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Become a nimble swashbuckler, in space! You’re a melee-swinging, sword slashing, hammer smashing baddass, or you would be if you knew how to block and parry. In The Outer Worlds it isn’t cosmic, and requires only a single button to do. Block with the left-trigger/right mouse button, and parry by blocking as an attack lands. While wielding a melee weapon you can block incoming damage via blocking. All you have to do is hold down the left-trigger/right mouse button, as if you were aiming down the sights with a ranged weapon....

The December numbers for NPD software sales look like you’d think they should look in one of the biggest holiday shopping months of the year, at least for the top three games. Call of Duty WW2, Star Wars Battlefront 2, and Super Mario Odyssey were the top three best selling games, respectively, in December 2017. In a month that saw overall software spending increase 1% year over year from December 2016, it looks like irrespective of outcry within the gaming community people are still going out to buy games like the controversial Battlefront 2 in droves....

For some time now PC players have had access to the latest Sword Art Online games. However, up until now they couldn’t enjoy one of the key entries to get started on this universe. Today Bandai Namco has announced that Sword Art Online Re: Hollow Fragment will be launching on Steam on March 23, which is one month after the release of the latest game in the series, Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet....

Sony’s classic Syphon Filter games, previously released on PS1, PS2, and PSP, have been rated for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation S5 by The Game Rating and Administration Committee of Korea. The move to bring the retro games to Sony’s PlayStation platforms is likely to be a part of Sony’s upcoming PlayStation Plus expansion, which might mean we could see a lot more games from Sony’s past re-rated for the service’s premium tier....

How the combat system works in Tales of Arise. Tales of Arise has one of the most fun and engaging combat systems out there. That being said, there is a ton to take into account during every single combat encounter. What starts off simple, quickly becomes a very complex combat system and if you miss the tutorials, you’re going to be out of luck, so make sure you pay attention as there are a bunch of moving parts here to keep....

The latest entry in Bandai Namco’s Tales of franchise, Tales of Arise, is getting a demo that launches on the Microsoft and PlayStation Stores next week. While the game itself is coming to PC alongside the console versions next month, there doesn’t seem to be a plan for a PC version of the demo. Tales of Arise’s Trial Version launches on August 18 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S....

In Tears of Themis, Visions manifest as Character Cards that players will need to collect, in order to progress in the game. Besides earning the Tears of Themis that players will exchange for Visions through the game’s storylines, there are a few rewards that players can collect, just as easily or purchase at a cheaper price, to exchange for Tears of Themis. Here’s a guide on which rewards to exchange for Visions, in Tears of Themis....

Bandai Namco and Sony have unveiled a special PlayStation 4 bundle that includes the deluxe edition of the upcoming Tekken 7. The package has only been announced for the UK and European market for now, and surprisingly it is available with both Slim and Pro PS4 models, which is a rarity in the case of the latter. The bundles include the Jet Black version of the console, with 500Gb of memory for the regular PS4 package and 1Tb for the PS4 Pro model....

Tenet is the upcoming sci-fi thriller from esteemed director Christopher Nolan and Warner Bros. studios. Since the quarantine hit, Warner Bros. has delayed Tenet twice. Next month, Tenet was to release on August 12th, one of the first big blockbusters to come back to theaters. However, amidst concerns about reopening theaters because of the various COVID-19 outbreaks around the nation, Tenet has been delayed indefinitely by Warner Bros. According to Warner Bros....

There are too many games consistently released for a single player to play through every single one. It’s a well-documented woe of the gaming hobbyist, where the amount of time necessary to experience a title first-hand means other titles get pushed to the wayside. Thankfully, the rise of Let’s Play YouTubers means that you can watch some of the most creative minds work through a swath of titles, while you grind through your own pickings on a different screen....

I believe we can all agree that the last couple of years have made everyone lazy. With the work-from-home culture on the rise, most people have resorted to working from the comfort of their own beds and couches. Moreover, with so many of the best games on the iPad along with a portable console like the Steam Deck, this will only increase. So it makes perfect sense that working professionals and gamers alike would look for a comfortable laptop desk that they can rely on....

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is one of the most relaxing games you will come across and gives you a wide variety of ways to design your island. One that is particularly coveted is by way of your island flag. The flag can be seen waving above your Resident Services building and can be switched out at any time by talking to Isabelle. Here is how to change your Animal Crossing: New Horizons town flag and our favorite ones we have seen on the internet....

Risk of Rain 2 is a great game, especially in terms of replayability. But it has a lot of room for improvement and add-ons. Thankfully, the game is relatively easy to mod, and there’s a plethora of good stuff out there, to add new content, quality of life improvements, or exciting little features. Below are my go-to mods I don’t usually play without, which I think helps give the game a little more pizzazz (especially when you play with other people....

Scout rifles have been a mainstay in the Destiny 2 sandbox since its inception. They are powerful, versatile weapons which can keep you a safe distance back while you deal damage to enemies far and wide. The light class reworks for Void, Solar and Arc have changed the weapon balance in significant ways. Here is our roundup of the best Scout Rifles to equip your guardian for PvE and PvP....

Smart lights serve as an easy entry point into home automation. After all, everyone needs lighting, and Pete’s home in Friends introduced everyone to the idea of saying “Romantic lights!” to their home for the perfect Netflix-and-chill setting. On the other hand, smart lights can be expensive. The Nanoleaf Aurora starter kit will run you just over $200, while the Philips Hue Color starter kit still regularly retails for $150....

Since 2020, Clash of Clans has offered Super Troops. As you’ll learn by just reading their names, these are souped-up versions of standard units. There are 14 in total, but some are more useful than others and really set themselves apart from the pack. Once you reach Town Hall Level 11, you can start boosting your units to turn them into Super Troops, but which ones should you go for? We’ve made a list of the seven best ones here, representing exactly half of all Super Troops in the game....

Tom Clancy’s The Division is selling really well. We knew this after just its first day on the market, as it became Ubisoft’s best selling title for its first 24 hours. That trend has continued, with the title now breaking records overall. Ubisoft has just announced that The Division has broken the first week sales record for any new game. Meaning, that The Division sold more in its first week than all games ever released that were not sequels or remakes, or otherwise tied to some already available franchise....

Play Bethesda’s mobile spin-off of their beloved franchise on another portable device. Quite some time ago (almost a year, in fact) Bethesda revealed their mobile game The Elder Scrolls: Blades would make its way to the Nintendo Switch. Today is officially the day, as The Elder Scrolls: Blades has gone live on the platform. The game remains free-to-play, though there is a $15 “Starter” bundle that comes with the Bloodfall King legendary set, 30,000 Gold, 2,000 Gems, building materials, and a Sylvan Fountain decoration....

About a year ago, a gamer friend recommended I try PVZ: Garden Warfare. I was extremely skeptical at first, mainly because the game’s aesthetic did not in any way appeal to me. I was fresh off Destiny’s multiplayer and was looking for something more along that vein both in regards to mechanics and visuals. At first all I was willing to do in PVZ was Garden Ops, but over time I came to love the PvP aspect of the game....

Released in March, the Improx Games’ newest arrival, The Last Cube, brings players a new puzzle adventure. Having Arrived on all devices on March 10th, the Finnish developer Improx Games brings players their second indie release. Join an epic experience that will challenge your brain and help save a planet. So, how is the newest Improx Games release? Find out in our review of The Last Cube. Story: A great idea but with only barebones execution In the Last Cube, you will step into the six-sided role of the last cube....