Armor has always been important inMinecraft, but the June 2020 Nether Update in particular made equipment more relevant. For one, it introduced piglins, who provided players with a new reason to wear golden armor, since it would prevent unnecessary battles.Netherite armoralso joinedMinecraftin the Nether Update as an upgraded version of diamond armor. These updates are a great example of how Mojang is always building on the game’s foundations, adding new features to established content....

Amateur gamers might think that pitching isn’t “sexy” enough inMLB The Show 22. There’s nothing wrong with smacking big flies, rounding the bases, and hearing the sold-out stadium cheer. But the experts know that what happens on the mound matters first and foremost. RELATED:MLB The Show 22: Pitching Settings Guide This isn’t to say that pitching is boring. The intensity of carrying a no-hitter into the ninth inning gets the heart rate going more than any do-or-die at bat....

InMonster Hunter Rise, the hunter can wield weapons that are charged with elements. These elementally powered up weapons are essential when taking down monsters throughout the world There are a total of five different elements available: Fire, Water, Thunder, Ice, and Dragon. The player’s armor, as well as enemies', is weak or resistant to certain elements (or none at all), meaning they take more or less damage said element(s). RELATED:Monster Hunter Rise: Every Class Ranked Worst To Best While a monster may seem like it is weak or resistant to a specific element, that is not always the case....

Summary A new ghost shell inDestiny 2is causing visual errors that are blinding players with its brightly-colored glow, leading to a mix of complaints and amusement from fans online. The IX Shell was recently added to the Eververse, the in-game shop inDestiny 2,for purchase using the premium currency Glimmer, and despite its Exotic status, it has caused a stir online. Cosmetics are a key part ofDestiny 2, as many players spend a lot of time and money on in-game items to deck out their Guardian in their favorite gear andeven recreate characters from other franchises like Slenderman....

ThePokemonseries has nearly 900 Pokemon for players to encounter, collect, and train throughout its games. Despite this large number,Pokemonfans continue to add their own spin on existing designs by recoloring and through fusions of designs. The latest example of these reimagines the Pokemon Drifblim as a Chinese Lantern. Pokemonas a franchise has existed for over two decadesand recently saw the eighth generation of games unveil its latest title,Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Drifblim is traditionally a Ghost and Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 4....

Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare just days away from release as of this writing, but much of the games have leaked online, including the “optimal route” to take through the games. The ROM ended up in the hands of many fans online, who have sharedleaks ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet’s starters, legendaries, Paradox Pokemon, and far more. Indeed, social media is covered in these leaks, so fans who don’t want heavy spoilers should be careful online....

PopularTwitchstreamer Pokimane explained that she has no intention of leaving the platform for Kick, saying it would be a compromise of her morals. This comment comes after several majorTwitchstreamers switched to Kick in exchange for sizable payments from the newly-launched streaming platform. Founded by streamer Trainwreckstv and businessmen Bijan Tehrani and Ed Craven, Kick launched in December 2022 as a competitor to the Amazon-owned Twitch. The new platform is known for its loose moderation and extremely generous revenue sharing model....

Developer Arkane Studios has a long pedigree of carefully crafted single player experiences where freedom is key.InDishonoredorDeathloop, players can choose how best to eliminate a target, using the tools at their disposal and a little recon to find a solution that fits their playstyle. But for its new game,Redfall, Arkane is trying something a little different. A cooperative shooter set in a completely open world,Redfallis the studio’s biggest departure from its “formula” yet, but after spending some time with the game, it still boasts the Arkane DNA....

Summary A new leak suggests that an HD remaster of the cult-classic 2005 JRPG,Ys: The Oath in Felghana, is set to make its way to the West after its initial Japan-only release. TheYsseries, which is helmed bythe seasoned Japanese game developer Nihon Falcom, is infamous for containing several mainline installments that take months, if not years, to receive official English translations. Though it does sometimes take quite awhile for these games to get proper localizations, it seems that the recently-releasedYs: The Oath in Felghanaremaster will launch in Western territories sooner rather than later....

Horizon Zero Dawnwill reportedly get a remaster for PS5 and a multiplayer spin-off if a new rumor is to be believed. It originally came out in 2017 and is one of several new AAA IPs Sony created during the PS4 generation. Since then,Horizon Zero Dawnhas been released on PCand has sold over 20 million copies. Developer Guerrilla Games released a sequel namedHorizon Forbidden Westin February of this year. It received similarly high review scores, with many praising the quality of side-quests and NPC interactions....

News thatAssassin’s Creed: Valhallawould include afemale version of protagonist Eivormade waves across the fan community, as the practice was heavily appreciated by most players. With the feature allowing players to choose the character’s gender in previousAssassin’s Creedtitles, likeSyndicateandOdyssey, it seems like an obvious choice, although it seems some developers didn’t initially intend it to be a choice at all. According to reports from “Seiiki” Dell’Aria, the designer of the recently revealedAssassin’s Sisterhood Symbol, the choice of gender for these protagonist’s was caused by disagreements with formerAssassin’s Creed: ValhallaDirector Ashraf Ismail....

Set five years after the events of the previous title,Star Wars Jedi: Survivorfollows Cal Kestis on a brand-new adventure across the galaxy. Like with his previous journey, he is still being pursued by the Empire and its goons, but while fleeing from them, he will have several chances to find and complete side quests. RELATED:Star Wars Jedi: Survivor - How To Find The Piasa Nest The side quests inStar Wars Jedi: Survivorare known as Rumors, and they can be found quite frequently while exploring the galaxy....

Summary For some fans ofStardew Valley, playing the game serves as a relaxing escape, but one player’s impressively detailed spreadsheet has turned the game into some seriously in-depth work. There are manypassionate fans in theStardew Valleycommunity, and this particular player’s approach to the game will have some fans envious of their organizational skills. Stardew Valleyhas made a name for itself as one of the most successful indie games of all time....