Summary Every gamer worth their salt has specific video game genres they love over others. Action, adventure, first-person shooter; whatever your preference, it’s easy to gravitate toward games within a certain genre, just because you know that, for the most part, you like the stuff that genre produces. But frankly, I’ve been burned too many times by this logic. And, there are some games that I’ve seen in genres I love that I don’t really think I’ll ever play, and it’s usually for not a very good reason....

For six years, people have told me I need to playOuter Wilds. They’ve told me that it’s one of the all-time greats. They’ve told me that I, personally, would love it. I had no doubt that I would, but… You know, that backlog is the damndest thing. Well, I eventually did. Go me.I shared some thoughts on how the game felt so rewarding when I was just a few hours into it, but I was just a naive boy who had no idea how far this game would go....

Since its premiere viaAmazon Primein 2021,Invinciblehasquickly shot up the charts to become one of the most popular comic book IPs around. Its popularityhas led to crossovers with Fortnite, as well asa guest appearance for Omni-Man in Mortal Kombat 1. That said,outside of a mobile gameanda visual novel, the franchise hasn’t had a signature game, though that will soon change with the release ofInvincible VS, a 3v3 fighting game set within the world of the comics,complete with a story mode that has been written by the creative team behind the show....

Quick Links Sanrio’s adorable cast of characters includes many different animals and humans. One of the most popular characters is Cinnamoroll -he’s won seven of the popularity votes so far. It’s undeniable that he’s very cute, with white fluffy fur, blue eyes, and pink blushy cheeks, but lots of fans wonder what type of animal he actually is. Cinnamoroll’s design is similar to both rabbits and dogs. His face is dog-like, but he also has long ears and a curled tail that’scharacteristic of rabbits....

The second annual Esports World Cup (EWC) is ongoing, bringing a fresh dose of controversy and division to esports and each participating game’s respective community. The EWC is entirely funded by Saudi Arabia’s public investment fund (PIF) and is an alleged case of sportswashing, i.e. the use of sports competitions to soften the public perception. A Community Divided TheLeague of Legendsportion of the EWC is set to begin on July 16....

Legokicked off an unlikely partnership withTransformersin 2022by releasing its impressive Optimus Prime set. The next logical step was Bumblebee, and you’d have assumed that after that, we’d get Megatron. Lego’s third Transformer set will indeed be a Decepticon, but surprisingly, it isn’t the most famous one. Although its store page isn’t live, the first images of Lego’s debut Decepticon have been shared on social media, revealing thatthe next character from the iconic series to get the toy brick treatment will be Soundwave....

Summary Earlier this year, it was revealed thatLies of Pisgetting some DLC at some point this summer- called Lies of P: Overture - which will expand and build upon one of the best games to launch in 2023. It will include a bunch of challenging bosses, new weaponry, and more interesting people to meet. Personally, I’m itching to jump back into Krat. Thankfully, we’ll be playing the DLC a lot sooner than we all expected, as developer Neowiz has revealed exactly when that will happen during today’s Summer Game Fest showcase....

Quick Links When you first start playingMage Arena, you might think that the game is fairly simple since you just speak your spells and attack opponents. However, there’s a lot more depth to the game, and one perfect example of this depth is the different types of soups you can make. There are a total of five basic items you can use outside of your spells and the torch, and these items can also be converted into a soup....

According to a new, briefblog postfromMagic: The Gatheringhead designer Mark Rosewater, un-sets are unlikely to return any time soon. A die-hard fan of Alexander Clamilton sent a query to Rosewater, asking if Clamfolk would ever return. The reply was brief, with Rosewater simply replying, “Their fate rests with Un-sets, which is very uncertain right now.” Universes Beyond Has Eclipsed Un-Sets There have been four Clamfolk cards released over the years: three in 1998’s Unglued set (Clam Session, Clam-I-Am, Clambassadors) and one in 2020’s Unsanctioned set (Alexander Clamilton)....

Summary Environmental hazards or effects can prove to be an excellent wrinkle to add to yourDungeons & Dragonscampaign. The 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide offers a handful of examples of these types of effects, but there are also a decent number of modules and other sourcebooks that offer DMs even more options to use for their table, one of which is Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything. In this sourcebook, environmental hazards can take the form of Supernatural Regions, Magical Phenomena, or even Natural Hazards....

Summary Magic: The Gathering’sbigFinal Fantasycrossover is almost here, and we already knowit’s jam-packed with references to characters and iconic momentsin the series,and even potentially teasers for what’s yet to come. Right now, cards are being revealed gradually, whether it be via official reveals,or Ben Starr’s clothes, and we recently got to see some new cards from the Final Fantasy 10-themed Commander deck. It’s a game that holds a special in the hearts of many Final Fantasy fans, and there are plenty of moments that Wizards of the Coast could have chosen from to encapsulate in card form....

Nexus Modsis updating its terms of service in the UK and EU, changing the way adult-orientedmodsare shared and downloaded. Soon, you will need to pass an age verification process to access NSFW content on the platform if you live in these regions, as Nexus complies with local laws. This is in response to the new Online Safety Act in the UK and the Digital Services Act in the EU, which makes companies that operate in the country legally obligated to both remove illegal content on their sites, and put safeguards in place to stop children from accessing adult material....

Nintendois a strange company. It’s always sought to do its own thing in a vacuum with appropriate distance from the competition. Sometimes this results in massive global victories like the originalSwitch, but others a glaring unwillingness to read the room or respect consumers sends it crashing and burning with catastrophic failures like theWii U. While it has gotten with the times in recent years, with the adoption of modern online features and a wider library of games that span far beyond its impressive selection of exclusives, it’s still a company with so many baffling quirks....