RememberWatch Dogs? Not the San Francisco sequel or whateverWatch Dogs Legionwas, but I meanWatch Dogs. The gritty, grey original that took us to the streets of Chicago to play as an angry hacker uncle who becomes a revenge-seeking vigilante. It was a darker, more serious story grounded in the life of a man who gets mixed up with bad people and, of course, DedSec. To this end, Chicago was a pivotal setting in elevating the series’ introduction....
The games industry has a problem. Well, okay, the industryhasmanyproblems, but the problem I’m thinking about has to do with the categorization of remakes versus remasters.With how often games are being remade, reimagined, and remastered, you’d think that the industry would have a solid understanding of what each one is and name their games appropriately. However, that couldn’t be further from reality. The recently releasedOblivion Remasteredhas sparked the debate once more....
If you’ve already dipped your toes into the original game, then you’ll notice a variety of impactful changes the team brought toOblivion Remastered.It would be foolish to ignore the immense graphical overhaul the game received as the most apparent upgrade, but there are a few more subtly hidden changes that you’ll want to dig into. Whether you’re a master of persuasion or prefer to run into every engagement with your sword swinging, you’ll notice significant shifts in your gameplay experience....
Quick Links Locating every Leafe inFantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Timecan be an arduous task. The process drums to mind all those Koroks in a certain pair of recent Zelda games. Yet, much like Hyrule, Fantasy Life i’s massive land of Ginormosia thrives in part because it demands that you keep a keen eye out for these easily-missable creatures. There’s one surefire way to find every Leafe in Fantasy Life i, of course - a guide like ours....
Quick Links After you’ve completed theBartender’s Favorite Meal MissioninDave the Diver’s Ichiban’s Holiday DLC, Ichiban and the Bartender will head home to Japan but will call you for some final parting words, including that Ichiban has lost his beloved baseball bat in the Blue Hole. That means there’s a new Melee Weapon for Dave to get his hands on while diving, and it packs more of a punch than you might think....
Summary As vast and varied as the characters are inStar Wars, you’ll often find they adhere at least in part to certain archetypes. That’s just how storytelling goes. Even when it comes to the most complex offerings in the series, like the intricate cast ofAndor, you’ll find there’s still a bit of that conformity. One particularly popular set of archetypes is the zodiac, with virtually every character imaginable fitting into one of the 12 signs, especially if you squint a little....
Quick Links Summary Disney Lorcana, well into its run by now, has quickly enchanted TCG fans and Disney lovers alike; blending strategic gameplay with nostalgia-soaked characters from across the company’s animated vault. Alas, as is the case for pretty much every TCG that lasts beyond a year or so, power-creep tends to become a thing, and certain cards wind up becoming stronger than was bargained for. EnterHiram Flaversham, Toymaker, the first card to be officially banned from competitive Lorcana play....
Summary It’s a rather banner week forStardew Valleymods,as the long-awaited Baldur’s Village overhaul has officially been released, bringing to life charactersfrom the Game of the Year award-winning title. However, ifBaldur’s Gate 3isn’t your flavor, then there is a new mod involvingDemon Slayer, specifically Genya and Sanemi Shinazugawa.Via the Shinazugawa Estate, the demon-slaying brothers have been added to the game, bringing the popular anime series directly into the world of Stardew....
Summary InBaldur’s Gate 3,Wyll’s storylinerevolves around theWarlockpact he has with Mizora, which compels him to do her bidding or face consequences. In return, she bestows him with his abilities, which he uses to do good throughout his adventures. If you play as a Warlock,you’re in a similar pact, but your patron ismuchless involved. No, they aren’t going to rock up and tell you to kill Karlach, and give you devil horns if you refuse....
Quick Links Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Treepresents some challenges even for veterans of the metroidvania genre. Enemy positioning and tactics are more reminiscent of a dark souls game than anything faced by Alucard and the Belmonts. You’ll want to plan appropriately and take advantage of the various systems that can give you a leg up on the enemies. Making full use of the level-up mechanics, equippable abilities and assorted crafting skills will allow you to fight through the forces of darkness with more ease than charging recklessly with a sword....
Summary Explosions, car chases, shootouts, helicopter jumps - and did we mention explosions? That pretty much sums up a classic action blockbuster, and honestly, that’s exactly why we love them. Sitting on the couch, watching a pure adrenaline rush unfold on screen, is a thrill on its own. But in video games, that thrill gets cranked up even higher. You’re not just watching the action - youarethe action. Whether it’s in third-person, first-person, or full VR immersion, gaming lets you experience those over-the-top, cinematic moments firsthand....
Summary Revengeanimecan be quite spicy when you get down to it. When something bad happens to a character, suddenly their life goal changes to finding out the perpetrator and dishing out payback. Of course, not every revenge story offers the same beats. At times, characters become the very thing they hate to get what they want. Does this mean that characters are doomed to spiral down a path of hatred? Not always....
Summary SNKtruly is the king of fighters…and we’re not just talking about the flagship video game series. Both before and after its short-lived stint in the console market, this Japanese company has become a household name to gamers thanks to its many popular fighting games. The King of Fighters, Samurai Shodown, and Fatal Fury are just some of its many series that have created some of the most iconic characters in gaming history....
