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Game Rant recently spoke with Simon Arseneault, content director for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*’ DLC, *Claws of Awaji*, after a preview event. Arseneault explained that the side-scrolling section of the DLC started as an experiment, originally envisioned as a shadow play. Even in its early stages, it was inspired by the *Assassin’s Creed Chronicles* side-scrolling games. While not as complex as those titles, *Claws of Awaji*’s side-scroller effectively delivers important story details and introduces the setting and characters players will encounter on Awaji Island, all without relying on a traditional cinematic cutscene.

Playing games together on the same couch used to be a huge part of the console experience, and now multiplayer has expanded with online play. Over the last ten years, thanks to faster internet, more powerful consoles, and creative new game designs, multiplayer has become even more popular. The co-op games released between 2015 and 2025 have offered some of the best shared gaming experiences, and it’s going to be interesting to see what the future holds for this type of gameplay.

Want a super powerful weapon that can quickly eliminate enemies in *Borderlands 4*? The Hot Slugger is a must-have! Luckily, it drops specifically from one of the bosses, so you can farm them to increase your chances of getting it. Here’s a guide on how to do that.

Within the world of *One Piece*, the God Valley Incident is arguably the most significant single event in the entire story. It happened 38 years ago and drew together the most powerful people from all sides – pirates, Marines, and the Celestial Dragons – each with their own reasons for being there.

This is a powerful, late-game build for Rafa in *Borderlands 4* designed to quickly defeat enemies. It uses a combination of Corrosive, Kinetic, and Incendiary damage and allows Rafa to withstand a lot of damage. While it struggles against flying opponents, it easily handles enemies on the ground.

So, *Palworld* has been absolutely huge on Steam since it came out in 2024, and honestly, it’s kept a ton of players hooked. A big reason why is that the developers, Pocketpair, have been constantly updating it with new stuff, even though it’s still technically in Early Access. But it sounds like they’re planning to slow down on the *size* of those updates for a bit, because they’ve got something even more important they need to focus on now.

Palworld launched to massive success in early 2024. It quickly became one of the most popular games on Steam, reaching over 2.1 million players at its peak. The game sold millions of copies in its first few days and, although player numbers have leveled off, it still has a dedicated fanbase. Many players quickly dubbed it “Pokemon with guns,” a catchy description that drew a lot of attention.

Game Rant spoke with Michael Chu, co-founder and CEO of Treehouse Games, to learn more about their new game, *Voyagers of Nera*. With so many games in this genre being released right now, Chu knows *Voyagers of Nera* needs to be unique to get noticed.

Survival games, especially those with crafting, are more popular than ever, offering players lots of choices. If you’re looking for a survival experience set on the ocean, *Voyagers of Nera* might be exactly what you need. Developed by Treehouse Games, this seafaring adventure is now available on Steam as an Early Access game, and you can play it solo or with up to 10 friends.

The recent flashback in the *One Piece* Elbaf arc has given fans a detailed look at what the world was like during the time of legendary figures like Roger, Rocks, Whitebeard, and Garp. This flashback has revealed some amazing details that explain the past and hint at what’s coming in the story.