate your map is a tried and tested way of getting into some interesting Minecraft worlds without having to go in blind. Players find and save interesting world seeds to share with others, making notes about fun spawns, interesting terrain features, biome combos, and much more. Whether you’re looking for an easy, hard, or just plain fun start, our guide for the best ten world seeds for the Minecraft Bedrock version will surely help you on your next playthrough....

Within the last few decades, video games have become more and more of an art form rather than a hobby. This is proven through the artistic design of games, the story elements, and one of the essential parts: the soundtrack. Without music, video games become less vibrant in their overall tone. The soundtrack can emphasize a dramatic moment, or warn a player of incoming danger. Many of the memorable experiences gamers have with their favorite titles have a lot to do with the music and how it intertwines with the themes of the game....

The latest patch brought more than just a few fixes The Ascent is a Twin Stick Shooter that dropped players in a cyberpunk setting; bringing everything from the aesthetics, atmosphere, and the way players get to interact with the world. Since its launch players have been experiencing some issues hindering the overall experience. Neon Giant (the game’s developer) has been working on several patches and hotfixes to improve the state of the game, so players can enjoy the title how they deserve it; one of the biggest differences between the platforms was the Ray Tracing feature missing from the Windows Store version....