Ever since the release ofDark Soulsin September of 2011, the world of RPGs has not been the same.Something about the brutal combat, tight controls, and incredible level design madeDark Soulsinto one of the few truly genre-defining masterpieces of game design. The somber atmosphere and subtle, complex worldbuilding ofFromSoftware’s most iconic title was not entirely new, but it struck people in a way that made it an icon. Since then, sequels likeDark Souls IIandDark Souls III, as well as other similar titles from the same developer, likeBloodborne, have not been enough to satiate gamers who want that special blend of beautiful worldbuilding and satisfying challenge....

With less than a month to go before fans can get their hands on the next core Pokemon experience, Nintendo and Game Freak have been busy releasing new information on the upcoming games.Pokemon SwordandShieldare set to introduce players to the Galar region, a land inspired by the UK and home to plenty of new and existing Pokemon. Along with new lands to discover, these gamesintroduce a new mechanic called Gigantamax, increasing the size and stats to towering proportions....

A couple of months ago, rumors started swirling that aRed Dead Redemption 2Google Stadia port was in the works. As it turns out, those rumors were true, as Rockstar Games has now confirmed thatRed Dead Redemption 2is coming to Google Stadia. Rockstar made the announcement today, though fell short of providing a specific release date for theRed Dead Redemption 2Stadia portbeyond the fact that it will be available for the platform at launch....

Grand Theft Autois certainly a fantastic series on its own. Rockstar created the quintessential open world video game, and even to this day, the nameGrand Theft Autois synonymous with open world gaming, andgaming in general. But there’s no denying that they are even more fun with cheats. TheGTAseries contains what are arguably the wackiest cheats in the history of gaming, and they helped elevate 10/10 games into 11/10 games. If you grew up withGTA, chances are you remember these iconic cheats, and maybe even how to activate them (should your memory be strong enough)....

Another weekend brings one more Shift Code forBorderlands 3.Followingyesterday’s Shift Code tweets, Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford tweeted out one more code for players to collect a Golden Key this weekend. This time the code is available to vault hunters everywhere for 24 hours since the initial tweet, or until 8 am PST tomorrow. Since the launch ofBorderlands 3in September, Pitchford has been tweeting out codes for Golden Keys fairly frequently....

Monster Hunter World’sIceborneexpansion released in September to widespread critical acclaim. The massive expansion near doubled the content of the baseMonster Hunter World’s campaign, both expanding and building upon what could be considered the best title in the franchise yet. Unfortunately, however,Icebornereceived a stunted release likeMonster Hunter Worldat launch. Console versions of the game came first. But PC hunters won’t have to wait much longer, as Capcom’s now announcedMonster Hunter World’sIceborneexpansion release date....

The Switch version ofOverwatchwill reportedly have a cool new feature that is unique to that version of the game. The hero shooter’s release on Switch is less than a month away, and a recent interview gave brand new details on what fans can expect fromOverwatchwith a Nintendo flourish. During the September Nintendo Direct it was announced that Blizzard’s popular shooter was finallycoming to Switch. Prior to release, Vooks.net sat down with Wes Yanagi, Principal Game Producer onOverwatchto talk about the Switch version of the game....

Destiny 2’s latest expansion, Shadowkeep, has been out for just over a week, and already players are beginning to reach for the new Power cap of 960. The grind to the top can be tough, but completing the weekly challenges, strikes and raids has remained the best path to achieve it throughoutDestiny 2’s two-year story. Now, with the new level cap in theShadowkeepexpansion, players are finding it harder than ever to max out their Power....

During today’s Q2 Fiscal 2020 earnings call, Electronic Arts revealed that there won’t be a newBattlefieldnext year; instead, it’ll be releasing a newBattlefieldtitle on both upcoming next-gen consoles, the PS5, and the Xbox Scarlett, during the fiscal year 2022. The latest entry in the franchise,Battlefield 5, arrived almost a year ago from EA DICE, and it’ll be a while before the next entry makes its debut–which is unusual asBattlefieldtitles go. Over the call, EA instead stated that in terms of shooter games, it would be focusing on Respawn Entertainment’sApex Legendsfor the year 2020....

Each expansion and season ofDestiny 2brings with it a new collection of weapons to earn, and while not every weapon is going to be top-tier, there is usually a handful of them that are. And those are worth farming for in order to get the best perk roll possible on them. When it comes tothe newest Shadowkeep expansionand the ongoing seasonal content of Season of the Undying, there are a few standouts especially for use in PvE content....

It’s getting to be that time of year whenmajor video game publishers are reportingon the next fiscal year of launches and into the foreseeable future. As such, Ubisoft’s financial conference call for investors and analysts revealed five upcoming games that would be released for both current-genandnext-generation consoles, the PS5 and Xbox Project Scarlett. Anticipation for both next-gen consoles has been ramping up in recent months, with Sonyteasing its current PS5 title lineupand the Xbox Scarlett preparing to launch sometime in the holiday season of 2020....

It’s not often thatMagic: The Gatheringintroduces a brand-new format for players to try and crack, so consider these very lucky times. Much like when Modern was first introduced,the announcement of the constructed Pioneer formathas professional and casual players very excited. With so few cards banned to start out, many brewers are already hard at work trying to figure out which cards are going to be the most busted in Pioneer....

With Halloween quickly approaching,Overwatchhas also gotten into the holiday spirit by kicking off its annual event. Halloween Terror 2019 sees the return of Junkenstein’s Revenge, a PvE game mode where up to four players attempt to hold out against waves of enemies and a few boss battles mixed in as well. The event also comes with plenty ofnew and old Halloween character skinsincluding a highly sought after, formerly exclusive skin for Sombra....