Sure, the content they’re getting is far superior in most measurements to what we got and is now firmly in the mainstream, as to not alienate them from their hobby. But there’s a colossal downside to this progress: it’s harder for poor kids to have a good t

Having a sister that is ten years my junior has made me very aware of the generational divide in gaming. The industry and community we grew up with in the 1990s and 2000s is far from the same that 2010s kids are getting now, for better or wo


Sometimes you get to pull it off but most of the time, the tower ends up killing you. This is also a known tactic to bait eager players into being overconfident. It results in a rather embarrassing death that only serves to fuel the enemy's gold depos


The Pathless was published by Annapurna Interactive and developed by Giant Squid, the studio that developed the ocean exploration game ABZÛ. This game is the story of a character called the Hunter and their eagle companion who are travelling in an enormous forest. The Hunter is an archer on a quest to release the world from a curse of darkness, whose travels take them through an open world filled with variable biomes like tundras and fore


The creators behind Dragon's Blood have been thorough in their research while setting up the universe for the anime. And fans can notice this in small details like the two moons. The bright and smaller moon in the front is the true form of Selemene, the goddess of the moon-order to which Mirana and Luna bel


Genshin Impact takes place in a fantasy world known as Tevyat, which already has a ton of regions and locations to explore, with the promise of expansion in the future. The main campaign puts the player in search of their lost twin, completing challenges and quests along the way, as well as a multiplayer co-op mode. With its free-to-play nature and MOBA Esports news numerous comparisons to the beautiful world of Breath of the Wild , Genshin Impact stands out as one of 2020's best RPGs in addition to one of the best mobile ga


The trailer's crescendo sees the green dragon and Slyrak breathe fire at each other. While certainly a spectacle, the most important thing about this moment is how Davion runs up a hill and jumps with his sword at the p


It's important to prioritize these heroes and give them everything they need early. Let them kill creeps when no enemy is in the lane. Stay out of their experience range so they get the full amount and don't have to split it. Every egg should be in the carry's basket if victory is the g

Indie gem If Found was nominated for the 2020 Game Awards' category of Games for Impact, and was published by Annapurna Interactive. If Found is a slow-paced game about human connection, and tells the story of a girl named Kasio who moves home to western Ireland and interacts with her family and friends. There's an extra layer of tension, though, with the threat of a possibly unstoppable black hole that could swallow the entire wo


So what’s the answer, encourage kids to find fun in single player titles? Well, the industry is coming for that too, with the push to go digital. There’s some consumer friendly aspects to this, most recently with the Xbox All Access deals, in which for a monthly subscription, you get the payoff of an Xbox Series X/S, and also get Xbox Live and Games Pass thrown in. This is a welcoming move, and opens up hundreds of games to families that have to budget their finances mont


There's typically a couple of responsible players even in a low-MMR match that will call out enemy positions or where to ambush or push. Paying attention to the minimap can give you better strategic and tactical awareness so you can snag some kills or assi


There's a reason why League of Legends is more popular than DOTA 2. DOTA 2 is a game of precision and mastery where mistakes get punished with a snowballing defeat and verbal expletives from your teammates (often the latter). The higher learning curve (and more elitist players) compared to other MOBAs make it rather intimidating especially for newb

Yes, players can choose to queue up for a specific role. But even then, not all support heroes fit in well with their team or counter the opposing team the same way. It's important to diversify selections that are in the comfort z


The lion pauldrons serve as an excellent example of League of Legends taking an iconic aspect of a character and reimagining it, and this cosplay captures the distinction perfectly. Furthermore, the regal update Garen's attire receives is further highlighted by the large and white crown-ornament attached to his helmet, indicating that this king is ready for both ruling and warr


As League of Legend's primary form of monetization, the skins—costumes—developed for characters often reimagine them in an alternate setting that may realize a different sort of fantasy. This not only entices fans of the characters but may attract players who weren't invested in the character's original des