Summary Bethesda Softworkshas built a legacy of publishing immersive, story-driven games that send players into detailed worlds filled with complicated characters, moral dilemmas, and unforgettable stories. High fantasy worlds likeThe Elder Scrollsseries and gritty sci-fi alternative history settings like theFalloutseries all offer more than RPG exploration and combat—they weave together stories through player choices and fun gameplay. These games showcase great environmental storytelling and how to tell stories through an overarching narrative as well as random one-offs....

Just like last week, and the week before that, moreEpic Games Storefree games have been cycled through and announced. Due to how these games are both replaced and revealed on Thursday every week, usually the only way to know what will be up for grabs is to check in on the store when the rotation happens. Sometimes leaks will reveal an idea of what’s coming next, or whenever an iconic title is given away for free, but it happens so irregularlythat Epic Games Store fans shouldn’t rely on it....

Summary Buffy the Vampire Slayer’sirresistible mix of teen drama, supernatural adventures, high-octane action, and rib-tickling humor made it one of the most memorable television series of recent times. Based on his 1992 movie of the same name, Joss Whedon’s most iconic creation aired for seven seasons and 144 episodes from 1997 until 2003. It gave rise to a spin-off series (Angel, 1999-2004), comic books, video games, fan fiction, and a monumental amount of merchandise in the form of clothing, toys, and other paraphernalia....

Summary Developer Fatshark has some big news forWarhammer 40,000: Darktideplayers, as the game will receive the Nightmares & Visions free update on March 25, introducing a new game mode.Warhammer 40,000: Darktideplayers should also expect a time-limited event in this major update, along with a refreshed Havoc mode and more. Like other entries intheWarhammer 40Kfranchise,Darktideoffers a chaotic co-op first-person experience where players battle huge waves of enemies using melee and ranged weapons....

Summary The twentyPrimarchsare some of the mostpowerful beings inWarhammer 40,000.Genetic creations of the Emperor himself, they were designed as his generals, each fulfilling a certain role at the head of his legions. Each Primarch was a master of arms and warfare. Some were forgemasters, others diplomats, and several were psykers. As the Emperor is often treated as one of the most powerful characters in the setting, especially since ascending to the Golden Throne, it stands to reason his sons would be too....

Quick Links Armor skills make up the brunt of a character build inMonster Hunter Wilds, and now, instead of just the ones that come from decorations and armor pieces, players can make use of Group Skills too. Group Skills provide various useful effects for players when active. They aren’t as impactful as some set bonuses likeBlack Eclipse inMH Wilds, but they’re valuable enough to warrant everyone’s attention. Here’s what you need to know about them....

Atomfallis an action survival game that aims to bring something new and unique to the genre. Set in a fictional quarantine zone established following the Windscale nuclear accident in Britain’s Lake District,Atomfallfeatures a variety of biomes for players to explore, a non-traditional guidance system that encourages players to approach the story in their own way, and a wide variety of NPCs and factions to interact with. There are also RPG elements that emphasize observation and interaction, melee and ranged weaponry to utilize, and the constant need to manage health and heart rate as players struggle to survive....

Elden Ring Nightreignis an especially intriguing project from a developer that is no stranger to intriguing projects. The cooperative roguelike aims to remix several core elements of theElden Ringexperience, looping in game mechanics, progression systems, and enemies from the base game and recontextualizing them in unexpected ways. On top of all this,Nightreignwill be reincorporating bossesfrom previous FromSoftware games, making it a surprising crossover venture for the company. In short,Elden Ring Nightreignis entering uncharted waters, which is a big part of what makes it so exciting....

Once you finish the main story ofMonster Hunter Wilds, the real game only just begins. Now your Hunter Rank will be completely unlocked and you can rank it up freely, though this will require you to complete a lot of hunts and side quests. Hunts may be the straightforward way ofincreasing your Hunter Rank, but side quests not only have you hunt or slay a monster but also get the bonus XP for completing the quest and turning it into the NPC....

Summary TheXbox Game Passmobile app has officially been shut down, marking the end of its standalone existence. Nearly a year and a half after new downloads of theXbox Game Passapp were halted, Microsoft has finally pulled it offline. Back in September 2023, Microsoft revealed that it plans to merge its Xbox mobile apps in September 2023, with the goal of consolidating their features into a single platform. This decision entailed phasing out the dedicated Xbox Game Pass app, which allowed users tobrowse the Game Pass library, manage their subscriptions, and even pre-install games remotely....

Summary Well-knownTwitchstreamer Valkyrae has divulged the reasoning behind why she moves to a new location on an annual basis in a recent podcast. The revealing information comes shortly after she and several other female streamers were involved in an extremely dangerous situation that has now altered how much Valkyrae is willing to share with herTwitchaudience going forward. Rachell Marie Hofstetter, aka Valkyrae, is one of the most prominent streamers in the world....

Summary Quick Links One Piece’sanime went on a 6 month long hiatus, and fans have been patiently waiting for its eventual return, which is set to happen in April 2025. The wait has been long, and when the anime returns, there are definitely going to be some changes. One major change isthe moving of the broadcast timefor theOne Pieceanime. Some fans are excited about the change, while some are neutral or disappointed....

Set in an alternate history five years after the Windscale Incident,Atomfallsees players take on the role of an amnesiac in a radically changed northern England. They’ll need to piece together everything going on by uncovering leads in the game world, while also attempting to survive against druids, a military occupation, and more. Players can also complete pacifist playthroughs or “kill everyone” playthroughs inAtomfall, ensuring there are tons of ways to engage with the game....