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Summary Xboxhas launched a new update to the firmware for its Xbox Series X and S controllers, as well as the premium Xbox Elite V2 controller. Alongside updates to its consoles and games, Microsoft has regularly pushed out patches for its controllers, updating the firmware and fixing quirks and bugs with the controllers. Updates to both the controllers and the consoles have also added helpful features to Xbox controllers, includingkeyboard mapping for Xbox Elite and Adaptive controllers....

Back in the early 2000s, specifically 2005, the humbleXbox 360was released. And just like the Sony counterpart, this console marked the start of the seventh generation of home gaming, and there were massive changes underway. Better storage capabilities and graphical processors rendered out some of the fat from the games, polishing off the rough polygons and providing developers with a pixel playground ready to develop a host of new games....

Respawn Entertainment could be preparing to introduce cross-progression inApex Legends, according to datamined information found within the game files. While Season 17 ofApex Legendshas brought a lot of exciting content to the battle royale, including anew Legend named Ballistic, the addition of cross-progression would doubtlessly be some of the biggest news to hit the game in a long time. It is no secret that gamers have wanted Respawm Entertainment to add cross-progression to the game for several years....

When it comes to online multiplayer survival games, the likes ofProject Zomboid,DayZandRustare among some of the toughest and more punishing in the genre. Asone of the best open world PC gameson the market, Facepunch Studios’Rustis known for its harsh gameplay and slew of brutal players that are perhaps a little too trigger-happy. That said, its popularity does not seem to be dwindling, and the studio is aiming to keep the ball rolling as it gets ready to launch February’s update....

Even after completing the game’s tutorials, it can take a little while to fully get the hang ofMario Strikers: Battle League. As is often the case, players will generally improve with each match that they play, as they’ll begin to get a better understanding of how both the game and the computer AI really work. For those who’d rather flatten the learning curve, however, there is a much easier way to achieve success right from kick-off....

The day-one release ofStill Wakes the Deepon Xbox Game Pass drew a larger audience than expected. However, some newcomers might not be familiar with the developer’s style, as seen inAmnesia: A Machine for Pigs.Such players could use some basic tips to enjoy this Scottish horror game. Here are some entry-level instructions to help new players get used to the gameplay and overcome the terrifying monsters on the oil rig more easily....

While its predecessor contained a plethora of its own unique abilities and capabilities for players to explore in the Force,Star Wars Jedi Survivortakes this to another level. As the opening segment of the game reveals, including the five-year time jump, Cal Kestis is now a seasoned and dangerous Jedi compared toJedi Fallen Order. RELATED:Pro Tips For Jedi Survivor From having to relearn and focus within meditation to regain his Force abilities after surviving “Order 66,“Respawn Entertainmentwas sure to avoid the common mistake of removing abilities and regaining them all again in a sequel....

Mass Effect: Legendary Editionhas been out for a few months now, allowing players to make their way through the first three games in the franchise with new visuals, improved mechanics, and plenty of quality-of-life updates. It’s also offered players the opportunity to return to some of their favorite moments from the original trilogy, includingthe battle on Virmire, helping Mordin created the Genophage cure, and, of course,Mass Effect 2’siconic Suicide Mission....

Activision Blizzard has been holding off on announcing the upcoming release ofCall of Duty: Vanguard, but the silence has been broken. A very brief teaser about the Western Front has officially surfaced online. Twitter user MrDaleJD recently shared a teaser clip ofCall of Duty: Vanguardwhich apparently came from the team behindCall of Dutyitself. The video is five seconds, but several things are captured in the brief video, including gunfire, a German sign that reads “attention,” a task force badge, and a World War 2-style helmet, grenade, and gun....

Summary The former Head of Studio for Dambuster, the team behindDead Island 2, may not be a name gamers know by heart, but his career has been long and fascinating like othervideo game auteurs. That man, Eugenio Vitale, has had a hand in some all-time great titles, and is now the guiding hand behind MY.GAMES' new publishing label, Knights Peak. Vitale spoke with Game Rant about his storied career, and the ambition to craft one of the few kinds of games he hasn’t had a hand in yet....

Less than 24 hours since the launch ofDiablo 4for Deluxe and Ultimate Edition players, Blizzard has pushed out Patch 1.02. Patch 1.01 went live immediately before the game’s early release window began and included a number of minor buffs to the Druid class, but the changes in this latest patch are much more significant. As part of Patch 1.02, the Sorceress, Barbarian, and Rogue class have all received nerfs, and the endgame has been made more challenging via increased health pools for enemies once players are at max level....

As a tabletop roleplaying game full of minis and battle maps,Dungeons and Dragonsis the perfect place for gamers to flex their creative skills. OneDungeons and Dragonsplayer did exactly that, showing off one impressive battle map. The battle map was created by Grechy, an artsyDungeons and DragonsDM who has made tons of custom terrain pieces. The battle map he created was of the Forge of Bel fromBaldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus, aDungeons and Dragonsadventure path published in 2019....

AsDwarf Fortressis now available on Steam, the complex game has found a new market of players that have much to learn. There are different materials that can bemade into armor, and they can be made in individual pieces. For example, a dwarf can mix and match by wearing a leather helmet and a metal chest plate. Much like in real life, wearing a shirt could protect against minor grazes, and so inDwarf Fortress, clothing can be considered armor even though it is almost useless....