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RuneScape Dragonwilds sets Dowdun Reach – and dedicated servers – for March 31
Jagex announced that the RuneScape Dragonwilds update, featuring the new area Dowdun Reach, will be released on March 31st. This update emphasizes exploration and combat within a densely packed fortress environment, with dedicated servers included, though fishing content has been delayed to April.
Crimson Desert Wrestling Moves Are The Cream Of The Crop
Crimson Desert offers a deep combat system with engaging mechanics, as highlighted in this review. The article also briefly mentions other upcoming titles like World of Warcraft, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, and Pragmata, alongside guides for Crimson Desert's early game and skills.
Kena Bridge of Spirits Switch 2 Release Date Set for March 26
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is set to release on the Nintendo Switch on March 26, developer Ember Lab announced. This version will include all post-launch content, such as the Anniversary DLC with new customization options and challenges, as well as New Game+ mode. The action-adventure game, originally released in 2021, features exploration, puzzles, and combat.
Assassin's Creed Shadows features "will make their way to other games," franchise lead says: "We've improved parkour, and a lot of stealth, and the fighting"
Thierry Danserau, art director for Assassin's Creed Shadows, stated that technological advancements in the game, such as micropolygon and dynamic weather systems, will be integrated into future titles. He also highlighted improvements made to parkour, stealth, and combat mechanics, indicating a continued evolution of the franchise's core gameplay elements.
Review - Project Songbird (PS5) | WayTooManyGames
Project Songbird on PlayStation 5 started with potential, featuring fun puzzles, but was hampered by frustrating combat and stealth mechanics. The narrative walking sim elements were overshadowed by a disappointing ending that failed to resolve plot points and undercut the overall experience.
Review - Project Songbird (PS5) | WayTooManyGames
Project Songbird on PlayStation 5 started with potential but was ultimately disappointing due to flawed combat and stealth mechanics, despite enjoyable puzzles. The narrative walking sim elements were compelling, but the ending undercut the experience without resolving plot points, leaving a weak impression.
Crimson Desert Guide – 15 Best Early Game Tips and Tricks
This guide provides 15 early-game tips and tricks for Crimson Desert to help players navigate its massive scale and complex mechanics. It covers advice on mini-games for earning money, efficient bounty hunting, utilizing exploration mechanics like Blinding Flash, managing stamina, and the importance of fast travel points.
Spend your early levels in Crimson Desert getting more health and stamina instead of fun new skills that you can get for…
This guide for Crimson Desert recommends prioritizing early upgrades to health and stamina over new skills. Increased stamina is crucial for exploration and combat maneuvers, while higher health is vital for surviving challenging early boss encounters. The article also suggests that players can unlock many starting skills for free through exploration, making it more cost-effective to invest Abyss Artifacts in base stat improvements.
How to reach The Singing Catfish in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to reach The Singing Catfish, a ship anchored in a cove in Crimson Desert's fishing town of Vellua. Players must find a small rowboat on an eastern beach, navigate past sea mines and cannons, and then defeat pirates and the vice captain to access loot, including the Pirate King Hat.
The best early skills in Crimson Desert
This guide for Crimson Desert focuses on prioritizing early skills after Kliff's resurrection, as the skill tree is extensive and requires Abyss Artifacts for upgrades. It recommends specific combat skills like Evasive Slash, Stab, Spinning Slash, Forward Slash, Turning Slash, and Force Palm, along with upgrades for enhanced combos and defensive maneuvers. The guide also briefly touches on ranged combat and bare-handed builds.
Helldivers 2 Support Weapon tier list and the best ones to use
This guide provides a tier list for support weapons in Helldivers 2, evaluating their effectiveness against Terminids, Automatons, and Illuminate. It details the strengths and weaknesses of each weapon, including the Airburst Rocket Launcher, Autocannon, C4 Pack, Flamethrower, Grenade Launcher, Quasar Cannon, Railgun, and Recoilless Rifle, offering recommendations for optimal use in combat scenarios.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits launches for Switch 2 on March 26
Kena: Bridge of Spirits, the 2021 title from Ember Lab, is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on March 26. The visually striking action-adventure game, which previously won awards at The Game Awards 2021, is already available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox Series X, and Xbox One. The Switch 2 version will feature exploration, puzzles, and fast-paced combat similar to The Legend of Zelda series.
New Exodus trailer spotlights first look at explosive combat as Wizards of the Coast teases additional 'moment-to-moment gameplay' and focused deep dives later this year
Archetype Entertainment has released the first gameplay trailer for Exodus, showcasing its combat and traversal systems. The trailer highlights team-based combat with customizable characters and companions, as well as traversal mechanics like a grappling hook. The developer plans to release more gameplay clips and deep dives into RPG systems and companion features throughout the year, with a full gameplay reveal planned for summer and a launch in Early 2027.
The Best Skills And Abilities To Unlock Early In Crimson Desert
This guide for Crimson Desert details the best skills and abilities to unlock early in the game, focusing on character progression for Kliff and other playable characters. It explains how to acquire abilities through Abyss Artifacts and the 'watch and learn' mechanic, highlighting key skills for combat, traversal, and puzzle-solving.
Nekome: Nazi Hunter Aims to Be Like Inglorious Basterds Meets Sifu – IGN Preview - IGN
Nekome: Nazi Hunter is a personal revenge story that blends Arkham-like stealth and combat with a unique Romani perspective during World War II. Developed by Probably Monsters, the game features a brutal hand-to-hand combat system, a notoriety system that affects enemy behavior, and a skill tree that rewards both stealth and direct confrontation. The preview highlights the game's potential for gory catharsis and stylish action.
Crimson Desert Review - Highest Fantasy
Crimson Desert offers a spectacular open world and thrilling combat, though it is slightly hampered by narrative and quality-of-life shortcomings. The game aims for a high fantasy setting.
First look at Exodus gameplay confirms what most have been thinking: It’s Mass Effect reborn
The upcoming science fiction RPG Exodus, developed by Archetype Entertainment with many former BioWare employees, shows strong Mass Effect influences in its debut gameplay footage. The game features third-person combat, squadmate recruitment, and a time dilation mechanic that impacts the narrative. While still in development with a planned 2027 release, Exodus aims to be a spiritual successor to the beloved Mass Effect series.
Old School RuneScape updates Sailing’s cannons, loot, sea monster fights, and missions
Old School RuneScape has released a new patch for the Sailing skill, introducing updates to boat combat, cannons, and sea monster encounters. The update includes improved cannon stats, new ways to acquire cannonballs, adjustments to sea monster loot tables, and a new bounty task. Quality-of-life improvements for the ship UI and fixes for Deadman mode and other bugs are also included.
Mass Effect veterans roll out gameplay teases for new Mass Effect-like RPG Exodus ahead of a big summer reveal
Archetype Entertainment, a studio founded by Mass Effect veterans, has released the first gameplay footage of its upcoming sci-fi RPG, Exodus. The video showcases combat mechanics, traversal, and hints at the game's mysteries, with more detailed showcases planned for the summer ahead of its early 2027 launch.
Stars Reach devs discuss the design of newly released planet Crucible and future patch plans
Developers at Playable Worlds discussed the recently released Crucible update for Stars Reach, highlighting its focus on combat-centric gameplay and resource gathering. They also detailed plans for future patches, including performance improvements, UI updates, and the addition of a new pistol weapon.