From optimizing my site to trying to figure out a way to manage the sites stats this past week came with its own ups and downs.

This past week I have been focused on getting set up and putting things in place to make sure that I am able to monitor the statistics on the website. 

One thing I’m starting to see is that there is no set end date to the beginning stages of building a blog…especially one that you want to turn into a business.

Increasing Site Speed

I have had my site for a couple of months and i have been doing nothing but adding stuff to it to improve it as much as i can.

Then I started to notice the site started to slow down. And if you know anything about SEO then you know that is a red flag that won’t do me any favors when it comes to getting ranked.

I was sure there would be a million things that would be needed to be done and sure enough when i checked my website performance on Google’s PageSpeed Insights, there was.

It outlined everything that was affecting the speed of my website and even gave me a grade on my site’s performance…lets just say it was nothing to home and brag about.

So i went to the best place i know to get web developers to  fix technical issues with websites, Fiverr.

The dev was surprisingly quick in working on the speed and was done in literally one day.

If you have a website and you aren’t sure what to do when it slows down, just go to fiverr. You will always find somebody to help you out there.

Monster Insights

So I have been using the regular version of Monster Insights.

After a few weeks I felt that I needed something that offered me a little more.

So I talked myself into upgrading to their paid service and trying to take advantage of the better features to better help me understand the features on the site.

So far, I can’t say that the purchase has been worth it or if I made a good decision or not.

Though I did just get the upgrade so it will probably take some time for me to fully understand how to use its features. 

I will keep using this and see what I can do with it. 

If it ends up not helping me out at all then I will be in the market for a new program…or maybe i should just stick with google page insights

While it is certainly still popular enough once you take its release date into consideration, WoW is no longer the famed game that it once was.

However, the game has recently seen a huge surge when it comes to active players, and this is all thanks to the recently released Shadowlands expansion.

World of Warcraft: Shadowlands is the eighth and currently the latest expansion that has been released for the game. Shadowlands is a huge step for the game, and this step is definitely in the right direction as well.

Ever since its release, thousands of new players have started playing the game, and thousands of more that used to play in the past have returned as well.

The expansion brings lots of changes to the game as well as lots of new content, and it has been quite well received by fans and critics alike.

If you’re one of many players looking to get into World of Warcraft after the release of the Shadowlands expansion, here is a small rundown of everything new it brings to the game. Continue reading below to find out exactly what it has in store for players.

A Summary of the World of Warcraft Shadowlands Expansion

1. Advanced Character Customization

One of the things that most of the older WoW will be glad to hear is that the Shadowlands brings lots of new customization possibilities for your custom character in the game.

You can make the hero that you’ve always wanted to make thanks to all the new options that have arrived in the character customization menu. There are lots of new hairstyles for each type of character, there are lots of different new tattoos that you can try out on your character, and much more.

There is now even an option to change the skin tone of your character to many different color options.

Along with this, there are lots of different accessories to add to your character’s apparel as well, including a wide new range of earrings. All of these different customization options can be accessed at the Barber Shop or through the Appearance Alligator in Oribos and Azeroth respectively.

2. New Regions

One of the main things that have been added to World of Warcraft following the latest Shadowlands expansion are the entirely new regions, as well as the new world.

This new world is known as the Shadowlands itself, which is also the name of the expansion itself. The Shadowlands is a place where the departed are sent to after their mortal life has ended.

Depending on exactly how a specific mortal lives their life, they are sent to one of the many different regions that are featured in the Shadowlands. There is a total of 5 said regions, and all 5 are also accessible for players. These 5 regions are the new regions that have been introduced to the game with the latest expansion.

Every single one of the regions has a little story to it. The names of these new regions are, The Maw, Bastion, Ardenweald, Revendreth, and lastly, Maldraxxus.

Bastion is the region where mortals are given the highest duty that they can possibly be given, which is to carry souls of the deceased to the shadowlands.

The Maw on the other hand is the most disturbing of the 5 new regions, where the worst of the worst mortal spirits are sent to suffer for eternity. It is also said that one of the strongest beings in all of WoW is chained deep inside of The Maw, and the entire universe would be destroyed if said being was released.

Like this, every single region has a little bit of an interesting story behind it which can be further explored by doing specific quests for each region and paying some extra attention to your surroundings.

3. Changes to Levelling

The levelling system in the game has also been altered, and many would argue that this alteration was for the better.

These changes are meant to make the mechanic feel much better than it was, and to serve as a means of preparing the newer adventurers for all that they are set to face in the new expansion.

Each increase in level also provides a much more meaningful increase in power as well as more progress. Players will have to level up all the way to 50 before they can finally make their way to the Shadowlands, but the new changes to the leveling system make much less of a grind than it sounds like.

The level cap has been changed as well, allowing level 50 players to now reach 60.

4. New Gameplay Features and Modes

One of the most important changes made to the game is obviously the set of additions that have been introduced with World of Warcraft Shadowlands.

The main new feature and probably the best one that comes to mind are the Covenants. The Covenants are basically a feature like factions which has been seen in many games before this.

You choose one of four new Covenants that have been added to the game, and you get special bonuses by doing so. Every single one has unique pros and cons, meaning that you should choose carefully.

There is also the Torghast, which is an entirely new mode that players can spend an endless amount of time on. That’s because the Torghast is an infinitely long dungeon.

This new mode plays a lot like dungeon crawler games. It goes on forever and you can approach it on your own or in a group with all of your friends that also play WoW.

Depending on how far off you make it into the Torghast, you’ll get amazing awards that will greatly help you on your journey as you delve deeper into the Shadowlands.

The game has won the hearts of many critics and players alike. It is one of the best-reviewed games of 2020 when it comes to critics, and it is widely loved by the general public too.

This is because the game features great combat, as well as the touching story of Zagreus as he attempts to escape from the realm of his father, Hades.

In Hades, you’ll actually be going against the god of the dead himself while playing as his son.

On each run that strictly goes against your father’s orders, you’ll be facing all sorts of different threats. Here’s how you can prepare yourself in the best way possible.

How To Make Every Run in Hades Faster and Easier?

When it comes to Hades, everything is actually reliant on your and your skill alone. Every single run’s result depends on your own ability, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t get some help along the way.

In every single chamber, you’ll be finding all sorts of rewards that will be helping you along the way, most of which will be gifts from the Olympian Gods themselves.

Once you get an idea of which of these rewards you need the most and how all of them can help you, you’ll surely be doing much better in Hades.

1. Daedalus Hammers

Arguably the most important chamber reward of all are the Daedalus Hammers. These are the hammers left behind by Hephaestus, who was the blacksmith of the Gods themselves. While Hephaestus sadly isn’t in the game himself, you’ll find that he’ll still be helping you out a lot with his hammers.

These hammers of his upgrade your weapon permanently for a run. These upgrades are usually very helpful and you can use them to your advantage in all sorts of different situations.

Depending on the weapon and the choices that you have in front of you, the Daedalus Hammers will allow you to upgrade just about any aspect of your weapon.

You can upgrade range, damage, damage to armor, gain entirely new abilities for your weapons for the current run, and much more. These changes are obviously just for the current run that you’re playing, but they help a lot more than most boons, and can never be removed from your weapon until you die either.

This is why it is recommended that you mainly prioritize Daedalus Hammers and choose to go into the chambers that have them.

2. The Best Boons

You might read here and there that this God’s boon is better than the other God’s and all that, but you should really pay much attention to this.

Every single deities’ boons are great in their own right, and you shouldn’t have to prioritize any single one of them.

It is recommended that you keep using different ones with every single run so that you can truly find out which ones help you the most.

However, this doesn’t mean that there aren’t some particular strengths to each boon that you should look forward to. For example, there are obviously some boons that are much better for the attack as compared to defense and vice versa, while there are obviously some that are better for melee, some for the cast, etc.

When it comes to melee attacks, the two god boons which you’ll likely find the most helpful are Ares and Poseidon.

Both of their special and attack boons are great, as Poseidon’s knockback effects as well as Ares’ doom effects are capable of helping you deal a lot more damage.

When it comes to ranged, Artemis and Zeus are quite great. In terms of defense, it must be said that Athena and a couple of specific bonuses from Aphrodite help out the most in that department.

Like this, there are specific strengths to each deities’ boons, so you can’t say for sure that any specific one is the best.

Your weapon also plays a key role in determining which boons are the best for you, as Artemis and Dionysus are quite great for the bow, Poseidon and Zeus for the spear, Athena for the shield, and more of the sort. That’s why it’s important that you experiment with all of the boons yourself, and determine which ones work the best for you.

3. Don’t Just Focus on Power-Ups

Just focusing on the chamber rewards that can help you deal damage isn’t important. You need to keep in mind that health is important as well, which is why you should get centaur hearts every now and then to increase your max health.

Getting coins is a good option as well, as Charon sometimes has great things in store at his little shops. Darkness and gem rewards are also something that you should occasionally focus on, as both can be used for permanent upgrades that last even after a run is over.

In short, strong power-ups aren’t the only important rewards in Hades, and thinking from a tactical point of view greatly helps your chances of succeeding as well.

4. Knowing What Keepsakes to Use

There are lots of different keepsakes that you can get in Hades. These keepsakes are things that you’ll be earning by gifting things to all the different main characters.

Every single keepsake has its own great advantages, and you can only keep one with you at a time.

Once again, it is recommended that you try all the different ones out and don’t listen to anyone that might tell you that any specific keepsake is much better than the rest. They all have great bonuses and are worth checking out.

It is important to note that you can also unlock a bonus that allows you to change keepsakes between each region of Hades’ realm. You can unlock this through the house contractor, and it is highly recommended that you do so as it makes things much easier in each run.

The gaming accessories you use with your set up can make or break your gaming sessions. In many cases, it is the difference between playing at your best or playing like a bot.

We have all been there. Starting with nothing but a console and a TV. The goal now is to improve that set up over time.

A monitor here, controller rack there. Your setup actually starts looking better as you add on to it.

But sometimes you just feel like something is missing. You may know what you need, or you might know what is needed but not know what to get, or you might be completely oblivious to the things that could greatly improve your set up.

Real world example, for longer than I would like to admit, I was completely blind to the importance of having a gaming monitor and its effect on your play…until I got one. 

Completely changed EVERYTHING. 

My goal is to provide you with gaming accessories that you didn’t know needed until now. Everything on this list is aimed at improving your quality of life while you game so you have the best experience possible.

Stream Deck – Even for non gamers

As video game streaming continues to grow more people are starting to take a shot at making a name for themselves everyday.

If you are serious about streaming, then getting a stream deck just might be for you. 

A stream deck will help you out with things like setting multiple hotkeys for a variety of programs for streaming and video capture services, as well as other tasks like clipping game footage and setting macros amongst other things.

Overall it is a great addition to improving the quality of your stream.

Though a stream deck makes things seamless while you are live streaming, you don’t necessarily have to be a streamer to find it extremely useful. It can also serve as a strong productivity tool.

This video by Elgato shows 5 ways you can use your stream deck for productivity rather than for streaming.

Because it is built with programmable hotkeys, you can use it for just about anything you can think of. 

Things You Can Do With A Stream Deck For Streamers and Non-Streamers

• Set hotkeys for in-game for quick quick navigation
• Launch apps
• Control your music
• Muting and unmuting your mic
• Copy and Pasting Documents
• Online Class Production
• Turn things that will normally take multiple steps to complete into 1 step

Check out this reddit thread to see the different ways people use their stream decks for things other than streaming.

Stream Deck Options

Some of the best stream deck options out there.

Best Value Options

• Elgato Stream Deck
• Elgato Stream Deck – Pro Streamer Bundle

Best Budget Options

• UpDeck – Free App you can get on your phone and use to control your stream.
• Number Keypad – A simple keypad can basically do the same thing a stream deck will do for you fundamentally with the right programs. just don’t expect much when it come to more effective features. and they are harder to set up.

Gaming Keypad

This gaming accessory is for my PC players out there. The PC master race just got a whole lot stronger.

Rather than playing on the traditional Mouse and Keyboard, a Gaming keypad gives you the same functionality, but saves you space in your set up and provides you with more comfort.

Unlike the traditional keyboard, the keypad was built specifically with gaming in mind and brings all the keys you will really need together all at better positions for gaming.

Here are some benefits of a gaming keypad

• Everything in one place – all the keys you will ever need are brought together for you at better positions
• Comfort – the right keypad will greatly improve your gaming experience. Because of its convenience, you likely won’t have to move your arm as much as you would on a keyboard
• Size friendly – its smaller size – compared to a keyboard – frees up a lot of arm space for you giving the freedom to move your arms however you want
• Additional features – features will vary depending on the brand you get.

For more info about this gaming accessory check out this article.

Gaming Keypad Options

Some of the best gaming keypad options out there.

Best Value Options

• Razer Tartarus
• Azeron Compact Gaming Keypad

Best Budget Options

• Redragon K585
• MOTO Speed Mechanical Numeric Keypad
• NPET One Handed Gaming Keyboard

Monitor 

Does a monitor make much of a difference when you game?

YESSSS, it does.

I can’t stress this enough!

For so many reasons, gaming on a monitor compared to playing on ANYTHING else is just…better.

The main reason to get a monitor over anything else is the response time and refresh rate.

You have to buy a premium TV to get a good response time and refresh rate, but you can get a good gaming monitor for a fraction of the price it takes to get a TV to do the same.

This is especially important if you play competitive games where having a fast reaction time is especially important.

Gaming Monitor Options

Here are some gaming monitor options to get you started.

Best Value Options

• Scepter 27″ 144Hz Monitor
• ASUS VG248QG 24″ Monitor
• AOC C24G1 24″ Curved Monitor

Best Budget Options

• Acer SB220Q 21.5″ Monitor
• Pixio PX248 24″ 144 Hz Monitor
• BenQ 24″ IPS Monitor

Monitor wall mounts

There are 2 reasons to have wall mounts. 

Convenience and to free up space.

Wall mounts for your monitor will help you free up space on your desk which is a luxury that, personally, I feel I don’t have enough of.

Best Value Options

• WALI TV Wall Mount
• Dual Monitor Wall Mount

Headset Holder

This a gaming accessory that can be easily overlooked. But it will increase the quality of life on your set up.

Headset holders and usually set up on the side or under your desk. This helps you make sure your headphones are out of the way and not just always sitting on top of your desk.

Best Value Options

Here are some options for headset holders for different positions depending on your preference.

• Under the table holder
• The Colossus (headphone and controller holder)
• Avakin Headphone Stand (Side of table and above table)

Wireless Bridge – For Stronger Connectivity

If your gaming setup is far away from your router, then odds are you aren’t getting the internet speeds that you should be getting to play online effectively.

A wireless bridge fixes this issue by expanding the range of connectivity in your home.

Think of it as bringing your router closer to your setup, but not really.

As soon as you set up your wireless bridge, you will instantly notice the difference in speeds.

Best Value Options

• TP-Link Wireless
• KuWFi Wireless

Gaming Chair

A proper gaming setup is not complete without a proper gaming chair.

If you game for hours on end then the right chair can make the difference between getting up at the end of your session comfortably or with back pain.

If you have ever had a bad gaming chair then you know too well the challenges that come with it.

If you aren’t sitting down comfortably at your setup then you will not play well. It just doesn’t work. Odds are you will spend a good amount of your time trying to figure out the best way to sit that won’t make your ass hurt.

A good gaming chair with good back support is a required gaming accessory that I feel ALL gamers need. Whether they game seriously or for fun.

It’s like having to sit all day at work on office chairs that haven’t been changed in years. You get up at the end of the day with back pain, everyday.

Gaming Chair Options

Here are some gaming chair options to get you started.

Best Value Options

• Homall Gaming Chair
• Respawn 110 Racing Style Gaming Chair

Best Budget Options

• Xihe Gaming Chair
• NEO Chair Office Chair

A Good Mouse Pad

While gaming there is no telling when you will need to extend out your arm and how far you will need to extend it.

Be proactive and get a mouse pad good enough to handle those moments.

Best Value Options

• EFISH Large Gaming Mouse Pad
• Ktrio Large Gamign Mouse Pad

The Gaems

Gaems has given “Game on the go” a new meaning.

Gaems changed the game with its series of gaming accessories.

Their boxes let gamers not only carry their game systems in secure cases but also play wherever they feel like.

Their boxes come with its own monitor, storage for your controllers, power supplies, and other accessories , space to hold your gaming console, and with all the needed outlets to power your system and play on included 19” monitor.

This is probably the most convenient way to do it if you find yourself not having time to play your games because you are always on the move and never at home.

The box itself is not too big and can be subtle. Just pull it out whenever and start gaming with no problems.

This is probably the most practical gaming accessory that I have seen in a while. I still can’t believe I never knew this existed.

Best Option

Gaems Vanguard

Conclusion

Hope this list was able to give you some ideas of things that you can add to your set up to make it better and improve the quality of your gaming sessions.

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While the wait was certainly huge, some might argue that it wasn’t worth it. Cyberpunk 2077 turned out to have lots of bugs and glitches, which ultimately resulted in lots of backlash from critics and fans alike.

Some of these bugs and glitches turned out to be game-breaking, and there was even a scene in between which completely wiped out the save files of some players and forced them to start over.

While all of this was quite frustrating, CD Projekt Red is taking the right steps in order to ensure Cyberpunk 2077’s gameplay gets much better in terms of bugs.

Regardless of what others have to say, for the time being, there’s no doubt that the core gameplay of Cyberpunk 2077 is awfully fun once you look past the bugs.

There are all sorts of action and all sorts of enemies to go up against. A small problem with this is that sometimes you have to deal with all these different enemies at the same time.

The combat definitely isn’t something you can easily get used to, but having a great build by your side is a great way of making sure you do much better.

That being said, continue reading below to find out how you can create the best possible build for yourself depending on your own playstyle.

Making The Best Build In Cyberpunk 2077:

There are lots of weapons, lots of cyberware enhancements, and lots of different perks that you can use in Cyberpunk 2077.

All of these are great in their own way, but some are obviously better than the rest when it comes to a player’s personal preferences and playstyle.

That being said, here is a small summary of the best guns, best cyberware, and best perks that you can use in Cyberpunk, depending on the way that you yourself play the game.

The Best Type of Guns

The answer to this is pretty straightforward and anyone can guess what it is. There are snipers, assault rifles, high damaging pistols and revolvers, shotguns, and much more of the sort in the game.

Depending on the type of player that you are, you can easily guess which type of gun you should use. If your V has a good weight carrying capabilities, you can keep just about a single type of gun on you. But you can only keep 3 specific ones equipped at a specific time.

Your main weapon should be a sniper if you like to play from afar and stay clear of danger.

If you’re one that likes to get right into the middle of things and wreak havoc you should go with shotguns, grenade launchers, missile launchers, or anything of the sort which can help you annihilate enemies.

There’s also the option to use some really cool katanas and swords as well, which you can also choose if you’re into fast paced combat and are capable of completely outsmarting enemies with your movements.

Assault rifles work best if you prefer a balanced approach. Like this, you can easily decide which weapon you should be using.

The game will tell you itself which specific gun out of each type is the best when you compare them in the inventory, so there’s no need to look up what guns are the best out of all the different types.

The Best Cyberware

Cyberpunk features Cyberware enhancements, which act as upgrades for your V while you have them downloaded into your system. Choosing the best one out of all these is quite difficult. This obviously also depends on your own playstyle.

For example, it is highly recommended that you go with cyberware enhancements that help keep you alive, like Second Heart which automatically shifts your health back to 100% whenever it goes to 0%.

This is one of the best cyberware in the game and it only has a recharge time of 2 minutes.

Alternatively, you can also choose something for your movement as that helps a lot with melee.

Movement and health related cyberware are great for both melee weapon and assault rifle users.

If you’re looking to cause some serious damage as a tank-based character, you can get the projectile system cyberware which gives you the ability to launch lots of powerful projectiles at will.

There is even cyberware which allows you to slow down time drastically, which drastically helps for all types of builds. Depending on your own preference, you can get any of these or experiment with others too if you prefer to see which one works best for yourself.

The Best Types of Perks

Last but not least is the perk system.

This is found in many video games, so it doesn’t exactly need any introduction.

There are many different perks in the game, and you can only use a few specific ones at a time. Every single type of perk helps with a specific aspect.

If you’re someone that uses lots of assault rifles, the best perks for you are the Assault category perks. As the name obviously suggest, Blade perks help a lot with katanas and swords and you should use them if you intend to use either weapon. Street Brawler perks are very helpful for hand-to-hand combat, and you can use these if you prefer that.

It isn’t necessary to only get damage dealing perks though, as sometimes playing it safe is better than going all out.

That’s why you should also focus on perk types like Quickhacking, Athletics, Engineering, and more of the sort. These also help out a lot.

There’s lots of different perks within all of these types and all of them have their own bonuses. Which one works best out of all these different perks is up to the way that you play the game.

As long as you know which type to use for your build, you’re certainly going to become a much better player of Cyberpunk 2077.

There were lots of problems with the game at launch, all of which were related to different types of bugs and game-breaking glitches. But regardless of what the gameplay is like and whatever problems it may or may not have anymore, one thing that nobody can deny is that Cyberpunk 2077 has an excellent storyline with lots of different possibilities.

As you already know, the way that the game plays out is entirely dependent on a player’s choices.

One of the biggest choices of all that players have to make is deciding which lifepath they want to start off with.

Depending on which lifestyle you decide to choose, there will be lots of different changes and options here and there that are easily noticeable. That means you’ll need to choose carefully when it comes to your V’s lifepath in your first Cyberpunk 2077 playthrough. That’s what we’re here to help players such as yourself with.

Best Lifepath In Cyberpunk 2077:

The first thing that you need to know is that Cyberpunk’s gameplay isn’t affected much at all by which specific lifepath you decide to begin with. The only real difference is with the story, and this difference is quite noticeable.

You get all sorts of unique dialogue in specific interactions depending on which one you choose to start with.

Your V’s relationship with some characters is also affected by your lifepath. That’s why it’s important you make the right call on your first playthrough.

We’ve given a detailed comparison of all the differences between each of the three life paths, so check this comparison out and go with the one which you end up liking the most.

Street Kid

Up first is the Street Kid, which is also considered the most popular and preferred lifepath for anyone looking to start their first playthrough with the game.

When you choose this option, your V will be a character that grew up on the street and knows Night City like no other.

You know all there is to know about the city and its different spots as if it were the back of your own hand.

You’ll have great bonds with lots of other people that grew up on the streets and know the same struggles that your V does. You’ll also have quite a bit of street rep to your name.

You’ll be starting off in a very violent part of Night City which is known as Heywood. This district will be filled with hardened gang members and street kids such as yourself.

If you don’t make any wrong moves, you’re likely to fit in very nicely. If you’re interested in a good underdog story as well as immersing yourself in a great Night City experience, Street Kid is arguably the best option that you have.

The means through which you meet many of the different characters in the game will also be quite different if you end up choosing this specific route.

Nomad

In Cyberpunk 2077, Nomads are people that are usually found in groups.

However, if you choose this as your lifepath, you’ll be starting off all alone. Your V will have left their nomad group behind, and you’ll be starting the game in an area that’s actually a bit far away from Night City.

This means that you won’t automatically be in Night City once the game starts, which is certainly different from the other two lifepaths. In fact, this will be your V’s first time ever making it to the city and experiencing all the different things it has in store.

If you’re looking to experience Night City as a completely unfamiliar new arrival to the city, then this is your best option.

Much like yourself, your V won’t have much knowledge about the city either. You’ll be diving in with a blank slate and making new connections with all sorts of different people.

Players will also be subjected to some hostility though, as outsiders to Night City are usually associated with smuggling and other crimes of the sort. Some of the dialogue options are great as well if you choose Nomad, and it is a good option much like the other two lifepaths as well.

Corporate

Corporate is the third and final option that Cyberpunk 2077 provides players when it comes to lifepaths.

It is definitely the fanciest looking one, as it puts players in control of a V that is already quite familiar with the city while also being a big-shot corporate businessperson.

As a V that chooses the Corporate lifepath, pretty much nothing will matter more to you than your personal success. You’ll be taking down anyone that tries to get in your way, and you’ll be using the most of your resources in order to do so.

The main difference between Corporate and the other paths is that there is a relatively less struggle at the start.

Your character has some military grade cybernetics already and most of the characters in the game are already familiar with you, while some are even close friends.

A main example of this is Jackie Welles.

While you’ll have to build your friendship with him in other lifepaths, you’ll already be close friends with him while playing as a Corporate V.

This lifepath certainly has lots of interesting storylines and dialogues. It delves much further into the corrupted corporations of Night City, and your journey to topple them all.

All three lifepaths that Cyberpunk 2077 are certainly great, and it is definitely recommended that you try to play at least once with all of them.

But the first playthrough is obviously the most special.

You can decide which of the three paths you choose for your first playthrough using the comparison above in order to see which one interests you the most.

Keep in mind there are multiple other differences as well, but these are the ones with a minimal amount of spoilers for the game.

Not only have we got some absolutely amazing new video games this year, but we’ve also got to see the release of the new consoles, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.

There has been a very large variety of amazing games this year, and it’s very difficult to make a choice between them. Now that 2020 is coming to an end, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best game releases of the year 2020, in no particular order.

Best Game Releases Of The Year 2020:

1. Spider-Man: Miles Morales

Up first is one of the more recent games that were released.

Spider-Man: Miles Morales is a PlayStation exclusive that has gotten very positive reviews from both critics and the general public alike, and it must be said that these positive reviews are well-deserved.

As the name suggests, the game follows the journey of Miles Morales instead of Peter Parker himself. It has lots of the great mechanics and the amazingly fun web-slinging from Spider-Man PS4, while also having lots of new great additions that make it feel fresh.

The story is touching, the visuals are amazing, and the characters are all very well written. All in all, Spider-Man: Miles Morales is definitely a game worth trying out, and is definitely one of the best that 2020 had to offer.

2. DOOM: Eternal

Undeniably one of the greatest first-person shooters of all time, there’s no surprise that DOOM: Eternal finds its name on yet another best of 2020 list.

The game obviously has a lot of action which the DOOM franchise is highly famed for. But what’s unique about DOOM: Eternal is that it has a very interesting and fun story line behind it as well, something which a majority of other games in the series lack. This story is filled with awesome reveals about the history of DOOM, lots of lore for the fans of the franchise to learn about, and just some pretty amazing moments with the Doom Slayer.

DOOM: Eternal also has one of the best soundtracks that you’ll find in this year or any other, as composer Mick Gordon has done an amazing job yet again, just like he did with DOOM 2016.

3. The Last of Us: Part 2

No matter what you have to say about the story of The Last of Us: Part 2, there’s no denying that the game is great in almost every other aspect.

The graphics are absolutely breathtaking, the music is brilliant, the characters and all of their journeys are highly emotional, and the game play, specifically the gun play, is very enjoyable and brutal.

The performances of all those involved in the motion capturing and voice acting were amazing too, and they all brought their characters to life brilliantly. There’s definitely a lot of controversy surrounding the game, but it has to be said that The Last of Us: Part 2 is one of the best games that was released in 2020.

4. Hades

Hades is a game that a lot of people haven’t heard about, but it is still one of the best-reviewed games of 2020 despite that.

While the game has been in early access for a long time, it was officially released in 2020 and is a strong contender for anyone’s game of the year. The brilliant rogue-like game provides players with brilliant hack and slasher game play and a huge cast of amazing, lovable characters.

Hades is based on the son of Hades, Zagreus himself. Zagreus has had enough of the underworld and intends to leave, but his father is not a fan of the idea at all and tries to stop him.

You take control of Zagreus and go on a challenging adventure while being aided by Olympian gods like Zeus, Poseidon, Aphrodite, Dionysus, and many more.

There’s a lot of replayability in Hades and a huge story line.

The game is overall a surprising experience.

5. Half Life: Alyx

Undoubtedly the best VR game to be released this year and arguably the best to be released on the platform ever, Half-Life: Alyx is solid proof that Virtual Reality is capable of being the future of gaming.

The game is a well awaited new addition to the extremely popular Half-Life franchise and is exclusive for Virtual Reality. It is set between the time gap of Half-Life: 1 and Half-Life: 2, and is all about the fight against an alien race referred to as the Combine.

It is a brilliant utilization of the technology of Virtual Reality and is certainly one of the best and most impressive gaming experiences of 2020.

6. Ghost of Tsushima

The final addition to this list is Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Tsushima. This is a game that everyone had seriously high hopes for, and somehow is still surprised most players by how great it is.

Ghost of Tsushima follows the highly emotional journey of Jin Sakai, who must make an important decision between his morals and his home. It is set during the 13^th century, back when the Mongols attacked the island of Tsushima in real life. The game has some absolutely amazing visuals for players thanks to its breathtaking art direction.

Every area in the game is vibrant and filled with natural beauty, and there is certainly never a boring moment with all the Mongols terrorizing Tsushima.

You’ll be taking control of Jin and liberating the island while contemplating your own choices while being treated to some great landscapes and a beautiful soundtrack.

Like all the other games mentioned so far, Ghost of Tsushima is certainly an amazing game that is worthy of being called one of the best games to be released this year.

But thanks to advances in the gaming industry, gaming has become so popular that it is literally making people millionaires.

Now playing video game has become more than just about the video games.

Fellow gamers, it is time to get yours.

If you play the game more than the average person and you aren’t streaming, creating videos, or doing something to find a way to monetize it, then you are making a mistake.

More than just video games is a series I am starting on this blog. 

As a gamer going through the beginning phase of turning my passion for gaming into a career, I am definitely going to run into challenges and will end up having things that I will need to talk about.

I will use this series of articles to talk about those things that come up. I predict that a ton of these challenges that I will come across will be quite common and if you are building something similar to theKarzu.com then this information will be sure to help you.

More than just video games is going to be the story of my journey from the start all the way to whenever I decide to stop (if that day ever comes).

One day I will look back at these beginning posts and probably cringe at a couple of things. But I will also feel good about how much help these posts has been for others (hats off to my future self).

So, Who Am I?

I am Moses, or Moe, up to you, aka Karzu. 

I have been a gamer for over 20 years now. 

Damn, I feel old.

As of today, I am 24 years old and I have had a controller in my hand probably since I could count numbers on my fingers.

As a huge fan of everything gaming, I figured it was about time for me to start building a gaming brand of my own. After all, it’s better to make money doing something you love right?

I am building up this website, my streaming platform on twitch, and my social media presence (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter). 

Other than playing and writing about games some of my other interests include basketball, coding, music, and being lazy (ah yes, nothing can make you more relaxed than cutting on Netflix and laying down in the same spot for 6 hours straight).

I am really hopeful about the potential of this blog and the website as a whole. 

Why I Do It

My goal is to someday turn working on this website into a full-time job and to build a base of great readers and community who not only read and take in content but also contribute to making everything better.

And my promise is to work hard to ensure that nothing but quality and great posts make it to the forefront of the site.

What is “More Than Just Video Games”?

More Than Just Video Games is a series where I talk about my journey as it is happening. 

Every Wednesday, I will be coming at you with a new addition to this series.

This series is where I will be giving updates, speaking my mind, offer opinions, ask for help and suggestions, etc.

Deep down I feel like there is something more that I can do with this series but I can’t put it into words quite yet and I know there is something I haven’t thought about yet.

Stay tuned. I will never let you down.

And that is it for the first episode of More Than Just Video Games. 

I could’ve made it longer but I wanted to make the intro short and sweet. I feel like if I made it any longer, the post will be filled with nothing but filler content that is just boring to read.

If you want to write for theKarzu.com or want a guest post, or sponsored post, please contact me at outreach@thekarzu.com.

All The Leaks Due To The Recent Cyberattack on Capcom

If you aren’t completely familiar with everything that’s going on, Capcom was the victim of a cyberattack in November 2020 which resulted in massive leaks. This cyberattack was much bigger than you would ever expect. In fact, it turned out to be absolutely huge as lots of important information was leaked because of it. In fact, the attack still hasn’t stopped as Capcom continues to suffer because of it. There is more and more information being leaked because of the same cyberattack on the brand. Here is a breakdown of all the important leaks that were revealed during the cyberattack on Capcom:

1. An Entire List of Capcom’s Upcoming Scheduled Releases

One of the biggest things leaked during this attack is the list of upcoming games being developed by the many different studios of Capcom. These are all the Capcom games coming out in the next few years. While there isn’t a release date with them, there is the expected time period in which these games are set to release. Up first on the list is Resident Evil Outrage. This one is very surprising, as it is scheduled for a Q4 2021 release. Resident Evil 8 is also set to come out in 2021 and there hasn’t ever been any information shared before RE: Outrage before this, so it’s very interesting to see what this is.

Then there is the well-awaited sequel to Dragon’s Dogma, simply referred to as Dragon’s Dogma 2. This is scheduled for Q2 2022. Up next is Street Fighter 6, for Q3 2022. Another Q3 2022 game is Megaman Match. Apart from this there is also Biohazard (known as Resident Evil) Apocalypse for Q3 2020. Then there is a stranger entry simply known as FFS6 which is to be released in Q4 2023. After that, a remake of Capcom’s classic Final Fight is also scheduled for Q2 2024. Then there is another remake, this time of Power Stone. This will be released in Q3 2024, followed by ‘’Ultra SF6’’ Q4 2024 which is likely a premium version of Street Fighter 6. Last on this list is another Resident Evil game. This is translated as RE: Hank, but it could likely be RE: Hunk based on the iconic and mysterious Hunk from the original Resident Evil 2. There are 2 other games as well, which have a special mention of their own down below.

2. Monster Hunter 6 and Resident Evil 4 Remake

Regardless of what series you’re a fan of or which games you love the most, there’s no denying that the Resident Evil 4 remake and Monster Hunter 6 are the biggest names out of all the leaked games. Monster Hunter is Capcom’s best-selling franchise, and the recently released Monster Hunter 5 which is referred to as Monster Hunter: World, was a major hit. Millions of users played it, and a huge majority of said millions loved it. Now these new leaks suggest that we’re finally getting a sequel, which will likely be even bigger and filled with even more monsters for players to fight.

Up next is the Resident Evil 4 remake. RE 4 is undoubtedly one of the greatest games ever, at least that is what the general public and a majority of critics believe. Many people are skeptical about this remake as the original Resident Evil 4 still holds up perfectly even to this day and is very enjoyable. Many also don’t want Capcom to ruin the iconic game, which is possible. But if the history of RE remakes is anything to go by, we can surely expect Resident Evil 4 remake to be a worthy heir to the original.

3. Major Resident Evil 8 Leaks

Probably one of the most harmful things that happened during this attack was the leaks of Resident Evil 8’s development build. This actually happened very recently, during December 13, 2020. This leaked copy of the development build is basically the entire game at its essence. That means all of the cutscenes, the major plot points and reveals, as well as the ending to the highly awaited Resident Evil: Village have been leaked. That’s why it’s recommended that you stay away from most Resident Evil related pages on social media until April 2021, which is the reported release date of the game according to leaks.

4. Huge Leaks of Personal Information

The main leaks out of all which are sure to cause major legal problems for Capcom are the personal info leaks. These were also spread online as a result of the cyberattack, and now many of Capcom’s customers and employees, as well as their important personal information, are at risk as a result. The main problem is the billing information of thousands of people that was leaked as a result of the cyberattack. Capcom is obviously tasked with the duty to protect said information when they receive it, and this could turn out to be a huge problem as they failed to do so.

Many people are very clearly, obviously, and justifiably upset, and there’s little that Capcom can say or do about it as of now. The leaks are continuing even to this day, with the biggest recent leak being the RE: Village development builds mentioned above. For now, we can just wait and see whether or not Capcom will fix the issue before any further harm can be done or even more info will be leaked regarding Capcom’s future projects and more.

Every Important Detail You Should Know About the New Among Us Map

At the Game Awards 2020 event, players finally got to see exactly what this new map is and all the new things that it brings to the game. Here is a summary of all the important information regarding Among Us’ new map, which has officially been title ‘’The Airship’’.

1. The Lore Behind the Airship

Among Us is a very cute looking game at first glance with adorable bean shaped characters that everyone loves. Even the developers and social media accounts make it out to be a cute game, but it is the exact opposite of that when you get invested into the lore of Among Us. The game is actually quite dark at its core, which is quite obvious once you learn more about the story behind the game.

As with every map released for Among Us over the years, the Airship also progresses the story and dives deeper into the world of the game, as well as the struggle of the crewmates to get rid of all the impostors. We know little in this department so far, except for the fact that it’s likely we are now inside the planet of the crewmates and that the Airship is likely connected to Polus in more ways than one. But that isn’t confirmed so far, so we’ll just have to wait and see for now.

2. New Cosmetics

Another thing that you probably know about at this point is that a new map also means a lot of new cosmetics based around the map. For example, there were the skins that released alongside Polus and all those that paid for the map before it way available for free got these limited edition skins. They also got other cosmetics related to the game other than these skins, such as Polus themed hats and all. It has been confirmed that we’ll be seeing Airship themed cosmetics as well when the map finally arrives. What these cosmetics will be to be exact remains to be seem.

Some little details shared about the cosmetics confirmed that a lot of the new cosmetics being added alongside the Airship will be Henry Stickmin themed, exactly like the map itself which is also based on Henry Stickmin. We already have some cosmetics based on the popular game, such as a small Henry Stickmin pet and more, so it’s interesting to see how these will be different.

3. Price

One of the things that most people are worried about is the price of the new map in Among Us. For a short while, Polus and all its exclusive cosmetics were only available to the people that paid for it. This was the only way players could play Polus until it was made free for everyone, but all the exclusive cosmetics obviously only remained for players that paid. Because of this, many are worried if they’ll have to pay to unlock the Airship before it is made free some months later.

Luckily, Innersloth has confirmed that no such thing will be happening again in the case of the Airship. The map will be free to play from the start and the millions that currently play Among Us can dive right into it the second that its released. The exclusive cosmetics for the Airship which were mentioned above are probably going to be paid DLC though.

4. All the New Tasks and Features

Every single map before the Airship has had exclusive tasks. For examples, there’s the watering can task in Mira HQ, the nodes in Polus, and the engine alignment task in the Skeld, as well as many more depending on the task in question. So, as expected, the Airship will have exclusive tasks as well. As we’ve learnt from the presentation at the Game Awards 2020, the new Airship map will have lots of new tasks that will add more to the game. A couple of new tasks which we saw showed one of the players inspecting and cleaning up a gem. Another task is a new take on the garbage task found in all other maps. This task requires players to take out a trash bag from a small bin and sort it out so that the garbage bag can fit into the bin. For now, these two tasks are the new ones which are confirmed.

There’s also lots of other cool features to look out for as well. One of these is the feature which allows you to decide exactly which room you want to spawn in. Rather than spawning in one main room with all other crewmates, each crewmate has the option to decide which specific room they want to spawn in. There are a total of three different options, and players don’t get to know which other player chose to spawn in which room. There are also ladders and floating platforms in the new map which will greatly effect movement and allow even crewmates to travel the relatively huge new map in a quicker amount of time.

5. Release Date

That’s pretty much a wrap for the list of all the important things we know about the new map introduced in Among Us. Among Us developers reveal an all-new map, The Airship, coming early 2021 – The Verge As there’s no price, you’ll be able to jump into the Airship with your friends and millions of other players as soon as it launches.