Open-World Games That Perfectly Balance Combat And Exploration

Many open-world games focus heavily on either exploring the world or fighting enemies. However, some of the best games manage to give equal weight to both. Discovering hidden areas, solving mysteries, and finding valuable items can be just as fun as battling enemies and earning rewards. Here are some of today’s top open-world games that strike a perfect balance between these two elements.

How to 100% Wild Zone 15 in Pokemon Legends Z-A

This guide will show you where to find every Pokémon in Wild Zone 15, including the easiest paths to get to them. It also explains what you need to do in the game before each Pokémon appears. Here’s a detailed look.

Luigi’s Mansion Coming to Nintendo Switch Online This Halloween

Nintendo Switch Online lets you play many classic games from older Nintendo consoles. Fans can enjoy titles like Donkey Kong from the NES and Tetris from the Game Boy. With the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, an Expansion Pack added even more games, including titles from the GameCube, Nintendo 64, and Game Boy Advance. The library is constantly growing – recent additions include Forsaken 64 and Chibi-Robo, and just in time for Halloween, a spooky favorite from the early 2000s is becoming available.

Steam Testing New Discovery Feature

Gamers have tons of choices with so many new games released each year, and many of them are great. But with so much available, it can be hard to find the games you’ll actually enjoy. A new tool from Steam aims to make that process easier.

Shutdown Shocker: Markets Brace for Chaos! 😱

While nearly a million hardworking souls in Washington face either idleness or unpaid service – a truly lamentable situation – the Federal Reserve, fortunately, continues its operations, unburdened by the follies of Congress. They may, however, be forced to make weighty decisions with an imperfect understanding of the economic climate. A most precarious position, indeed.

How to 100% Wild Zone 16 in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Okay, so I’ve put together a guide to help you find all the Pokémon in Wild Zone 16. I’ll tell you where they hang out, how to actually catch them, and exactly what time of day you need to be looking – basically, everything you need to complete your Pokédex in that area. Here’s the lowdown.

Splinter Cell Remake Loses Another Director

The Splinter Cell series, known for its stealth-based spy gameplay inspired by Tom Clancy, was very popular in the 2000s and 2010s, with six main games and numerous novels. However, fans haven’t played as Sam Fisher since 2013’s Blacklist. A remake of the original game was announced in 2021 after a long wait, but development has been troubled. Recent news, including the departure of another director as indicated by a new job posting from Ubisoft, suggests the remake is facing difficulties.

Market Pullback Deepens: Bitcoin Slips, ETH Drops, and Traders Panic Over Musk’s BTC Move

This latest slump follows one of the most brutal months of the year. The market has seen around $370 billion in value evaporate, with a staggering $19 billion in leveraged positions getting liquidated. As if that wasn’t enough, $65 billion in futures open interest was wiped out, leaving traders to reset their calculators to early-2025 levels. It’s like someone hit the “restart” button, but nobody asked for it.

Battlefield 6 Nerfs XP Bot Farming

Some players have been taking advantage of the Portal mode in Battlefield 6 by joining games with mostly AI bots. They’re doing this to quickly level up their weapons and finish challenges. While not against the rules, this isn’t how the game developers, Battlefield Studios, envisioned the mode being used. Last week, they announced they’ll be making changes to reduce the amount of experience players can earn in these bot-filled lobbies.