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Summary Soon, we will be one step closer to having Breaking Bad inFortnite. Not officially, at least, but certainly closer than we were before. That’s because, later today, several newStar Warsitems will be entering the shop,according to Fortnite insider Shiina. Among those items is a Moff Gideon skin. Now, you may be wondering what the heck does Moff Gideon have to do with Breaking Bad? Well, it’s simple, really. Gideon is played by none other than Giancarlo Esposito....

Summary Over the weekend, a new branch was added toHalf-Life 2’sbackend onSteamcalled “test”, which might be for a 20th anniversary update in November. The firstHalf-Lifegot a similar branch last year ahead of its 25th anniversary update, also in November, which came with updated graphics settings, widescreen field of view, controller support,Steam Deck verification, Uplink content, four new multiplayer maps, restored content, and myriad bug fixes. It seems likely then, given that Half-Life 2’s branch is also called “test”, that we’ll see a similar update to mark the occasion later this year....

Summary Valvefinally launched a newHalf-Lifegame in 2020 after 13 years of waiting withAlyx, and while it wasn’t Half-Life 3, it’s still vital to the series' future. The issue is that VR and the gaming rig you need to run it are wildly expensive, so not everyone has had a chance to try the game out. I won’t delve into spoilers, but ifthe Half-Life X leaksare true and a new game is underway, it’ll be incredibly confusing without the context of Alyx....

Summary Helldivers 2is in a tricky spot at the moment. After an astonishing launch, sentiment has started to turn on the game once again. Anerf to the flamethrowerandanti-climactic anti-tank minesin the recent patch led toanother review-bombingfor the game, causing it tofall to “Mixed” reviewson Steam. The flamethrower’s nerf was the biggest sticking point in theEscalation of Freedom update, causing Arrowhead to take player feedback to the table, with “internal discussions” held on the matter....

Quick Links Well, after killing the Second Prince and sending his father scurrying, you now get to meet his older brother: The First Price of the Flowing Sands. And boy, he sure as hell didn’t get his height from his father. This First Prince is one of the many big bosses you’ll encounter inBlack Myth: Wukong’s second chapter. For the most part, you’ll find that he is a large, hard-hitting, if slow-moving, boss....

If you’re trying to film a (Crush) juicy reality TV show inThe Crush House, then there are plenty of things to keep in mind to put together a good show. You’ll have a variety of Audiences to please, props to place, and more, but a show is nothing without a cast. There are 12 total cast members available to bring into The Crush House, and you’ll get to choose four per season....

Quick Links Dungeonborne’sdungeon-crawling experience isn’t just limited to one character. Rather, players are free to choose from a variety of classes. The Rogue happens to be one of the characters that is ideal for Dungeonborne players who like to be sneaky. With invisibility buffs and fast attacks, Rogues are the go-to pick for someone who’s focused on keeping things quiet while also having deadly attacks on their side. Additionally, this character also has passives that sync well with its active abilities, building synergized gameplay....

Quick Links It’s a new day and that means a new puzzle wall to solve in the New York Times’sConnectionsgame. If you’re looking to save your streak and only want to nail down that last pesky category, don’t worry - we have all the hints you could need. You’ll find everything you need below, from vague hints as to what you should be looking for to the outright answers. Whether you’re looking for a nudge in the right direction or a sneaky way to preserve your blemish-free record, you’ve come to the right place....

Quick Links It’s time for a brand newWordlepuzzle! Why not really push the boat out and try solving today’s word on hard mode? If you need some extra help, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We’ve got a breakdown of all the letters, some general word clues, or, if you just want the full answer, we’ve got that here too. All the answers are hidden from view, so don’t worry about any accidental spoilers....

Quick Links InDisney Dreamlight Valley, you’ll bring together a host of classic Disney and Pixar characters that have forgotten their place in the village. As the ruler of the valley, it’s your responsibility to foster harmony and help them recover their lost memories. With each new update to the game, more characters appear for you to befriend. With the Dapper Delights update, Tiana makes her debut in the village. While she doesn’t have her own realm, her unique entrance is sure to be memorable....

With the Rocket Partners even happening through early next week inMonopoly Go, Scopely has given us one more center-screen event that runs in tandem right along with it, Stellar Tycoon. BeginningAugust 17 at 11AM ESTand running until Rocket Partners ends onAugust 20 at 4PM EST. Thankfully, you’ll already be landing on plenty of Railroad tiles for the daily tournament events that also coincide with Stellar Tycoon in Monopoly Go, because you’ll need them for this one, too....

Like its nun protagonist leaving her cloistered routine to experience the outside world,Indikaleaves the safe behind in search of the new. Thenun simulatorfrom Odd Meter uses the familiar foundation of what indie games have been to build a bridge to a brave future where they can be anything. The Retro Platformer Era Of Indie Games Is Behind Us For the first decade of the indie games scene, most developers were aiming for the same bullseye....

Summary For big fans of Atlus, RPG, or Persona (which is mainly one circle masquerading as a Venn diagram), we’re well aware of what Atlus has been cooking and are eagerly awaiting the launch ofMetaphor: ReFantazio. However, for many other gamers in my sphere, I’ve found they just don’t understand what it is. ‘It’s that new Atlus game. Like Persona but not Persona,’ I tell them and they nod knowingly, finally remembering they are aware of it....