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Thanks to big game releases, a year to reflect back on, and many people finally getting time to enjoy themselves, December often comes as a celebration of video games. With this celebration, comes new art and creativity, as well as some unexpected parings most people would not have even considered. Few characters in all of video games have had a bigger year than Final Fantasy 7’s irredeemable villain, Sephiroth. Appearing in the long-awaited Final Fantasy 7 Remake in all of his beautifully rendered and voice-acted glory, the iconic villain has returned in a big way....

Fans of the original Crash Bandicoot games have been amping themselves up for the remastered collection known as Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, and publisher Activision is doing its best to keep gamers entertained through a series of trailers. Now, another trailer has hit, showing off some gameplay from the third Crash game, Crash Bandicoot: Warped. It’s yet another well-remembered level from the original series that has been chosen as subject for a trailer, with the latest Crash Bandicoot N....

Crash Bandicoot is poised for a long-awaited resurrection with the upcoming summer release of Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy. Gamers will be able to revisit the three iconic PlayStation games and return to each level with updated graphics and enhanced gameplay features. Many fans have been wondering just how good the new versions will look and we now have an extended look at some N Sane Trilogy gameplay footage. The gameplay footage comes from the official Crash Bandicoot Facebook page and features a full play through of the Upstream level....

Animal Crossing: New Horizons has added a ton of new stuff through their latest update, but this one item could be getting players more excited than the fireworks shows or the dream function. The Animal Crossing: New Horizons King Tut mask, modeled after probably the most famous Ancient Egyptian artifact discovered to date, is a headpiece that allows players to play Pharaoh for the day—but with a catch. The ornate headpiece makes players extremely top-heavy, which means that falling while running can be added to mosquito bites as a new hazard in the game....

The latest patch for Dark Souls 3 changes the game’s weapon balancing, but fans of the Dark Sword can rest easy knowing that the weapon isn’t being nerfed - yet. One of the most popular weapons in Dark Souls 3 is the fittingly-titled Dark Sword, and for obvious reasons. The weapon has a slash-based vertical heavy attack, and allows players to use the stomp technique, which is extremely difficult for enemies to interrupt or stagger....

Oh, heck. Nope, this is not a drill. Red Hook is working on a direct sequel to their nefarious and notorious Darkest Dungeon. If the original hasn’t already reduced you to a jibbering wreck, maybe you’re up for another round of adventuring? Darkest Dungeon has been a real indie darling of recent years, and for good reason. Dungeon crawlers aren’t exactly something the industry’s short of just now, but Red Hook’s masterwork distinguishes itself in two ways: with its beautiful, macabre 2D art, its interesting stress mechanics and its absurdly punishing difficulty....

EA accidentally made the debug menu for FIFA’s Ultimate Team visible for everyone using the web-app yesterday, allowing players to see kill-switches and stats that would previously have gone unseen. Players using the Ultimate Team web app yesterday would have been able to see the debug menu for the system. Although a lot of it was standard debug fare, there were several kill switches that caught the eye of Ultimate Team players....

Our quick take Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (2021) - 4.0 / 5 Design Dimensions: 297 x 207 x 14.35mm Weight: 1.32 kg (1.29kg measured) CNC machined aluminium casing Screen 13.4-inch 1920 x 1200 IPS LCD screen 500-nit brightens (550 nits measured) Flexi-hinge touchscreen Keyboard & Touchpad MagLev keyboard Textured glass touchpad Integrated fingerprint scanner Performance Intel Core i7-1165G7 CPU, Intel Xe graphics 16GB 4267MHz LPDDR4x RAM Battery Life & Ports 51Wh battery capacity, 45W charger 2x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports To recap This 2-in-1 has everything a great hybrid laptop needs: it’s light but well-made, it has one of the best non-4K screens going, and Intel’s new Xe GPU is even fit for some challenging games....

Love it or hate it, Destiny is one of the most popular and consistently played games of the last few years. It constantly tops sales charts month after month, and with The Taken King expansion releasing in less than a month’s time on September 15th, expect the Destiny user base to continue to grow. That being said, despite the game’s popularity, fans have been vocal about many areas in which the game could improve....

Destiny 2’s Forsaken expansion added titles to the game, special text that is visible next to a player’s name in-game. These are tied to players completing a certain number of Triumphs, making titles a sign of completion and mastery over specific parts of Destiny 2. Some of the titles are not yet available, but one title that is starting to be unlocked by players is Dredgen. The Dredgen title is tied to the Gambit Seal found in the Triumphs tab in Destiny 2....

Destiny 2’s latest raid is out today, and players are racing to be the World’s First team to clear Last Wish. Those who finish the raid this week get some snazzy gear, and they help teach the rest of the community how to beat the raid bosses. The first raid boss is Kalli, a Taken Techeun, and here’s how to beat her. When Destiny 2 players load into the raid and follow the path to the left they will arrive in the encounter room....

After defeating the second boss, Shuro Chi, Destiny 2 players will come face to face with Morgeth, the Spirekeeper. This boss is all that stands between Destiny 2 players and the final boss, so there’s plenty of pressure to rush through. With this boss, however, that’s not recommended. Using this guide should hopefully help players avoid an untimely wipe and go on to fight Riven of a Thousand Voices. Before even beginning the Last Wish raid, players will want to make sure they are at an appropriate power level, as these fights are not simple or easy....

Destiny 2: Forsaken introduced a lot of big changes to the game, including a massive overhaul of the power leveling system. Gone are the days of cranking out weekly milestones on reset day and being done for the week. Now, there are several different challenges that rotate on daily and weekly timers. However, the biggest trick to these is understanding what the level caps are for each activity and knowing what order to go in....

Bad Juju has been and remains one of the more popular weapons in Destiny 2. Part of that is out of nostalgia from Destiny 1, but it also has to do with the weapon’s tremendous potential in PVE combat and some PVP situations. Not to mention, it’s an interesting weapon to look at. When the catalyst is thrown into the mix then the Bad Juju becomes even more of a destructive and capable weapon in Destiny 2....

Over the course of its 5-year+ run with Destiny, developer Bungie has put out a lot of content. Some fans would say that the studio didn’t put out enough content over that time, but those who empathize with game developers understand that even simple concepts can take time. For example, the Zero Hour mission for Outbreak Perfected took about 7 months to design. To that point, Bungie director Luke Smith gave some insight into the patching process and how it, too, can push the developers to work extreme hours....

It’s time once again to compete for fabulous prizes in Destiny 2, as the Faction Rally has returned to the Tower. This is the second round for the event since the game’s launch, and the first time it will be available on PC. New rewards are up for grabs for those who pledge their loyalties, but gear from last month’s Rally will also be available to those who missed them....

Exclusive loot is always a point of contention for fans between those who enjoy the grind and those who want access to everything. In season 3 of Destiny 2, Bungie introduced Redix’s Claymore, a legendary rifle that only 9,000 players managed to acquire due to the time-consuming grind it required in the Competitive playlist. While fan’s who missed out on Redix’s Claymore will get a new opportunity to obtain a very similar gun once Forsaken launches, season 4 is bringing another opportunity to earn an exclusive weapon through the Crucible....

Destiny 2 will be getting a new pass on the sound effects, music, and sounds that fans are used to hearing—but Bungie looks to be combining the brand new with the familiar. One of the aspects of the soundscape of Destiny 2 that players will surely notice when they play the game is the music, which has always been a notable aspect of the game (and Bungie’s history with the Halo series) ever since Marty O’Donnell created the original soundtrack for vanilla Destiny....

When Destiny 2 was confirmed to be on the receiving end of a full reset of level and gear, many long-term Destiny fans were wondering exactly what Bungie would do for Destiny 1 players who carry over into the sequel. Now, it seems as though gamers have an answer of sorts. According to DeeJ, Bungie’s community manager, Destiny 2 will reward and recognize veteran players who turn up for the game....

Two weeks ago, longtime Bungie Community Manager David “Deej” Dague announced his departure from the developer. After serving in a number of roles at the company, Dague will be moving on to new adventures. For any that have been part of the Halo or Destiny communities, Deej’s importance to Bungie cannot be overstated. Many have already shared their favorite stories from his tenure at Bungie, but one fan took things a step further....