The next chapter in Smite's mythology is nearly here.]]>A new era is on the horizon for Smite, the third-person hero-themed MOBA from HiRez Studios, with the developers hard at work putting the finishing touches on their huge sequel release: Smite 2.
Smite 2 will unquestionably be a huge shakeup for the status quo, with heroes from 2014 original leaping into gaming’s modern era with improved graphics and updated MOBA gameplay—including changes to every character, class, item, and the core Conquest mode. The sequel, which will remain free to play once it hits digital shelves, is also closer than originally expected, with a major closed alpha release just around the corner.
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Concord is coming.]]>Firewalk Studios’ Concord is quickly approaching its full release, and we’re here to tell you how much longer you have to wait.
New hero shooter Concord is throwing its hat in the ring among games like Overwatch, VALORANT, and Marvel Rivals. While some players have already tried it out during its open beta in July, its full release is the main test of whether it can hold its own in a saturated genre. So, here’s everything you need to know about when Concord releases.
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The Mario and Luigi series is back.]]>Nintendo has finally announced a new entry to the Mario and Luigi series: Mario and Luigi Brothership. This will be the sixth installment in the long-running RPG series, and we’re here to tell you when it’s out.
Mario and Luigi Brothership sees you setting sail with the Italian plumbers on an island-hopping adventure through the world of Concordia. If you want to join them, read on for the Mario and Luigi Brothership release date and time.
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These games are bad, and that's what makes them good.]]>Everyone has a guilty pleasure game. A game that you know isn’t good, but you can’t get enough of it. All that matters when you’re playing a game at the end of the day is your own enjoyment. Regardless of whether the game has apparent flaws or crummy visuals, if you enjoy it, it’s good.
An Aug. 4 Reddit post is full of these experiences as players discuss their favorite “awful” games that they keep returning to.
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The Scarlet and Violet meta is about to radically change.]]>Regulation H in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet VGC is a major shift to the competitive ruleset that drastically changes the meta.
After the power creep chaos of Regulation G with everyone having to play around titans like Calyrex-Shadow, Miraidon, and Raging Bolt, Regulation H bans all restricted Pokémon and all Legendary and Paradox ‘mon as well.
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For when you need to bring out the big guns.]]>Assault rifles and LMGs are essential weapons for dominating XDefiant. The assault rifle hits the center point between firepower, magazine size, and mobility, while LMGs sacrifice mobility for hefty magazines and respectable range.
The LMGs and assault rifles in XDefiant are unfortunately not created equal. You need to carefully consider which one you equip to avoid your opponent getting the upper hand on you purely because you chose the weaker gun. This list puts everything into perspective.
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This one's a tearjerker.]]>Video game stories don’t always have the best reputation, but every now and then a game defies the stereotypes and brings every player to tears.
In a July 13 Reddit post, players discussed which games made them genuinely cry, and some of the moments they bring up are absolute classics. From modern hits to nostalgic oldies, you need tissues for all of these.
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Gotta find a good partner. ]]>Every Pal you tame in Palworld comes with a Pal Partner skill, benefitting players in their fights and exploration. Knowing the significance of these skills will help you win more fights, so here’s a list of every Pal Partner skill in the game.
All Pal Partner Skills in Palworld
There are over 120 Pal Partner Skills in Palworld, offering advantages from healing to combat boots. While many of these skills unlock immediately after you capture the Pal associated with it, others have requirements before you can start using them.
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Infinity Ward may want to look into this.]]>Call of Duty players are picking the Black Ops series above all others within the larger franchise and dedicating themselves to only buying Black Ops/Treyarch games in the future.
Call of Duty has had trouble winning over the hearts and minds of fans in recent years, particularly within the new Modern Warfare trilogy. The new Modern Warfare 3 may be the most poorly received CoD game of all time, with nearly 10,000 “Mostly negative” reviews on Steam. Several controversial points within the game led to this point. But the fanbase seems hopeful that Black Ops 6, led by Treyarch rather than MW’s Infinity Ward, won’t have the majority of these issues, and the result is a boycott on all non-Treyarch CoD games moving forward.
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Wii U fans just cannot catch a win.]]>Nintendo no longer repairs Wii U consoles because, according to its official Japanese X (formerly Twitter) page on July 3, it no longer has the necessary parts in stock.
The Wii U feels like a relic of the past to many as of 2024, and no one seems as keen to forget that the failed console ever happened as Nintendo. The fact that the Nintendo Switch so quickly replaced and overshadowed the Wii U makes it easy to forget, however, that the Switch predecessor launched only a year before the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, consoles that Sony and Microsoft continue to support to this day adamantly while Nintendo has cut all ties with the Wii U, and now no longer even repairs the console.
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