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Shotguns inDestiny 2are designed to be the fastest and most reliable option in close-quarter combat. They’re a mostly frictionless weapon type that’s designed to dish out fast damage to close targets, giving players a retort to enemies that encroach on their personal space. There are a lot of different Shotgun types to choose from, with behavioral differences in each archetype functioning to diversify the utility of each weapon. Below are many ofDestiny 2’sstrongest shotguns, and while many great contenders are out there, this list will cover those that excel in various niches that shotguns find themselves in....

It seems impossible that the final book in Suzanne Collins’sHunger Gamestrilogy was released only twelve years ago. The series, now a cultural touchstone, seemed at the time to come out of nowhere: the first book had debuted only four years prior, but by the time the trilogy concluded in 2010, it had already established its legacy as a pop-culture staple. Fans caught up in the rising frenzy would have to wait only two more years to see the struggle of their reluctant heroine realized on the big screen, in an A-list adaptation that would easily channel cultural mania into box office success....

One of the most praised games of the 2010’s,The Last Of Us,takes place 20 years after a parasitic outbreak that sends the world into an apocalyptic downward spiral run byzombie-like monstersand martial law. The game focuses on a once loving, single-dad, Joel Miller, who is now a hardened smuggler. But in a twist of fate, Joel finds himself bonding with a little girl who may hold the answer to a cure....

Summary July 11, 2025, markedGotham Knights’first anniversary. Unfortunately, the initial release ofGotham Knightswas marred by controversyfor myriad reasons. One of the most concerning issues DC Comics fans had with it was how WB Games Montreal chose to portray the iconic characters. Even though there are several recognizable attributes in each of the Bat Family members, the title added a few never-before-seen elements that weren’t all well-received. While there hasn’t been any official news about whetherGotham Knightswill receive a sequel, the chances of seeing Batman’s apprentices in another game are extremely likely....

Summary One unluckyThe Sims 4player has recently regretted the decision to get a nanny after their hire turned out to be the baby’s estranged father. The drama that ensued illustrates one shortcoming ofThe Sims 4babysitter system. Hiring a nanny inThe Sims 4is a fairly straightforward affair, requiring just a few clicks or button presses after interacting with a smartphone. But the option of getting a babysitter is presented as a binary choice, preventing players from deciding who exactly will get to watch over their in-game kids....

TheBlood & Wineexpansion forThe Witcher 3: WIld Huntfeaturesseveral pieces of side contentthat, aside from helping Geralt of Rivia become a more formidable witcher, strive to cement the expansion’s status as thehigh-water mark for DLC. Even the smallest encounters exemplify CD Projekt Red’s ability to imbue quests withrich lore and remarkable narrative depth. Many of the same quest types fromThe Witcher 3return inBlood & Wine,including a collection of stand-alone treasure hunts that often tell a small story separate from the main narrative....

Video games as a medium continue to evolve every year and because of the personal involvement of players, they can be a great way to experience stories. VR games have taken this to the next level by immersing players into locations and narratives as much as possible, an aspect thatUbisoft’s VR firefighting game is bound to amplify. TheNotre-Dame on Fireexperience that’s being developed byUbisoftis in collaboration with a docudrama of the same name directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud that explores the efforts of Parisian firefighters on July 31, 2025, when the Notre-Dame cathedral erupted in a blaze....

With overa quarter-century of background lorefor players to sift through, theFalloutseries is known for having exhaustive amounts of information on most subjects. That said, there are also plenty of areas in the wider lore that lack a thorough explanation for one reason or another. Sometimes this is accidental but in other cases, it’s by design. RELATED:Games With The Best Environmental Storytelling For the latter, the idea is that the best way to build up intrigue and tension is by shrouding certain things in mystery....

One of the best things developers can do for both themselves and their fans is a simplecrossover collaboration. Being able to collaborate with another series not only allows developers to reach wider audiences but also serves as a fantastic treat for gamers that are already fans of both series. Many games have already embraced collaborations, such asPAYDAY 2with its heisters and Crime.Net missions featuring the likes of Jacket fromHotline Miami, or even John Wick....

Henry Cavill’s future asSupermanremains a big question for Warner Bros., and it’s reportedly just one of the issues for DC Films that is frustrating the new management at Warner Bros. Discovery. Cavill playedSupermanin a film led by Zack Snyder, but due to the higher-ups at DC, this film series is all but dissolved. Only a few actors remain following the aftermath of Joss Whedon, and it seems like DC can’t catch a break....

Summary Valheimhas stolen the hearts of millions with its Viking-themed adventures and captivating gameplay since its early access release in 2021, amassing an immense fanbase and becoming one of Steam’s top-grossing indie games. AsValheimcontinues to enthrall players with the hardships of its sandbox world, the yarn of gaming development keeps spinning, and while waiting for theAshlands Update, players should pay attention to other emerging titles in the genre. The upcomingCodename: Islandsgets its inspiration from leading titles in the sandbox category, and this survival co-op sets its stage in an enigmatic, uncharted ocean world....

Animeas a term has become a household word now. In fact,“anime"is used so widely now to refer to serialized cartoons that there’s an ongoing debate as to what it actually means. It used to refer specifically to animated movies and TV series that were made in Japan, but today shows likeAvatar: The Last AirbenderandCastlevaniahave challenged that convention. RELATED:Best Anime Cliches That Will Never Die The definition of an underdog is a much older concept and is also a common literary archetype....

Microsoft throwing their hat into the ring of the console wars was no laughing matter. Sony and Sega had been relatively equal-sized competitors, but Microsoft, by raw currency alone, eclipsed both of them combined. Immediately, theXboxwas hotly anticipated by both gamers and anybody with a sense of business. Already hosting a lineup of games due to their successful Windows platform, they looked to hit the market from a fresh angle....