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Summary Like most five on five hero shooter games,FragPunkcan be overwhelming when you first dive into its colorful cast of characters and maps. The tutorial, of course, goes over the basic concepts of the game modes, including Shard Cards and the controls, but there’s not much direction in terms of strategy and overall gameplay. So, where should you start in FragPunk? We’ve compiled this list of the best tips and tricks for beginners diving into FragPunk for the very first time....

Summary If you want a character who is magic incarnate for aDungeons & Dragonscampaign, sorcerers will fit the bill nicely. They’re known for being one of the strongest classes when it comes to spellcasting due to their raw power and metamagic boosts while also being simpler to build compared to other classes like wizards. That said, an important thing when creating your character is their species. Not only because that will dictate what they look like and where they’re from, but also because of the mechanical bonuses that come with each species....

Ranma ½ is a remake of the original anime, which aired in the 1980s. It’s quickly become a new fan favorite. Fans like the art style of the show, and appreciate that the remake is closer to the original manga and a lot funnier than the original show. Ranma ½ is a story about, of course, Ranma. While traveling, he accidentally falls into a pool that transforms him. Whenever he’s splashed with cold water, he becomes a cute pink-haired girl, and whenever he’s splashed with hot water, he turns back....

EveryPokemonhas its own personality—some are kind, some are smart, and some are expert hunters. Then, there are those who are obsessed with certain things. Some love berries, some care deeply about their trainers, and some are all about treasure! The concept of treasure is quite open-ended. For some, it’s about valuable things like diamonds and gold, while for others, it could mean something else entirely. In the end, everyone has their own idea of what treasure is....

Summary It’s becoming increasingly bleak for the games industry as time goes on,with industry figures like Alanah Pearce claiming the whole thing is “pretty much screwed"unless we see substantial changes. It’s hard to argue too, with mass layoffs happening almost every week,and game/console prices rising so muchthat it’s difficult to imagine how we’re all going to be able to keep up in a few years. It’s making games likeClair Obscur: Expedition 33exceedingly rare these days, but the fact that the game exists and is seemingly extremely successful is proof that maybe there’s hope yet....

Quick Links Rarely will a colony management or simulation game add a feature that changes how the entire game is played. Even rarer is when that feature is a seemingly small change.Oxygen Not Includedmanaged this feat, however, with the introduction of Bionic Duplicants. A variation on the standard Duplicant, your colony’s hardworking humans, Bionic Duplicants have different needs and equally different strengths. With how much they shake up the standard survival formula, it’s best to go in prepared....

Summary Hideo Kojima dropped a lot of information aboutDeath Stranding 2: On the Beachduring yesterday’s SXSW panel. The game will launch on June 26, adding to an absolutely packed 2025 games calendar. A rather long trailer revealed what Sam will be walking into this time, and that he’sgot a thing going on with Fragile. Along with that, we also got a look at the Death Stranding 2 Collector’s edition, for which pre-orders will go live on June 01, 2025, and will ship on June 26....

Summary In case you missed it,during Thursday’s dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, a newDonkey Konggame was revealed for the upcoming console. TitledDonkey Kong Bananza, it’sa 3D platformer starring the titular gorilla. That said, if there’s one thing that immediately stood out to fans, besides the fact that Donkey Kong is wearing overalls or the heavy emphasis on destructability and discovery, it’s that DK didn’t look his usual self. Rather, his design was much more in line with that of The Super Mario Bros....

Part of the reason why the narrative ofClair Obscur: Expedition 33is so engaging is thanks to the fantastic voice work. Almost every line of dialogue is voiced, and it makes staying immersed in the events of the game effortless. While Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 utilizes plenty of well-known and experienced voice actors, there are just as many characters who are voiced by actors who have only had a couple of voice roles beforehand....

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredhas a huge depth to the combat and magic systems, with a lot of intricacies and things to discover that leave an incredible amount of room for player creativity and exploration. One of the things that creates so many possibilities is the enchanting system in the game. There are a ton of different enchantments, and those enchantments can be combinedon many weapons, making for nearly limitless possibilities when it comes to what you may pull off....

Summary Japanese developer Hytacka, reported to have worked onDark Souls 3by Automaton, has been surprisingly candid about the performance of his recent indie soulslike Rise of Rebellion (thanks,Automaton West). Rise of Rebellion was released on April 21 and currently holds a “Mixed” review score on Steam after127 reviews. A low number of reviews combined with a low review score is never a good look, and unfortunately, the commercial results for Rise of Rebellion are as you might’ve predicted after seeing this metric....

GeoGuessris an almighty testament to the simplicity of gaming. For those of you who haven’t played it, the browser game drops you somewhere on planet Earth by using Google Maps’ streetview feature. You could be in an African desert, on the Champs-Élysées, or even outsideyour own house. You’ve got to work out exactly where you are and drop your pin on the world map. It’s gloriously simple, and completely addictive. You play round after round hoping for that perfect score of 25,000 points, and suddenly it’s 3am and you’ve got four hours before you need to be up for work....

Multiple Daedric Shrines are scattered across Cyrodiil inOblivion Remastered, and they are a medium through which followers talk to the Daedric Princes. This is an advantage for you as you’re able to activatequests that give great rewardsby interacting with the various Daedric statues. Each Daedric Prince has a different personality, which you can see through how they talk to you and the tasks they ask you to complete. Pleasing the deities by doing their quests can get you some of the best Daedric weapons and artifacts....