In a recent interview, Blizzard candidly joked about the possibility of AI chatbot ChatGPT potentially helping write or provide ideas forWorld of Warcraft’s next expansion. Needless to say, AI chat software won’t be driving futureWorld of Warcraftexpansions creatively just yet. Still, with the rising popularity of AI, it’s no longer a silly question to ask if game developers like Blizzard are considering using the technology to streamline certain areas of content creation....

City building and management games have been popular since the firstSimCityreleased in 1989. The game spawned a whole new genre of games based around designing a location and optimizing its administration.There are many great city building gameswhich cover everything from modern cities to colonies on Mars. However, because the originalSimCityseries has been dormant since its 2013 reboot, another title has had to take on the mantle of the quintessential modern city management game,Cities: Skylines....

Nvidiarecently revealed the newest RTX 3000 series GPUs, the RTX 3070 Ti and the RTX 3080 Ti at Computex 2021. Offering significantly more power than their standard counterparts, they come equipped with better VRAM alongside the ray-tracing and DLSS capabilities. Due to the ongoing shortage of semiconductors, Nvidia has also limited the Ethereum mining rates for both the RTX 3070 Ti and RTX 3080 Ti to try and make the cards less appealing to cyrpto miners....

Players that get to the end of the first act inDarkest Dungeon 2are in for a very painful surprise. The symbolism is beautiful (one of thethings that make the sequel better than the first game). A giant brain initially appears as the boss. In reality, the brain, in a true state of Denial (like the name of the Confession) needs to have its shackles removed. RELATED:Hardest Turn-Based RPGs Ever Made, Ranked The poetry is wonderful but the fight can be brutal....

Although the Marvel Cinematic Universe has put out annual releases since its inception over a decade ago, only recently has the brand started to experiment with genre. Films likeThor: Ragnarokhave leveraged the skills of their filmmakers to deliver something unique for a solo superhero story, while still honoring the traditions of the character.Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessis Marvel’s biggest swing in the direction of genre filmmaking yet - a film unlike anything that has been seen in the MCU thus far....

As a fresh addition to the souls-like games,Elden Ringnaturally adopts the mechanics of its predecessors, and that includes the Bloodstains. Other than that, veteran players will also find themselves familiar withsystems like Weapon Skills, Roll Dodging, Dual Wielding, and many more. Despite the recycled mechanics, players shouldn’t worry asElden Ringalso comes with new features to explore. Other than all that, of course, the Tarnished will be adventuring in a whole new world, filled with fresh stories to explore....

Fallout 5may still be a ways off, with Bethesda working onStarfieldandThe Elder Scrolls 6for the foreseeable future. However, when the next game in the satirical post-apocalyptic series arrives, it will need to hit the ground running to restore the series’ reputation after the disappointing reception ofFallout 76and some of the major flaws inFallout 4. Fallout 5should take a leaf out ofBioShock’s book. There’s one key element of theBioShockseries that used to be present in theFalloutgames, but has fallen to the wayside in Bethesda’s additions to the franchise....

Forza Horizon 5players have already begun to explore its vast open world and take on its many challenges. Similar to other games in the series,Forza Horizon 5’s world is filled with XP boards that players can crash into. Though some of these are relatively easy to track down, others can be a bit of a challenge to find. Just like theXP board in Los Jardines inForza Horizon 5, the two boards near the Palacio Azul Del Oceano are quite the challenge....

Summary A recentGenshin Impactleak shares details about Xianyun, revealing her Constellations that enhance her elemental skill. Following the conclusion of version 4.3,Genshin Impactwill celebrate the Lantern Rite festival, during which players will allegedly pull new characters from a limited-time event banner. Similar to past event banners, it will be separate from the game’spermanent Wanderlust Invocationand bring signature weapons for Xianyun and Gaming. Over the past few days, leaks pertaining toGenshin Impact version 4....

Summary In the vast world ofGenshin Impact, characters are an integral part of players' experiences, captivating hearts with their unique personalities, enthralling backstories, and formidable abilities. Since the game’s release, it has taken the mobile gaming world by storm, mesmerizing players with its stunning visuals, immersive world, and diverse cast of characters. Like characters in any other game, some have risen to exceptional popularity above others, winning the hearts of players along the way....

Player Mistakes Back to All Characters Nilou was a niche character upon release, but with the non-stop wave of new Dendro characters inGenshin Impact, her viability rose massively. However, as she’s a 5-star character, it’s no surprise that not many people own her. Fortunately, for F2P players, there’s now a somewhat-budget-version of Nilou called Kaveh. RELATED:Genshin Impact: Best Weapons For Nahida Kaveh is a 4-star unit that can enhance Bloom DMG when his Elemental Burst is active....

Going into Ubisoft forward, expectations were high forAssassin’s Creed Valhalla, Watch Dogs Legion, andFar Cry 6. This is partially due to the leaks that preceded some of these games, particularly inFar Cry 6’s case, but each game seemed to deliver. Unfortunately, hopes were not high for seeing games likePrince of Persia, Rayman, orSplinter Cell, as these Ubisoft titles have been dormant for quite some time. Nonetheless, as Ubisoft Forward came to an end,Splinter Cellbegan to trend on Twitter....

Summary Enchantments were a useful feature inSkyrim, andThe Elder Scrolls 6could make them an even more memorable part of the game. Players already had a decent amount of enchantments to play around with inSkyrim, some of which were key to borderline game-breaking character builds. However, with how longThe Elder Scrolls 6has been in development, there is plenty of potential for its take on enchantments to overshadow whatSkyrimhad to offer in that department....