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Summary With the launch ofOverwatch 2, Blizzard made some drastic changes to its hero-shooter game. One of the most significant changes made was dropping the player count from 6v6 to 5v5, with one Tank, two Damage, and two Support heroes on any given team in Role Queue.Overwatch 2’s switch to 5v5 helped the game address queue time problems and the “shield meta,” but it has proven to be a tricky balancing act, with many Tank players complaining that the game is not as enjoyable as the original and its 6v6 setup....

Summary Pokemon Scarlet and Violetlaunch a new Mass Outbreak event that puts Voltorb, Foongus, and “mystery Pokemon” Hisuian Voltorb. Game Freak has been keepingPokemonfans playingScarlet and Violetthrough a steady stream of new content. This has included paid DLC with the two expansions that make upThe Hidden Treasure of Area Zeroalong with plenty of free updates over the last couple of years. FreePokemon Scarlet and Violetupdates have swapped in new raid bosses and have launched Mass Outbreak events, giving players the chance to expand their collection and better-complete their Paldea region Pokedex....

PlayerUknown’s Battlegroundswas one of the first games to popularize the battle royale genre and has retained a loyal fanbase ever since. Manyplayers still ratePUBGas one of the best in its genre and it seems that the team behind the game is still adding to the experience. The latest update will add bots into the console experience, but rather than buffing numbers it is intended to decrease the learning curve for new players....

Quick Links Elden Ring’s first DLC,Shadow of the Erdtree, has added plenty of new content for players to explore. Among these are several new bosses to fight, but not all of them are easy to find. After riding the Spectral Speed for a little while inGravesite Plain, players will come acrossBelurat, Tower Settlement,the first Legacy Dungeon in the DLC. Atop the Tower resides theDivine Beast Dancing Lion, who happens to bethe first DLC boss....

Sonyis making bold strokes in the world of anime, as negotiations for the acquisition of Crunchyroll are reaching their climax. If things go as planned, the media giant will acquire the anime streaming service for approximately $957 million dollars, adding the site to their alreadyformidable anime offerings. For those that didn’t know,Sonyalready owns a great deal of major anime companies. Big names like Funimation and Aniplex are under that umbrella. Adding Crunchyroll to the mix will only serve to further that monopoly, and could mean big things for the future of anime streaming as a whole depending on how Sony uses it....

For years,Super Smash Bros.Brawlhas been a staple game to play with friends in social gatherings, as well as the fighting game community. Many fans would have heated debates arguing in favor of their favoritecharacters that should be inSuper Smash. Now thanks to a diehard fan who wanted to see their character of choice in the game, people will now be able to play as theAmong UscrewmatesinSuper Smash Bros. All, of course, thanks to the work of emulators, having no official connection with Nintendo....

A fan of thePokemonanime who also happens to be a tattoo artist has decided to tattoo every Gen 1 Pokemon and give all profits to an animal charity.Pokemonis a huge deal all over the world; most gamers have had the chance to experience aPokemongame, and those that aren’t as fond of gaming have still watched at least an episode or two of the anime. There’s no doubt that Ash Ketchum and Pikachu are the two main faces of the entire franchise....

Horses are one of the most common ways to travel in video games. They usually cement a bond with the protagonist working as a trusty steed and a best friend. Some horses, though, no matter how iconic are more realistic than others. RELATED:Every Horse In Red Dead Redemption 2 Ranked From Worst To Best The horses fromAssassin’s Creed Odysseyare user friendly, with the ability to travel almost anywhere, but accessibility does not equal realism....

The Last of Us Part 1is a PS5 remake of the original PS3 game. It features improved visuals, redone character models, and some gameplay enhancements. Furthermore,The Last of Us Part 1gives users a choice between native 4K at 30 fps and dynamic 4K at 60 fps. While the story and the core of the game remain the same, it bringsThe Last of Usmore in line withThe Last of Us Part 2....

For the past couple of years, Capcom has been churning out critically-acclaimedResident Evilremakes. These remakes have helped bring these iconic horror games to modern hardware with new twists, and fans have loved almost every single one of them. It has been a fantastic nostalgia trip for franchise veterans, a great way for newcomers to experience what came before, and has also helped show whyResident Evilis as successful as it is. While that all sounds great, there will come a time when this nostalgia trip will have to come to an end....

With the release ofThe Sims 4’s latest expansion pack,Discover University, many fans of this life simulation game are getting ready to send their Sims off to get a higher education. While there are a ton of fun and amazing new things to do while your Sim is away at the university of their choice, there’s definitely a lifeafterfinishing school for these Sims. Related:10 YouTubers To Watch If You Want To Design The Perfect Sims House...

Quick Links Summary SinceValheimis still in early access, there will inevitably be more content for the game coming in future updates, such as the upcoming Ashlands Biome update set to release in the first half of 2024. Although, it’s worth mentioning that whileValheim’s Ashlands Biome updateis expected to bring a variety of new content toValheim, namely including a new biome and boss fight, the Ashlands update has been said to be the final major content update forValheim....

Van-14aims to put theMetroidback in Metroidvania, featuring a power-armored sci-fi heroine who must defeat a race of malevolent gods. Developed by Robin Eyre, Iron Gate Studio’s “generalist artist” andValheimveteran, theindietitle draws inspiration from the genre-definingSuper Metroid, while also being mindful ofHollow Knight’s major contributions to the formula. Robin Eyre spoke with Game Rant about his goals, hopes and process for the passion project being developed in his off-hours.The following transcript has been edited for brevity and clarity....