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Halo Infinitehas seemed to perfectly ride the line of bringing back fan-favorite weapons that are iconic to theHaloseries while also introducing a batch of new ones that have quickly been adopted by fans. Some of the returning favorites include the sniper rifle, rocket launcher, and, one ofHalo’s most iconic weapons, the energy sword. Ever since it was introduced as a usable tool inHalo 2, the energy sword has been one of the franchise’s most coveted pieces of loot and is always one of the best weapons to use in most combat situations - something that remains true inHalo Infinite....

Summary Founded by Helga Hufflepuff, the Hufflepuff House is one of Hogwarts’ four iconic Houses. Although Hufflepuff is often undermined throughout theHarry Potterseries, this particular House is home to many iconic characters. Throughout theHarry Potterfranchise, Hufflepuff places particular value on good-natured traits, meaning that Hufflepuff students are renowned for their kindness and loyalty. Because of this, Hufflepuff has a multitude of strengths, but it does also have its fair share of weaknesses – so what exactly are the House’s strengths and weaknesses, and who are the most famous Hufflepuffs?...

The price and pre-order bonuses forHorizon Forbidden West’sBurning ShoresDLC have been revealed.Horizon Forbidden Westreceived positive reviews upon its launch last year, and developer Guerrilla Games announced a new DLC for the game at The Game Awards event in December 2022. Sony launchedThe Frozen WildsDLC forHorizon Zero Dawnin 2017, so it doesn’t come as a surprise for its sequel to get an expansion as well. However, little has been revealed about thenew content coming in theBurning ShoresDLC, with only a confirmed release date of April 19....

Summary Besides its upcoming Dark Horse graphic novel adaptation, Housemarque’sReturnaldoesn’t seem to be an IP Sony is pulling from its shelf any time soon.Returnalwas highly popular at launch and, like Supergiant’sHades, helped redefine roguelikes as a vessel for intimate character-driven storytelling. Still, there’s no telling if it’ll ever have a sequel or spin-off to continue its legacy. Returnal’s story was incredibly tight-knit and inseparable from protagonist Selene, so a direct sequel or prequel seems unlikely if not narratively improbable....

Kingdom Hearts 3ended on the biggest cliffhanger, as many questioned what would become of Sora and all that. There have been hints, of course, but fans do know he’s been sent to a city based onShibuya, otherwise known as Quadratum. Answers could still be quite a ways away, but fans have gotten their first official look at the nextKingdom Heartsgame. During the Kingdom Hearts 20th anniversary event, a new trailer debuted confirming two new games in theKingdom Heartsfranchise....

As far as isekai anime go,Konosubais one of the most unconventional. It’s mostly a parody of the genre and as such, most of its characters exist to provide a never-ending stream of laughter for 20+ minutes per episode. Too bad its heroes, Kazuma and friends, aren’t aware that they’re in a hilariously cruel joke world that keeps preventing them from having too much comfort. RELATED:One Piece: Episodes In The Anime You Didn’t Know Were Filler...

Summary Following a hugely successful collaboration between LEGO andMario, it was a matter if time before the block-building brand worked with Nintendo once again. While fan suggestions ranged fromThe Legend of ZeldatoMetroid, the two companies ultimately decided on a series that feels like a perfect fit for such a crossover:Animal Crossing. With its charming characters and aesthetic making it fun for all ages, the collaboration is ideal, and fans now have details on what sets the partnership will produce....

Summary One ofLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth’s selling points in pre-release marketing was the massive size of its Hawaii map, with developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio touting it as the largest map in the series to date. With a map nearly three times the size ofYakuza: Like a Dragon’s Ijincho,Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealthoffers players several options for traversing it, depending on their preferred play style. While each option is great in its own way, players will need to carefully consider how they make their way around the map, as each traversal method has pros and cons....

Valheim’s viral success has continued its momentum since the game’s Early Access launch on February 2. The mix of survival gameplay, procedurally-generated worlds, and cooperative multiplayer makeValheima popular option on Twitch and its surrounding communities. That said, it’s important to remember thatValheimis still in development. Things are bound to go wrong. Unfortunately, one such example is happening now, as aValheimbug appears to be destroying worlds. Richard Svensson, the CEO ofValheimdeveloper IronGate AB, shared news regarding the ongoingValheimbug on Twitter....

Marvel’s Midnight Sunshas gained the interest of a lot of gamers through its reveal trailer, with many interested to see how well superheroes will mesh with Firaxis Games’ unique style. However, it seems like someMarvel’s Midnight Sunsplayers are more concerned with whether the cast can be romanced. Part of this intrigue likely comes fromMarvel’s Midnight Sunsreveal trailer. Through this debut footage, it is confirmed that players will be taking control of a fully original character named The Hunter....

Minecraftwas first made available to the public in 2009, introducing players to a vast procedurally generated world. In this world, players are challenged to survive and thrive by doing a number of tasks, such as fending off attacks from hostile mobs. Among these monsters often encountered in the game are Creepers. As one of the oldest mobs found inMinecraft, Creepers are well-known among gamers for their propensity to explode. These green-colored monsters sneak up on players attempting to get as close as possible before exploding, causing numerous buildings and players to meet an untimely demise....

Monster Hunter Riseadded several new monsters to the series' ever expanding roster. One such monster is the oni-like Goss Harag who can use icy breath to create weapons on its hands to defend itself against hunters. It’s a fairly late game monster inMonster Hunter Rise, being at the end of both low rank and high rank so players should expect a bit of a challenge. To prepare for the hunt, players will want to spec for ice resistance if they can....

When it comes to fighting games, story DLC is a bit of a rarity. So when NetherRealm Studios announced thatMortal Kombat 11would be receiving astory add-on in the form of its Aftermath DLC, most of the fighting game community was likely shocked. Not only did the expansion give players an interesting continuation of the critically-acclaimed story that was already inMortal Kombat 11, but players were given 3 new characters to play as with Fujin, Sheeva, and Robocop....