Summary Espionage, information gathering, social engineering, eavesdropping, assassination, sticking to the shadows, silent footsteps; what do you think of when you imagine a ninja? Stereotypically, it’s probably a lean, limber fella dressed in dark clothing, creeping around, armed with traditional weaponry; Ninja Gaiden, anyone? At minimum, though, most people would agree a ninja (especially one portrayed in a video game) is a highly skilled, stealthy, lethal, and focused individual with specific goals or missions....

Webcams had a heyday in the mid-2010s for streaming, applications like Skype, and plenty of other purposes. Nowadays, standalone webcams are less common as most laptops have a decent-quality camera built in. But there are still plenty of reasons to have an independent webcam, especially for streaming or work-from-home purposes. Whatever your reason for wanting a webcam, there are countless examples on the market. There are a few brands that are more well-known in the industry, like Logitech, but they’re far from the only option you’ll have during your search....

Quick Links The Crime Lord Origin inWarhammer 40,000: Rogue Traderuses quick thinking to turn every situation to their advantage. Their signature ability, Sure-Fire Plan, makes critical moves all the more effective. With the right Archetypes and gear, the Crime Lord is perfect for a sniper build capable of picking off foes with one well-placed shot after another. Safe behind cover, a sniper Crime Lord allows for incredible single-target damage output; enough to drop most non-boss enemies in a single turn....

Death Stranding 2could launch in 2025, according to one of the game’s artists. This comes from the artist’s online portfolio, where they list Death Stranding 2 - one of the many projects they’ve worked on - as a 2025 release, perhaps indicating that we’ll get an official release date soon. Depending on when in 2025 it launches, this could put the gap between sequels at six years, so Death Stranding 2 would have certainly enjoyed a lengthy development cycle....

When I was a teenager,Dungeons & Dragonswas considered the domain of outcasts and nerds (which co-incidentally I also was), but, thanks to pop culture references in shows such as The Big Bang Theory andStranger Things, it’s entered the mainstream and more people have begun to explore this unique world than ever before. There are many ways to get into D&D nowadays: hopping right in and getting a spot at a table, playing a game likeBaldur’s Gate 3, reading a book, watching a live play, or listening to a podcast....

The Entertainment Software Agency has finally made official what we all basically knew:E3isdeadand it isn’t coming back. “After more than two decades of E3, each one bigger than the last, the time has come to say goodbye,” the ESA saidin a statement released on Twitter. “Thanks for the memories. GGWP.” E3 was canceled in 2020, returned for an online-only event in 2021, and then was canceled again for 2022 and 2023....

It’s official:Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthwill not have any snowboarding. While fans of the originalFinal Fantasy 7won’t find this particularly surprising, it confirms when exactly Rebirth’s story will end - and perhaps more importantly, it gives us a hint on when Part 3 will begin. With the minigame now definitely not appearing in Rebirth, fans think that Part 3 will make the bold move of opening on Cloud sadly snowboarding through the mountains, reflecting on everything he saw in Rebirth’s finale....

We’re halfway through December, which means that, like most, I’m anxiously worrying about the last few Christmas presents I need to buy and all loose ends at work I need to wrap up before the holidays. But I’m also reminded of something else, something arguably more important than my loved ones or career. I’m yet to earn all the Fall Guys items inFinal Fantasy 14before the event ends later this month....

Next Game Of The Year Editor’s Pick, 2023 - Vaspaan Dastoor I probably played fewer games in 2023 than in any other year in recent memory, but the ones I did play all left their mark in pretty impactful ways. It was a superb year for indies, full of stories that tugged at my heartstrings for a variety of reasons. My only regret is not having played more. There’sa feast of GOTY listscoming your way over the next couple of weeks, with 30 of us in total contributing to an overall list that will be revealed on December 18....

God of War Ragnarok’s Valhalla DLC ends with a subtle reference to Faye’s final prophecy showing a worshipped Kratos that could be seen right at the end of the main game. Although most God of War fans were expecting any kind of follow-up to Ragnarok to focus on Atreus as he adventures to other realms and tries to find the rest of the Giants, that isn’t what we ended up getting....

Quick Links TheEA Sports FC 24Team of the Year promo brings numerous SBCs, challenges, and worthwhile rewards to earn by completing themed challenges in Ultimate Team. Katie McCabe’s TOTY Honorable Mentions card is the group reward for completing the four objectives under the second TOTY Year In Review challenge. Whether Katie McCabe will slot into your starting 11, or you simply need an 88-rated fodder card, this objective will be quite rewarding for a relatively short time commitment....

Quick Links Trainers playing throughPokemon Sword & Shield, set in the expansive Galar region, will embark on an exciting adventure, finding all kinds of Pokemon and treasures on their journey. Among the myriad of items available, one stands out for its unique capabilities — the Eviolite. Evolving Pokemon has always been a central theme in Pokemon, but what about those Pokémon that haven’t reached their final form? This is where the Eviolite comes into play, significantly boosting the defences of these Pokemon....

Quick Links It’s a new day and that means a new puzzle wall to solve in the New York Times’sConnectionsgame. If you’re scratching your head looking at this confusing wall and wondering where the heck you’re going wrong, don’t worry - we can help you save your streak. You’ll find everything you need below, from vague hints as to what you should be looking for to the outright answers. Whether you’re looking for a nudge in the right direction or a sneaky way to preserve your blemish-free record, you’ve come to the right place....