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Although the term ‘steampunk’ was popularised in the 1980s, works of that genre have been around for decades longer than it was coined. The steampunk subgenre has spread to movies, shows,video games, and even anime, sparking interest in audiences with its eye-catching blend of Victorian-era architecture and steam-powered innovations. Over the years, steampunk anime has seen human creativity stretched to the limit, not afraid to test the waters and explore what these surreal, retro-aesthetic universes could offer....

I’ve managed to keep Joel’s death a secret from my partner for five whole years. It wasn’t as hard as it sounds. For the first four years, she didn’t even know who Joel was, and wouldn’t have cared even if she did. She’s also not on Twitter, so unlike the rest of us, she hasn’t had to suffer through the endless discoursehis death inspired back in 2020. It’s only been since we started watching the HBO adaptationThe Last Of Usthat she’s cared about who Joel is and whether or not he lived or died....

Summary Unlike some movies and TV shows, video games don’t often revolve around love stories. Instead, relationships are typically subplots in games. Yet, that doesn’t mean games lack heart or romance. Video game love stories can tug at the heartstrings just as much as any other media can. One of the main ways they do this is through dialogue. Many video game couples share heartfelt and romantic lines with one another in an effort to prove how much they mean to each other....

After getting the basics of combat and other mechanics sorted inRunescape: Dragonwilds, you’ll get the main task from the old man to find someone called Cathan. On the search for this adventurer, you’ll reach the door to Velgar’s Lair where you’ll learn the harsh truth and get the next task to challenge Velgar itself. However, before you can do that, you’ll have to find a few items to craft the Challenge Horn, one of which includes the Bloodwood Sap....

Look, I understand probability. I’ve been opening booster packs since before most of you were born (I’m old) and playing TCGs just as long, so you don’t have to teach me about the luck of the draw. I’m just as much of a degenerate gambler as every otherPokemonfan, and I recognize these ups and downs are what make it exciting. But once you get to a level of investment in shiny cardboard that it becomes financially impactful (I’m also poor), it’s important to take statistical probability into account....

Board games have long been a beloved pastime, bringing friends and families together for fun, friendly competition, and quality time. Whether you’re strategizing your next move, solving a puzzle, or just rolling the dice and hoping for the best, there’s something special about gathering around a game board. Outset Media, a Canadian company founded in 1996, has made its mark by creating and distributing board games, card games, and puzzles that spark connection and creativity....

You may not want to follow the main quest inOblivion Remasteredas soon as you exit the tutorial, but you still need to get better gear and other items that will be helpful. You likely won’t have many options right after getting out of the sewers as your gold and level will both be low. You must focus on your inventory as much as other elements, as good weapons and armor may save you in fights....

TheYakuza/Like A Dragon games are known for their abundance of side content, in addition to a lengthy main story.Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaiiis no exception. While it falls more into the Gaiden category, which are shorter spin-offs in the series, Pirate Yakuza still offers many hours of side content. Even after unlocking all the trophies/achievements in Pirate Yakuza, there is still a lot more to explore. If you’re new to the series or didn’t have the time to dive into everything the game has to offer, here are some plotlines you might have missed....

The firstjuicy meta reportfollowing Disney Lorcana’s first-ever card bans has dropped, and things are looking… great. Seriously, the meta has quickly evolved into a diverse and competitive field, without any one color dominating or one deck bending the entire meta around it. I knowa lot of people were worried the bans would give Emerald/Steel Discard a clear path to victory, but as of this moment, that doesn’t seem to be the case....

I don’t mind yellow paint. It’s a little jarring when every single crate, barrel, and ladder ina rustic European villageis splattered with the stuff. But I get why developers do it. Games are so detailed now and have such hyperrealistic lighting that it’s often hard to make out what can be interacted with and where the path is. It’s not like the oldTomb Raidergames where a corridor in a dark dungeon is miraculously lit up, screaming ‘OVER HERE’ at you in all caps, orFinal Fantasy 9, where loot sticks out like a sore thumb over the painterly pre-rendered backgrounds....

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3is a game that continues to surprise. Despite numerous complete playthroughs of Larian’s masterwork, I never knew you could enter a conversation as a summon or familiar. The thought of facing down Gortash as a flaming sphere or spectral hand is one that merits further exploration. I learned of this feature from a recent Reddit thread byredhoborum, who found themselves engaged in a contentious conversation. However, when the camera panned over to their character, they weren’t a sweet-talking Tav but the “cheeky quasit” Shovel who was caught trying to sneak past an encounter....

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3’s eighth and final patch is finally upon us, adding photo mode, full crossplay and a new subclass for every existing class. Naturally, with any major game update, there will be compatibility issues with mods on a new patch. The solution? Wait for the modder to fix the mod in their free time. Unfortunately, not everyone is patient and instead insists on anonymously making their feelings known. The prolific modder Caites, known for creating mods that improve and simplify Baldur’s Gate 3’s user interface, has been the target of such harassment....

Summary Never say that developers don’t check forums. After releasingBattlefield 1almost a decade ago, Dice has heeded and addressed a minor complaint put forward by a Reddit user. Owners of Battlefield 1, at least the ones who have the game downloaded, were met earlier today with a 384-byte update that changed something very small. In fairness, Battlefield 1 still has a dedicated base of players, holding an average of around20,000 concurrent playersthroughout the day....