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Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Game Studios has got a lot of attention over the past year for their game master-driven plot. To commemorate the first anniversary of Helldivers 2's release, extremely private game master J.O.E.L. is doing his first real public appearance in a video talking about the game master's favorite moment of the first year.

Rook is joined in by a host of new companions, each bringing unique specialties for the benefit of the team. The exciting opening sequence introduces the Minrathous-based detective, Neve Gallus, a wonderful take on a classic film noir trope and Rook's contact for the Shadow Dragons. Neve's personal quest involves tracking down an old adversary who is preying on the vulnerable people of Dock Town and Neve’s own role in the city.[Warning: This article contains spoilers for Dragon Age: The Veilguard.]Neve's personal quest is a little different from the other companion's quests in and leans into the hard-boiled detective angle of Neve's character. As with all the other personal quests, completing Neve's is vital for her to gain Hero of the Veilguard status and guarantee her survival during the final battle. With a choice between hope and fierce protection, Rook's advice to Neve will shape Dock Town and influence her final gear and abilities.

In addition to its strategic gameplay and creative building options, the audio experience in adds a fun twist to mainstream music. soundtrack is amazing and features popular songs reimagined in the game's playful language, Simlish. The charm comes from hearing familiar songs without their lyrics, replaced by the silly yet catchy sounds of Simlish.

Burning Spice Cookie was the second Beast to be added to after the healer Mystic Flour and was joined by Shadow Milk Cookie in January 2025. He has quickly become one of the best cookies in the game, and you will rarely see a high-ranking arena team without him. As the parallel to Golden Cheese Cookie, you can learn about his story in episodes five and six of Beast-Yeast.

A new is coming out in 2026, offering solo players a unique tabletop experience while exploring the post-apocalyptic wasteland. The Fallout franchise is experiencing an unexpected surge in popularity thanks to the TV series, which explores the origins of the infamous Vault-Tec while also showcasing a unique post-apocalyptic world. Although is not expected for several more years at minimum, a new solo Fallout RPG might scratch the itch of fans looking to dig deeper into that world, although they'll need to be ready for some solo TTRPG play to do so.

Publisher 2K and developer Firaxis Games have announced virtual reality strategy game Sid Meier’s Civilization VII VR for Quest 3. It will launch this spring.

While primarily occurs at Big Adventures Park, a few locations, including Cloud Island, can be discovered beyond the original area. Unfortunately, significant progress must be made with the main storyline and the residents to unlock any of these additional areas.

Comic book heroes are more popular than ever, especially in the video game market. With games like and Insomniac’s series, it's easy to wonder why there aren’t any DC products to compete against the Marvel stranglehold. The answer is that DC actually did try to make a game in the same spirit as in the 2010s, but it failed before too many players were even aware of its existence.

American fans can now pre-order the life-sized Gardevoir plush revealed in Japan earlier this month, provided they can afford the steep price tag. It's not uncommon for Japanese audiences to get merchandise that never makes it to American shores and it seemed likely that the massive Gardevoir would be one of those. However, it seems that western fans won't be left out this time.