It seems like a no-brainer to nab an extra-large plushie or a cool piece of merch featuring the Pachimari for Roadhog this holiday season, but don't expect a "thank you" in public. In fact, we recommend anonymously gifting this guilty pleasure to our volatile tank friend. Better that than to risk an embarrassment-fueled hook to the face. Trust us though, he'll love

With Zarya's unique kit of abilities and her notorious battle with Sombra, a spin-off centred around the Russian strongwoman could be possible. The game could take inspiration from the Metro franchise and feature her mission to bring Sombra to justice with the help of an omnic called Lynx Sevent

Obsidian is just showing off now. Pentiment is like nothing the studio has done before, but it shows how effortlessly its writing can fit other genres, diving into the culture and society of a small medieval town with grace, and far more depth than any of us expected. It's a true testament to Obsidian’s writing that some of the tensest moments this year came from Pentiment, as I discussed the ideas of Martin Luther in the company of monks. Even without any voiced dialogue, you can feel the hatred and fear in the air. Better yet, even with a somewhat linear premise, every playthrough feels unique, as you soak up the world of Pentiment in the way that you want

One of the best aspects of Overwatch has always been its wealth of heroes with deep, interwoven backstories and unique abilities, representing different backgrounds and cultures that shape the game's lore. Legendary canonical events like the Junkertown Heist and the feud between the Shimada brothers are stories we know about but have yet to truly experie

Honestly, Sigma's most likely making the naughty list in most scenarios. Although he's usually being manipulated into his music-based mayhem by Talon, it still has the potential to cause all types of issues for the Overwatch 2 beginner Guide crew. And since most of those chaos-inducing tunes are coming from inside his head, earplugs probably won't help m

So, if you were dying to find out what the Game of the Year is to someone who avoided all the obvious games of the year, then you’re in luck. Here are my favourite games I played in between trying to complete Outer Wilds and starting my seventh Dragon Age: Origins playthro

Metal: Hellsinger combined two genres and executes them both with ease, being among the greats in both categories. Throughout your short jaunt through hell, you follow the titular Hellsinger and her Troy Baker-voiced companion, blasting your way through levels that look straight out of Doom. Unlike Doom, however, there’s nothing more important than keeping the beat, which is complemented by one of the best soundtracks we’ve heard in a game this year. There may not be too much beneath the surface with Metal: Hellsinger, but it’s a treat to see every aspect of a video game working in perfect synergy like t

Scorn is a frustrating, agonizingly slow endurance test of a game, and I am so glad it exists. It’s not fun, it’s not marketable, and it will probably be a huge flop. But goddamn, do I feel better for playing it. The entire world feels alive, vile, but strangely inviting. The invisible direction of the game almost effortlessly guides you around the world without the need for a map or any obvious directions, barring its incredibly weak opening. When Scorn finds its footing though, you’re treated to some of the most interesting and refreshingly unique game design choices out there, and I’d take that over formulaic franchise hits any

The best position for Paraíso is on the rooftops before second point. This part of the map makes it very easy for the defending team to take advantage of high ground, making it much harder for attackers to push the payload be

With a group of characters as eccentric as the cast of Overwatch , deciding what to put under the tree each year is harder than holding the capture point in Lijiang Tower . Thankfully, we've put together this handy shopping guide to help you come up with the best gift for the hyper-intelligent ape from the moon who has everyth

Nothing pushes the limits of how far you can get by on fun alone than Pokemon Legends: Arceus . With one of the most satisfying game loops of any title on this list, there’s nothing better than booting up Legends: Arceus to mindlessly catch a bunch of ‘mons I’ve already got 20 times before - and still get rewarded for it. Legends: Arceus proves that Game Freak should be brave. The games that stray from the traditional Pokemon formula are the ones winning players over in recent years - look at Unite and New Snap - and Legends: Arceus proves that Pokemon can be up there with other RPG ser

A good place to put your Petal Platform when defending a room is by the entrance so that an enemy could step on it and be pushed up towards the ceiling, discombobulating them and giving you a few moments to run away or reposit