Posts

Crafting the sequel to a beloved game is no small task. Derek Paxton understands this; as game director for Amplitude Studios’ upcomingEndless Legend 2, he’s responsible for delivering the newest game in a beloved strategy franchise, a title that CEO Romain de Waubert de Genlis wants to be “the best in the series.” After playing a demo build, I had a chance to speak with Paxton about what that might look like....

As the full time whistle blew for the Carabao Cup final this past weekend, I burst into tears. I had spent most of my life expecting to die without seeingNewcastle Unitedlift a trophy. I still suspected I might. I had just about composed myself by the time we were lifting the cup - then current captain Bruno Guimaraes and former captain Kieran Trippier called former former team captain and still current (but long-time sidelined by injury) club captain Jamaal Lascelles over, and the waterworks started again....

Summary Animeand Western comics may seem like different modes of entertainment but, over the years, the two have influenced one another in surprising ways. While a good deal of anime borrow storytelling methods and styles from comics, some take direct inspiration from classic superhero tropes, adapting their story into Japanese animation. This mix of anime and Western comic styles also proves that a superhero story is a universal trope that transcends borders and can evolve in different ways....

Quick Links Schedule 1revolves around you making the products and selling them to all the customers in Hyland Point. There are a number of properties that you can buy, and then you can set up the equipment and hire employees to create products for you. The barn is also one such property, and it provides a much larger space than any of the preceding properties, making it an ideal place to set up as the headquarters of your drug empire....

Summary EachMagic: The Gatheringset has its own suite of exceptionally powerful creatures you can build Commander decks around and the Dragon-heavy Tarkir: Dragonstorm is no exception. While the set has plenty of Dragons flying about, there are also some very good Zombies, Humans, and Orcs you can have to lead your deck. If you can’t decide which legendary creature you want to lead the charge, we’ve gathered the absolute best commanders in the set to help you decide....

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33takes a unique approach to its party members. Instead of each character fitting into one of the standard class archetypes we’re used to seeing in RPGs, they are instead centered around unique abilities and skills that make them all stand out from each other. However, because Clair Obscur takes such a fresh approach to its party-building, it can make even the most veteran RPG fans a bit confused about where to start with building these characters....

Summary Animeelves have reached a new peak in popularity as more stories explore the ups and downs of the fantasy race. Sure, elves have an incredibly long lifespan, but that can also leave them prone to being left alone in the end. Not every story dips into the darker side of elves, some are great for comedy. As long as the fantasy genre has been a thing, elves have always had a presence....

Summary Monster Hunteris a unique series even among other similar RPGs. Every new installment and addition in the series adds a special gameplay style or mechanic that keeps them fresh and exciting. With each new launch, Monster Hunter has added new and different ways to play. Each new game always has a different way to play, and they each have their own special feature or mechanic that takes some learning or getting used to....

Quick Links There are three weapon types inThe First Berserker: Khazan, all offering varied and complex playstyles with lots of Skills that help tailor that experience further, having something to offer for every type of player. And theDual Wieldis the weapon of choice for any player that thrives on agility and aggressiveness to overcome the hurdles placed in their way. Despite being the starting weapon type in the game, Dual Wield offers a solid and satisfying experience from start to finish, and the Skill Tree only makes it that much better, allowing you to be hyperaggressive while sprinking in some strong defensive options to keep applying pressure and damage on your targets!...

Sonic is a popular series loved by people of all ages, but many may not know that you’re able to find Sonic-inspired games onRoblox. Whether you watched the show or played the games, the series' characters, gameplay, and soundtrack have maintained a large fan base since the ’90s. Today, you can find Sonic games made by fans on almost every platform, Roblox included. While some focus on recreating the experience of the early Sonic platformers, others aim for the style of the modern games....

Dungeons & Dragonshasno shortage of incredible monstersto use in your games, but the true Dungeon Master is always on the lookout for new and interesting creatures to throw at your players. What better place to look to for monsters than Monster Hunter? Whether your players have been playing Monster Hunter Wilds and would love the inclusion ofits ferocious beasties, or you just want something they’ve never seen before, the game is full to the brim with monsters you can use in D&D....

Quick Links The Court of Oryx is back inDestiny 2but with a twist. Now called the Court of Blades, this activity throws Guardians against a gauntlet of Lucent Hive enemies in a time-sensitive environment. Crush as many Lucent Ghosts as you can to claim seasonal rewards and more. As with The Nether, this activity has a host of randomized elements and roguelite buffs to help you overcome the Hive. Defeat enemies to get Rune energy, purchase some strong buffs, and use your newfound power to prove the Sword Logic to the Hive....

Summary Nintendois continuing its effort to completely erase Rare’sDonkey Kongdesign from our memories, as it’s now replaced his classic look on the originalSwitchwith the divisive new design fromBananza. When Nintendo confirmed that it’d finally be revealing the Nintendo Switch 2 at the start of the year, I’m guessing that nobody thought the biggest point of discussion would be centered around Donkey Kong. And yet,thanks to a controversial new design that debuted in the teaser trailer for Mario Kart World, that’s exactly the case....