The Soldier class inBorderlandsis one that could use a rework to make it more in line with its more unique compatriots. WithBorderlandsreveling in the absurdity of its own world as well as its energetic gunplay, the classes play a large role in forming the game’s identity. It feels like every class should stick out in a way that helps to show what makes the series' style shine, and most classes succeed in doing so....

There are few companies that are as influential in the smart lighting world as Nanoleaf. Years ago, the growing popularity ofmulticolored smart light bulbsquickly led to the emergence of more elaborate lighting fixtures. As popular game streamers began to adorn their rooms with wall panel lights, Nanoleaf Aurora lights were all the rage. The manufacturer’s product line has only expanded since with smart lights that not only provide illumination but match the decor of any gaming room perfectly....

Summary Hunt: Showdown 1896provides a truly unique PVP experience. Players haveplenty of choices when selecting their loadouts. Weapons likethe Crown And Kinghave insane one-shot potential but are incredibly difficult to use. On the other hand, guns like the Winfield are easy to use but may not have the damage to challenge the top-level guns in the game. This list will cover at least one weapon in each class and focus on the powerful yet reliable choices for PVP....

Jujutsu Kaisen 0has maintained its place atop the Japanese box office for the ninth-straight weekend. The popular prequel film sold 213,000 tickets, earning ¥336 million (roughly US$2.93 million) this past weekend. The film premiered in Japanese theaters on December 24 and has sold a total of 8.34 million tickets, earning ¥11.6 billion yen (roughly US$101 million)throughout its run so far. It is currently the 27th highest-grossing film in Japan of all time....

Straight from Latveria comes a new addition to theMarvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Orderroster. Doctor Doom will be arriving to the title shortly, and Nintendo recently posted a preview of the good doctor in anticipation of his release. One of Marvel’s most legendary villains, Doctor Doom, will soon be a part ofMarvel Ultimate Alliance 3as a playable character. He will be packaged into the aptly named Fantastic Four: Shadow of Doom DLC....

Geoff Keighley’s The Game Awards returns for its annual games celebration on December 8. Each category and its nominated contestants have been announced, and voting has commenced. There are an abundant 31 categories that branch into granular elements of the games industry, fromThe Game Awards’ Game of the Year, Best Debut Indie, Best Esports Coach, and Innovation in Accessibility. This is a great way to honor achievements in gaming throughout the year, but there are also celebratory mentions toward games that will not be released until 2023....

Summary Mixtape, Annapurna Interactive’s latest cinematic game, is already tugging at the heartstrings of many people.Annapurna Interactivedebuted its first trailer during the recent Xbox Games Showcase 2024, which showedMixtape’s gorgeous art style and a nostalgic soundtrack that many people will likely resonate with. The premise ofMixtaperevolves around three friends' last night as high school students, as they go on a final adventure together before heading off to college. With Annapurna Interactive’s reputation for producing memorable games, like theaward-winning titleTheArtful Escape, which was also developed byMixtape’s Beethoven & Dinosaur, fans may be in for an immersive narrative experience....

Nintendohas seen success with its latest console the Switch, not only because of its portable features but also because of its great roster of games. TheNintendo Switch has been a commercial hitand many players have enjoyed the console while staying at home during the global pandemic caused by the coronavirus. Nintendo is now offering a game for free that will likely help players pass the time while indoors and it will also allow people to do some exercise....

Summary Moon Studios is trying something different withNo Rest for the Wicked, with both the game’s genre and its early access launch representing uncharted territory for the team behind the stellarOrigames. In terms of its primary genre inspirations,No Rest for the Wickedis breaking new ground for ARPGs by refusing to adhere to the tried-and-true class structure of popular series likeDiablo, instead offering players more freedom in how they build out their character based on the game’s large loot pool and emphasis on equipment load and weight class....

Quick Links Nobody Saves the Worldis a new action-RPG from Drinkbox Studios, known for developing and publishing theGuacameleegames. Their new title takes a break from the Metroidvania platforming and features a top-down perspective with a focus on dungeon-crawling. The main gameplay mechanic ofDrinkbox Studios’newest indie offering is the ability to change Forms. These are essentially different classes with their own combat style. Players could come across a group of enemies where they need to change Forms multiple times in a fight....

TheOverwatchfranchisehas seen plenty of new skins being added to the game since its release in 2016, with someOverwatch 2skins bearing truly unique designs. Over the years Blizzard’s artists have continued to put out more intricately designed skins, especially sinceOverwatch 2has finally launched, though the company could be doing more. WhileKiriko’s latest Legendary skin was available via Twitch dropsand other heroes such as Sojourn, Mercy, and Junker Queen have also been given legendary cosmetics this season, Blizzard hasn’t given as much love to the Mythic tier....

Overwatchhas seen some big changes coming to a number of its heroes, including those that have been around since the beginning. Balancing work has hit Roadhog, for instance, and Junkrat is getting buffs inOverwatch’sPublic Test Region. Now, D.Va has some serious changes being tested in the PTR, including one nerf and a number of buffs that should make her a very different hero. D.Va has recently been relegated to the duty of standing around with Defense Matrix and absorbing enemy damage – a role that isn’t much fun, especially considering her earlier role as an aggressive tank....

Call of Duty: Warzoneplayers continue to show off their ingenuity and skill. As game clips circulate the game’s community gets a chance to share in epic moments together. Every so often, oneWarzoneplayer will find a unique way to bring down enemies and solve interesting problems. While looking through one of the many epicWarzonecompilation videos that fill YouTube fans noticed one genius player’s unique strategy. Although it is not an uncommon tactic, many fans forget that it is possible to attach equipment to vehicles....