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Summary The latest edition of the Cambridge Dictionary has added more than 3,000 new words, including several terms that gamers will be very familiar with. Now, “side quest”, “speedrun”, “MMORPG”, and “PvP” will appear in the dictionary, alongside other terms popularised online. All of these new additions come with definitions of their own, meaning that PvE is technically in the dictionary too, as it is described as the opposite of PvP....

Quick Links Poe is the smallest and fastest member of Quincy’s crew inSteamworld Heist 2. Using a tire to get around rather than legs lets her zip across the map at record pace, and she only gets faster as she levels up. Later in the game, she even gains the unique ability to dodge bullets! Poe’s speed makes her the perfect choice for timed missions and maps with lots of objectives or loot to gather, but she’s also a rock-solid combatant - especially when she can maneuver herself into an advantageous firing position....

If you go through all the different kinds ofheadphonesavailable, you’ll find many varieties. Some are in-ear, some areon-ear, some have a mic, some don’t, some have weird shapes, and so on. All of them are used by millions of people. The headphones we are discussing today come with a mic, which makes communication very fluent and efficient. Their top-quality built-in mic allows you to easily attend meetings, talk on the phone, communicate in games, and more....

Summary Shadow of the Erdtree, the much anticipated Elden Ring DLC, has introduced a lot of new things. The DLC has not only expanded the game world but also introduced a staggering array of new weapons. With eight new weapon classes and a ton of variety in each class, the choices are vast and can be a bit overwhelming and might confuse you. So, it could be crucial to know about the best weapons in Shadow of the Erdtree....

Summary It seems increasingly more and more likely that aBioShock 4reveal could be on the horizon. Just last week,a game designer at 2K Cloud Chamber, the studio developing the next BioShock title, shared a slew of job postings as production ramps up. Now, a rumored in-game screenshot has been shared, showcasing the game’s UI, as well as potential time-controlling abilities has been shared online. As first unearthed by MP1st, the screenshot is presumably in-engine, and it offers a strong look at what the game will be about....

AnthemisBioWare’s biggest failure in its 29 year history. The third-person shooter marked the studio’s first and final expensive and misguided step into the games-as-a-service space, and was met with skepticism before launch, before becoming a notorious flop upon release. In the five years since, the iconicRPGdeveloper hasn’t released a new game. However, ithasindicated its intention to avoid doing anything like Anthem ever again. Ina recent interview with Edge Magazine, Bioware’s John Epler said that the game’s failure encouraged the studio to recommit to what it did best: single-player RPGs like theMass Effectseries and the upcomingDragon Age: The Veilguard, for which he is creative director....

Quick Links After Phyrexians, murders, outlaws, and assassins,Magic: The Gatheringdesperately needed something a bit lighter. And what could be cosier and cuter than Bloomburrow, a set full of woodland critters off on adventures? Bloomburrow is a world where humans don’t exist, but Mice, Rats, Frogs, Bats, and more take their place to fight against the apocalyptic Calamity Beasts. Inspired by the likes of Redwall and Mouse Guard, its quaint vibes and powerful cards are sure to make this one of the most interesting releases in a while....

Summary There’s no denying that, as a franchise,Call of Dutyis one of the most successful in video game history. Since its humble beginnings in 2003, the series has spawned over a dozen titles, each of which has sold millions upon millions of copies.It’s crossed over with pop culture luminaries and icons, sold toys and consoles and built up a live-service juggernaut. Simply put, it’s a behemoth. But for all the financial success Call of Duty has, and trust us, it’s a lot, not every game has been a rousing success with fans....

Summary Call of Dutyis no stranger to pop culture collaborations,having joined forces with the likes of The Boys, Mobile Suit Gundam, Attack on Titan and professional athletes, like Lionel Messi, on outfit and weapon bundles. In the same way thatFortniteplayers can witness Goku and Spider-Man team up against The Weeknd, Call of Duty players can join forces with the Armored Titan dressed as Homelander. It’s just another example of gaming’s increased reach in recent years....

Summary Cities: Skylines 2players are desperate to fix the homelessness crisis that’s swept the game - by modding the homeless out of their cities entirely. This comes as players complain that a bug is making it impossible to bring down the homeless population through conventional means, leading them to take drastic measures to “save” their cities. Out of context, these solutions are absolutely hilariously evil. Some are bringing in bulldozers and refusing to build public parks, so the homeless have nowhere to go....

Doomreceivedits 12th console portlast week, a mere five years after the PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and mobile ports arrived on the series’ 25th anniversary. That’s… a lot of ports, before we even mention the myriad operating systems it now works on (or the toasters and fridge freezers). But this port is markedly different—it brings mods to consoles.OK Just last night, I was gunning down Ned Flanders in the halls of hell, fighting Daleks withDoctor Who’ssonic screwdriver, and collectingSonicrings while fending off Dr....

Summary The term ‘RPG’ has been diluted in recent years. Some take it to mean games withgear slots, skill trees, and upgradesyou can pull and push in different directions, and that makes some sort of sense. After all, RPGs have always had that extra layer of depth to separate them from more linear action games. As such, when those linear action games embraced this extra layer, the question was asked ‘isGod of Waran RPG?...

Summary Dragon Agehas given us plenty of romantic relationships over the years, andDragon Age: The Veilguardwill be no exception. Described by BioWare asthe “most romantic” Dragon Age game yet, there’s alreadya wide range of characters for players to choose from, thanks to The Veilguard making all of its companions canonically pansexual. However, if you were hoping to have a romantic entanglement outside the party, you’re out of luck this time around....