Summary For a series that’s been burning rubber since the mid-90s,Need For Speedhas been passed between developers more than a set of worn-out drift tires. But there’s something about theCriterion Gamesera that hits differently. Maybe it’s the way they tried to recapture the raw thrill of a chase, maybe it’s their roots inBurnout, or maybe it’s just the chaos they bring toopen-world racing. Either way, Criterion’s entries in the franchise have left their mark—some deeper than others....

Summary Nexon has released a hotfix introducing improvements toThe First DescendantVoid Erosion Purge endgame mode, ramping up the rewards players obtain as they progress through different stages. Along with rewards, the hotfix brings changes to the Sigma Sector, balance adjustments, and plenty of bug fixes toThe First Descendant. Nexon’s free-to-play third-person looter shooter saw some success upon release, withThe First Descendantreaching 10 million players in its first seven days. However, the game’s player count dropped significantly over the year due to mixed reviews, with concerns highlighting its free-to-play model and grind-heavy gameplay....

Summary In a March 17 forum post,Guild Wars 2game director Josh “Grouch” Davis confirmed that the game’s upcoming sixth expansion has been delayed. Davis said the nextGuild Wars 2expansion will launch in October 2025, two months after its initial August release window, to give it more development time to meet quality standards. ThoughGuild Wars 2is approaching 13 years of active service, ArenaNet’s MMORPG shows no signs of slowing down. Following the conclusion of the End of Dragons expansion in 2023, ArenaNet shifted its focus toward yearly expansion releases, starting withSecrets of the Obscure....

Summary While moviegoers bid farewell to theGuardians of the Galaxyfollowing the team’s last stellar outing, one character might be back sooner than fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe expected and going on a long overdue adventure. TheGuardians of the Galaxyjoined the MCU as a rather stark contrast to theAvengers,with the band of misfits coming together out in space seemingly far removed from the more pressing matters that Tony Stark and co were facing on Earth....

Battling an elite enemy and obtaining materials is something thatZenless Zone Zeroplayers cannot avoid.Each playable character in the gamerequires materials from an elite enemy and a weekly boss. Grinding may be hard for some players, but a new mode was introduced in version 1.6 to accelerate the progress, called the Burnout Mode. This mode is only available to certain bosses periodically, so it’s best if Proxies learn the rules of the Burnout Mode so they can plan on how to use their Battery beforehand....

Quick Links Trading with NPCs is a decent way to get rare goods inMonster Hunter Wilds, but some of the more useful items often need more exotic materials, such as the elusive Genesis Opal. Players can find tons of materials like fossils andNovacrystals inMH Wildsby exploring the world. However, items like Genesis Opals appear only during specific times. Getting some of these items might seem difficult, but once you figure out how, where, and when they appear, it’ll only be a matter of time before you get as many opals as you need....

In a move that mimics many other Soulslikes,The First Berserker: Khazanfeatures a large tutorial area at the game’s outset that quickly acclimates players to most of the game’s central mechanics. By the time players make it to the first major boss inThe First Berserker: Khazan, the Blade Phantom, they should have a firm grip on essential evasive maneuvers like Khazan’s last-minute dodge or the parry-like Brink Guard if they’re to have any chance of besting the foe....

Summary OneWorld of Warcraftfan recently reached a million gold after 18 years of playtime without buying any WoW Tokens. Though it is much easier to get gold in modernWorld of Warcraftthan it was when they started playing, this milestone is no less impressive. Gold is the primary currency that is used inWorld of Warcraft. Repairs, reagents, consumables, items from the Auction House, and even some rareWorld of Warcraftcollectibles like the Reins of the Grand Expedition Yak transmog station mount are all purchased using the currency, which is obtained from nearly every activity in the game....

Summary Squid Gameallows for only one winner; however, all players mustwork together in many deadly gamesin order for said victor to come out on top. This alliance can make the difference between life and death, but not all allies serve to aid those who they ally with. Some players are clearly only in it for themselves, while others seem to lack the capacity to work as part of a team. Then, there are those who are simply too frightened to aid their fellow teammates, even though they wish they could....

Summary Wuthering Waveshas confirmed that the game will launch on Steam on April 29, and players can already add it to their Wishlist. In its first year,Wuthering Waveshas progressively extended its availability on different platforms while increasing in popularity. Kuro Games' hit open-world RPGWuthering Waveswas first launched in May 2024 for PC and mobile devices. Although its mobile debut faced some serious performance issues, the game quickly became popular among fans because of its fast-paced gameplay and high-quality graphics....

Quick Links Including DLC superstars, there are 366 wrestlers on theWWE 2K25roster at the time of writing. Around half of these are playable right from the get-go, with players needing tounlock the other 180 or soby purchasing them from the store or playing through the game’s Showcase, MyRise, and MyFaction Modes. Every wrestler inWWE 2K25plays a little differently, with some hitting a lot harder than others. With this in mind, unlocking the complete roster will likely be high on a lot of players' agendas, particularly those who’ve been following wrestling for a long time, as most of the unlockable superstars are legends....

Summary Gamers onXboxcan enjoy a new Buy 1 Get 1 Free sale, this time focusing on DLCs and season passes for games likeMortal Kombat 1,Dead Island 2, severalAssassin’s Creedtitles, and more.Xboxgamers are no strangers to sales and deals on the platform, as Microsoft always seems to have some sort of offering or discount going on. Each Xbox gamer even has their own curated “Just For You” special offers page in the Xbox store based on their own personal tastes....

Quick Links A Proper Chopper is Normal Mission inXenoblade Chronicles Xthat can be initiated after finishing Chapter 4. To complete this quest, players must fight off some enemies, locate some collectibles, and make a choice about how to approach the repair of a damaged helicopter. This guide is here to elaborate upon those steps, and it will help players complete the Proper Chopper mission inXenoblade Chronicles X. Players can start the Proper Chopper mission by speaking with Roscoe at NLA’s Central Industrial District....