The banners in Zenless Zone Zero are called Signal Search, and it's split into four parts; Exclusive Channel, W-Engine Channel, Stable Channel, and Bangboo Channel. Exclusive Channel is the banner that features a limited S-Rank Agent, while the W-Engine is where players can get the signature weapon for the featured 5-star character. Meanwhile, Stable Channel and Bangboo Channel are standard banners in ZZZ, where the former contains S-Rank Agents and W-Engines, whereas the latter is exclusively for 4-star and 5-star Bangboos. #zzz #banners #current #next #past

PC players are nowadays seeing a lot of console-exclusive ports make their way to Steam and various launchers. This is great news for anyone who's felt like they've been missing out without owning a console, and it's clear that the lines between console and PC are beginning to blur, especially concerning Microsoft and its desire to port its impressive games library to both ecosystems. PC Game Pass has made things even more lucrative, and many series once thought console-locked forever are receiving PC versions. #upcoming #game #releases #ampamp #beyond

Over a dozen Spider-Man games had been released before it, but 25 years later, Neversoft and Activision’s Spider-Man is perhaps historically one of the most formative and enduring in terms of its boundless charm and lasting impact. Indeed, this Spider-Man, one of many games to stick solely with the character’s name, was the birth of a new age for Marvel video games and enjoyed its momentous heyday with immediate sequels, as well as a playable cameo for this iteration of the wall-crawler in X-Men: Mutant Academy 2. #years #later #you #can #only

Yuto Suzuki's Sakamoto Days is one of the best shonen manga of the 2020s, and it is only going from strength to strength. Along with great art and creative fight sequences, the series is also known for fantastic characters, be they awesomeheroes or intimidatingvillains. #every #sakamoto #days #main #character039s

Epic Games has been hosting the Champions Road event in Fortnite since the start of August, and it is live until September. The event is meant to celebrate the Fortnite Global Championship and incentivize players to engage in competitive play. During this event, several tournaments and cups have made a return, giving players another chance to earn free items that they might've missed. #how #complete #champion039s #road #quests

Rising Heat is a roguelite bullet hell game developed by Fuzzy Sock Studios. See the official release date trailer here. #rising #heat #official #release #date

Open-world games are one of the best possible bets for players looking to enjoy some great views. There's one potential problem, however: while open-world doesn't necessarily mean "too large to visit it all", it often does. #beautiful #locations #openworld #games #you

As of the latest update, there are 23 quests in Schedule 1, the first three of which are part of the game's prologue. The rest of them take part in the Hyland Point area, where players will encounter many interesting characters as they set about creating their criminal empires. #all #missions #schedule #quest #list

Ninja Gaiden 4 will see the return of the helpful Ultimate Guidance ability, according to a message to fans from co-director and producer Yuji Nakao. Ninja Gaiden 4 looks poised to provide players with the kind of fast-paced battles they've become accustomed to since the series' reboot in 2004, and Ultimate Guidance should help keep them moving forward quickly. #ninja #gaiden #will #bring #back

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Much like the one found in the original game, the story campaign for Gears of War: Reloaded doesn't offer much in the way of side content, thus contributing to its surprisingly short length. There is one set of collectibles, though, with players able to find 33 COG Tags spread out across the game's five main acts. #all #gears #war #reloaded #cog

Gears of War: Reloaded is a full and faithful remaster of Cliff Bleszinski's 2006 title, Gears of War. Through the power of Unreal Engine, the game delivers stunning visuals, refined gameplay, and a bunch of quality-of-life updates, allowing players to experience one of the best and most influential third-person shooters of all time like never before. Given that this is a remaster rather than a remake, though, there are certain things that haven't changed. #how #many #chapters #are #there

A new rumor indicates that a Nintendo Direct could take place in mid-September. Not much is known about this possible Nintendo event, but it would likely come with exciting announcements for Switch 2 owners. #nintendo #direct #event #leaked #september

Start dates in Crusader Kings 3 are historical dates where players begin their campaigns. In each of these, players can choose from hundreds of counts, dukes, kings, and emperors or cultural equivalents to play as. Most of these starting rulers in CK3, particularly in the later periods for which more history was written down, are historical figures. #when #does #crusader #kings #end

Devil Fruits are the treasures of the seas in One Piece that grant unimaginable powers to those who consume them. There aren't any limits as to what type of ability one could get from Devil Fruits, and as such, it is hard to even be surprised. Eating a Devil Fruit comes with its fair share of weaknesses, but its pros outweigh its cons. #one #piece #devil #fruits #that

The worldwide reveal trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has surpassed an unfortunate milestone, accumulating close to 400,000 dislikes in less than one week. Although Call of Duty has consistently remained one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time, the community seems to be growing tired of feeling unheard, and it's beginning to show its anger by targeting the next entry in the series, Black Ops 7. #call #duty #black #ops #7039s

Ideally, now would be a great time to be a World of Warcraft fan, considering the recent Gamescom reveal of the Midnight expansion scheduled for next year. There are many noteworthy Midnight features to keep an eye on, even outside of player housing, if that is not something World of Warcraft fans are excited about. This includes the new Prey system that allows players to defeat powerful mobs to get cosmetic rewards, the addition of the Haranir as a playable race, a third Demon Hunter spec, extra talent points and Apex Talents, and more. However, the reveal has landed poorly among some fans for a plethora of reasons. #world #warcraft039s #midnight #controvery #explained

Sanji and Zoro make up two-thirds of the Monster Trio. Both of them are elite fighters who are capable of holding their own against the strongest One Piece characters. The two have grown considerably since their debut in the series, and their development won't be stopping anytime soon. They are certain to reach new heights by the end of the series, but there is one character that the two will never surpass. #one #piece #zoro #sanji #will

Game feel is something that most titles need to nail if they want players to have a great time with their titles. While it's fun to promote realism from time to time, it can detract from the overall experience if actions feel sluggish and the game simply isn't all that fun to play. #openworld #games #that #feel #great

Chip 'n Clawz vs. The Brainioids is bringing in all manner of design elements and inspirations to craft an all-new IP. The team behind Chip 'n Clawzrecently spoke with Game Rant on how the title's designs came together. #how #chip #039n #clawz #brainioids039

Role-playing games feature many complex elements that will grab a player's attention from the very moment they check in for the first time. The amount of time players can spend becoming stronger and taking out massive foes in these titles is genuinely incredible. #rpgs #that #will #consume #your

Create a Bear is triggered after you complete Joy's final quest, Dream a Little Dream, since both emotions are connected in Disney Dreamlight Valley. During this quest, the ruler will work out their emotions with Sadness and reveal a hidden memory that was long forgotten. #create #bear #quest #ddv #disney

Gaming handheld manufacturer Abxylute is selling a new handheld that's like a mash-up between the Nintendo 3DS's naked-eye 3D display and a Steam Deck. However, if players want the new Steam Deck-like, they will have to spend nearly for the device. #steam #decklike #handheld #displays #without

Pokemon and Build-a-Bear are partnering up again, with the two companies revealing a new Wooloo plush and a jumbo Gengar. The two Build-a-Bear plushes already have release windows, so Pokemonfans should get ready to scoop them up before they disappear. #wooloo #jumbo #gengar #buildabear #pokemon

Battlefield 6 developer DICE has confirmed it will be nerfing the shooter's movement mechanics to "create a more balanced and traditional Battlefield experience," but the decision seems to have divided the community, with some strongly against the change and others all for it. Fans won't know what these changes feel like in-game until Battlefield 6releases for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on October 10, but it looks like the community has already decided which side of the fence it's on. #battlefield #fans #are #divided #over

On August 21, Final Fantasy 14 players took to Steam to protest a recent move from Square Enix, as the game received waves of negative reviews and dropped its recent review rating to Mixed. The mass reviews came after the creator of a popular Final Fantasy 14 mod called "Mare Synchronos" announced it was shutting down after its creator received a legal inquiry from Square Enix. #final #fantasy #being #review #bombed

The CAR-15 is one of the starter weapons in both of the major Delta Force game modes, but despite that, it can easily contend with weapons thanks to how easy it is to use. It may not have the fastest TTK in the game, but it's a reliable rifle that players can comfortably take anywhere and still be successful. #best #car15 #loadout #delta #force

During Gamescom Opening Night Live, World of Warcraft officially revealed Midnight, the second expansion of the Worldsoul Saga. This major release brings fans back to Quel’thalas, Silvermoon, and Zul’Aman for the first time in almost two decades, with completely revamped and expanded zones. Xal’atath is coming for the Sunwell, and it will take all the heroes of Azeroth to stop her – including the Demon Hunters. This popular World of Warcraft hero class is getting two awesome features in this expansion: the mid-range Void-themed Devourer specialization, and the ability for Void Elves to play them. #world #warcraft #midnight039s #demon #hunter

Guard Crush Games' Absolum taps into the same things that the best action roguelikes do by delivering what fans of the genre love most — visceral, hard-hitting combat, worthwhile progression, and an eye-catching art style that makes the whole thing look good while doing it. As Absolum inches toward its eventual release, Guard Crush and publisher Dotemu have been steadily revealing more of the game, introducing new classes, showing off more of its progression systems, and generally peeling back the layers to expose Absolum as being one of the year's most promising roguelikes. But this latest hands-on preview is perhaps the best approximation of the full product we've gotten yet. #absolum #preview #upcoming #beat #continues

Chip 'n Clawz vs. The Brainioids is an upcoming blend of RTS and third-person action, directed by the creator of X-COM. Players will be able to take on the roles of the eponymous Chip 'n Clawzduo to fight off an alien invasion. #chip #039n #clawz #brainoids #meet

Fortnite's Icon Series features known people from the real world, such as music artists and streamers. Marshmello was the first Icon Series skin in Fortnite, but since then, dozens of others have joined him. #when #does #kai #cenat #icon

Morsels is a creature-collecting roguelite developed by Furcula. Take a look at the official release date trailer here. #morsels #official #release #date #trailer

In Roblox’s Grow A Garden, you get to take care of your own digital garden, where fruits can grow massive and show off unique patterns and designs. While checking out your garden, you might have spotted fruits that look a bit different. Some are dripping water, some are frozen solid, and some have shiny stars sparkling around them. #grow #garden #all #mutations #ampamp

Magic: The Gathering has undergone a lot of changes in the last year, starting with the addition of a core set in semi-perpetuity for Standard with Foundations, and then making changes to the legality of Universes Beyond sets. Since UB sets became Standard-legal, this has caused a shift in terms of release schedule, where now there have already been four sets this year with two more on the way, and 2026 looks to keep the same approach based on WotC's comments. MTG's Final Fantasy set sold million worth of products in a single day, which shows that these UB sets are here to stay. However, not all their cards should get the same treatment. #magic #gathering #have #bite #bullet

Usually, cheating is frowned upon in games. Players don't appreciate that some people choose to avoid the natural sense of progression certain games offer and try to manipulate things to serve their needs. #why #some #players #cheat #games

Nintendo confirms a new Direct presentation seemingly out of the blue, though the surprising announcement will be showcasing only 1 game for 45 minutes instead of a variety of content. One of the big questions surrounding Nintendo is the rest of its planned Switch 2 launch schedule for 2025, which is currently pretty mysterious. #nintendo #direct #august #announced #but

Players can expect more than just danger and adventure in the briney depths of Abyssus. The game has a ton of stuff to unlock via challenges, ranging from weapons, mods, abilities, and cosmetics. The latter includes options for player customization, and if you want to expand your suit color options, then you can try finding all the hidden Surge Fissures around the lobby base camp. #all #lobby #surge #fissures #abyssus

Nowadays, nobody is surprised when a game about superheroes is amazing. Many active players were, however, just getting into games when they saw the release of Superman for the Nintendo 64, which turned out to be one of the worst games of all time. It was so egregious of an experience that it tainted the entire superhero genre for many years, not that those years needed it, as many other terrible superhero games came out at that time as well. #best #ps2 #superhero #games

It's no secret that with each passing year, triple-A video games become increasingly expensive to bring to players. Lengthy development cycles and thousands of people involved push budgets to unsustainable levels, even before additional marketing expenses are factored in. This has led to gaming blockbusters long ago passing the threshold of million budgets, making many major AAA releases these days comparable to million Hollywood blockbusters. #upcoming #games #with #massive #budgets

While the core element of the Borderlands series may be looting and shooting, its gameplay has always been rooted in its overarching narrative, with many unique and eccentric characters serving as the driving force for that narrative. Characters like Lilith and Borderlands 2's Handsome Jack have long been considered some of the most memorable for their compelling arcs and evolution, but the series' Vault Hunters have not been left out of recognition either. Now Borderlands 4's Vault Hunters aim to keep that tradition going, though not necessarily in the same way. #without #one #type #borderlands #vault

Monopoly GO has made a name for itself through the way it constantly refreshes its content with themed events, minigames, and flashy new collectibles. The Summer Escape season was all about sunshine and cosmetic items that bring the vacation vibes right to the game board. Although there were plenty of shields, dice skins, and emojis to collect, the real stars of the season were, without a doubt, the limited-edition tokens. #best #monopoly #summer #escape #season

The PlayStation 2 is a platform full of legendary titles that fans will have a great time with. It was a massive step forward for its console generation and introduced players to some of the best video games they could sink their teeth into. #best #ps2 #horror #games #that

While there's certainly a place for easier, more forgiving open-world games, the lack of challenge and use of instant gratification can sometimes present a watered-down experience. With this can come a lack of experimentation and exploration on the part of the player. #best #openworld #games #that #don039t

The ongoing Pokémon World Championships features a brilliant homage to the pair of games that started the franchise, sharing a stunning display of an iconic scene. The annual tournament typically serves both as the highest level of tournament for the different branches of the Pokemon franchise and a celebration of the series' rich history. The 2025 World Championships tournament looks to be no different, with the ongoing tournament featuring lots of surprises between the video games and the Pokemon Trading Card Game. However, the event is offering plenty more for fans beyond its tournaments. #pokemon #world #championships #feature #stunning

Battlefield 6's large maps will dwarf some of the ones currently available for play in the open beta, according to a new image that has been leaked online. Open beta players who have been complaining about small map sizes in the Battlefield 6 open beta may be pleasantly surprised by the vast difference in size compared to the maps that are currently available. #battlefield #leaks #size #big #maps

PlayStation 5 gamers have 11 high-profile new games releasing in September 2025 that they should mark their calendars for. The PlayStation 5 has had a steady stream of new games since the console's debut in 2020, ensuring that there is always something new to play. Even so, the summer months are notoriously slow when it comes to new video game releases, and the PS5 is not immune to that phenomenon. #ps5 #has #big #games #releasing

Hollow Knight Silksongfans finally have cause for celebration, as it looks like the game will in fact materialize in the near future. At least, Silksong will be playable at Gamescom this year, and it's slated for a release sometime before the end of 2025. Finally, after so many years in the dark, audience will get a chance to consume Team Cherry's enigmatic follow-up. #hollow #knight #left #behind #chekhov039s

Eiichiro Oda, the author of One Piece, has a tendency to hint towards massive story revelations very early on in the plot before revealing them much later. Thankfully, though, while it may take a few hundred chapters or episodes, he almost always pays these mysteries off by providing fans with one giant bombshell to reward them for sticking with the series for so long. If anything, waiting this long for a hot-button question to be answered can make the reveal all the more exciting and memorable, as has been the case on several occasions throughout the One Piece story. #one #piece #mysteries #that #were

The open-world genre has progressed by leaps and bounds since its inception. Players love to get their hands on both AAA and indie games in this genre that strive to make their sandbox look and feel as unique as possible. #classic #openworld #games #that #changed

Pokemon Legends: Z-A will include a handy feature that makes managing Pokemon moves much simpler than a lot of previous games in the franchise. There are multiple ways that the little monsters in Pokemon Legends: Z-A will be able to learn or relearn moves, and a new leak shows that they'll be managed from one menu screen. #pokemon #legends #confirms #helpful #quality

Editor-In-Chief Anthony Taormina got a hands-on-preview with Pokemon Legends Z-A and in this video, he breaks down how it went! #played #pokémon #legends #first #impressions

There are plenty of upcoming single-player games in 2025, but the co-op options seem a bit more scattered. Two players can enjoy Gears of War: Reloaded, Little Nightmares 3, and Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree, which all look fun in different ways. There are some upcoming three-player co-op games too, like Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scionand Nioh 3. #exciting #upcoming #games #with #4player

This was the week of two things: updates and free games. Several popular co-op games received major weekly updates that players can enjoy with friends and family this weekend - be it on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, or other platforms. In addition, a number of other interesting new co-op games were temporarily or permanently available for free via platforms such as Steam. Here are five co-op games to try out this weekend - as always, featuring a mix of old classic standbys and new titles that players should definitely not miss out on. Every weekend is the perfect weekend for some co-op gaming, and this one is no exception. #best #coop #games #play #this

It is not easy being a parent, and that holds for both real life and gaming. Be it raising sims or more story-driven projects, games about parenthood are not extremely common, but there are enough of them to keep people busyfor a while. That said, these releases are rarely mainstream successes, except for something like The Sims, where raising a family is not going to be everyone's focus. #best #games #about #parenting

One of the most compelling elements about JRPGs is their class systems. The first Final Fantasy, for example, was a turn-based JRPG that let players customize their four characters with Jobs including Monks, White Mages, Thieves, and so on. That was on the NES, and Final Fantasy has only gotten more complex as a series from there, along with other games in the genre. #turnbased #jrpgs #with #best #class

Fans of Grand Theft Auto 6 and Fortnite have shared an impressive recreation of Jason's house in the online game. The build is remarkably faithful to the GTA 6 home, and even includes one of the interior rooms. #gta #fans #make #incredibly #accurate

According to several sources, custom player lobbies in Dead by Daylight now require the host's approval to join in, as of August 13. The change was a long-standing request that Dead by Daylight players had asked Behaviour Interactive to implement, and it arrived one day before Patch 9.1.2, which fixed additional bugs and issues. #dead #daylight #finally #adds #longrequested

Rockstar Games has released its latest weekly update for Grand Theft Auto Online, with new content available for players to check out as part of the continued Money Fronts dripfeed. Players once again have new rewards, challenges, and more to check out in Grand Theft Auto Online, as well as the new Declasse Drift Walton L35, which can be claimed for free for a limited time only. #gta #online #update #adds #free

The second open beta weekend for Battlefield 6 is officially live, and it's already surging in players within its first hour of availability. Unfortunately, some fans are already reporting a myriad of different issues with the highly anticipated second Battlefield 6 open beta, as the shooter is reportedly experiencing long matchmaking times, party system issues, error messages, and much more. #battlefield #6039s #second #open #beta