Summary Assassin’s Creed Shadowsfeatures a peculiar bug that causes the game to get permanently stuck in “Ink” mode after assassinations—a glitch some players find so cool, they’re hoping it becomes a permanent feature. The bug stands out as one of the rare technical issues fans have discovered inAssassin’s Creed Shadows, as the game has otherwise been praised for its remarkable polish. Following two delays, the latest mainline entry in Ubisoft’s iconic series launched for PC and current-gen consoles on March 20....

Summary ABattlefield 2042player recently made an incredible RPG shot, taking out an enemy helicopter from nearly across the map. Following several years of post-launch improvement and a bettering sentiment surrounding the game, EA made the decision to end post-launch support forBattlefield 2042last year with Season 7 as developer DICE works on the nextBattlefieldgame, which just recently started closed playtesting. One of the biggest waysBattlefieldhas stood apartfrom its multiplayer FPS competitors likeCall of Dutyis the franchise’s use of vehicular combat....

Summary HBO’sThe White Lotusis rare for an anthology. Despite the cast, settings, and storylines changing with every new reincarnation, the series has consistently scored big with critics and fans alike, with much of the praise going to its nuanced, dimensionalizedcharacters and their arcs. Its ever-growing cast ranges from hitmen to the holy, with every moral shade in between, yet all of them defy easy labels and stereotypical roles. That is one of the strongest assets ofThe White Lotus— that it can make you root for an assassin or against a cancer patient....

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Editionhas one of the more unique armor systems in any of theXenogames and RPGs in general. Players can equip their chosen hero, or party member, with five different types of armor: Head, Torso, Left Arm, Right Arm, and Legs. The sleeve-based armor is unique on its own, but as soon as players acquire a new equipment type, that armor will automatically be registered into the Fashion Gear system....

Summary People have been telling stories about the supernatural since they’ve been able to speak. Usually, it’s been in the form of some spooky phenomena, aiding or hindering the protagonist in one form or another. But eventually, some storytellers wondered what it’d be like to love paranormal figures instead of fighting them. The topic’s turned up in plenty of novels, movies, TV shows, comics, and manga, so why not manhwa as well?...

Summary Exploring a new city is always exciting,feeling its general vibe, finding interesting landmarks and discovering a few surprises around every corner. This is especially true in video games, made even better if the world is open, allowing players to venture out in any direction they wish and participate in whatever activities they choose, just like in real life. Some cities in video games are huge, filled with interesting people to meet, fun quests to complete and other side endeavors to enjoy during their free time....

Smart home gadgetsare no longer exclusive to tech lovers. Ordinary folks can now automate various aspects of their homes throughsmart lights, smart assistants, and more. What’s more, many gadgets with smart capabilities are budget-friendly. While smart gadgets are incredibly versatile, which ones should beginners get? For folks new to smart gadgets at home, deciding on the one to get can be quite tricky. However, users can narrow their search by deciding what they want from these gadgets....

Summary Making a video game is not easy. Making a sequel to that game that will leave fans satisfied is arguably even harder. All the major companies working in the industry are very aware of this challenge, andSquare Enixis no exception. This legendary Japanese game company is well-known for its revolutionary JRPG franchises, likeFinal FantasyandDragon Quest,but most of them share one particular characteristic: Their mainline entries are entirely disconnected from each other and don’t really qualify as sequels....

Summary Hannibalreceived critical acclaim for its character study of theiconic psychologist, serial killer, and cannibal Dr. Hannibal Lecter. The series is anchored by incredible performances from Mads Mikkelsen in the titular role, and Hugh Dancy as FBI criminal profiler, Will Graham. The series unfolds as a game of cat-and-mouse, whereby Lecter aims to manipulate the FBI from within whilst also trying to push Will Graham to become a killer. The series always maintained strong critical reviews but never garnered a huge following, with the series eventually being canceled due to low viewership....

Summary Continuing to expand its offerings beyond the realm of gaming, theBorderlandsseries is set to launchBorderlands: The Official Cookbookon July 29, which will feature a number of recipes inspired by the characters, enemies, and environments in the hit franchise. In spite of a poorly received live-action film adaptation in 2024, theBorderlandsgames have continued to find success among fans, and audiences will soon be able to get a taste of Pandora with the launch of official food and drink recipes....

It’s not easy to build Cantarella inWuthering Waves, since everything in her kit indicates she will need a high investment when it comes to her teams and builds. Additionally, as of her release inWuWa2.2, Cantarella doesn’t have a dedicated DPS that fully synergizes with her kit, so she’ll have to settle for being second or third best in some establishedteams inWuthering Waves. For example, she could replace Zhezhi or Verina in Jinhsi’s best team....

Summary Clair Obscur: Expedition 33developer Sandfall Interactive shared that the highly-anticipated RPG has gone gold, signifying that the game’s final build is ready to go ahead of its April 24 release date. Sandfall stated thatClair Obscur: Expedition 33went gold 33 days ahead of its launch. Set in a wondrous world based upon pre-World War I France,Clair Obscur: Expedition 33is a turn-based RPGthat draws inspiration from olderFinal Fantasygamesin its combat, music, and overarching plot....

Summary While Troy Baker’s Higgs is a well-known and beloved character in theDeath Strandinguniverse,Death Stranding 2’s Tomorrow has been somewhat of a mystery. In fact, until just recently, the involvement of Tomorrow’s Elle Fanning has been a major mystery surrounding the game. Unfortunately, in true Hideo Kojima fashion,Death Stranding 2’s pre-order trailer didn’t reveal much at all about the role her character will play in the story, but it does appear that her relationship with Higgs will be significant....