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A collegiateValorantplayer has managed to compete in and win a BO3 tournament while recovering from his hospital bed. Esports fans, streamers, and even developer Riot Games applauded the player for his dedication.Valorantis no stranger to competitive collegiate tournaments. Earlier this year, developer Riot Games announced that it will host its first-ever CollegeValorantSeason (CVAL) for 2022 to 2023. It’s open to teams from accredited colleges and universities in the US and Canada....

The highly anticipated release ofCyberpunk 2077’s first and only DLC expansion,Phantom Libertyis approaching quickly, and players can preload the content as quickly as possible so that they can jump straight back into Night City.Cyberpunk 2077has been on a road to redemption ever since the rocky launch, and now with Update 2.0 and the release ofPhantom Liberty, CD Projekt RED has earned their applause, but when doesPhantom Libertycome out? RELATED:Cyberpunk 2077: All Changes in Update 2....

Summary Bend Studio, the Oregon-based developer behind the post-apocalyptic zombie shooterDays Gone, seems to be hard at work on its new IP, the company has teased. While the update did not reveal any new details regarding the team’s upcoming game that is expected to come out for the PlayStation 5, it did imply that some solid progress is being made on the project. Acquired by PlayStation parent company Sony Interactive Entertainment back in 2000,Bend Studiohad been focused on churning out shooters and adventure titles for the gaming brand’s handheld systems before releasingDays Gonefor the PS4 in 2019....

Dead Cellsdeveloper Motion Twin has announced the latest update coming to the title through the game’s Steam page. This update, dubbed the Legacy Update, will bring some new items to the game, but the most interesting prospect about this update is the way that it will let players play older versions ofDead Cells. Coming off the heels of a newly announcedDLC forDead Cells, the Legacy Update looks to attract players to rejoin the game in preparation for the new content coming to the 2018 title....

Despite the success ofDestiny 2, which is likely due to an abundance of content for new players and constant additions for veterans, players have complained that a certain area needs more attention. A great time to do it would probably be the launch ofThe Witch Queen expansion in February 2022, with the area needing improvement the most being related to PVP and Gambit because of the former’s lack of new maps and the latter becoming more of a chore than something fun....

Next week,Destiny 2will kick off its annualFestival of the Lost event, a Halloween-themed celebration that typically uses the motifs of masks, candy, and hauntings to create an engaging gameplay loop. This year’s version of Festival of Lost will be somewhat familiar to those who participated last year, although there will be new cosmetics to collect and a unique weapon to farm. TheHaunted Forestwill once again be the centerpiece of Festival of the Lost, allowing fireteams of three to run through as much of the procedurally generated area in 15 minutes....

Summary Being one of the most famous gaming franchises in history, theFinal Fantasyseries has become legendary with many gaming fans for the various inspirations it has had on the rest of the industry. However, there are some complaints that fans of theFinal Fantasyfranchise have had at different times due to the changing difficulty of the games. Final Fantasyhas always been primarily about storytelling, creating amazing worlds and characters in which players can lose themselves....

Summary Elden Ring Shadow of Erdtree DLC’s trailer has managed to build up the right amount of hype with tons of surprises, and amid that, fans want one of the monsters showcased to be friendly. While it might sound like quite an unusual request byElden Ringplayers, the friendly NPCs in the Soulsborne genre always grab a lot of attention considering how unforgiving the rest of the game’s world is. After months of waiting, fans finally received a trailer forElden Ring’s Shadow of Erdtree DLC....

While most players enjoyFar Cry 5for its campaign, some have sunk plenty of time into the game’s surprisingly deep map editor. One fan ofThe Mandalorianhas used the tool to its fullest potential, recreating the Razor Crest ship inside ofFar Cry 5. Flown by protagonist Din Djarin throughout the series, the Razor Crest is quickly becoming one of the most iconic ships inStar Wars. Standing out due to its two large jet engines, lengthy cockpit, and front guns, Mando’s ship is instantly recognizable....

Introducing players to Yara earlier this year, the next entry in theFar Cryseries is bringing players to a Cuban Revolution-inspired setting this time around. WhileFar Cry 6will once again star a tyrant in the form of Anton Castillo, the dynamic between him and his son brings an interesting twist to the usualFar Cryvillain design. Unfortunately the game did get delayed from its original February release date, but as the franchise’s first foray on the next console generation, many are expecting big things....

Final Fantasyisn’t just one of the longest-running video game series of all time, it’s also one of the most successful, especially now.Final Fantasy 14is more popular than ever,Final Fantasy 7 Remakesold well and received positive reception. With upcoming titles likeFinal Fantasy 16and the sequel toFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeon the horizon, it’s a safe bet that the series' luck won’t run out any time soon, especially if recentrumors about aDark Souls-inspiredFinal Fantasygameare true....

Essential to anyFinal Fantasytitle is MP, or Magic Points. This meter determines the magic or other special attacks that a character can use. Like countless other aspects, this stat has evolved with the series. RELATED:The Best Modern-Day JRPGs (According To Metacritic) Some characters have more MP than others. Some of that comes down to their specialty. After all, classes and jobs are the foundation for turn-based gameplay inFinal Fantasy. On the other hand, much of someone’s MP comes down to scaling....

Nintendo hit it big with the NES in 1985, but they weren’t done innovating yet. Their successor console, the SNES, became one of the most popular home consoles of all time. In-between these two consoles was another revolutionary gadget, theGame Boy. Related:Game Boy Games That Got Remakes (& What They Were Released For) TheGame Boyhad a huge lifespan lasting from 1989 until 1998 when it was replaced by the superior Game Boy Color....