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Metroid Prime 4 Beyond Review Scores – Was It Worth The Wait?

Metroid Prime 4 Beyond Review Scores are starting to surface, but what do critics think of the game? The latest entry in the Prime series is the first since Corruption released on the Wii back in 2007.

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Final Fantasy Devs Once Considered Changing Cloud Strife’s Iconic Weapon

Cloud Strife is the main protagonist of Final Fantasy 7, and is probably one of the most iconic characters of the series. He’s appeared in other Square Enix games like Kingdom Hearts and has become the face of the Final Fantasy franchise.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / December 10

Apparently Highwind is an Important Keyword to Naming Part 3 of the Final Fantay 7 Remake

The word Highwind can mean a variety of things, and in the instance of talking about naming the third part of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake, it’s apparently a very important keyword.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / December 10

Addled Frog Encounter: Baldur’s Gate 3 Honour Mode Survival Guide

The Addled Frog in Baldur’s Gate 3 serves as a surprising and deadly end to many Honour Mode runs. While there are a million ways to fail, ranging from telling the wrong lie to giving an NPC a look they didn’t appreciate, this specific encounter is particularly soul-crushing.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / December 10

Baldur’s Gate 3 Karlach Build: Max Damage Strategy

If you’re looking to turn Karlach, the fiery heart of your “Baldur’s Gate 3” party, into an absolute wrecking ball, you’ve come to the right place. Juggling companions in a massive RPG like this is tough, it’s not just about your own character, but also optimizing your party pals.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / December 10

Exciting Look at Dread Meridian in New Trailer During UploadVR Winter Showcase 2025

Dread Meridian is the new VR horror game coming out next month, and developer KUKRGAME has released a new trailer for the game during the UploadVR Winter Showcase this year.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / December 10

ARC Raiders Broke the Boss Fight Pattern Seen in Other Popular RPGs

The grand, pattern-based boss fights in games like “Dark Souls” and “Monster Hunter” were initially an inspiration for ARC Raiders. The development team at Embark Studios envisioned players learning specific robot attack patterns to achieve victory.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / December 10

'Conscript' Gets Called Up For Major Duty With Director’s Cut Update

The World War I survival-horror game, “Conscript,” is receiving a massive Director’s Cut update a year after its acclaimed launch. Developer Jordan Mochi dedicated the past year to monitoring player feedback and reworking the experience.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / December 10

Assassin’s Creed Shadows: The Best RPG in Series History

Every franchise has that one entry where you can feel the developers flexing their design muscles. For Assassin’s Creed, that moment is Shadows. Ubisoft’s latest release is not just another historical stealth adventure.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / December 10

Elden Ring: Nightreign Dreglord Boss Guide: How to Survive the Rot

So, you finally managed to scrape your way past the Balancers. You probably thought you earned a break, right? Maybe a nice quiet moment at a Site of Grace to count your runes and lower your heart rate?

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / December 10

Mondstadt Character Buff Thanks to the Magic of Friendship

At long last, a Buff to several of Genshin’s Mondstadt characters has arrived. Thanks to the direct intervention of the Hexenzirkel in the events of Nod

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / December 9

Uncivil Discourse God Roll Guide in Destiny 2

Uncivil Discourse is the talk of Destiny 2 at the moment. The weapon has allowed Hunters to two-phase the Witness while Solo. Its combination with Lucky Pants makes it a lethal threat.

Video Games News / Nerdist / December 9

THE BOYS’ Stealth-Action VR Game TRIGGER WARNING Is Coming in 2026

2026 will see the end of The Boys’ flagship series on Prime Video after five seasons. But it’s definitely not the end of the franchise. There are several spin-off series in the works, including prequel show Vought Rising.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / December 9

Compact Defender God Roll Guide in Destiny 2

Compact Defender is one of six weapons Destiny 2 players can earn from the new expansion. The Sidearm drops from any Renegades-related activity. It falls under the Heat Weapon Archetype added in Renegades.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / December 9

Teamfight Tactics Set 16: The Two Facets of Yordle For Success

In past Teamfight Tactics’ sets, Yordle has almost explicitly been a reroll trait. In Set 16, Yordles are played in two ways. You can reroll for three-star units or play a fast 8/9.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / December 9

Durin: A Tale of Absolution by Genshin Impact

Introduced during the 4.8 Summer Event of Simulanka, Durin has been the subject of much speculation by the Genshin community. Will he be playable? If so, when?

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / December 8

Resident Evil Requiem Leak Confirms the Return of a Series Icon

Resident Evil Requiem is just around the corner, and recently, footage of new gameplay has leaked on social media, indicating the return of the zombie, the iconic enemy that has been absent since Resident Evil 6, which was released over 10 years ago.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / December 8

Teamfight Tactics Set 16: Monday Meta Report by Riot Mortdog

Before Teamfight Tactics Set 16 was released on PBE, Riot Mortdog promised a Monday Meta Report. The report gives players more information on what is over- and underperforming in the current meta.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / December 8

Bandai Namco Producer Katsuhiro Harada to Leave After 31 Years

Katsuhiro Harada announced that he will leave Bandai Namco at the end of 2025. Harada, the longtime producer of the Tekken series, made his announcement today on X (formerly Twitter).

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / December 8

Final Fantasy VII Remake Fans Rejoice! Game 3’s Gameplay 'More or Less Complete'

The Final Fantasy VII remake has expanded the game into a mighty trilogy. The first two games, Final Fantasy VII Remake and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, have garnered critical success, though the second game performed under expectations commercially.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / December 8

Genshin Impact Most Relatable Character, Jahoda, Arrives with a Bang

Jahoda is, perhaps, the most expressive character in the game to date. Which, given the grave tone of the Nod Krai Archon Quest, is rather a pleasant distraction. Fortunately, in addition to her charming personality, she has a good kit as well. That said, I do wish they had incorporated her mechanical arm in some way.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / December 8

Genshin Impact 6.3 Leaks – By Earth and Moon

Going into 6.3, all I feel is rage. After the relative tranquility of Acts 5 and 6 is shattered by the dastardly Dottore, all I, and many other fans,

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / December 8

8 Deceptive DnD Monsters That Will Absolutely Wreck Your Low-Level Party

So, your players have been swaggering around the table for a few sessions now. They’re swatting aside goblins like they’re nothing, convinced they are the invincible heroes of the realm.