The top lane is one of the most controversial aspects of League of Legends in 2022. Certain champions and items have completely outclassed others, leaving much of the game’s roster designed for top lane play forced to sit and watch from afar. Maokai is one of these champions that has struggled to perform well this season. Though he remains one of the best tanks in the game with his crowd control and self-sustain, champions like Ornn and Malphite often do his job better, making Maokai an incredibly niche pick at all levels of the game.

The newest patch for Teamfight Tactics Set 5.5 sees minimal changes that would affect any meaningful competitive changes. But with such a balanced a diverse metagame at the moment, it’s always important to keep a large handful of strong and unique compositions in order to climb towards the top of the ranked ladder. The Abomination and Draconic composition is still the single highest ceiling team that players can build toward. However, being contested playing Draconic can be a nightmare, and so comps like Sentinel Lucian, Nidalee and Riven reroll and Nocturne Assassins can be unique points of difference if you can’t play the Abom Draconic comp.

With each new event and season of content, Pokémon GO consistently releases new Pokémon and new variations into the game. Species from all generations and regions in the franchise are available now, with some regions having a complete Pokédex available. There have even been some special events like the GO Tour, dedicated to specific regions of the Pokémon World. Niantic started releasing the third generation in Pokémon GO back in 2017, and for many trainers, Kecleon is the only one left that they need to complete the Hoenn Pokédex.

Many of Pokémon Go’s Legendary species share the Steel typing. Generally, Steel-type Pokémon boast a dual-type that supplies them access to a range of attacks, making them powerful picks for battle. One key factor that plays into battles in Pokémon Go is type. In the game, there are 18 different Pokémon types, and each has its own strengths and weaknesses. Matchup is crucial to your chances of success, so make sure you choose appropriate Pokémon species before entering a battle.

Dice rolling is a key part of Dungeons & Dragons gameplay but has only appeared in Magic: The Gathering through -Un sets, which are white-bordered “fun” sets. But in the D&D crossover Adventures in the Forgotten Realms, rolling a d20 is now in black-bordered Magic. The inherent randomness of rolling dice is an adjustment non-Red players will have to get used to. Red is full of random mechanics, but other colors typically give you more information on the actions you’re about to take.

Lost Ark, a new MMORPG from Amazon Game Studios, became available for players in early access on Feb. 8. The game, so far, has been a success among streamers, taking over Twitch’s No. 1 spot in terms of viewership. The MMO is a PC exclusive, which led many console players to ask themselves whether they can play Lost Ark with a controller rather than the traditional setup. The answer is, thankfully, a definitive yes.

Putting together your PC parts is only half of completing your own PC build. Consoles, on the other hand, are ready to game as soon as you pick one off the shelves. A carefully engineered build and an operating system designed only for PlayStation 5 ensures a smooth gaming experience. Though the PS5 has quite a futuristic look, its real beauty is hidden inside. Any fan of technology will want to check out the fine engineering inside their PS5, but disassembling your PS5 will invalidate your manufacturer’s guarantee.

If you’ve been grinding away in Lost Ark since the game’s release in the West, then Smilegate has a whole slew of great gifts that you’ll want to grab in the recently released Gratitude Gift Pack. You can acquire these gift packs by logging into an account and clicking on the product inventory icon at the top left of the screen, which looks like a box with an arrow curving into it.

One of the most anticipated League of Legends skin releases has finally been revealed by Riot Games today in the new Anima Squad cosmetic line featuring Vayne, Jinx, Miss Fortune, and Sylas. Riven’s original Battle Bunny skin, on the other hand, has been revamped and redesigned into Battle Bunny Prime. During the first developer’s update of 2022, Riot showed off some concept art for the upcoming Anima Squad skins. Riot game director Jonathan Belliss said the alternate universe will have “sleek, high-tech armor, powerful warriors, and cute animals.

Regardless of the game mode you prefer playing in Fortnite, you’ll find yourself in countless one-vs-one situations where you’ll need to pull through to secure a Victory Royale. Your demise can eliminate your squad completely, so the pressure will be on. Though one-vs-one scenarios may cause nerves to act up, you can still keep your cool by preparing for the moment. Building up your muscle memory through practicing Fortnite will allow you to react in similar moments without thinking for a second, allowing you to catch your enemies off-guard.