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As a relatively new form of art, video gaming has its share of bumps in the road to overcome as it develops and continues to surge in popularity. With innovations in tech and the development of live services, the issue of microtransactions has become a serious problem in recent years, with game developers trying to find a balance between trying to get returns on their games while players don’t want to be exploited....

For the most part, the launch ofDiablo 4hasset a new standard for Blizzard releases, but a lot of the server-side issues were anticipated and dealt with long ago thanks to pre-release public testing. One glitch that has been literally halting some players' exploration ofDiablo 4in its footsteps, and doesn’t appear to be directly related to the servers. RELATED:Diablo 4: How To Install HD Textures (& What You Need To Display Them)...

Though it’s had a fairly prolonged and seemingly troubled development, Bandai Namco’sDigimon Survivefinally seems to have been immunized against any further delays. The game is slated to launch on July 29, and it looks to be a hugely important new chapter for the long-lasting monster-taming franchise. To celebrate the occasion and give players another good look at whatDigimon Survivereally is, Bandai Namco has just released a special launch day trailer for the game....

InEchoes of the Plum Grove, many different core mechanics may catch players off guard, bringing a variety of different threats and difficult scenarios to an otherwise cozy farming sim. One of the most significant threats that players will come across during their day-to-day life inEchoes of the Plum Groveis the trouble of characters dying from one of many different causes. For this reason, knowing how to stopcharacters from dyingcan come in handy and enable you to ensure some of your favorite town residents remain present....

Elden Ring’s details have trickled in on a steady basis in the past while after a long spell of silence.Elden Ring’s gameplay presentationand cinematic trailers were met with an in-depth Closed Network Test, for example, that gave a number of fortunate individuals access to hours of the game. FromSoftware’s latest title is highly anticipated, and though much has already been shared, spoilers that dissect certain narrative and gameplay events inElden Ringhave circulated, and fans may choose to batten down the hatches to avoid any more information ahead ofElden Ring’s launch this February....

TheDragoncrest Greatshield Talismanis one of eight legendary Talismans available inElden Ring. While it’s a must-have item, the Talisman’s location is ‌in end-game content, behind two hidden areas. There are three other Dragoncrest Talismans inElden Ringthat can also reduce incoming Physical damage, yet, the Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman is the best item among them. It can be added to any build since it enormously boosts damage negation without resorting to heavy clothing and armoring....

Let it never be said that gaming fans are not a dedicated bunch of talented individuals.The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, in particular, has a hugely devoted fan base. Everything from detailed cosplay outfits, to modded content, to evena crossover between the world of Tamriel and the HBO crime dramaThe Sopranos,has crossed the mind of anElder Scrollsfan. Now another person has entered the realm with a stunning display of artwork depicting the game’s major God, Talos....

Summary Endless Dungeonis a pseudo roguelike tower defense game set in the same world as another beloved indie game,Dungeon of the Endless. In thisspiritual successor sequel game, players will need to steadily climb down this abandoned Space Station that a whole cast of colorful characters just can’t seem to escape from. As players make more progress inEndless Dungeon, they’ll unlock Beverages, which are essentially modifiers they can enable or disable to change up a playthrough or even to add more challenge....

World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classicplayers can finally get Paid Faction Changes on the Battle.net store. Though the service is staying inWorld of Warcraft Classicindefinitely, players can currently get Paid Faction Changes at a discounted rate. The Paid Faction Change service allows a character to swap between the Alliance to the Horde, changing to one of the faction’s eligible races in the process. While this service was originally unavailable in the retro servers,World of Warcrafthas officially added Paid Faction Change forWrath of the Lich King Classic....

After a decade of dominance, Juventus fans find themselves at a bit of crossroads, with the club having struggled to compete in recent seasons. That’s not to say that they don’t still have plenty of talent among their ranks, however, withthe likes of Chiesa, Pogba, and Vlahovićall providing plenty of reasons for players to choose Juventus inFIFA 23. RELATED:FIFA 23: 4-3-3 Formation Guide Talent alone is not enough to guarantee success though, as current Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri will know all too well....

Summary Final Fantasy 14players that were holding out hope forFinal Fantasy 10’s Blitzball mini-game to be added to the MMORPG received a resounding denial from game producer and director Naoki “Yoshi-P” Yoshida during the keynote address at the North American Fan Fest. After Yoshi-P shot down the idea,Final Fantasy 14players took to social media to express their disappointment in the hopes Yoshida would change his mind later. The Fan Fest keynote was highlighted bythe reveal ofFinal Fantasy 14: Dawntrail, the game’s fifth expansion since its relaunch as A Realm Reborn....

It’s a great time to be aFinal Fantasyfan, especially considering that every mainline game in the series is available on consoles, PC, or mobile devices.Final Fantasy 7 Remakeis unique among these in that it is technically also a sequel to its original version, made many years after the fact. As far as fans know right now, it’s more of a meta sequel than anything so direct, but there have been direct sequels to numberedFinal Fantasy’s in the past....

Fortnite’s Season 4 is now underway with a heroicMarvel theme for its Battle Passand its many player challenges. These challenges provide players with cosmetic items and are often themed off of various Marvel heroes and villains, including everyone’s favorite talking plant Guardian of the Galaxy: Groot. The lead up toFortnite’s Season 4 has been filled with leaks and rumors for its skins and map changes. Not long before the new season launched, players caught wind that a She-Hulk skin would be coming to the game and earlier today, a reliable leaker tweeted that aSilver Surferbundle would be available later this season....