Over the past few years, battle royales have become the primary game mode when it comes to online competitive gaming. The popularity of games like Fortnite, Warzone, Apex Legends , and PUBG shows that fans can't seem to get enough of this concept. Even industry titan Call of Duty moved to cash in on the trend with Warzo

There are plenty of girls who want to be princesses, and this isn't to discount any of them. However, there’s something inherently uninspiring about those classic depictions of Peach. Innately, we understood Mario, Luigi and even Bowser. We grew with them and became part of their journeys. But for much of the Super Mario Bros. series, Princess Peach wasn’t much more than a cameo in someone else’s narrative.

The Apex Legends roster is now up to fifteen characters, and each of them possesses unique abilities and personalities that keeps players' experiences fresh. It's not absurd to assume that the Legends would be lining up to pick Pokémon. After all, neither of them are strangers to the concept of a friendly battle. Pokémon similarly have unique abilities that, on occasion, mimic those of Apex Legends' Legends, making them perfect sidekicks to the act

A videogame development cycle is a term used in the industry to broadly describe the life cycle of a videogame. For most games, this includes concept, design, launch, and post-launch. A problem within the industry, however, is the excessive crunch time some studios require on the lead up to launch. While some companies have tried to remedy this problem, the battle royale genre has reinforced the idea that a game essentially never "leaves" development. This is a bit of a mixed bag, as while it furnishes fans with an organic and ever-evolving experience akin to an MMORPG, with each season pass or redesign of a map, several employees are forced to meet specific deadlines that could result in excessive overt

If players can locate the revered champion in their game , it's an opportunity to seriously cash in on a player with a target over their head. Be cautious, though, as there's always a reason they've been given the title, a plan is likely nee

For many years, games like Gears of War, Halo , and Call of Duty carried the torch when it comes to shooters. While all of the mentioned games (and countless others) have stuck to the traditional formula for over a decade, the success of the battle royale genre has caused nearly every shooter to shift how they develop their online experience. For example, Call of Duty 's multiplayer has stayed very similar since 2007's Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare . Since the release of Fortnite, however, Activision has made multiple attempts at creating a Call of Duty battle royale. While Call of Duty still offers its conventional multiplayer, it is clear that Warzone has become a primary fo

Many games have small adjustments that can change the experience dramatically, but most will go undiscovered by casual players of the game. It's why a high-level player can make very small adjustments that make the world of difference, they spend the time to discover the subtle tips and execute, Beginner players will have a much smoother transition if they know what to look out for, luckily the groundwork has been done and discovered, free to be taken advantage of for those who le

Moving from single fire to automatic isn't only an offensive decision; players have to worry about ammo conservation, as well. Only the Hemlock Burst AR, VK-47 AR, and R-301 Carbine make the cut. The more options mean higher efficiency up to a certain point, giving strategic players a boost in succ

I understand it’s unrealistic to expect every single game out there to represent every unique aspect of gender expression. But I also recognize a problematic message: As a male, you could be a short, mustached plumber and find your way in life. As a woman, you had to be a beautiful blonde... and it was likely you'd also be kidnapped at some point.

While the Mario Kart games now have far more diversity in their lineups, Nintendo’s depiction of Princess Peach has changed very little. This obviously a brand choice — the power of the brand comes with peoples’ ability to recognize the characters. Still, would it be so terrible for her to put on a pair of pants for a change? What does she look like after she’s changed a tire? Wouldn’t it be cool to see her headline her own console game (one that doesn’t have the act of crying as one of her special abilities)?

For those that don't have a mic set up already, Apex Legends has one of the best ping systems out there. Allowing teams to communicate enemy positions, loot locations, and action warnings, all without a single word being spo

How is this accomplished? For starters, it’s important to understand why I think Overwatch's roster is, by and large, not very well thought-out. And before you post this on some forum and find my Twitter and get all pissy because I hurt your feelings about a game you had no hand in creating, I should really repeat that I used to love overwatch Hazard and have fanart and figures from it all over my home. However, Blizzard has proven over the course of several years that they’re firmly stuck in the lane of pandering to anime fans and horny teens. Oh, and the meta's awful. There's also t