Summary A fan-madeGenshin Impactchart lists the most popular characters for the latest version of the Spiral Abyss. With the introduction of Xianyun and Gaming,Genshin Impactplayers have found the opportunity to shake up their respective teams and test whether the Liyue-based characters are suitable for challenging endgame activities, including the Spiral Abyss. They have also been able to pull reruns from the event banner in case they want to replace some members of their party setup....

When it comes to streaming, fewer names have dominated the space thanNetflixhas over the years,although as of late the company faces intense competition from other services. Amidst all this,Netflixhas its eyes set on another sector in the form of gaming via its Netflix Games initiative. Now it appears Netflix Games might have bigger ambitions in the pipeline. Back in July 2021, Netflix announced that it will expand its platform to video games with an initial focus on mobile titles....

Summary TheOverwatch 2team is nerfing two of Illari’s most important abilities, including her ultimate, as it prepares the latest support hero for competitive play. As this year’s second new support hero behind Lifeweaver, Illari recently joined theOverwatch 2roster as part of Season 6 Invasion, which also introduced co-op PvE missions, a new core game mode in Flashpoint, two new maps Suravasa and New Junk City, and more. Illari’s addition toOverwatch 2has been a smooth one so far, with many players enjoying her aggressive playstyle, and some already calling for nerfs....

Summary One Google engineer is showing off aPlayStation Portalhack that allows the device to play PSP games. The PlayStation Portal is designed to be a handheld device that remotely controls the user’sPS5console, but that hasn’t stopped enthusiasts from trying to expand upon the accessory’s utility. Despite limited use cases, thePlayStation Portal has garnered solid reviewsand struggled to stay in stock for long at popular retailers. The eye-catching form factor has proven to be the most ergonomic method for Remote Play, a service that has been around since the PS3....

In a surprising and rather unprecedented turn of events,PSNhas been suspended in China. At the moment, it is unclear what the exact reason for this is or how long it will be in effect, leaving manyChinese gamersuncertain of when they’ll have access to the PlayStation Store again. For those unaware, although China does heavily restrict what gaming content its citizens are able to enjoy, the games available onPSNare already vetted and Chinese approved, so although many think this might be related to that, it is unlikely....

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a catastrophic impact on the world, and has drastically changed the way games are made and played. On rare occasions, these added constraints force creative solutions, and one ofDestiny 2: Beyond Light’s missions is a prime example of how improvisation can yield innovation. Destiny 2’s latest expansion, Beyond Light, launched on November 10, inundating players with new gear, locations, and missions. The mission to obtain the Salvation’s Grip exotic grenade launcher is one of the most entertaining in the expansion, due to Nolan North’s entertaining dialogue where the player’s Ghost does an impression of the character, Drifter....

With the impending release ofStar Wars Jedi: Survivor,Star Warsgaming is in one of the better spots it has been in over the last few years. Coming off the surprise success ofStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order,Star Wars Jedi: Survivorlooks to give fans more of the first game’s brand of Soulslike, Metroidvania-inspired action in a galaxy far, far away. After all, developer Respawn has demonstrated what can come of a game that focuses purely on delivering a strong narrative experience....

Gamers have been making amazing 3D art pieces based on video games for years. Players have created dolls, statues, and figurines based on a number of different franchises. They have even madeSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatestages out of LEGOs. Gamers have created a good number of LEGO sets for a variety of famous characters such as Mario and Pikachu. There are even video games with the character models being made entirely out of virtual bricks, such as theLEGO Star Warsgames....

With a number of reports signifying significant issues with the game, it seemed clear to many thatSystem Shock 3was on the brink of collapse for a while now, with rumors hinting that developer OtherSide Entertainment was struggling with both financial and technical issues. It seems this came after the dev team split from former publisher Starburst Games, leading to a number of severe setbacks includingthe team behind the title supposedly being laid off....

TheElder Scrollsseries is well-known for giving its players the opportunity to play as they wish, either as characters who are good, bad, or somewhere in between.Skyrimis a game that offers the player an abundance of decisions that are often morally ambiguous, allowing them to shape their characters in whatever way they see fit. Very often there is no right or wrong action to take inSkyrim, as it is entirely up to the player to interpret each action and its consequences....

During its initial run on the PC, PS4, and Xbox One,The Witcher 3: Wild Huntwas applauded for having a lot of good but free DLC missions to play with. The game was the recipient of some of the best story expansions available for any title. Still, smaller-scale contracts and quests likeSkellige’s Most Wantedare solid byte-sized mini-stories that add even more character to the world ofThe Witcher 3, and they launched at no extra cost for the player....

Walmart has officially released itsBlack Fridaysales plans for holiday 2019. Unlike thethat spread prior to Halloween, Walmart’s real Black Friday plans are much more grounded. Discounts include bundles for PlayStation 4 and all three Xbox One SKUs, as well as deals on a range of new game releases from the past year and more. While Walmart doesn’t necessarily have any major must-have Black Friday video game sales, it does have a wide variety of good to great discounts....

Summary During its recent update,World of Warcraftquietly removed Learning to Share and So Much Sharing, two achievements associated with the Warband Bank inThe War Within. This meansWorld of Warcraftcompletionists will no longer need to feel compelled to spend over 3,000,000 gold in order to get all the achievements from the new expansion. The Pre-Expansion Update forThe War Withinbegan on July 23, but several of its features didn’t come online until a week later....