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I’ve had my eye onGrit & Valor: 1949over the past few months leading up to its launch. I’m always up for a good tactical roguelike, and the game’s promise of dieselpunk mech combat was an enticing one. Now it’s out, I’m delighted to discover that Grit & Valor holds its own, and more than enough to stand out among its competitors. Into The Breach Meets Wolfenstein As its title suggests, Grit & Valor takes place in 1949, in a timeline where the Axis Powers’ development of combat mechs have allowed them to conquer all of Europe following the events of World War 2....

Summary Although being in the front seat of a show with a linear, cohesive storyline is the norm, anthology shows stand apart due to their commitment to giving you something new each episode. Animated anthology series, however, instantly grab your attention due to their gorgeous visual designs and philosophical - though at times, bizarre - storylines. From genres such as dystopian sci-fi, fantasy and horror, these animated anthology series not only stem from noted Japanese animation studios responsible for our favourite anime, but also Western studios as well....

Quick Links One ofWarframe’soldest weapons is the Lex, a powerful hand cannon that trades mobbing potential for precision. This weapon is highly accurate, deals great damage, and has some notable synergies with endgame mods and its Incarnon evolution. Today, we’ll be taking a look at this ancient pistol and turning it into one of Warframe’s best secondary weapons. This guide explains how to get the Lex and its Prime variant, how the weapon’s Incarnon features work, and showcases some strong builds that are tailored for all skill levels....

Not every game needs to throw you into a big world where you may wander around endlessly. Quite often, some of the best experiences in the gaming medium are done through tighter, more linear experiences. This type of game design really lets developers better control the pacing, storytelling, and atmosphere of the games to fit their specific vision. Linear games are great at keeping things focused and delivering strong storytelling and memorable moments....

You can slash or bludgeon your enemies to death. You can cast spells to sizzle them to smithereens. Or, you can use poisons, concocted via the Alchemy mechanic, to render them helpless to your assault inOblivion Remastered. The choice is yours, but in truth, the best practice involves doing just that as a secondary tool to hasten the effects of your weapons or magic. We’ve listed our favourite poisons here, as well as common ingredients which can be used to craft them....

You know how it is. Sometimes,you really need a cozy game. Sometimes, you really need one of your familiar comfort games. Unfortunately, sometimes you need both at once, and you know full well that your comfort games tend to involve lots of slashing, blasting, and various other less-than-chill “ings” going on. But what if some of your favorite games had their own cozy little slice-of-life spinoffs? Well, that would be the best of both worlds, giving you that cozy fix without having to stray too far from familiar territory....

Summary With so many whimsical sets, cards and an ever-changing scene,Magic: The Gatheringstands as one of the most refined Trading Card Games around. Having journeyed across multiple multiverses and even other properties such as Lord of the Rings or Final Fantasy, MTG is still holding strong with brilliant creativity and amazing mechanics. The best way to get a bunch of cards is by picking up a booster box. There are different types of boxes you can get, but the most classy are the Collector booster boxes....

Summary HBO’sThe Last of Usfinally airedthe scene we were all dreading. At least those of us who’ve played the games were prepared for it – think of the poor souls who only watched the show and wondered what daddy-daughter shenanigans Joel and Ellie would be up to.The brutal scene of Joel’s deathwas definitely a punch in the gut, but it was way worse in the game. While there wasa lot of difference between the game and the show’s eventsof that tragic day – the entire battle at Jackson, for instance – order in which events played out the game also made Abby’s reveal more shocking....

A lot has been said aboutThe Last of Us, especially now that the second season of the HBO adaptation isstoking the fires of fan discourse. Folks love to argue about the game’s themes, its moral messaging, andhow the show compares to the source material. With all the dialogue surrounding the show right now, I startedreplaying The Last of Usto see how it holds up after more than a decade. After playing through the introduction, a single question lodged itself in my head, and I had to put my controller down and do some thinking....

The Blue-Eyes White Dragon is one of the most popular monsters in theYu-Gi-Oh! TCG. It’s the first-ever monster to be featured on the front of a booster pack and has nostalgia power, thanks to Seto Kaiba in the anime. In competitive history, Blue-Eyes has been able to come out on top multiple times due to its support. Whether you’re collecting Blue-Eyes White Dragon cards or trying to find the best two copies of the card to include in your deck, there are plenty of valuable printings to keep an eye out for....

Summary Titanfall 3is probably number one on my personal list of games I want to see released,now that Hollow Knight: Silksong is poised to launch within the next six months. Titanfall 2 is a brilliant first-person shooter with top-notch multiplayer anda campaign that is considered one of the best ever made. Despite that, it never really got the love it deserved in the sales department, and almost a decade later, we’re still waiting for a new game....

Summary Ubisoftis reportedly working on a turn-basedRainbow Sixgame. The unannounced title has been compared toXCOMand is said to be quite far into development. This is according toInsider Gaming, which quotes two sources who claim to have knowledge of the project. They describe the new Rainbow Six game as having a top-down view, similar toDiabloand XCOM, as opposed to the shooter gameplay we’re used to in all the other installments. New Rainbow Six Game Will Reportedly Be Turn-Based Sources compare it to Diablo and XCOM Gameplay-wise, the gist of it is compared to Rainbow Six: Siege, as the game will still revolve around saving hostages and choosing which operator to play as....

Quick Links White Nevrons are certain creatures you will find while exploring the world ofClair Obscur: Expedition 33. These creatures are easy to identify as they are white in colour when compared to their grey counterparts. When you first see them, they are neutral, but if you want, you can also attack them to engage in combat. However, considering the depth of the game, it is natural to be confused about whether to attack these White Nevrons or spare them, since there are a multitude of achievements and quests that the completionists wouldn’t want to miss out on....