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When a game sets itself in a “guns versus gods” setting likeFlintlock: The Siege of Dawndoes, the design and overarching role of those gods becomes critically important.Flintlocklooked to an unexpected source forits gaslamp/Flintlock fantasy pantheon: Mesopotamian myth. Daniel Baider,Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn’s lead narrative designer, spoke with Game Rant about the design of the game’s gods, their inspirations, and their role in the City of Dawn and the wider world beyond....

Fortnitehosts several events throughout the year so that fans can enjoy and commemorate every important celebration and holiday on their calendar. In February, they released theGuardian Lin skinto celebrate the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Dragon. Now, it is time to cheer for the Lantern Festival. This guide will tell players everything they need to know about the 2024 Lantern Fest celebrations inFortniteso that they can make sure they don’t miss out on anything....

Annually celebrated, the sacred festival honoring the new year in Chinese culture brings with it great fortune and spirit, granting prosperity to those entering a new age. Typically associated with mesmerizing colors, pyrotechnic displays, and carnival ceremonies, theChinese New Yearalso adheres to the promotion of love, health, and most commonly, good luck. RELATED:Best Video Game Christmas Events, Ranked Although traditions may vary, the overall theme of this Spring-based gathering is to move forward in life, cleansing any mishaps from the previous year in order to make way for approaching success and happiness....

Video games can be a great form of escapism that many people turn to in an attempt to step away from their real life. Some games will capitalize on this by letting players burn through gameplay, completing several in-game days in one sitting. Somegames, however,run in real-time, allowing them to fit seamlessly into players' lives as they plan their days around attending in-game events and making sure they can get into a game to complete their daily challenges....

SomeGod of War Ragnarokfans remain committed to analyzing every element of Santa Monica Studio’s latest and are now questioning why Thor’s famous weapon did not break the table in Kratos' home. AlthoughGod of War Ragnarokplayers do not get to wield the mighty Mjolnir, that fact has not detracted from its allure. As if proof was needed that contemporary culture had been warped by the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thor’s design shocked some in the gaming space when it was revealed last year....

Urdnot Wrex is the famous Krogan mercenary and counter hunter who appears inMass Effect: Foundation,Mass Effect,Mass Effect 2, andMass Effect 3. He is one of the remaining Krogan Battlemasters, who possess the ability to use powerful biotics combined with advanced weapons. Urdnot Wrex has been around and therefore has had many adventures (with and without Commander Shepard). RELATED:Mass Effect: 10 Best Romances In The Franchise, Ranked Before, during, and after meeting Commander Shepard, he has much respect for him as a fellow warrior....

The newestMicrosoft Flight Simulatorwas one of the biggest games released last year, both in terms of its scope and its reception.Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020is the fastest-growing entry in its series, having accumulated more than two million users as of December, and developer Asobo Studio has continued to update the experience for those sticking with it. Today, it announced real-time snow as a new feature. Last month,Microsoft Flight Simulatoradded VR supportacross all major headsets in a free update....

SkyrimandThe Witcherseries are amongthe most beloved RPGs in existence. Despite being released years ago, the games have retained an active and dedicated player base. Both games have deep lore and a plethora of content that will keep players engaged for hours. RELATED:Skyrim: Total Conversion Mods You Need To Install Some players will want more than what the base games offer, and thanks to some excellent mods forSkyrimSpecial Edition, they’ll be able to create a hybrid experience between both RPGs....

During these times, money can be hard to come by for some people, and some celebrities do what they can to help others and give back to the community. One such trend within the Twitch community for games likeMinecraftsees a huge streamer sometimes surprising others bydonating money to smaller streamerswho need more help. This not only gives them a nice paycheck, but also provides them a shoutout and helps raise their viewer count....

TheNintendo Switchconsole has been a resounding success, particularly in the wake of Nintendo’s underperforming Wii U. As of August 2021, only a fewvideo game consoles have sold more than the Switch, including Nintendo’s own Wii and DS as well as Sony’s PlayStation 2; the best-selling console of all time. Many feel Nintendo could have done more with the Switch’s built-in features and hardware capabilities, and to its credit the company has offered a few updates over the console’s four-year lifespan....

ANo Man’s Skyplayer encountered an in-game NPC that looks surprisingly like Samus Aran, the protagonist of theMetroidseries. NPCs inNo Man’s Skyare randomly generated and are thus extremely unlikely to look like any established characters from other franchises, though it still occasionally happens. No Man’s Skyis an action survival game that was first released in 2016 with its prime selling point being that nearly everything in the game was procedurally generated. The game was released to a mixed reception with many players and critics feeling that the title did not live up to the massive expectations that players had for it....

The intense gameplay and exquisite graphics ofOverwatch 2have been huge reasons for its success as a Blizzard’s shooter sequel. Apart from combat, the game has lots of features that make it even more interesting and appealing for the players. Apart from voice chat,Overwatch 2players can also use emotes to effectively communicate when they can’t write text messages or speak. In addition, these unique and creative emotes also add to the liveliness of the game....

WhenPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlplayers make their way through Oreburgh gate for the first time or another cave-like dungeon area, they might notice some annoying rocks that are blocking the way. These particular rocks in thePokemonseries can be broken by using a move called Rock Smash and this guide will show players how to get it and how it works in theGen 4 remakes. How to Break Rocks in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Once players make their way to the Oreburgh Gate cave, they will see a hiker as soon as they walk in from Route 203....