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Other defensive options include blocking and dodging.

It’s hard to talk about Hytale without mentioning Minecraft, considering the developers at Hypixel Studios originally became known for making Minecraft modifications. While Hytale still uses the basic gameplay style of Minecraft, it simplifies some things – like crafting, where you don’t need to worry about precise patterns on a crafting table. Hytale does a great job making crafting feel smooth, but I think its ore smelting feels less refined than Minecraft’s system, which has been well-established for over 15 years.

Once you’ve created your character in Code Vein 2, you’re not stuck with your initial appearance. You can change it later if you want a different look, but you’ll need to unlock the feature first.

In Code Vein 2, parrying isn’t available right away. It’s tied to a shield you can find early on, but unlocking the parry ability itself requires a specific, and somewhat hidden, action. This design choice is a bit unusual for a game inspired by the Souls series, and it means many players could complete the entire game without ever discovering parrying.

While it seems straightforward, this task is surprisingly challenging and takes a lot of time. The biggest difficulty is that the game doesn’t clearly show how well your relationships are developing – there’s no progress bar or counter. Despite this, there is a way to track your progress in building bonds within Code Vein 2.

The disappointing launch of WWE 2K20 caused problems for 2K, leading them to skip WWE 2K21 to improve the series. Thankfully, WWE 2K22 marked a return to form, and the issues with the 2019 game are now largely forgotten. WWE 2K26 aims to keep that positive trend going with further gameplay improvements and a current roster of 32 WWE stars, with more additions expected before the game is released.

Ideas can come from anywhere, and the popular manga One Piece is a great example. Eiichiro Oda, the creator, is remarkably imaginative, building a world that’s captivated millions of fans. However, like all creators, he drew inspiration from various sources to begin with.

2025 was a fantastic year for horror games, even though they didn’t get much recognition at The Game Awards. And 2026 is shaping up to be just as good! There are a lot of new horror titles coming out next year, and fans – including me – are really excited about it.

Okay, so Tilapia is seriously useful in Heartopia. I’ve been catching a ton of them! You can either cook ’em up to get through the early game, or just sell them for some quick Gold – it’s a really solid way to make money when you’re starting out. Plus, they’re super easy to catch because they bite pretty often and aren’t too picky about where they hang out. If you’re like me and wondering where the best spots are to find Tilapia, keep reading!

Wildlight Entertainment, a new game studio founded by Dusty Welch and Chad Grenier, announced its first project, Highguard, at the 2025 Game Awards. The studio operates remotely with team members based in Los Angeles and Seattle. The developers bring experience from popular shooter games like Call of Duty, Apex Legends, and Titanfall – the last two of which they created while working at Respawn Entertainment, a part of EA.