July 2022

Earlier this week, Rockstar Games released the latest, big update for Grand Theft Auto Online, its super popular open-world MMO. The new update brought some much-needed changes and features to the nearly decade-old game. It also added a new semi-auto rifle to the digital streets of Los Santos that cost nearly half a…

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Minecraft is on fire. At least that’s how it currently feels if you follow the fandom on social media or certain message boards. A portion of the community is up in arms following the news that developer Mojang won’t back down from a controversial move to open private servers up to moderation and account-wide player…

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If you wish modern Fire Emblem was more focused on strategy RPG battles and less focused on perfect teatimes, then Vestaria Saga 2: The Sacred Sword Of Silvanister might be for you. It's a fantasy turn-based strategy game designed by original Fire Emblem creator Shouzou Kaga with a team of volunteers, and it was released on Steam today with a full English translation.

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Warhammer 40K: Darktide, Fatshark's co-op shooter set in the grim darkness of the far future, has been delayed until a little further into our own future. It was previously aiming to release in September, but in an update on Twitter the developers say Darktide will now launch on November 30th.

The upside is that they're going to run technical tests and betas before the full release, and you can sign-up to participate now.

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Today saw indie publisher Annapurna Interactive’s second showcase, highlighting all the new games that you can expect from them over the course of the next year and beyond. There was some fresh gameplay for Thirsty Suitors and Hindsight, plus a newly revealed game from Wilmot’s Warehouse devs Hollow Ponds. We were treated to a few glimpses at what Kentucky Route Zero team Cardboard Computer and If Found… devs Dreamfeel are working on too. The latter involves cats.

Don’t fret if you didn’t catch the Annapurna Interactive stream today, because we’ve got all the info you need to know right here. Read on!

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Frogwares, the developer behind last year's investigatory open-world adventure Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One, has announced it's remaking Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened, a Lovecraft-themed crossover the studio originally released back in 2007.

The Awakened was Frogwares' third Sherlock Holmes adventure, and the developer's ongoing association with the detective has resulted in an additional six instalments in the series since then, meaning it's got years of experience to build on as it reimagines its 2007 title for modern audiences - not to mention its further dalliances with Lovecraft in 2019's The Sinking City.

Frogwares' "full remake and substantial rewrite" of The Awakened will shift the events of the original to serve as a continuation of its young Sherlock arc, started in last year's Chapter One. As such, it'll follow a young Sherlock Holmes, along with his new acquaintance John Watson, on his first big case in London - an adventure that'll span Victorian London, a Swiss psychiactric ward, the New Orleans bayous, and the Scottish Highlands as the fledging detective wrestles with dark, Lovecraft-inspired horrors.

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Atlus has released another daily trailer of the upcoming JRPG Soul Hackers 2, showcasing one of the locations that will be featured in the game.

This trailer shows bar Heidrun, a hangout in the middle of the city’s Sinsando district, which incidentally is an obvious parody of Omotesando, between Shibuya and Minato wards.

Like most daily trailers, we also get the daily horoscope, which sees Aquarium at the top of the fortune ranking and Libra at the bottom.

You can check the trailer out below.

Soul Hackers 2 launches for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC ( both on Steam and on the Windows Store) on August 26, just one day after the Japanese release on August 25.

During a recent Overwatch Contenders tournament, Blizzard told two teams that they’d be playing a best-of-seven showdown. Then, halfway through, said it would be a best-of-five and pulled the pin on what was looking like an incredible comeback. That, understandably, did not go down well.

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Alien: Isolation is the kind of game you play and then just can’t stop thinking about. From its unique design to its fully-realised world to its moments of sheer terror, it’s a game like no other, and despite coming out in 2014, there really hasn’t been anything like it since, either.

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By knowing exactly what words you can guess as answers, you can ensure that you are headed in the right direction for the Wordle puzzle of the day. In this guide, we’ll go through all the 5-letter words starting with UP to lend you a hand on your quest to maintain a hot streak.

Note that the following list of words has been tested and will work in Wordle. However, if you spot any missing or incorrect words, please inform us via the comments below so we can take a look at the list and update it if necessary.

All 5 Letter Words Starting With UP

• upbow
• upbye
• updos
• updry
• upend
• upjet
• uplay
• upled
• uplit
• upped
• upper
• upran
• uprun
• upsee
• upset
• upsey
• uptak
• upter
• uptie

Now that you are caught up with this particular list of words, you should have everything you’ll need to start the game off. Pick your chosen word and input it as your answer in Wordle, and check the colors to get an idea of where you are at. Correct letters in the right position will turn green, yellow indicates a right letter in the wrong place, while grey rules out the letter entirely.

Not sure how to join an after-school activity in The Sims 4 High School Years? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered in this guide on what you need to do to enlist in the perfect club for you. Moreover, we’ll explain what happens afterward once you sign up.

How to Join an After-School Activity in High School Years

You can enroll in an after-school activity in two ways: enlisting on your phone and finding a class representative on campus. The first option is the most straightforward of the High School Years pack since you can do it from anywhere as long as you go to the ‘Business’ app on your device.

The release of Monolith Soft’s brand new JRPG Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is just around the corner, and Nintendo released a new trailer to help with the wait.

The video focuses on Mio, off-seer from Agnusand one of the main heroines of the game.

Many cutscenes are showcased creating a rather emotional sequence, even thanks to the music and the game’s dark and somber themes around death and destiny.

You can get to know Mio below before you get to play her tomorrow.

Incidentally, this makes a pair with another trailer released earlier today and focusing on Mio’s counterpart, the off-seer from Keves Noah.

As everyone now has access to MultiVersus, the speculation has begun for what characters could possibly be added next. Seeing as Warner Bros. and subsidiaries own an unbelievable amount of media properties, there’s a huge list of possibilities. We’re here to answer if Jesse Pinkman from Breaking Bad could be coming to MultiVersus.

Jesse Pinkman in MultiVersus

While it’s not necessarily impossible that Jesse Pinkman or other Breaking Bad characters could make their way to MultiVersus, is it incredibly unlikely.

The biggest reason is that Breaking Bad is owned by AMC, which has nothing to do with Warner Bros. or any subsidiary. Every other character found in MultiVersus comes from Cartoon Network, HBO, or DC Comics, all of these are owned by Warner Bros.

Of course fans of major shows or movies would love to play as their favorite characters, but the majority of characters added to MultiVersus in the first few waves (at the very least) will presumably be only Warner Bros. owned IP (Intellectual Property).

As far as possible characters go, Jon Snow and more Game of Thrones characters besides the already included Arya Stark are safe bets.

This is everything there is to know about if Jesse Pinkman from Breaking Bad could be coming to MultiVersus.

Sky: Children of the Light is known for having an ethereal, mystic atmosphere. Thus, it's fitting that its upcoming collaboration is with an artist many know as an ethereal, mystic voice. Developer thatgamecompany bills the event, called Season of Aurora, as a one-of-a-kind experience featuring Norwegian singer-songwriter AURORA.

AURORA produced hit songs like "Runaway", and contributed to the soundtrack of the Disney film Frozen 2. Additionally, she played the role of "The Voice", an ethereal presence calling Elsa away from her kingdom.

Thatgamecompany produced a teaser to promote the Season of Aurora, embedded below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LKhTBECETY

Sky was developed by thatgamecompany, which also developed Journey. In it, players take control of a "Child of Light" and fly about various environments, gathering up scattered light to return the stars to the heavens. Players solve puzzles, explore, and interact and cooperate with strangers using unique multiplayer mechanics.

In 2022, Yakuza is a pretty big series in the West, as we saw yesterday when eight games made it to PlayStation Plus. But it wasn’t always this way! Between the release of Yakuza 2 and 3 things were looking incredibly dicey for English-speakers, and there were real fears that if Yakuza 3 didn’t sell well, it would be…

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Nintendo has finally revealed the new release date for the Minecraft Steve and Alex amiibo from the Super Smash Bros. series. The pair will now launch on Sept. 9.

These two amiibo, which come from the second Fighters Pass DLC group of amiibo figures, were originally set to release in Spring 2022. But in February, along with the announcement of the Min Min amiibo release date, Nintendo had announced that the Steve and Alex amiibo figures would instead be delayed to later in 2022 due to logistics and production delay.

You can check out what each of the two amiibo will look like in the tweet below.

Before you jump into Wordle blindly, know that being prepared gives you a better shot of success every single time; in this guide, we’ll go through all of the 5-letter words with PS as the second and third letters to give you a good idea of where to start and aid you on the quest to maintain your streak.

Note that the following list of words has been tested and will work in Wordle. However, if you spot any missing or incorrect words, please inform us via the comments below so we can take a look at the list and update it if necessary.

All 55 Letter Words With PS as Second and Third Letters

• apses
• apsis
• apsos
• opsin
• upsee
• upset
• upsey

Having prepared yourself with our help, it is time to take on the game proper. In addition, learn to gauge your guesses using the color indicators. Green will represent a letter in the right spot, yellow for a right letter in the wrong spot, and grey means you should omit that letter entirely.

Keep plugging away; eventually, you will get the right answer in six guesses or less. If you’d much rather skip the hassle, here is the answer to today’s puzzle.

After months of anticipation, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has finally been launched for Nintendo Switch. Similar to its predecessor, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 features a range of skills and abilities called Arts that you can strategically use to your advantage. Master Arts are one of the game’s skills that unlock after meeting certain criteria. After that, you must equip master skills in order to use them. With that said, we’ve provided a detailed breakdown of the steps to equipping master skills in Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

Equipping Master Skills in Xenoblade Chronicles 3

In order to equip master skills in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, navigate to the pause menu by pressing the X button >> characters tab >> skills section >> scroll down to master skills. Finally, press the ‘A’ button to select which one you want to replace with another skill.

How to Unlock Master Arts & Their Types

Master Arts can be unlocked after upgrading the class to its maximum level. It’s worth noting that master skills can still be used by the characters even if they aren’t using that class. So feel free to switch between different classes once you have a master skill unlocked.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 features a total of 18 different Master Arts, and here’s a list for the same:

Xenoblade Chronicles 3, set in the world of Aionios, is out now for Nintendo Switch. In the game, you can equip a variety of accessories in order to take advantage of different perks. For example, the Black Steel Band accessory boosts maximum HP by 20%, so you should use them during battles to have the upper hand over the monsters and enemies. Here’s a detailed guide to equipping accessories in Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 – How to Equip Accessories

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a visually impressive ARPG title filled with loads of quests and challenges. Some of these quests need you to wait until the morning or night as per in-game time to finish them. In such a case, you can use the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 time skip feature to change the in-game time. With that said, we’ll provide you with the complete steps to changing the time of day in Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

How to Skip Time in Xenoblade Chronicles 3

If you’re wondering how to switch to the Japanese voice track in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, this guide will talk you through the steps you need to take. Fortunately, you can do this at any point in your save, so you won’t have to start over if you begin to find that the English voice acting is grating on you, or if you chose Japanese initially and then want to switch back to avoid having to read all of the subtitles.

How to Change Voice Track Language in Xenoblade Chronicles 3

Open the pause menu by pressing X and then go to System, Options and Audio. Here, you’ll find the ‘Language’ option which you can change to Japanese or English. Press left on the d-pad to select Japanese, and right on the d-pad to select English.

If you’re finding that things are a little too easy or hard in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, chances are you’re going to want to know how to change the difficulty settings. This guide will explain where you can find the option to do exactly that, as well as explain what the difficulty options impact when it comes to the gameplay itself.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 – How to Change Difficulty Settings

To change difficulty, open the pause menu by pressing X, and then go to ‘Options’ and then ‘Game.’ Here, you’ll find the difficulty option, and you can cycle between them by pressing left and right on the d-pad or analog stick.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is the latest massive JRPG from developer Monolith Soft, and fans can expect another epic adventure across Aionios full of adventure, mystery, and comradery. But just how epic? Let’s take a look at just how long Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is, and how much time a full playthrough will take.

How Long is a Full Playthrough of Xenoblade Chronicles 3?

Like the first two entries in the series, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 will keep players occupied for dozens of hours, with its expansive main storyline and numerous sidequests.

An average playthrough will take an experienced player around 70-80 hours, completing the main story, engaging in side content, and taking time to stop and smell the roses.

The main story itself will take somewhere between 60-65 hours to complete if you were to rush through everything and know what you were doing.

On the other hand, a full completionist playthrough will take in excess of 100+ hours to complete, and that’s doing and seeing everything the game has to offer.

In addition to NPC quest givers, you can also take on quests from heroes. By completing these quests, you will be able to unlock that hero’s specific class for use. Tracking down each hero and completing their associated task is a satisfying part of the game and can add on a significant amount of playtime.

Some battles in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 can last for 15-20 minutes, so depending on the difficulty you are playing on, that means that retrying battles can very easily add to the playtime quite significantly.

And that’s it, everything you need to know about how long a full playthrough of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 will take. For more helpful guides, check out the list of suggested articles below.

Knowing the dangers that await you in a battle ahead of time is always a more ideal situation to find yourself in, and that is something you most certainly can do in Monolith Soft’s Xenoblade Chronicles 3. No more going in blind and finding yourself severely underpowered or unprepared; here’s everything you will need to know when it comes to telling how many enemies are in a battle in Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

Telling How Many Enemies Are in a Battle in Xenoblade Chronicles 3

Before you dive right into combat in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, being a little observant can be very helpful. Simply look to the top right of the screen; there you will find a red horned skull icon with a number next to it. This number will indicate just how many enemies are currently engaged in the battle, and how many you could potentially face.

Wondering how to change the pause menu background lineup in Xenoblade Chronicles 3? Well, we’ve got you covered. In this guide, we’ll show you how to do just that and explain what it does, too. So, without further delay, let’s get into it, shall we?

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 – How to Change Pause Menu Background Lineup

To change the pause menu background lineup in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, follow these steps:

In a war, you will take every advantage you can get in order to come out on the winning side. In Monolith Soft’s Xenoblade Chronicles 3, that extends beyond your traditional equipment. While having the best gear is always good, you can gain more of an edge by equipping gems that bring a host of benefits both on the offensive and defensive ends. If you are wondering just how to unlock all gem slots in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, read on.

Unlocking All Gem Slots in Xenoblade Chronicles 3

Similar to how skill slots are unlocked in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, the same logic applies to gem slots for your party and the different characters. The first slot is always unlocked for all the characters, but you can also gain access to a second slot at level 20, as well as the third slot at level 40.

All heroes need a little more help sometimes in the fight to save the world, and having the right accessories can make a world of difference especially when you are engaging in the harder parts of Xenoblade Chronicles 3. While your options are limited at the start, things will become more flexible as you go deeper into the game. For those wondering just how to unlock all accessory slots in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, you are in the right place.

Unlocking All Accessory Slots in Xenoblade Chronicles 3

As in the case for both skill slots and gem slots found in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, the way to unlock the full potential of accessories for your party lies in their levels. Every party member is able to equip one accessory at the start, with the second slot becoming available at level 30, followed by the third slot at level 50.

In order to beat the toughest of foes, it is always better to have more skills at your disposal than less. That is certainly the case in Monolith Soft’s Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Instead of being limited in what you can do, the sooner you can utilize more skills, the better. So stop wondering, here’s how to unlock all skill slots in Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

Unlocking All Skill Slots in Xenoblade Chronicles 3

Unfortunately, there is no quick shortcut to unlocking additional skill slots in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. To start things off, each character will have one slot unlocked; as for the second and third slots, you will need to level them up to access them.

As possibly Nintendo’s biggest open-world game thus far, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has plenty for players to get up to. However, much of it revolves around completing quests, and that will involve fighting. If you are hoping to master the MMO-style combat system, then there are several things to take note of. One of those is how to end a Chain Attack in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and we are here to help.

Ending a Chain Attack in Xenoblade Chronicles 3

If for some reason you wish to end a chain attack in the middle of one, simply press the + button to do so. This will allow you to recalibrate your strategy and attempt a different way of attacking the enemy in Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

Just as is the case with almost all Nintendo games, the development team have incorporated Amiibo support. If you’re wondering how to scan Amiibo and what they do in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, here’s what you need to know.

What Amiibo Do in Xenoblade Chronicles 3

In case you aren’t up to speed, Amiibo figurines are small toys sold by Nintendo that you can scan to earn rewards in virtually every Nintendo game. In the case of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, there is only one Amiibo that earns you a sword skin (Shulk), while others net you “Collectible Sets” which only feature items/ingredients such as Lucky Spice, Tasty Sausage, and Thousand Carrot.

Monolith Soft’s Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is finally going to open its gates to eager players around the world, and a massive open-world JPRG experience awaits. However, saving the day is never going to be easy, especially when the Keves and Agnus are constantly at war. Casualties are to be expected, and it will be important to learn how to revive your fainted allies in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 to keep the battle going.

Reviving Fainted Allies in Xenoblade Chronicles 3

Whenever one of your comrades falls during a battle in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, it is vital to get them fit and fighting again to prevent insurmountable odds. To do so, you must be a healer class. Make your way over to the downed party member and press and hold the A button.

Curious as to how to take screenshots without a HUD in Xenoblade Chronicles 3? Worry not as you’ve come to the right place. Below, we’ll detail how you can take screenshots that show off the beautiful world of Aionios that Monolith Soft has crafted without the clutter of the HUD getting in the way. So, without further delay, let’s jump in, shall we?

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 – How to Take Screenshots Without HUD

Thankfully, taking pictures without the HUD getting in the way is pretty straightforward in Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

Any time you’re out exploring the beautiful open-world of Aionios, simply press the L and R buttons together on your Nintendo Switch to take a snapshot of your gameplay on-screen sans the clutter of the HUD.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 – How to Take Screenshots With the HUD

On the other hand, if you want to take a screenshot of your gameplay with your HUD on display in the image, all you need to do is press the Switch’s usual Capture Button which is the square button beneath the directional pad on the left Joy-Con.

So, there you have it. We hope this helped to clue you in on how to take screenshots without a HUD in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. For more on the game, check out our latest in-depth review. Or alternatively, feel free to peruse the relevant links down below.

Arts used normally are already extremely powerful attacks that can turn the tide of a battle. When it comes to Ouroboros Arts, this is increased sometimes tenfold with single hits consistently dealing tens of thousands of damage. Here’s everything you need to know about all Ouroboros Arts and how to use them in Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

All Ouroboros Arts & How to Use Them in Xenoblade Chronicles 3

First off before jumping into what all of the Ouroboros Arts in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 are and what they’re capable of, it’s important to take a look at how you can use them.

How to Use Ouroboros Arts in Xenoblade Chronicles 3

The most important part about all of this is that your character needs to be in their Ouroboros Form to use these Arts. This is done through the mechanic known as Interlinking. Simply press left on the d-pad to enter this super powerful form.

Once in Ouroboros Form, all of the character’s Arts will be replaced with Ouroboros Arts. Using them enough will eventually charge the character’s Talent Art which will deal ridiculous amounts of damage and end the Interlink.

Just be careful when you Interlink, because doing so at a low Interlink level won’t give the maximum amount of benefits. Using Fusion Arts to reach the maximum of level three is always worth the wait. Down below is the full list of the Ouroboros Arts in Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

Like most JPRGs, Monolith Soft’s Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has combat as a core part of the experience, and defeating all sorts of enemies will require your party to be effective at what they do. Part of that is learning how to use Chain Attacks, a returning battle mechanic for the series. If you are unsure of how to perform a Chain Attack in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, fret not, we are here for you.

Performing a Chain Attack in Xenoblade Chronicles 3

Similar to the move in the past games of the series, you can perform a Chain Attack in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 by simply pressing the + button when the Chain Attack meter is full. This will initiate the sequence in which attacks can be selected to help accumulate Tactical Points (TP).

Monolith Soft has created an open world in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 worth exploring, and you can be sure that there are always some secrets to be found if you are observant enough. Some of them may be gated off until you learn certain skills, and for those wondering just how to learn the rope sliding traversal skill in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, you are in the right place.

Learning Wall Climbing Traversal Skill in Xenoblade Chronicles 3

In Xenoblade Chronicles 3, the hero Juniper is the key to learning the rope sliding traversal skill. Once you have unlocked this particular hero, you will pick up the rope sliding traversal skill to make your exploration a little more varied.

Although video games tend to make protagonists strong and seemingly immune to the pressure of overwhelming odds, that’s not always the case, especially in a JRPG like Monolith Soft’s Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Even with a full party, certain fights can be hard simply because of the number of enemies you will have to face at the same time. So, mastering how to lure enemies away before a battle in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is going to be very worthwhile.

Luring Enemies Before Battle in Xenoblade Chronicles 3

In order to lessen the numbers your party has to fight in any battle in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, you can lure enemies away before things get out of hand. Target an enemy outside of combat, and press up on the d-pad to lure the enemy over.