Every game has rules. Some have only a few and are very straightforward, but when a game allows you to do a lot of different things, it needs a plethora of rules to make sure things don’t go off the rails.Dungeons & Dragonsis one of these games with many rules, especially since the idea of the game is to be able to do virtually anything, within reason and logic. That also means some rules get misinterpreted....
Summary Season two, episode fiveofThe Last of Usfocussed on Ellie andDina’s second day in Seattle. With the WLF and Seraphites at war, the two need to find a way to avoid the conflict and make it to the hospital where Nora is, in order to get information about Abbie’s whereabouts. The episode was filled with emotion, action, and even horror, leading up to one of the darkest moments from the game....
Newer games tend to follow a formula after a while that can lead to quality over quantity and come from tropes of popular genres that make them so wildly beloved. However, there are repeated mechanics and gameplay loops that can, for one reason or another, make the game entirely not worth playing. While I’m sure if I stuck through and played all the way to the credits, I would have found some value out of these games, but it’s often easier just to hit ‘uninstall’ after stumbling across an annoying feature....
Summary Metaphor ReFantaziois a turn-based RPG set on the diverse continent of Euchronia. After the assassination of the long-running king, you and a bunch of other unique candidates compete against each other in a variety of events that will affect their popularity and eventually determine who the next ruler will be. Technically, everyone is eligible to compete in the Royal Tournament, but you’ll only encounter a dozen or so as you debate them in front of crowds and battle them on the field....
Video games have come a long way since their inception, to the point where they can sportsome truly breathtaking art styles. Ask an art critic their thoughts on video game visuals, and they’ll probably ask you how you got into their house. But regardless, there are truly some great artists behind some of your favorite titles. That even applies to something as ubiquitous and seemingly uniform as theMarioseries. While you might not expect much variation in the art styles of the games, some of them really stand out as absolute lookers....
Summary Now thatOblivion Remasteredhas been released, the title of worst-kept secret in video games is up for grabs. An unannouncedAssassin’s Creed 4: Black Flagremake is most definitely in the running, andUbisoftusing the game to take part in viral social media trends isn’t helping quell expectations. TheAssassin’s Creed UK Twitter accountjumped on a trend where people are sharing games they wouldn’t mind having wiped from their memory, as it would mean getting to play them all over again like it was the first time....
Summary The first week of a newPokemon Trading Card Game Pocketexpansion usually causes some serious flux within the game’s meta. We’ve seen it with almost every set that has released thus far, including the likes ofSpace-Time Smackdown,Shining Revelry, andExtradimensional Crisis. Strangely, though, after the first week’s competitive tournaments, it looks like existing decks are holding strong, with only a handful of new cards from Wisdom of Sea and Sky making their way into the battling scene....
Quick Links As you might have noticed during your initial impressions ofTainted Grail: The Fall Of Avalon, there are notable similarities to popular games like The Elder Scrolls, Dark Souls, and Elden Ring. The most obvious connection to Elden Ring, and more specifically, Dark Souls, is the existence of the Bonfire in Tainted Grail: The Fall Of Avalon. Much like in Dark Souls, Tainted Grail’s Bonfire gives you a laundry list of possible things you can do while sitting around the fire....
WhileJourney to the Savage Planetwas a first-person adventure,Revenge of the Savage Planetgives us a new perspective on surviving an alien planet. Thethird-person perspective, to be precise. It didn’t take long for the proportional style of my funny little astronaut to remind me of a certain Lombax, but as I continued playing, the similarities with Insomniac’sRatchet & Clankcontinued - to the point where I find myself missing the classic space-faring series more than I have in the years sinceRift Apart....
Quick Links Magic: The Gathering’sCommander format lets you pick any of literally thousands of cards, and build an entire deck around them. While picking your commander can be tricky, knowing exactly what is on the menu could help you cut down your choices. Don’t get caught trying to shuffle up an illegal commander at your table. Or, if you’re already confident in your deckbuilding abilities, why not try running something other than a creature to surprise your pod?...
I’ve had a variety of gaming laptops over the years. Considering I spend my ten-hour workdays on a computer, sometimes I like to change my surroundings. One day, I might be in a cafe. The next, I might work from bed. Most days I head to thedesktopand ultrawide monitor located in my office, but if I need a breath of fresh air? Laptop work it is. Most people don’t need agaming laptopfor work, but my work is, well, gaming....
Peakhas been plastered all over the internet, selling over 2 million copies in its first couple of weeks, and rightly so; it’s a hilarious cooperative game where you and some friends attempt to climb a randomly generated mountain, complete with chaotic proximity chat and unending hazards along the way. Alongside the numerous TikToks and Instagram Reels I’ve seen while doom-scrolling my responsibilities away, I’ve spent hours scaling that mountain.Sometimes, as a corpse tumbling back down it....
Quick Links InTainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon, hidden throughout each region are mysterious Druidic Shrines, ancient altars left behind by the guardians of the land. These shrines serve more than just lore flavor; they offer permanent bonuses that can greatly enhance your character’s survivability and damage output. You’ll need to give an offering to activate them, but the rewards are well worth the price. Today, we’ll break down how Druidic Shrines work, what offerings you’ll need, and the exact buffs and armor sets you’re able to earn in each region....
