Global Release Times for Assassin's Creed Shadows (PC and Console)

Quick Links After years of development and a couple of last-minute delays,Assassin’s CreedShadowsis finally upon us, with the game set to release on March 20. Given how long franchise fans have been crying out for amainlineAssassin’s Creedgameset in Japan, it seems destined to go down as one of the series' biggest and most highly anticipated releases to date. With this in mind, it’s not too surprising that there are people who want to start playing the game as soon as possible, hence the huge amount of interest in theAssassin’s Creed Shadowsrelease time and date....

May 20, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Hannah Blankenship

Guild Wars 2 Adds Playable Tengu, But There's a Catch

Summary Guild Wars 2just added a new helm cosmetic called the Avian Aspect, which allows players to transform any character into a Tengu-like bird person. While not a true new race, this fully-animated cosmetic is a great substitute for playable Tengu inGuild Wars 2. Unlike its predecessor,Guild Wars 2has several playable races, including the bestial Charr, the plant-like Sylvari, and the shapeshifting Norn. However, since the game’s inception, one of the races fans have wanted to play the most is the Tengu, the enigmatic bird-like humanoids who appeared in the original game....

May 20, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Danny Hayes

Helldivers 2 Director Comments on Game Balance

Summary Helldivers 2Creative Director and Arrowhead CCO Johan Pilestedt recently stated that he believes “balancing is not game design.” In the past, Pilestedt has shared his thoughts on various aspects of the video game industry, addressing community debates on topics like DEI, but now theHelldivers 2director has directly questioned how certain game designers approach balance. Arrowhead Game Studios’ multiplayer third-person shooter was a smash hit in 2024, withHelldivers 2setting a new standard for live-service games....

May 20, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Frank Hunter

Highly-Requested Mega Evolution Apparently Skipping Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Summary A rumor suggests Flygon may not get a Mega Evolution inPokemon Legends: Z-A. Since its announcement in February 2024,Pokemon Legends: Z-Ahas had players talking. After all, the game will mark the return of Mega Evolutions, andPokemonfans are eager to see which pocket monsters will finally receive a new form. Flygon is aGen 3 Pokemonwith features reminiscent of an insectoid and a dragon. The critter is one of the monsters that was supposed to receive a Mega Evolution with the release ofPokemon X and Y....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Alyssa Hill

Horror Franchises with the Most Movies

No movie genre leaves an impression on the audience as much as horror.Horror filmsare the culmination of fears and nightmares that come to life, haunt unsuspecting victims, and hack innocent bystanders to pieces. The villains and monsters of horror are some of the most memorable characters ever made that prevent a full night’s rest and send the weaker-willed sprinting from theaters. There have been thousands upon thousands of horror films released, and like all things, the cream always rises to the top....

May 20, 2025 · 5 min · 1050 words · Joshua White

How Baldur's Gate 3's Thief Rogue Plays Into the Game's Rule Changes

Baldur’s Gate 3’s world is based on the setting and ruleset ofDungeons and Dragons. It features the same locations and some famous characters fromDungeons and Dragons, such as Waterdeep and the archwizard Elminster. Alongside its setting and characters, many of its TTRPG gameplay systems were faithfully adapted toBaldur’s Gate 3. Baldur’s Gate 3includes the 12 base classesfromDungeons and Dragons5th edition and many of their subclasses. Some of these classes have had basic features and mechanics changed, either as an adaptation for the video game medium, or to streamline gameplay....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 520 words · Andrew Ingram

How to Complete the Master Mentor Aspiration in The Sims 4

Quick Links The Sims 4Businesses and Hobbiesexpansion pack introduces a wealth of new opportunities for Sims to develop their skills, pursue their passions, and eventurn their expertise into a thriving small business. Whether they’re attending hobby classes, running their own workshops, or mentoring others, Sims now have more ways than ever to grow and share their knowledge. Players can have their Sims become a Master Mentor by completing this aspiration, which focuses on skill mastery and teaching, encouraging Sims to develop their talents while guiding others along the way....

May 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1128 words · Jonathan Williams

How to Complete the Thieves' Code in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Quick Links The Thieves' Codeis another of the Sub-Quests available forKingdom Come Deliverance 2players that have unlockedChenyek’s Thieves Guildin the Kuttenberg region. Completing it might be troublesome for those who are not so familiar with the city. So, in this guide, readers will find all the information about this Side Quest and how to solve its mysterious riddle. How To Start The Thieves' Code In KCD2 After players complete theFeast for the Poor Side-Questfor Chenyek, they will be called to the Guild once more....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 638 words · Kevin Woodward

How To Make Monster Hunter Wilds More Difficult

Quick Links Compared to previousMonster Huntergames,Monster Hunter Wildsfeels a bit too easy for some players. Theepic feeling of fighting gargantuan monstersis still there, of course, but because of all the new mechanics (like wounds), and what appears to be lower HP pools for most monsters, many have started looking for ways to makeMonster Hunter Wildsmore difficult. Though there is always the option to install mods to increaseMonster Hunter Wildsdifficulty, there are plenty ofself-imposed challenges players can take onto artificially raise the game’s challenge....

May 20, 2025 · 5 min · 871 words · David Moreno

How To Solve Megalithic Vault Kofun In AC Shadows

Quick Links The Megalithic Vault isone of the mid-game kofunthat players will be completing inAssassin’s Creed Shadows. Gaining entry into the kofun itself is pretty straightforward, but reaching the legendary chest at the end can become challenging. This is because players will have to rearrange large crates to create pathways with Yasuke, which can get frustrating when figuring out the exact path a crate can move. To make things easier, here’s a complete walkthrough of Megalithic Vault kofun inAC Shadows....

May 20, 2025 · 2 min · 253 words · Henry Mahoney

InZOI: Complete Cooking Guide

Quick Links Just like in real life, cooking is a must-have skill inInZOIthat you can’t overlook. As your Zois settle into the city,they’ll need to eat regularly. And to keep up with their hunger, you’ll have to get them to cook meals. This skill is especially useful if you’ve chosen the Master Chef ambition for them, since ranking it up requires you to prepare food and complete related goals. With that said, every Zoi starts with 16 base skills that shape their life, influence society, and even help them earn Meows....

May 20, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · John Mason

Metroid Prime 4 is Giving Samus Psychic Powers and a New Suit

Summary More details aboutMetroid Prime 4: Beyondwere revealed during this week’s Nintendo Direct livestream, such as Samus’s new psychic powers and alternate suit of armor. Fans who played the originalMetroid Primetrilogy were excited by the announcement ofMetroid Prime 4back in 2017, and this enthusiasm would continue through delays and a drastic restart of the game’s development process that saw originalMetroid Primedeveloper Retro Studios return to the helm in 2019. NowMetroid Prime 4: Beyondis set to release in 2025, and viewers who tuned into March 27’s Nintendo Direct livestream got to see a new trailer of Samus exploring a mysterious jungle planet called Viewros....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Bryan Mcpherson

Monster Hunter WIlds: How to Get Back to Low Rank

Quick Links High Rank marks the start of the endgame inMonster Hunter Wilds, and while that might sound intimidating, it’s not as bad as series newcomers might think. In this phase of the game, the training wheels are popped off and players are introduced to the true glory of hunting monsters. Naturally, it’ll take a while before players can reach High Rank, and thankfully, the game is lenient enough to letnewMH Wildsplayersfight Low Rank monsters even after reaching that point....

May 20, 2025 · 4 min · 678 words · Natalie Smith