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Quick Links The Druid inLast Epochis all about smashing faces and slinging spells. Whether you’re charging through enemies in Werebear Form or tossing out elemental magic, the Druid’s got a little something for melee fans and spellcasters alike. It’s a flexible, fun class that feels great to level up. Below, we’ll show you how to build a Druid that levels fast and feels strong, covering which skills to grab, where to put your passive points, and what gear to chase after....

While some fans debate the pros and cons of action vs. turn-based combat inJRPGs, most simply play what looks cool or popular. Mainstream JRPG series like Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Like a Dragon, and Persona are going strong and don’t need anyone’s help getting publicity. However, if you’re only playing the most popular JRPGs, you’re missing out on a world of excellent games. Below, we’ll take a look at some JRPGs you may have missed in recent years from a variety of different consoles....

The main characters inRed Dead Redemption 2make use of all sorts of revolvers and rifles to kill the many people they face. Yet, most people are dangerous when they’re armed with a gun. However, do those characters have any actual physical strength that they can rely on if they don’t have a weapon handy? The short answer is that most of them do to some extent. They aren’t all equals in the strength department, though....

Quick Links Destiny 2: The Edge of Fatehas shaken up the campaign experience with a non-linear quest structure that we haven’t seen in years. Once you get acclimated with Kepler, you’ll be let loose on the destination with a full quest log and tons of secrets to uncover. One of the first quests you’ll be able to start is Exile’s Accord Strangelet, an introduction to the destination’s Relocator cannon. Completing this quest can be somewhat confusing due to Kepler’s layout and inconsistent waypoints, but we’re here to help....

There’s a lot of love forJRPGsthat challenge players in creative ways, be it through deep strategy, limited chances to overpower yourself beyond all reason, or even a robust suite of action-centric elements. I’m with people on this. But I also adore - I mean,seriously adore!- a JRPG that can be broken in half like an eggshell. A game with a notably easy exploit, or multiple such exploits, which can, without a ton of grinding, flip any semblance of hardship on its head....

There are plenty of frustrating things that can happen to you in your favorite game.Buggy levels, unfriendly players, and annoying missions are just a few examples, but sometimes the game is frustrating simply due to its design. One of the most frustrating things that happens to all players is the Game Over screen. Some are harsh, some are simple, and others arejust plain weird. Whether to rile you up, or by bad design, here are some of the most frustrating Game Over screens in gaming history....

Japan’s White Flare and its companion, Black Bolt, are special editionPokemon TCGsets that focus on the best Pokemon from the Unova region. These sets include Special Art Rares or Art Rares of every Unovan Pokemon, with over 70 different choices in White Flare alone. These underrated cards from White Flare have not proven their popularity in the market, as they don’t include the top five most valuable cards. Furthermore, some cards have seen their prices drop significantly after release, making them much cheaper than expected....

Microsoftlaid off more than 9000 employees earlier this month. This has resulted in long-gestating games likePerfect DarkandEverwildgetting axed, alongside anunannounced MMO projectfrom the makers ofThe Elder Scrolls Online. In each individual case, you can point to potential causes for their demise. The Initiative andRarewere arguably taking too long to deliver their games, and both seemed to be struggling through its own troubled development cycle. The ground has shifted for live-service games in recent years and a new offering, even one from a proven MMO developer likeZenimax Online, has no guarantee of success....

Quick Links At the beginning ofTainted Grail: The Fall Of Avalon, you’ll find yourself in an asylum. This self-contained area is a great introduction to the world and its mechanics. You’ll meet multiple NPCs here, find a variety of treasures, and even fight a few minibosses. Due to the kind of game this is, we can’t possibly indicate whereeveryitem is located. From mugs to erotica, the asylum is stuffed with things to pick up....

Summary In one of the most unexpected announcements of the night, the Wu-Tang Clan is getting its own “action RPG” by Brass Lion Entertainment, entitled Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver. At the event, we received a brief trailer showcasing a 3D beat ‘em up with Spiderverse-esque visuals. The trailer didn’t give much away, but host Lucy James referred to the title as a “cooperative action RPG.” Save Shaolin The game’s premise involves the Wu-Tang Clan passing on their powers to a new generation of heroes to save their home of Shaolin....

Let’s face it,MindsEyehad a cursed release cycle. Since MindsEye launched on June 10, fans have made it their mission to speak their mind on what they believe is wrong with it. Withabysmal critical review scoresand fans universally bashing the game for its performance and other issues, it’s one of the rare games that has united gamers (over universal disdain). However, anotherGTAdeveloper has come out in support of the game despite thenegative press....

It looks likeEAreallyisn’t keen on makingThe Sims 5, as the idea has been shot down again by the company’s entertainment president during a recent, and frankly confusing, interview. Considering the fact that The Sims 4 has now been going on for more than a decade, you’d think thatMaxis and EA would be considering moving on to the long-awaited fifth entry in the series. Well, as we’ve had hammered home plenty in the last year or so,that’s not really the plan....

Followinga disastrous launch that saw it plummet to “Overwhelmingly Negative” statusonSteamon over 30,000 reviews,Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, the debut game from Chinese studio Leenzee, is attempting to correct its course. In a new update shared on the game’s Steam page, the developers offered their sincerest apologies for the inconvenience, adding that they “appreciate everyone for their continued patience and understanding regarding the recent issues surrounding the launch.” To start, Deluxe Edition owners will receive extra sets of costumes and weapons, while Standard Edition owners will get several items as compensation for the state of the game....