Genshin Impacthas been bringing back banner re-runs frequently, and it seems as though that every new update contains a new character and a banner re-run. The official stream for Version 2.3 revealed the content players will face in the current update, including a double banner re-run as well as two new playable characters, Gorou and Arataki Itto. Genshin Impact2.3 has been the first update to introduce a double banner re-run meaning that players will have the chance to opt for two banners at the same time....

TheHalofranchise has been captivating gamers for the last two decades, gaining a large fanbase and even larger pool of lore to draw from. While the games might cover some of the biggest cinematic moments so far, the expanded universe of novels, comics, and TV shows released sinceHalo: Combat Evolvedprovide a much larger look into the canon. The most recent novel,Halo: Shadows of Reach, has fans wondering if there are a few hints between the lines that suggest some new details aboutHalo Infinite’s story....

After a community effort that seemingly wiped outHelldivers 2’s Automaton enemy faction, the Automatons made a return soon after, which introduced a new mission type to the game. This new defense mission, Evacuate High-Value Assets, has generally proven to be a welcome addition toHelldivers 2so far. At the same time though, this mission only scratches the surface of what a proper defense mission could offer.Future updates forHelldivers 2should consider giving this new defense mission another pass, potentially adding new features that could differentiate this mission from other mission types in the game....

Elden Ringgives players several tools to help them defeat its many challenging bosses. Summoning NPCs or using Spirit Ashes will take aggro away from them, and it’s relatively easy to respec into one of the manyoverpowered builds inElden Ring. However, a lot of tactics and strategies have received nerfs inpatch 1.03 forElden Ring. For example, the Sword of Night and Flame is not as effective anymore, and it’s also not viable to rely solely on the Mimic Tear to defeat the bosses....

In 2013, Naughty Dog released a game that would significantly impact its medium.The Last of Ushas a premise that is not particularly unique, and several other zombie survival games are scarier or have told a similar narrative. However,The Last of Usmanaged to stand out through the quality of its storytelling in addition to stunning environments and polished gameplay made possible by the perfectionism Naughty Dog is known for. Gamers will experienceEllie and Joel’s adventure once again withThe Last of Us Part 1, the upcoming remake....

Crafting is at the heart of the Victorian-gaslight fantasy world ofNightingale, as your survival will depend on not only your ability to hold your own in combat in the wild, but building the right shelters and tools you need to survive the harsh challenges that the Faewilds have to offer. From the beginning of the game, you will be tasked with ensuring you can overcome more than just the wildlife, but also the merciless elements that threaten to bring your journey to an abrupt end....

Halois one of the largest first-person shooter franchises on the market, and has delivered an exciting science-fiction story over the years.The franchise helped build the Xbox brandand has seen a host of different titles, including being spun-off into different genres, and it recently began airing a TV show on Paramount+. Perhaps the best-knownHalospin-offs are the real-time strategy games known asHalo Wars. As of this writing, there have been twoHalo Warsgames released that brought the world ofHaloto the RTS genre....

Hideo Kojimais one of the most well-known creators currently working in the video game industry, whose outpourings have earned him a reputation as something of a unique character when it comes to directing games. In fact, he’s consideredone of the most influential developers in the Japanese gaming industry, famous for the long-runningMetal Gearseries, as well as 2019’sDeath Stranding. Beginning his career in the mid-1980s, he has been in the thick of it for around three and a half decades, and now his contributions have received special recognition....

Summary Jujutsu Kaisenboasts an impressive gallery of powerful sorcerers and abilities, but there are two characters who are considered among the strongest in the series and have no cursed energy at all. These characters are Maki Zenin and Toji Fushiguro, both former members of the infamous Zenin clan who were able to fully utilize thepower of their Heavenly Restrictionsto bolster their strength and speed to unmatched levels. DuringJujutsu Kaisen’sCulling Game arc, we would see Maki unlock her potential by sacrificing what little cursed energy she had....

Loop Herowas a spectacular hit when it first released on Steam earlier this year. The game served as a blend of a variety of popular genres, combining the replayability and randomness of roguelike games likeSlay the Spirewith a more “idle RPG” appeal with players not directly controlling the characters. Devolver Digital and publisher Four Quarters announced in August thatLoop Herowould come to Switchlater this year and, now, a new trailer has officially announced the Switch port’s release date....

Mark Hamill, famously known for his work as Luke Skywalker inStar Warsand the Joker in severalBatmanprojects, has agreed that he should play therole of Vesemir in Season 2ofTheWitcher. The conversation started when showrunner Lauren Hissrich took to Twitter to break down characters' traits, mostly describing ones the Netflix series has yet to introduce in season 1 ofThe Witcher. Hissrich described Vesemir as “Fatherly. Wise. Sprightly,” and of course, “Ancient.” All traits that several fans agreed were befitting of Mark Hamill....

Quick Links Connectionsis a short, daily word puzzle game from the New York Times Games. If you like simple word sorting games, this might be a great game for you. But you’ll need to know more than just the basicrules of how to playConnections; you’ll also need to know all the words, all the categories, and be kind of lucky. If you are running out of tries in today’s puzzle, and you want a hint or two, check out this article....

During the February 2023 Nintendo Direct, it was revealed thatPokemon Trading Card Gamewould be coming to Nintendo Switch Online’s newly announced Game Boy library. Since the Switch is the best-selling Nintendoconsole of all time, new eyes on the classicPokemon TCGadaptation might inspire a revival for the subseries. ThePokemon TCGlaunched an online version of the official game in 2011, but it bore little resemblance to the original Game Boy game. Even with the release of its successorPokemon TCG Livein 2022, theGame Boy’sPokemon Trading Card Gamestill offers something completely original, reminiscent of the original series if it were based on the rules of the card game....