https://www.thegamer.com Whether your thing is a giant MMO, a bombastic battle royale, or a free-roaming sandbox title, this is where you'll find the latest news, guides, and more for online, live-service games. Wed, 31 May 2023 22:19:14 GMT en-US hourly 60 Everyone knows that not all Minecraft blocks are equal to each other. They all have vastly different properties that affect the way you play: you’ll be better off using one tool over another to break certain blocks, some of them can’t be harvested without the proper items, and even fire spreads and sticks differently depending on the surrounding blocks.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 22:19:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/minecraft-strongest-blocks-ranked/ Earlier this month, Fortnite vaulted Trios in what was seen as a pretty baffling move from Epic Games, even among those unfamiliar with the game itself. To make matters worse, Epic offered up very little in way of an explanation as to why Trios was taken away, leaving fans pretty peeved considering a lot of people were made to play in Squads and forced to find an extra player if they wanted to keep their gang together.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 20:40:52 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/fortnite-unvaulting-trios-ranked/ If you are about to buy a new garage in Grand Theft Auto Online, you might want to hold off for now. Rather than buying a simple ten-car garage, you should take the leap and get an Auto Shop. It comes with enough room for ten cars, facilities to modify your vehicles, and a job board, so you can make some sweet profits easily.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 20:16:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/gta-online-auto-shop-guide/ As Genshin Impact continues to release new content, shiny new characters are always close behind. Kirara, a four-star Dendro sword user from Inazuma, was released in patch 3.7.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 19:45:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-kirara-ascension-materials-location-guide/ Kirara, everyone's favourite new cat girl in Genshin Impact, has arrived on the scene. She's a four-star Dendro sword user from Inazuma, working for the Koniyama Express delivery service. Kirara is known as a youkai in Inazuma, which is something of a supernatural creature.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 19:30:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-kirara-best-builds/ Blizzard has been doing some truly bizarre promotions in preparation for the launch of Diablo 4. First, it was a partnership with KFC where anyone who ordered a Double Down "sandwich" would get access to an exclusive beta test. Before that, it was a partnership with Thumbtack that would send people to your house to clean and do chores while you spent all weekend slaying the minions of hell.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 18:46:33 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-second-kfc-crossover/ Last December, The Witcher developer CD Projekt Red announced plans to end official support for Gwent: The Witcher Card Game in 2023. While the Polish publisher agreed to continue hosting tournaments and release three new expansions in April, July, and September, the plan was to transition Gwent "into the hands of the community" by 2024.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 18:44:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/cd-projekt-red-gwent-the-witcher-layoffs/ Grounded has a lot of useful weapons that you can craft throughout your journey. Some choices will be mainstays in helping you defend your precious camp throughout your adventure, while other weapons will provide invaluable as you approach the end game and the difficult challenges that await you.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 17:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/grounded-best-weapons-ranked/ Honkai: Star Rail is one of the most popular open-world RPG games where you play as the Trailblazer who joins the Astral Express to quell the Stellaron crisis. Starting from Herta Space Station, you'll journey through multiple planets and immerse yourself in a unique experience for each planet you set foot on.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 16:46:25 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/honkai-star-rail-complete-guide/ I had grand plans this weekend. Strictly speaking, I had absolutely no plans, but that was the exciting part. There was no pile of washing to do, no lawn to mow, no annoying chores to eat into any spare minutes you get to yourself. What’s more, my fiance had made solo plans with our daughter, so I wouldn’t be reading the same two books over and over again. Don’t get me wrong, I love The Very Hungry Caterpillar as much as the next guy, but on your sixteenth read of the day it loses its charm a little.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 14:28:51 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/sometimes-the-grind-isnt-worth-it/ Destiny 2's Season of the Deep includes a new Artifact that greatly buffs the effectiveness of Arc, Void, and Strand. This season's Artifact offers some of Destiny 2's strongest passives yet, including the return of fan-favorites such as Lightning Strikes Twice and Counter Charge.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 14:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-season-of-the-deep-artifact-mods-explained/ Following Diablo 4’s server slam weekend, Blizzard says that it’s ready for the game’s launch.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 13:36:28 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-servers-prepared-for-launch-traffic/ Overwatch 2 is celebrating Pride Month with a themed event that brings with it a whole host of cosmetics, but senior game producer Brandy Stiles has stated that the event will be blocked in certain countries.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 12:13:59 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/overwatch-2-pride-event-blocked-specific-countries/ The Call of Duty series isn’t exactly known for its vibrant colors, and Modern Warfare 2 is no different. However, it can be a nice break from the bright, oversaturated colors that seem to flood every screen these days, and it's fun to customize weapons, banners, and calling cards to put a personal flair on the game.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 00:46:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-best-gun-camos-ranked/ After years of constant updates and expansions, Destiny 2 has seen the rise and fall of certain weapon archetypes. The meta has shifted dramatically over the game's lifespan, ranging from buffing certain weapon archetypes or nerfing others into obscurity.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 23:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-best-pve-sniper-rifles-ranked/ Overwatch 2's yearly Pride event is set to begin next month, and Blizzard has already begun getting players nice and ready by outlining exactly what they can expect from next month's update. Alongside in-game gifts such as Player Icons and Name Cards, Blizzard has given Pharah x Mercy shippers the greatest gift of all - the confirmation that Pharah is a lesbian.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 23:14:13 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/overwatch-2-pride-pharah-lesbian/ Destiny 2: Lightfall is the penultimate chapter in the Light and Darkness saga. The Witness is here, and it will stop at nothing to get its way. Join the Vanguard and help fight against Emperor Calus to stop the Witness' plan and save the Traveler. Uncover the secrets of Neomuna, master the powers of Strand, and help prevent the second Collapse.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 23:00:27 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-complete-guide-walkthrough/ One of Destiny's most iconic weapon types is Rocket Launchers. Ever since Gjallarhorn was introduced in the first game, fans have wanted a similar powerhouse Rocket Launcher in the sequel.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 22:30:25 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-top-best-rocket-launchers-ranked/ Destiny 2 saw a rework to Iron Banner in Season of the Haunted. This week-long PvP event has seen a fundamental reputation and reward overhaul, and Season 17's Iron Banner is using Rift as its game type instead of Control. Saying Iron Banner got overhauled would be an understatement.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 21:45:23 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-iron-banner-rift-challenges-rewards-guide/ Destiny 2's Season of the Deep enters its second week with a new set of Seasonal Challenges. Each week, Bungie releases a new set of time-limited Triumphs that grant a massive bundle of XP and Bright Dust when completed. If you're looking to finish your Season Pass or save up Bright Dust, Seasonal Challenges are the way to go.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 21:15:22 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-season-of-the-deep-week-2-seasonal-challenges/ Kazuha marks a huge step for Genshin Impact as he is the first character from Inazuma that is playable. In fact, he even helps to officially introduce the game's second story chapter. Kazuha is a 5-star Anemo sword-user and can provide a lot of support with his ultimate. He's the perfect pick for racking up swirl damage on the field and helping to control the battle flow.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 21:15:22 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-kazuha-ascension-talent-materials-list/ Street Fighter: Duel may still be a relatively new game, meaning the absolute best team compositions are still in some level of flux, especially with updates, but some people have found the best of the best. What makes a solid team will vary, but when it comes to making a great fire team, your choices are admittedly limited.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 20:45:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/street-fighter-duel-fire-team-compositions-best/ Destiny 2 introduced a few new weapons types into the Destiny sandbox. These included Submachine Guns, Linear Fusion Rifles, Trace Rifles, and Grenade Launchers.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 20:31:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-grenade-launchers-ranked/ It's a big world out there in the land of Teyvat, and you'll constantly be distracted by interesting places to explore, enemies to fight, and tons of materials to pick up. Out of the dozens of plants out there just begging to be collected in Genshin Impact, Violetgrass is one of the most useful, yet elusive.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 19:46:30 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-violetgrass-location-guide/ Every expansion brings a wealth of fresh content to Final Fantasy 14. How's Eureka these days? It's not so bad once you get the hang of it, but it can feel like a lot to take in — especially since it's been years since its grand debut back in Stormblood.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 19:30:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/final-fantasy-14-xiv-eureka-leveling-magia-rewards-guide/ The Acid Lab is Grand Theft Auto Online's latest business addition, and it can be a very easy way to make a lot of money. However, unlocking this new business is a lot different to any of the other Motorcycle Club ventures.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 18:45:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/grand-theft-auto-online-acid-lab-how-to-unlock-guide/ In Honkai: Star Rail, each character belongs to a specific Path. These Paths are represented by god-like beings known as Aeons, considered celestial beings who freely roam the vast, infinite cosmos. It seems they can exert influence on the world.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 18:30:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/honkai-star-rail-who-are-the-aeons-explained/ No weapon category is more popular in Destiny 2 than Hand Cannons. Their versatility and great damage make them a fan-favorite among most of the community. Even after blanket range and perk nerfs, these weapons are still the preferred Primary among many Crucible veterans.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 17:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-best-hand-cannons-pvp/ As people dig through Street Fighter: Duel more and more, the importance of tank-class characters has become quite clear. Considering many characters are capable of instantly KOing another fighter, it’s important to have a solid tank set up on most teams if you want to make it past the opening seconds.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 17:00:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/street-fighter-duel-best-tanks/ In a sandbox survival and creative game like Minecraft, time actually plays quite an important role. In-game time serves as a way to make thousands of calculations for the player, and to determine how the environment responds and behaves in certain situations. That's why understanding the daylight cycle is such a crucial and underrated part of the game.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 15:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/minecraft-daylight-cycle-guide/ Honkai: Star Rail has cemented itself as a solid gacha game that combines the best parts of Both Genshin and Honkai Impact, and adds a new twist. It follows the crew of the Astral Express as they journey through the galaxy, helping people on different planets.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 14:45:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/honkai-star-rail-best-profile-pictures-how-to-unlock/ Honkai: Star Rail makes you traverse space and planets, so it wouldn't be a surprise to meet good and interesting people along the way. Most of the playable characters in the game have personalities that are far too memorable to forget, but you probably have that one NPC you starkly remember from a daily mission or a side mission.​​​​​​

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 13:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/honkai-star-rail-best-npcs-list/ Hand Cannons are the most iconic weapons in Destiny. Taking inspiration from revolvers in real life and the Magnum from Halo, Hand Cannons are high-damage weapons that can handle almost any situation from close to medium range.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 13:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-best-hand-cannons-pve/ Silent Hill: Ascension just received its first real trailer since the "interactive experience" was announced during Konami's Silent Hill showcase last October.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 13:18:47 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/silent-hill-ascension-trailer/ Timing is an important piece of the puzzle to consider while strategizing your every move to defeat your opponent in Marvel Snap. Being in the lead lets your cards reveal first, which can be an advantage or disadvantage, depending on the situation. That is why it is important to always think about the cards you have in your hand and what is on the field before placing something.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 23:31:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/marvel-snap-best-cards-ghost-deck/ Grinding metal, a roaring, smoke-spewing engine, and steadily spinning treads; there's nothing quite like the slow, intimidating crawl of a heavy tank in War Thunder. Given their title, it's pretty obvious that tanks classified as "heavy" are, well, pretty darn heavy.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 19:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/war-thunder-heaviest-tanks/ Most of Destiny 2's weapons can be enhanced by Masterworking them. When a weapon is Masterworked, it gain additioanl properties such as bonus stats or new perks. Legendary weapons also receive a +10 increase to a random stat that's rolled when the weapon is obtained.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 19:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-all-exotic-catalysts/ Destiny 2: Lightfall overhauled how buildcrafting works. Besides getting access to Strand and some new Light subclass Fragments, the entire armor mod system has been streamlined to make buildcrafting easier than ever. If you've always wanted to create the ultimate PvE or PvP build in Destiny 2, now is the perfect time to jump in.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 18:45:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-armor-charge-mods-explained/ One of the most prominent businesses that you can purchase and evolve in Grand Theft Auto Online is the nightclub. Tony Prince will guide you on your journey to having the most popular nightclub in the city, as well as working with you to produce and sell goods from the warehouse.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 18:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/grand-theft-auto-gta-online-maintain-boost-nightclub-popularity/ Guilty Gear often gets praised for its unique characters, over-the-top combat, and ridiculous abilities that are fun to pull off or watch unfold in the heat of battle. Fortunately, in Guilty Gear Strive, all those traits remain intact and offer the white-knuckled bouts everyone loves the series for, all with an expansive cast of new and returning fighters.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 16:26:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/guilty-gear-strive-every-character-command-list/ Naughty Dog could make a credible claim at being the best video game studio in the world. The Last of Us Parts 1 and 2 are some of the most revered games of all time, and unlike other beloved masterpieces like Tears of the Kingdom and Elden Ring, TLOU is also noted for its moving characters and deeply thematic narrative. In between those two legendary games, the studio casually pumped out Uncharted 4, maybe the best action game ever made, and has a storied history through Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter. I hope Factions 2 and its multiplayer ambitions don't throw that reputation away.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 16:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/multiplayer-live-service-factions-last-of-us-naughty-dog-delay/ Last Thursday, Future Games Show hosted a Q&A session with Diablo 4 game director Joseph Piepiora and art director John Mueller. The questions themselves were banal and the answers uninteresting, but what was more interesting were the accounts where the questions supposedly came from.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 15:51:26 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/blizzard-accused-making-fake-accounts-diablo-4-qa/ Warframe's Duviri Paradox update added a new reward type that most endgame players will want to chase. Named Incarnon Genesis Adapters, this upgrade type allows you to unlock an Incarnon form and weapon tree on select weapon families. This serves as a massive buff to older, long-forgotten weapons in the Warframe sandbox that couldn't be saved with good Rivens.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 12:31:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/warframe-incarnon-adapter-drop-sources-effects/ Overwhelmed by the abundance of the app store? With millions of apps to choose from, finding the perfect mobile game to keep you occupied can seem like an impossible challenge. But look no further than this list.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 00:45:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/mobile-game-recommendations-zodiac-sign/ Unlocking Divination summons in Street Fighter: Duel opens up a new frontier for players in the form of Master and Infernal fighters. But Divination summons don't just get you new characters, but also valuable resources like Abundant materials, Invitation cards, Rare Accessories, and more.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 21:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/street-fighter-duel-divination-summon-unlock/ There are a lot of characters in Honkai: Star Rail. And while some can be similar in their personality, each one is unique. Different people will connect to different characters, and that's just one of the many things that make Honkai: Star Rail such a wonderful game.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 18:00:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/honkai-star-rail-character-are-you-zodiac-sign-chart/ Just by virtue of being brightly coloured and fun instead of grimy and serious, Foamstars was one of the most memorable games in this week’s PlayStation Showcase. It has stayed lodged in our brains long after the memories of the shadowy shooters have faded, but it’s also catching some heat. Foamstars is just a Splatoon rip-off, comes the cry from the gallery. But is that really a bad thing?

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 17:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/foamstars-what-splatoon-needs-rip-off-genre/ Pokemon Go offers a plethora of events for its users, each providing you with limited-time bonuses and special features. This includes Spotlight Hours, 60-minute windows where they feature a specific Pokemon and offer bonuses to accompany it.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 17:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-go-spotlight-hour-guide/ Ala Mhigo is a level 70 dungeon in Final Fantasy 14: Stormblood. Your long journey through the Far East and Gyr Abania has finally brought you to Ala Mhigo, where Zenos is waiting. Storm the city, destroy the Magitek machines that inevitably lie in your way, and confront Zenos yae Galvus.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 15:46:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/final-fantasy-14-stormblood-ala-mhigo-dungeon-guide-walkthrough/ FIFA 23's latest squad update has removed Brentford striker Ivan Toney from the game after he was hit with an eight month ban by England's Football Association for betting against his own team. According to Sky News, Toney bet against his own team 13 times between August 2017 and March 2018 – 11 times against former team, Newcastle United, and twice against the team he was loaned to, Wigan.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 10:16:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/fifa-23-selling-loot-boxes-removed-ivan-toney-over-gambling/ Throughout Marvel's history, it has delivered new versions of its heroes and villains across all media. One variant we have seen is what it would look like if certain characters turned into a Symbiote. Marvel Snap leans into this with its multitude of Venomized cards.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 00:45:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/marvel-snap-best-venomized-variants/ While there are many different genres of games for you to sink your teeth into, nothing is quite as engaging as survival games. Typically, a survival game revolves around a dangerous setting, and tasks you with protecting yourself, building defenses, and exploring the world around you.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 23:45:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-free-survival-games/ Crafting is an important aspect of Minecraft, but occasionally, you will come across items that cannot be crafted. One of these items is the name tag, used to name mobs that spawn. This uncraftable item can prove to be quite useful.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 21:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/minecraft-find-use-name-tag/ Early on into your survival journey, one of the best structures to find in the overworld of Minecraft is an abandoned mineshaft. Not only are they relatively simple to find by going underground and walking around in caves, but they're also incredibly common. Sometimes, it's even possible to find multiple mineshafts morphed into a single structure.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 20:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/minecraft-abandoned-mineshaft-guide/ Apex Legends is famous for its fast-paced combat and fluid movement that delivers an exhilarating experience different from all the other Battle Royale games. The titular playable Legends bring their unique abilities to the Apex Games, and you'll eventually find the right one that clicks with you. Moreover, if you're naturally inclined to protect and enable your teammates, consider playing a Support Legend.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 19:30:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/apex-legends-best-support-legends-ranked/ Final Fantasy 14 has gone from strength to strength over the years, with a well-crafted storyline and finely tuned dungeons and encounters that attract players and keep them hooked. That said, the "massively online" aspect of a game like Final Fantasy 14 might not be for everyone.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 18:45:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/final-fantasy-14-solo-dungeon-modes-explained/ Castrum Abania is a level 69 dungeon in Final Fantasy 14: Stormblood. Before your campaign to rid Gyr Abania of the Imperials can continue, you'll need to deal with the massive cannon in Castrum Abania. Destroy the cannon before it becomes operational and take control of the castle to force the Imperials out.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 17:16:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/final-fantasy-14-stormblood-castrum-abania-dungeon-guide-walkthrough/ Final Fantasy 14 deals with some heavy topics and themes, the narrative becoming darker and more emotional with each passing expansion. Endwalker hit hard for me in particular, and I’ve written before about how it offers the perfect depiction of depression. After experiencing such a poignant conclusion to the Hydaelyn and Zodiark story, Warriors of Light have since enjoyed lighter content updates in a much deserved break after saving the entire universe.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 16:01:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/final-fantasy-14-xiv-best-content-often-silliest/ Destiny 2's Season of the Deep features dozens of new weapons for Guardians to chase, ranging from entirely new Exotic guns to some fan-favorite reprisals from Season of the Drifter. Fans of nearly every weapon archetype have something special they can chase this season, either from this season's new Salvage activity or fishing minigame.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 14:30:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-season-of-the-deep-weapons-spare-rations-loaded-question/ Guardians have been called to explore the depths of Titan's Arcology in Destiny 2's Ghosts of the Deep dungeon. Those that own the Lightfall Dungeon Key will be able to explore the depths of Titan's ocean to uncover the remains of a long-defeated foe and some powerful new weapons. If you're interested in a Stasis Wave-Frame GL or a Rapid-Fire Glaive, Ghosts of the Deep is a dungeon you'll want to farm.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 13:30:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-ghosts-of-the-deep-dungeon-encounters-hidden-chests-guide/ As one of the most downloaded and played Game Pass titles, more players than ever are giving West Virginia's take on the nuclear apocalypse a chance. Given its multiplayer nature, plenty of folks wonder if you can play Fallout 76 single player. Some players may want to attempt surviving Appalachia alone, whether it be your personal preference or lack of friends interested in playing.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 13:30:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/fallout-76-tips-for-playing-alone-single-player/ Although often overlooked, PvP is a major part of Final Fantasy 14, offering a variety of different game modes and rewards. If you're looking to get your hands on a rare and unique weapon, but don't feel like grinding out a Relic weapon, PvP may have something for you.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 01:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/final-fantasy-14-xiv-augmented-hellhound-weapons-pvp-guide/ In Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, Branded Despia is a combination of two archetypes bound together by their deep lore and amazing card design. This deck focuses on Fusion Summoning Monsters from the deck, whose effects can set up powerful floodgate effects.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 21:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/yu-gi-oh-master-duel-branded-despia-deck-best-cards/ Pokemon Unite has added their fourth "Eeveelution" to their roster of playable Pokemon, different Pokemon that evolves from Eevee. With their latest update, you can now play as Umbreon, coming to the game as a Melee Defender.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 18:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-unite-build-guide-umbreon/ It's quite evident that Honkai: Star Rail has been inspired by the two other popular games from Hoyoverse and it also has a unique turn-based combat element. You'll be using the Astral Express to go to different planets and try to remove the Stellaron damaging it. Belobog will be the second planet you land on.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 17:45:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/honkai-star-rail-survival-wisdom-walkthrough/ In 2011, only a year before Disney bought LucasFilm, BioWare released a Star Wars MMORPG set in the future of their famous series Knights of the Old Republic. With its unique worlds and highly immersive storytelling, Star Wars: The Old Republic became a beautiful example of MMORPG done right, having many of the characteristics people love from the genre, but without simply being more of the same.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 17:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/star-wars-the-old-republic-every-best-class-story-ranked/ As Minecraft constantly gets updated more and more new blocks and items are added to the game. It's gotten to the point where it's difficult to remember what they all are or what they all do. It's especially intimidating for newcomers as they're tasked with learning about them all at once. So it's best to find out about them individually, particularly the more unusual ones like the blaze rod.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 16:15:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/minecraft-blaze-rods-location-crafting-recipes/ After playing Honkai: Star Rail for a little while, you'll realize that the game's world is divided into different planets, which are further divided into specific sections. On the map of each section, you'll see the total number of Basic Chests you can find on the top right side.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 16:01:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/honkai-star-rail-xianzhou-luofu-chest-location-guide/ Doma Castle is a level 67 dungeon in Final Fantasy 14: Stormblood. In your quest to liberate the Far East, the time has come to mount a full assault on Doma Castle and reclaim it from the Empire. Success in this mission depends entirely on you and your allies.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 15:46:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/final-fantasy-14-stormblood-doma-castle-dungeon-guide-walkthrough/ Bardam's Mettle is a level 65 dungeon in Final Fantasy 14: Stormblood. To participate in the Naadam and fight alongside the Mol, you must first prove yourself as a warrior of the Steppe. Complete the trials of Bardam the brave, tame a Yol, and you may just earn that title.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 15:15:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/final-fantasy-14-stormblood-bardams-mettle-dungeon-guide-walkthrough/ Epic really hasn't been having much luck when it comes to adding new items to Fortnite during its current chapter. After waving goodbye to the Shockwave Hammer, the studio attempted to introduce the Kinetic Blade. Now that has been vaulted too, possibly for good, and players aren't happy about it for a number of reasons.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 12:50:09 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/fortnite-fans-unhappy-kinetic-blade-vaulted/ Well over a year after Microsoft announced plans to buy Activision Blizzard for almost $70 billion, the saga rages on. An unexpected twist appeared in its tale last month as the UK's CMA blocked the deal while the European Commission approved it. The latter has now explained why its views don't align with the CMA's, citing why it has no reason to believe Xbox owning the Call of Duty studio will give it a leg up on PlayStation.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 12:11:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/xbox-owning-call-of-duty-not-unfair-playstation-eu/ There are plenty of things to experience in Honkai: Star Rail. If you like its battle system especially, the Simulated Universe can be pretty fun, and it provides nice rewards. Blessings are a huge part of winning battles easily, and they can make or break your run.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 00:45:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/honkai-star-rail-curios-best-to-use/ I rate this week’s PlayStation showcase moderately high. It wasn’t packed with surprises, since most of the big reveals were things we already knew about (sorry, Snake Eater), but there were a fair few games shown that I’m looking forward to. The reason I’m not over the moon about the presentation, despite how cool Spider-Man 2 looked and the fact that I’m now tempted to shell out $550 for a PSVR2 for Resident Evil 4 alone, is the noticeable lack of Sony first-party games. This showcase didn’t give me a good sense of what Sony’s main studios other than Bungie have planned for the future, and I can’t help thinking about the games that weren’t revealed more than the games that were. Chief among them, the previously announced multiplayer The Last of Us game. If this wasn’t the right time to finally unveil that, then when is?

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 00:11:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/where-is-the-last-of-us-factions-2/ Honkai: Star Rail has many more stories to tell, but these stories will be on your mind even after you've moved on from Belobog and the Xianzhou Luofu. There are stories here that you expected to be lighthearted, only to be heavier than expected—all for a few Stellar Jade.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 22:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/honkai-star-rail-best-quests/ There’s nothing quite as fun as escaping with a good old-fashioned role-playing videogame experience, but having a ton of players like you who are willing to explore the game and trade for resources makes it all more fun to play.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 19:30:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/android-best-free-mmorpgs/ The Primo Geovishap is a boss introduced in version 1.4 of Genshin Impact. He was the first boss of his type released and is considered to be one of the most difficult battles in the game. You can't just rely on running in with a strong DPS to subdue this boss. In addition, if you pulled Hu Tao and Xiao, you need to beat the Primo Geovishap several times in order to fully ascend their characters.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 18:16:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-defeat-the-primo-geovishap-boss-fight-guide/ The story is one of the major attractions in Genshin Impact and Perilous Trail is a part of it. The quest dropped in the Version 2.7 update, and it unveils many hidden secrets about The Chasm, which was also a very anticipated area ever since the start of the game since it had its name etched on the map but no one could get there until Version 2.6.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 17:16:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-perilous-trail-quest-domain-walkthrough-guide/ Jack of All Trades, Deputy Leader of the Arataki Gang, Kuki Shinobu has finally set foot in the vast world of Genshin Impact and the community is very excited. She is the only responsible member of the gang, and she cleans up after the other members. Kuki loves being free and that is exactly the reason she's a part of the group.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 16:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-best-builds-kuki-shinobu/ Carrots are a precious resource in Genshin Impact, and if you want to get a lot of carrots for your recipes, or perhaps even for a special event, then you'll need to farm for them. There aren’t exactly a lot of uses for carrots, but if you need them, especially for the recurring Marvelous Merchandise event, then you will need to get them fast, and that’s what this guide is here to help with.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 15:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-buy-farm-carrots/ Sova is one of the finest Initiators in Valorant, and he can prove to be effective on most maps inside the game. Although he isn’t the top preference on Lotus, the agent can still perform decently if you are well-equipped with the different lineups to surprise your opponents.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 12:45:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/valorant-lotus-best-sova-lineups/ Most weapons in Fortnite have been nerfed and buffed multiple times over the years, but not the grenade. Five years on, Fortnite's grenades have dealt the same amount of damage to players and buildings as they always have. That's until now as Epic has rolled out its first nerf in half a decade.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 09:09:38 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/fortnite-nerfs-grenades-after-five-years/ Destiny 2's Season of the Deep is here, complete with two new activities to complete and some massive changes to the sandbox. What hasn't changed much is the Seasonal Challenge system. These time-sensitive Triumphs serve as your main source of XP and Bright Dust throughout a season, accessed through the quests tab in your menu.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 02:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-season-of-the-deep-week-1-seasonal-challenges/ Destiny 2: Lightfall gives Guardians access to the powers of Strand, a Darkness subclass that weaves the fabric of reality into deadly abilities. Guardians who wield this subclass get access to grappling hooks, devastating melee abilities, and excellent crowd control effects. Players looking to create an ability-centric build can't go wrong with Strand.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 00:50:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-strand-aspects-fragments-unlocks/ Destiny 2's Season of the Deep has overhauled how its vendor upgrade system works. Most seasons include a 3x7 upgrade grid where players unlock weekly perks through Seasonal Challenge currencies. This season has done something slightly different.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 23:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-season-of-the-deep-vendor-upgrades-guide/ V Rising allows you to create grand castles and consume the blood of your enemies to become the ultimate vampire. Unfortunately, it's difficult to do either if the sun is bursting your character into flames. Vampires are deathly allergic to vitamin D in this game, so you'll want a roof over your head to properly use your castle during the day.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 21:45:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/v-rising-castle-roof-guide/ Bungie has given us our first teaser for The Final Shape, Destiny 2's final expansion following Lightfall. According to the teaser, we'll learn more during the Destiny showcase later in August. Oh, and also, Cayde's back.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 21:42:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/cayde-returns-in-destiny-2-the-final-shape/ As you progress in the main story of Honkai: Star Rail, you'll go to different planets using the Astral Express. You also unlock new areas as you go through the story and understand the planet. In each section of the planet, you'll see a certain number of chests at the top left when you're on the map screen.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 20:31:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/honkai-star-rail-jarilo-vi-chest-location-guide/ In Honkai: Star Rail, you will take on the role of the Trailblazer, traveling through the galaxy on the Astral Express to solve mysteries and fight against various factions. Although you play as the Trailblazer, not much is known about this character. They are created at the start of the game using something called a Stellaron as the core of their body.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 19:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/honkai-star-rail-stellaron-fragmentum-lore-explained/ The Astray is largely considered the best ship in Lost Ark. It requires roughly a month of time (25 days to be specific), as it is time-gated by two Una’s Tasks, but is very worth it if you put the effort in. In addition to its cost in time, it also has a decently high cost in resources, especially when it comes to recruiting an optimal crew for the ship.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 17:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/lost-ark-astray-ship-building-guide/ Hero shooters revolve around the characters you play and Apex Legends is no exception to this rule. This fast-paced FPS game is incredibly fun to play due to its versatile and highly varied Legends. Every single one of them brings something unique to the table.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 17:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/apex-legends-hardest-legends/ Throughout the years, Minecraft has remained true to its textures. New updates may provide a few changes to textures, but for the most part, Minecraft maintains a classic and iconic look. You may want new textures at times though; fortunately, there are tons of texture packs available online. As long as Minecraft has existed, people have been creating new mods and texture packs.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 16:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/minecraft-how-to-install-texture-packs/ While it can’t really be classed as a sandbox MMO, there are lots of ways you can spend your time while playing Lost Ark. Many players love to hunt out the collectible items, while others love to group up for the end-game dungeons or battle it out in PvP battles. But many prefer the solo path, working their way through the storyline at their own pace and taking on the dungeons on each continent solo.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 16:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/lost-ark-best-solo-classes/ The Gold Saucer is the main hub for mini-games in Final Fantasy 14. There are tons of different attractions to visit and partake in, with periodic special events that all players can participate in together. These special events are called Gold Saucer Active Time Events, or GATEs for short.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 15:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/final-fantasy-14-gold-saucer-gates-events-guide/ Lost Ark has many ways of letting you enhance your character’s power, and one of the best ways to do so is through Skill Runes (or simply, Runes). While there aren’t all too many of these to collect, each individual rune has four separate tiers, with each tier offering more or less power toward the same effect.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 15:15:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/lost-ark-wealth-runes-locations/ Honkai: Star Rail has many fascinatingly unique and wonderful playable characters with charming qualities and personalities. Throughout their interactions with other characters and combat actions, they will put their entire heart and soul on display, showcasing what makes them shine bright.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 14:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/honkai-star-rail-best-phone-cases-all-characters-ranked/ The Aetherfont is a level 90 dungeon in Final Fantasy 14. After the original portal to the Thirteenth below Alzadaal's Legacy was destroyed, the Warrior of Light and allies seemed out of options, until Y'shtola devised a way to travel between the moons of the source and the Thirteenth, the home of Golbez and the Voidsent.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 14:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/final-fantasy-14-the-aetherfont-dungeon-guide-walkthrough/ Fortnite's Star Wars season is over as we say hello to Miles Morales and Spider-Man 2099, but while many are busy swinging through Mega City and summoning Spider-Ham for a cartoon mallet, others are wondering what happened with the Droid tease.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 09:53:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/fortnite-star-wars-droid-tease-fans-confused-reddit/ In Pokemon Go, it's crucial that you're prepared and know what to expect before attempting to complete high-tiered Raids, including Five-Star Raids and Mega Raids. This remains true for Mega Altaria's Mega Raid, pitting you against a relatively difficult opponent in exchange for Altaria Mega Energy.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 06:09:40 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-go-mega-altaria-raid-guide/ It's time for another Pokemon Go Raid guide, this time providing you with the best strategies for defeating Regigigas in its Five-Star Raid. Successfully completing this Raid is currently the only method to obtain Regigigas, a powerful Normal-type Legendary Pokemon.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 05:42:47 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-go-regigigas-raid-guide/