Summary Some games challenge playersto master their mechanics, while others hand over the tools to completely dismantle them. Whether through intentional design or overlooked exploits, certain titles become playgrounds for creative rule-breaking. From games where words reshape reality,to those where alchemy turns charactersinto near-immortal beings, these games are all the better for bending — or outright breaking — their own systems. In some cases, developers embrace these quirks. In others, players work tirelessly to uncover ways to push the game’s rules far beyond what was ever intended....

Summary Elden Ring’s massive success quickly established it as one of themost popular destinations for mods on PC, with fans creating new ways to influence gameplay and add fresh variety to subsequent runs. One of the most well-known categories is randomizer mods forElden Ring. These mods serve as a great way to introduce constant surprises, shuffling bosses, items, and even locations in unpredictable ways so that players never know which enemy they will face next or what rewards a new location will offer....

Summary Board games and strategy video games share a deep connection. Both emphasize critical thinking, tactical decision-making, and long-term planning. This connection is even evident in mechanics, where turn-based gameplay, resource management, and board placement serve as common ground. The crossover is so natural that many beloved tabletop games have inspired video adaptations, and vice versa. However, what truly draws board game fans to strategy video games is the genre’s ability to balance complexity and accessibility, providing layers of depth without overwhelming players....

Summary Ahead ofCall of DutySeason 3’s launch, the Ricochet Anti-Cheat development team posted a progress report that covered how cheaters are sorted out via shadowban lobbies and how spam reporting can prove detrimental. TheCall of Dutyprogress report also covered how Season 3’s KillCam user interface will be updated to show active perks and weapon changes. Call of Duty’s next season willbring back the original Verdansk map toWarzone, which is stated to be a mostly faithful recreation of the 2020 map....

It feels safe to say five months after launch thatCall of Duty: Black Ops 6is now one of the most complete entries in franchise history, especially when it comes to its Zombies mode.Black Ops 6 Zombieslaunched with two maps, with Liberty Falls catering to casual players and Terminus catering to long-time fans of the horde mode, and both were packed to the brim with Easter eggs, Wonder Weapons, and Perks. These maps were soon joined by two more,Citadelle des Morts and The Tomb, both of which added their own servings of new content....

Summary Paradox Interactive is celebrating the franchise’s 10th anniversary with a massiveCities: Skylines 2patch that brings a slew of new parks, features, and more. TheCities: Skylines 2patch is released alongside three new Creator Packs and Radios to mark the anniversary, along with gameplay fixes and improvements for a smoother experience. Developed by Colossal Order and published by Paradox Interactive,Cities: Skylines 2is a city-building simulation game. The first game in the series was a hit among city-building enthusiasts, but the second entry fell short of meeting fans’ expectations....

Summary Developer Colossal Order and publisher Paradox Interactive have announced new content coming to bothCities: SkylinesandCities: Skylines 2to celebrate the series' 10th anniversary. From fresh creator packs to new radio stations,Cities: Skylinesfans have plenty to look forward to throughout the month of March. Released in 2015,Cities: Skylinesquickly became a smash hit with fans of the city-building genre, with many applauding the title’s scale and mod support. The latter remains one of the biggest reasons why the game continues to flourish today, as its sequel was released without support for player-created mods, somethingColossal Order’s CEO regretsto this day....

This article contains spoilers from Demon Slayer’s Infinity Castle Arc. Summary The Infinity Castle arc will make up the next movie ofDemon Slayer, where fans will see the events that unfold inside of Nakime’s Blood Demon Art creation. In the Infinity Castle, many exciting fights will unravel, and most of them are incredibly intense. Some of these fights, however, stand out much more than others. Here is every fight fans can expect to see unfold in the Infinity Castle arc that will soon be adapted....

Summary Today was a big day forDestiny 2, as Bungie held a live stream on Twitch delving into a lot of upcoming content for the looter-shooter starting with Moments of Triumph now throughout the release ofHeresy Act 2, and then more up until the end of the Episode. Act 2 is about to add a fun mode with Court of Blades, which could make for an interesting mix of roguelike and boss-rush inDestiny 2, and then Bungie shared some teases for Act 3....

Summary With season two ofThe Last of Usshow on the horizon, many fans have been going crazyscouring the most recent trailersfor hidden details, secrets, and any extra information that could reveal something about the plot and the direction the showrunners will be taking the existing story. There is a lot of emotion and incredibly high stakes, with tensions rising between all the characters, particularly between Ellie and Joel, and with the constant threat of the infected on everyone’s minds, it is only a matter of time before something terrible happens and there are more than a few hints for what is to come crammed into the trailer itself....

Square Enix’sDragon Quest 11: Echoes of an Elusive Ageremains one of the strongest traditional JRPGs of the modern era. While many franchises have pivoted toward action-based combat,Dragon Quest 11proved that turn-based gameplay and classic storytelling still have a firm place in the genre. WithDragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fatein development and likely still years away, there has never been a better time to revisit its predecessor. Therecent success ofDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakealso highlights a shift in the series' direction, emphasizing the contrast between the older pixel-art aesthetic and the fully realized 3D world ofDragon Quest 11....

Summary True to FromSoftware’s signature soulslike style,Elden Ringweaves a world rich in lore, depth, and breathtaking variety. While the Lands Between can be stunningly beautiful, many areas inspire a far different reaction — one of pure dread, urging an immediate retreat. From blood-soaked castles bearing the scars of massacres to sunless villages steeped in mystery, or cavernous depths where the ground itself is layered with corpses,Elden Ringoffersno shortage of eerie, unsettling, and deeply melancholic locations....

Few video games in recent memory have been as celebrated asElden Ring, a release that many consider FromSoftware’s magnum opus.The world ofElden Ring, created in collaboration withGame of Thronesauthor George R.R. Martin, has proven endlessly intriguing, enduring in the hearts and minds of players in the years following the game’s launch, and last year’sShadow of the ErdtreeDLC only strengthened this narrative heft. But even those who neglect its opaque lore have found plenty to enjoy inElden Ring’s gameplay....