When I was nine years old, there was a new game calledAssassin’s Creedthat I played at a friend’s house. Should I have been playing it? Shut up. It was an incredible game that blew me away, mainly because you could just… climb buildings?Whaaaaat? That feature was revolutionary in my mind and made me realise how much freedom games could give us. Sure, being a hooded assassin and making discreet kills was something you could do, but I wasobsessed with climbing the largest towers and seeing the sandbox that was laid out before me....

Summary The sheer amount of content and secrets inBaldur’s Gate 3are enough to fill a Bag of Holding. Even after two years, players are still findinginstancesandlines of dialoguethat have never been seen before. While new lines of dialogue is one thing, it seems someone has discovered an entirely new NPC in Baldur’s Gate 3. You may have heard of Harvard Willoughby, the comedian in the Elfsong Tavern. However, it’s unlikely that you’ve heard of Harvard Willoughby, the pet sheep that can cast spells....

Quick Links Crashlands 2takes you back to the realm of survival, crafting and hilarious dialogue. The game’s signature art style and crafting mechanics are back, and you’ll be honing your fighting and scavenging skills in no time. There are a few new things to learn, and tools to master. With that being said, some of the game’s enemies, resource management systems and exploration can be a little challenging and complex. Few tips and tricks can help make this process simpler, turning your journey into a memorable one instead of an adventure where you barely managed to scrape through....

Quick Links Clair Obscur: Expedition 33offers a massive, mysterious world to explore as you make your way to the Monolith. It’s also full of danger, with deadly Nevrons lurking everywhere and each battle challenging you with new tricks and patterns to learn. In this blend of soulslike and JRPG, it’s easy to stumble into an unwinnable battle, or miss an important item out of caution borne from that very possibility. In other words, you have to be bold and cautious at the same time....

Summary Whenever you buy a new game console, it’s fantastic to play the new titles made for that specific device, but playing older games matters a lot, too, especially for long-term users of the ecosystem. If you’re investing in a digital library, you want that content to be brought forward. Heck, even with a physical library, it’s best not to be stuck on one device. Thankfully, there’s game consoles out there that can play numerous titles from other systems, and it’s a big reason to buy said console in the first place....

With several years under its belt, theNintendo Switchhas had so many games launched. With that, it’s always a great time to look back at the Nintendo Switch’s stellar library of first-party and third-party games to see some of the amazing titles it’s had over the years. The console saw a lot of solid entries in legacy franchises, along with some standout games in relatively newer series. There are plenty of great games here, ranging from platformers to RPGs and everything in between, and picking just one from each year is a tall task....

Summary Sodamanis another entry in the incredibly prolific genre ofVampire Survivors clones, putting you in the boots of the titular character. Given his moniker, it’s clear that he loves a fizzy soft drink, and in this universe they give you superpowers. However, soda isn’t the only source of power in this game. In-run, you’re able to find chests that contain Spark Cards. These cards give you a significant boost in power, and even encourage you to shift your playstyle on the fly....

Quick Links Stadium mode inOverwatch 2lets Tank heroes unleash their full potential with upgrades designed to amplify durability, crowd control, and team protection. In this best-of-seven brawl, you’ll rack up Stadium Cash, shop for upgrades in the Armory, and select unique Powers every other round that can transform your playstyle and presence on the front lines. With so many Powers available, it can be tough to know which ones pack the biggest punch....

Quick Links Cookies inCookie Run Kingdomcome in all kinds of flavors. From the sweet taste of Strawberry Crepe to the bitterness of Espresso Cookie, anyone can find their match in Earthbread. Of these various flavors, Agar Agar Cookie presents a more neutral, less intense taste for your palate. Released alongside Fire Spirit Cookie, Agar Agar Cookie is an Ambush Cookie that can copy the skills of other Legendary Cookies. This makes her extremely versatile, having access to five separate elements and skills....

Summary When it comes to personalizing things in competitive settings, there isn’t always a whole lot that you can do. Even when it’s in a digital format, likePokemon Pocket. But one of the ways you can set your deck apart from other players is by choosing a card sleeve for those precious Pokemon cards. Do you need card sleeves? Again, in this very digital game, they aren’t actually protecting anything from getting scratched, dusty, or bent....

Summary In the few days that have followed its release,Clair Obscur: Expedition 33has deservedlyearned its plauditsfor a wide variety of reasons. It turned turn-based combat on its head, withone of the most lovable casts in RPG history, all while telling a gripping, devastating story. And it’s brutally difficult. It’s this difficulty that may have turned some away from the game, or at least made them seek advice on how to improve....

Summary Xbox’sapproach to exclusivity over the past couple of years has been so confusing thateven Xbox fans have no idea what is and isn’t off the tablewhen it comes to launching on other platforms. Earlier this week, we found out thatGears of War is now officially going to launch onPS5, leaving even fewer of Xbox’s big franchises exclusive to the system. Meanwhile, games likeAvowedandSouth of Midnightare stuck on Xbox and PC for now, and if you’re finding the whole thing extremely strange and confusing, you’re not the only one....

I didn’t find theNintendo Switch 2particularly interesting until the recent Direct. In fact, I was steadfastly convinced that I’d be writing an article titled ‘I Might Want A Switch 2, But I Don’t Need One’ after watching the showcase. Like many, I was expecting a Switch but slightly better, with a slate ofNintendogames on launch or near it, and the novelty of being able to use the Joy-Cons as mice. My expectations were obviously low....