Summary As part of its first Developer Direct of the year,Xboxjust gave us our best look yet atSouth of Midnightand confirmed that it’ll be launching Even though 2025 only just started, it’s already been a surprisingly busy time for gaming.Not only have we finally had the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, but Xbox also decided to show off its hand early with its annual January Developer Direct,which focused on Doom: The Dark Ages, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and more....

Faerûn and beyond in theDungeons & Dragonsuniverse is filled with powerful beings of any alignment that represent all aspects of life, and even death, allowing for clerics to embody their roles. Most clerics often follow gods of good alignment, using their power to heal and protect those who can’t. However, there are more than a handful of good-aligned deities that vary greatly in terms of what they represent and who their followers are....

Quick Links Greatswords get a bad rap for being slow and unwieldy in most games, but the podao inDynasty Warriors: Originshas some surprising speed to go with its exceptional power. While its charged Heavy Attacks do take several seconds to build up, the podao’s Normal Attack combos are more than sufficient to get the job done and are just as efficient as a one-handed blade. The podao’s unique blend of power and speed make it a fantastic choice for your main weapon, especially once its impressive Battle Arts are thrown into the mix....

Summary When playingThe Sims 2, your Sim will eventually build up experience in the many different skills that are available in the game. This can happen naturally or if you specifically focus on one skill above the others by having your Sim perform certain actions. Skills can be progressed by interacting with various objects throughout the game. The more you level up a skill, the more points are required to advance it further....

Helldivers break into the atmosphere armed with a primary weapon and a secondary weapon no matter what. But while you pick your stratagems, you should never forget your support weapon. These optional weapons vary in usefulness depending on objectives, enemies, planets, and more. But what are the best support weapons to bring? We have you covered if you’re looking for the perfect loadout for your next dive. Here are our eight favorite support weapons inHelldivers 2to squash bugs with....

FortniteCreative gives players the chance to create their own experiences in Unreal Engine using all kinds of assets fromthe very early daysof the popular battle royale. With new updates and more features being added, there are almost no limits to what you can do in Creative. That’s why many players decide to create their own games inside Fortnite. One of the most popular tags in Fortnite Creative is Tycoon, where players start with nothing but have the chance to create something huge, whether it’s afarm, a castle, or even a luxury resort....

Marvel Rivalsbrings together a solid bunch of characters who are capable of dealing powerful attacks, especially at long range. Hela falls into this category and can be extremely tough to counter if you can’t predict her moves. With airborne attacks and hard-hitting shots, Hela is an opponent you don’t want to go against unprepared. Most Hela experts stay at the back of the enemy team, making sure they have a strong line of sight and slowly eliminate everyone on your team....

Wheels are an early game weapon you unlock inDynasty Warriors: Origins(or possibly the first midgame weapon), and are maybe the most diverse ans aesthetically pleasing weapon at your disposal in the game. After all, what other weapon lets you breakdance your way to victory with a Musou attack? None of them, that’s who. Though you’re armed with just two wheels, you will magically conjure as many as you need for various heavy attacks (which this weapon relies upon) and Battle Arts....

January is the worst month of the year. All the fun things about Christmas are over, and now you have to spend a weekend putting away all the decorations and figuring out how to get rid of an entire tree. You’re broke, the weather sucks, and it’s time to go back to work, school, or both. I have to pay my car insurance for the entire year in January, and the next holiday isn’t until May....

Royal Quest Online’sfantasy and MMORPG elements let you journey through a vibrant world filled with opportunities. It supports solo as well as group activities and invites you to take on quests, fight monsters, obtain powerful gear, and build a playstyle that is unique to your character. With more options comes more things to learn, and it can be daunting to step into such a world as a beginner. Whether you’re building a basic PvE strategy or planning to venture into the endgame content, a few of these tips and tricks will certainly help you progress through the game’s core mechanics....

John Blancheis a master of his craft. His sepia-toned oil paintings set the whole vibe forWarhammer 40K, and his artwork still adorns rulebooks and codices years after he retired. He inspired an entire movement of painting style through his Blanchitsu column in White Dwarf. Personally speaking, he has influenced my own Warhammer journey on every step from recreating his artworks to forging my ownDark Mechanicusin his style. Warhammer is a grimdark setting....

Quick Links Crime certainly pays inFortnite: Chapter 6, Season 2as players are breaking into bank vaults and armored vehicles for a big payday. As well as scoring some kills, you’ll want to rake in the cash, and while you’re chasing down some gold or while generally playing, you’ll likely find yourself with the Gold Rush effect. Your feet and hands will have sparkling gold all around them, but what exactly does this do and how can you get it?...

The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak 2has plenty of important items for you to find to power yourself up, Holo Cores being one of the most important. These little gadgets will vastly alter the stats that increase when you perform a shard boost, meaning they’re essential for building each character exactly the way you want them. There are a total of 20 different Holo Coresyou can obtain through Trails Through Daybreak, not including those that characters come equipped with automatically....