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Is Konami Gearing up for a Comeback?

The road to redemption is typically a hard one to walk, and few companies in the video game industry should know this as intimately as Konami. For those of us who have been around a while, the word Konami still has a certain air to it that invokes a sense of excellence and timeless acumen. Arcade classics like Frogger, Gradius, and Contra were stupendous games that live on today. They even transitioned into the console space with tour de force games like Castlevania, Metal Gear Solid, and Silent Hill that

Best full-desk mouse pads

Mouse pads are traditionally small, leaving very little room for users to move their mouse. However, there are a few advantages to having a larger surface area to move a mouse. Oversized mouse pads don’t restrict users to just one section of their desk, giving them more flexibility with their deskspace. Gamers specifically benefit from having a large mouse pad. A larger mouse pad means more surface area to work with, allowing gamers to lower their DPI to get more precise movements from their mouse. Additionally, users can apply oversized

WoW 9.1 DPS Rankings Explained

Top GamesEntrance to the Sanctum of Domination Raid, opening on July 6 / Activision Blizzard and es.WowheadWoW 9.1 DPS Rankings compared to Shadowlands' release patch, 9.0 has some differences and some familiar faces.Best of the bestWithout a doubt, the two strongest DPS specs come as two of the heaviest hitting and essential casters, Balance Druids and Shadow Priests.Balance Druids have access to some of the most potent burst damage in the game, and for Heroism/Bloodlust windows, the amount of damage they can shell out is excellent. Their AoE is nothing

Here are the best weapons in New World

Weapons are everything in New World. As opposed to traditional MMORPGs, where class design is based on age-old fantasy archetypes, New World touts a system where progressing your skill and expertise with a specific weapon is how players progress.  Each weapon in the game is entirely unique and boasts countless skills and abilities that increase their relative strength levels as you progress through Aeternum. Keep in mind that the game is still in its early stages of testing, and the weapons that are considered “strong” now could very easily be

The definitive Teamfight Tactics champion tier list

If you’re interested in getting started with Riot’s new autobattler, Teamfight Tactics, or you’re keen on learning more, this tier list should help you. The tiers are based on a mixture of criteria, including innate carry ability, composition synergy, crowd control capability, and flexibility. S tier (The top dogs) Image via Riot Games TeemoGarenDariusViegoRellIvern This tier represents the strongest units in the game. They’re each powerful stand-alone units that work well in almost every comp. Each of these units are all five-costs, except for Ivern and Rell, who are both

Watch How a Nendoroid Figure Is Made at Good Smile Company in New Video

We often cover figures here, but have you always wondered about the process of making them? YouTube user Paolo fromTOKYO published a video from his “Day in the life” series that is certainly quite interesting for those who love Good Smile Company’s popular Nendoroid action figures. The video features a day in the life of 24-years-old Sho, who works at Good Smile Company as a figure sculptor. We get to take a look at some of the stages of the creation of the prototype of an original Nendoroid from the

How does Indestructible work in Magic: The Gathering?

Magic: The Gathering is one of the most popular collectible card games around and is an excellent option for players looking for a fun and complex experience. There is a slight learning curve for newcomers since some cards have keywords that introduce new rules to the standard gameplay.  The Indestructible keyword is a common challenge players will face that can be tough to counter if you do not understand how the mechanic works. But there are still a few ways to get rid of Indestructible creatures once they hit the

Microsoft Flight Simulator Douglas DC-6 Released by PMDG; Pricing Revealed

Today popular third-party developer PMDG released its Douglas DC-6 add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The aircraft is currently available on the developer’s own store for a discounted price of $54.99 (down from $59.99). While it features the extreme simulation depth PMDG products are known for, the developer implemented an optional “Automated Flight Engineer” that will help lighten the workload for less experienced pilots. Basically, it’s an AI feature that plays the combined role of the flight engineer and first officer, letting you focus on flying. Of course, it’s completely optional,

Anvil Saga Is a Promising Blacksmith Management Sim With Tons of Depth (Hands-On Preview)

I first caught wind of Pirozhok Studio and HeroCraft’s Anvil Saga about a month ago when a press release showed up in my inbox. The pitch was simple: play as a blacksmith during the Hundred Year War and supply weapons to all factions involved while slowly expanding your shop and improving your craft. Sounds pretty straightforward, and I’m a sucker for management sims so this seemed right up my alley. I got to check out a demo build of Anvil Saga this past week, and while it definitely has some

Babylon’s Fall Closed Beta: How to Sign Up

Top GamesBabylon's Fall Closed Beta: How to Sign Up / Photo Courtesy of Square EnixBabylon's Fall's closed beta playing will let players sign up and test out the game before its official release. With Square Enix and PlatinumGames offering closed beta registration on its website, fans can sign up for different testing phases and experience unique versions of Babylon's Fall. Babylon's Fall will be available on the Playstation 4, Playstation 5, and Steam. We're now Recruiting for Closed Beta! #babylonsfallhttps://t.co/rlo2O8URmE— BABYLON'S FALL (@BabylonsFall_EN) June 13, 2021The game's closed beta test