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DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3 REVEALS ITS COMBAT SYSTEMS AND THE POWER OF CONNECTION IN NEW GAMEPLAY TRAILER
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. released a new gameplay trailer for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, detailing its combat systems and the theme of connection. The action RPG sequel, set in AGE 1000, allows players to fight alongside iconic Dragon Ball heroes. Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is scheduled for release in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
VV Ultimatum AFK World [AFK Shop and AFK Points]
The VV Ultimatum AFK World allows players to earn AFK Points by staying in the game passively, with 1 point awarded for every 10 minutes spent. These points can be redeemed in the AFK Shop for various items, including Ability Tokens, Clan Tokens, and Build Reset Tokens. Players must be at least level 10 to access the AFK World, and leaving the game resets accumulated time unless a 10-minute mark is reached.
Valve just changed how CS2's bomb works, and it's terrifying
Valve has updated Counter-Strike 2 with significant changes to bomb detonations in Season 5, introducing a more realistic explosive wave that dissipates around corners and does not penetrate walls. This update also includes a new console command to manually detonate thrown grenades by shooting them, potentially for future testing. The update also sees the Cache map added to the active duty pool, replacing Overpass.
Functional Gakuran Accessories [Headphones Included]
This guide details the functional and cosmetic accessories available in the game Gakuran. Functional accessories like headphones and glasses offer in-game benefits or effects, while others are purely for character customization. The article also touches on how to obtain accessories through rerolls and mentions the purchase of drinks from in-game vendors.
DOOM: The Dark Ages’ Revelations DLC Debuts In Style With Action-Packed Overview Trailer
id Software has released an overview trailer for the Revelations DLC for DOOM: The Dark Ages, showcasing the new Chain Spear weapon and the expanded upgrade system. The trailer features pro players demonstrating the versatile combat capabilities of the Chain Spear, including parrying, enemy manipulation, and powerful finishers.
Hearthstone adds rule-breaking cards and sneaky mechanics with Escape from Violet Hold expansion
Hearthstone has released its new expansion, Escape from Violet Hold, introducing rule-breaking minion cards, the Prepare keyword, disguised minions, and bribe cards. The update also includes new arena mode rewards, events, and the return of the Darkmoon Faire.
Palia: How to Unlock Ignit
This guide explains how to unlock the new Ignit animal in Palia. Players can acquire an Ignit Voucher by completing the Bulletin Board Solstice Splash Bundles, which can then be used at the Ranching Store. Ignit animals provide Molten Ore, a material used for crafting the Builder's Magma Block set.
How Many Shifts Are There in Animal Hospital
This guide explains that Animal Hospital Anomaly features infinite shifts, allowing players to continuously manage patients and anomalies as long as they survive. The article also provides tips and tricks for surviving these endless shifts, including strategies for managing sanity, dealing with specific anomalies like the Bed Monster and Shapeshifter, and optimizing the 'Give Medicine' upgrade.
How to skip time in Black Flag Resynced
This guide explains how to skip time in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced, a new feature not present in the original game. Players can initiate a time skip by having Edward Kenway sit down, which advances time to the next morning or evening. However, this action cannot be performed during combat, quests, while aboard the Jackdaw, in water, or when potential threats are nearby.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Bethesda has removed Denuvo from Doom: The Dark Ages. Additionally, Subnautica 2 will receive an update allowing players to 'stun' fish instead of killing them. The article also briefly mentions new developments in Minecraft.
EA Sports College Football 27 Guide – 15 Tips and Tricks
This guide for EA Sports College Football 27 offers 15 tips and tricks to help players master the game's mechanics. It covers various features including crowd customization, modular camera settings, detailed coverage adjustments, coach pep talks, custom adjustments, and new Dynasty mode elements like NIL commitments and practice control. The guide also touches on Road to Glory minigames, Ultimate Team archetypes, schedule resets, mascot unlocks, and the Trophy Room.
New Minecraft Update Finally Allows Players to Sit Down
A new update for Minecraft has introduced the ability for players to sit down, a feature previously only available through mods. This addition is being well-received by the player base for its simplicity and long-awaited implementation.
Expedition 33 Billion Damage Builds That Actually Work (2026)
This guide details four powerful builds for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 designed to achieve massive damage numbers, with some capable of over a billion damage in a single turn. The builds focus on utilizing specific character combinations, weapons, and Pictos, with some requiring the free Verso's Drafts update. The article also corrects common mistranslations of in-game terms and addresses potential bugs in recent patches.
Riftbound: Vendetta Details Revealed; Rival Champion Legends And New Set Mechanics
Riot Games has revealed details for Riftbound: Vendetta, the fourth set for the League of Legends trading card game, set to release on July 31, 2026. The set introduces new mechanics like Unit-Gear and Decrees, alongside three new gameplay mechanics: Flow, Burn, and Empower. It will also feature rivalries between champions such as Shen and Zed, with special Showdown Decks available for two-player experiences.
What Does Elegance Mean in Game Design?
This article explores the concept of elegance in game design, defining it as the creation of significant depth from a minimal set of rules. It uses examples like Rayman Jungle Run, Into the Breach, and Celeste to illustrate how elegance can be achieved through subtraction or concentration of mechanics. The author reflects on how this understanding is shifting their own approach to game development, prioritizing depth over adding more features.
I massively improved my hide and seek game with these Meccha Chameleon tips
This guide provides tips for Meccha Chameleon, a viral hide-and-seek game. It covers strategies for both hiding and hunting, including practicing in private servers, using the 'hide in plain sight' mechanic with the 3D Eyedropper tool, and downloading custom maps. The article also touches on potential platform releases for Mac, consoles, and mobile.
PLANET ZOO 2 SHOWCASES THE WEST AFRICAN LION, UNIQUE BEHAVIOURS AND WELFARE NEEDS IN FIRST FEATURE FOCUS
Frontier Developments has released the first 'Feature Focus' video for Planet Zoo 2, highlighting the West African Lion and its unique behaviors and welfare needs. The video also showcases the game's new emotion system, where animal moods are influenced by habitat quality and care. Planet Zoo 2 is set to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Riftbound Vendetta Spoilers and card revealed through to release
Riot Games has begun the spoiler season for its upcoming card game expansion, Riftbound Vendetta, which runs from July 6th to July 18th. The reveal period introduces new mechanics like Flow, Burn, and Empower, alongside new card types such as Decree spells. The season kicked off with a comedic sketch featuring Kennen and Akali, and official blog posts detailing the new gameplay features.
Worn By The Forgotten – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Worn By The Forgotten is a 3D puzzle-adventure game where players control Worn, a girl who wields the powers of four divine beasts summoned through a mask. Players can switch between Worn and the beasts at any time, utilizing their unique abilities to solve puzzles and uncover secrets. Beta sign-ups are currently open for the playtest.
WoW server suffers outbreak after a debuff breaches containment, giving me flashbacks to a 21-year-old incident so large…
A debuff called Withering Contagion from the Dragonflight expansion of World of Warcraft unexpectedly spread through the Moon Guard US server's capital cities, causing widespread player deaths and drawing comparisons to the 2005 Corrupted Blood incident. Blizzard Entertainment has since hotfixed the bug, but the event highlights emergent sandbox gameplay possibilities in MMOs.
