Keep those genre mashups coming, game devs There are a lot of video games out there in the world. Shooters, platformers, narrative adventures, fighting games — iconic genres that have almost forty years of precedence to make them what they are today. Various developers and studios have given us some truly amazing entries in all of these genres and many more, but sometimes, I find myself wondering if there’s anything new out there that will shake up the industry....

Also game reveals Back in March, Google revealed its new gaming/streaming platform,Stadia. The gist is that Google is using their billions in the bank to allow folks to stream games with high-quality visuals, with “weak connections” topping out at 1080p60. You’ll also be able to jump into games nigh instantly, and existing hardware will be compatible, on top of a new Google-engineered controller. The reaction has been mixed to say the least, with opponents pointing out a lack of proof that the service will work in not-perfect stadium event conditions, as well as inherent data cap concerns....

Microsoft support has the solutions. Hopefully If you’re one of the “small number” of Xbox One players who are having difficult booting up after thenew Xbox one Experience update rolls out today, don’t panic. Yet. Microsoft has acknowledgedissues with first boot, content installation, and accessory and accessibility issues after the update. If your console gets stuck on the green Xbox One loading screen, you’re advised to just leave it alone for fifteen minutes....

Pandaemonium raid progression works just like prior ones If you may sign intoFinal Fantasy XIV Endwalker, you can start the four wings of the Pandaemonium raid. Here’s where to find the unlock. So first up, you just need to be level 90 and have finished the main story quest.And log in, of course. Head toNemjiji in Old Sharlayan, at (X:9.6 Y:11.9). The NPC very close to the main Aetheryte....

Magic: Legends Well, when I heard that Wizards of the Coastwas creating an “MMO” based on theMagic: The Gatheringuniverse, this wasn’t what I had in mind. AMagicMMO is a concept that’s been ready for the taking for a few decades now, but it seems as if the “massive” bit of that moniker is going to be pulled back a bit. By way of a Game Informer cover story,Magic: Legendshas been revealed as aDiablostyle ARPG....

Pokemon TCG Pocket(orTGCP)will be a mostly online game once you complete the offline offerings, so you will probably want to play with friends and others to continue the experience. That being said, here’s what you need to know regarding the game’s social functions. How to add friends onPokemon TCG Pocket To add friends onPokemon TCG Pocket, follow our instructions below. From this option, you can do one of two things to add friends: take a screenshot of your profile (like the example above), or press the copy button next to your code....

In thePokemon Scarlet & Violet Teal MaskDLC, you’re going to be venturing out into new lands: most notably the vast landscape of Kitakami. Here’s how to swap between the old Paldea map and the new DLC world of Kitakami. How to unlock the new Kitakami map in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Your first step to unlocking the new map is actually setting foot in Kitakami. You can do that by loading up your game with the DLC installed (make sure it’s the correct version before you buy it!...

There are many resources and reagents inHades 2, used for acquiring new tools or upgrades. Some unlocks require materials you haven’t seen yet, and figuring out where to go can be stressful. Bronze is such a resource inHades 2, and here’s how to get it. You can find Bronze after reaching the surface area ofHades 2. That’s easier said than done, of course. You’ll need to remove wards barring your path, and then figure out how to not die in minutes due to Melinoë’s blood curse....

Grigori Weaver has undergone significant changes over the years, presenting a fresh new look with eachCoDentry.Black Ops 6promises another version of this iconic character with a unique Operator skin that’s completely free. Here’s how to get the Jackknife Weaver skin inBlack Ops 6. How to unlock Jackknife Weaver Operator skin in BO6 You can unlock the Jackknife Weaver Operator skin bycompleting theZombies’Citadelle des Morts Main Quest before Directed Mode releases. The mission will be availableon Dec....

Almost every combat-heavy game offers controller support, allowing players to maneuver around the battlefield easily. However, you may have stumbled upon a roadblock inWuthering Waves, where the feature may not be available. We’re here to show you how to play on a controller inWuthering Waves, including what devices are supported. Wuthering Waves controller gameplay, explained As of now,Wuthering Wavesonly supports controllers on PCs, not on mobile devices. I’ve tried it on Android to no avail, producing a mouse cursor on the phone screen with no inputs....

Titan Quest 2is now out on early access withfour different Masteries, but the game also allows you to experiment with different builds thanks to its built-in system when it comes to attributes. Like any ARPG, you will level up by playing the game and get different leveling items. you may use them on skill trees to unlock and improve different options based on your selected Masteries (you get to pick two out of four as of writing)....

The CR-56 AMAX is about to be in your hands inCall of Duty. You either stepped into a time machine, or you’re playing season three ofBlack Ops 6. One ofWarzone’smost legendary weapons, theCR-56 AMAXis a part of season three, which is all about throwing back to Verdansk as the classic BR map returns along with several quality of life updates to celebrate the free-to-play mode’s fifth birthday. The CR-56 AMAX was a dominant meta weapon for several seasons back in the day....

It does satisfy my need for NITRO-FUELED MAYHEM Here’s the full triple-scoop disclosure bottom line. Alessandro and I went to cover this preview event forThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntlast week. I was late to be added to the list, so we knew going in that we’d have to share a demo station. Now, for whatever reason, I thought there was going to be direct feed video capture of the gameplay, so I was gonna get that while Alessandro played, and make a video about it later....