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In a recent stream playingCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, popular streamer Dr Disrespect voiced his criticism regarding one of the most divisive features of the game, skill-based matchmaking, calling the feature “horrific.”Modern Warfare 2had its second round of beta testing this weekend for all platforms, and rapidly SBMM became one of the game’s biggest talking points. Skill-based matchmaking, often abbreviated to SBMM, has been a point of contention among theCall of Dutycommunity for quite some time....

AnElden Ringplayer demonstrates why retreat is not always an advisable strategy to ensure safety. More than a few boss fights inElden Ringinclude attacks designed to react to player actions and, albeit intuitive, gaining distance to recompose or heal sometimes invites a whole new world of pain. FromSoftware titles are known for not holding the hands of players, in an admirable deviation from much of the industry. While this is a significant reason why conquering the challenging boss fights can feel so rewarding, there are plenty of players fromBloodbornetoElden Ringthat feel the frustration bubble up when enemies act in seemingly unanswerable ways....

Summary In another episode of heart-melting gamer stories, a game designer, who previously worked onSea of Thieves, shared how he recently proposed to his girlfriend through the medium of video games. The formerSea of Thievesdev broke down the mechanics of his pixel graphics game, gaining appreciation online for the thoughtful gesture. Within the gaming community, it’s not rare to find instances in which gamers have opted to use game-inspired ways to pop the big question to their partners....

Summary Fallout: London, the upcoming DLC-sized mod forFallout 4,is set to include everything one would expect from a mainlineFalloutgame. Everything from the gritty post-apocalyptic world to the horrific creatures, weapons, NPCs, and factions that all accumulate to make the world feel lived in. The team behind this new experience forFallout 4seems to be doing a great job of developing a unique plot for each of the major factions that players can interact with....

Final Fantasy 7 Remakewill allow players to take control of four of the main cast members: Cloud,Tifa, Aerith, and Barret. Each of these characters offers their own unique fighting style, and Barret has just received a new set of screenshots showcasing his. Unlike Cloud and Tifa, who focus on close combat, Barret specializes in long-ranged attacks, making him similar toAerith, though, unlike her, he’s more than capable of taking a few hard hits....

As an RPG, stats are very important inFire Emblem Engage. These determine what a character is capable of, what they’re good at, and what they’re bad at. It’s vital to understand what each stat does and how they change the way a character should be used if players want to succeed on some ofthisFire Emblemgame’s harder missions. While the plethora of Basic Stats, Combat Stats, and other stats can seem overwhelming at first, fans will be happy to know that they are, for the most part, very straightforward in what they each do....

Genshin Impactis filled to the brim with plenty of plants, rocks, and other materials players need to collect. These can be used to cook, make weapons, and more. One of these collectible ingredients inGenshin Impactis apples. Apple Trees Similar tocollecting Sweet Flowers inGenshin Impact, apples seem to be plentiful until a players needs them. Then they seem to be difficult to find. Apples always grow on apple trees, so when players find one, they will most likely find several at a time....

Summary AHonkai: Star Railleak detailed the upcoming events for Version 1.5. The HoYoverse title is currently in Version 1.4, which isHonkai: Star Rail’s shortest update to daterunning only five weeks, and avid players can expect Version 1.5 by November 15. The main storyline ofHonkai: Star Railended with the Astral Express Crew departing the Xianzhou Luofu, and setting their sights on the next world called Penacony. Many players expect the story to continue in Version 1....

Isekai translates to “different world” or “otherworld,” and as its name suggests, the genre is all about putting a character in a whole new world. The character can be any kind of person, and the world they end up in can range from fantasy to sci-fi. While anime has a particular word for this genre, the story of a character exploring a whole new world is a very old trope that goes as far back as ancient folklore....

Summary Naughty Dog is known for a wealth of great games. Be it the stellarCrash Bandicootseries or the more recenttreasure-hunting tales inUncharted, the studio has built a reputation for great writing, memorable characters, and industry-leading presentation. It’s little wonder that the company remains the gold standard of single-player games, and withThe Last of Usit may have hit its peak. The quality ofThe Last of Usis something few people dispute and, while the sequel’s reception is somewhat cooler in certain circles, most praise the first game for a plethora of reasons....

Quick Links When taking patients through the healing process inWar Hospital, the final step in recovery will have patients stay at the Rehabilitation Center. As long as nurses are assigned to work the center, all patients will slowly make progress toward recovery. Once patients are completely healed, players can delegate one of three options to each patient, receiving a slight boost as areward for curing them. Players will need to properly balance where theyassign rehabilitated patientsif they want to run the hospital successfully....

Quick Links Rise of the Roninis an action-adventure game that takes place in late-19th-century Japan. Team Ninja has paid a great deal of attention to combat in the game, and that is evident from very early on. Before players start their adventure inRise of the Ronin, they have tochoose a Blade Sharpening Origin. Once they have made their choice, it is time to dive into the worldofRise of the Ronin. After a few hours of playing, gamers will immediately notice that there is no shortage of loot in the game....

Summary Mortal Kombat 11wasreleased in April 2019 and received a story expansion and plenty of additional fighters in the form of DLC. The game was popular throughout its life but was followed up in 2023 byMortal Kombat 1, a newer take on the series that features the addition of an assist mechanic with Kameo Fighters.MK1has proven more controversial than previous entries in the series for numerous reasons.Mortal Kombat 11is not free of issues, but the game has enjoyed something of a resurgence since the launch ofMK1, making many fans wonder if the game is worth picking up or returning to in 2024....