Summary Let’s face it: you’re not going to become infamous in Japan’s underbelly without having a little flair behind your fists, as most ‘average’ fighters in theYakuza seriesend up being vastly overshadowed by either the Dragon of Dojima, the Mad Dog of Shimano, or a small few of their friends who have gained the power of friends. What is the best way to prove you’ve got what it takes to blow for blow with the best of Japan?...
Maces are great melee weapons inBaldur’s Gate 3. Relying on Strength forAttack Roles, maces are best for classes like Druids, Clerics, Fighters, and Paladins. The one-handed weapons deal out Bludgeoning damage and specialize in the Concussive Smash action if you have the right proficiency. Perfect for close combat, some of the maces in the game have unique effects and spells to elevate your attacks. Regardless of which Act you’re in, you’ll be able to find a powerful mace to defend you during battle....
Summary Dungeons & Dragonshas more than 12 classes, which you’re likely aware of. Along with fan or third-party content, the game also officially has the artificer, a class that uses magic in a more scientific way compared to others, as well as being formidable in both melee or ranged combat, depending on how you make your character. Just like every class, it’s important to think about which background, subclass, and species you’ll get for your character, as it determines many perks you’ll have....
Summary Lair actions can turn ordinary combat scenarios into complicated, high-level encounters inDungeons & Dragons. As a Dungeon Master, if you’re running a table full of high-level, expert DND players, you’ll want to ensure you use lair actions when you can, especially for climactic boss battles. But, if you think you’ve run out of lair action options for a high-level table, think again. By making tweaks to existing lair actions, or homebrewing your own, you’re able to create unique lair actions that are sure to surprise even the most seasoned of DND players....
Quick Links Super Earth is under attack inHelldivers 2, and it’s up to you and your squad to defeat the Illuminate forces and protect the citizens within the Mega Cities of our homeworld. The invasion is underway, and landfall has been confirmed across Super Earth. It’s only a matter of time before their forces decimate the cities, so all Helldivers are ordered to report and obliterate the squids. Before going into battle, be warned that there are new enemy ships with laser canons appearing in Mega Cities across Super Earth....
When I was 14, I won a photography contest at school. As a result, I got to visit the local offices of a large marketing company, see the ins and outs, and try my hand at some work in their studio. Also, silver-platter sandwiches. It was something I enjoyed - the photography, not the sandwiches. Show me any creative hobby and I’ll probably teach myself how to do it and see how hyperfixated I get....
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33has surpassed almost everyone’s expectations. The stylized turn-based combat of the game was always going to draw a big crowd, but neither the players nor the devs expected it tohit 500,000 copies sold on day one, eventually reaching one million. It’s safe to say it’s one of the biggest launches of the year. Eventually,it unseated Blue Prince as the highest rated game of 2025. It doesn’t stop there; it seems Expedition 33 has gone ahead and claimed the spot ofhighest player-rated game of all time on Metacritic....
Summary Earlier today, it was confirmed byApex LegendsandStar Wars Jedi: Survivordeveloper Respawn Entertainment that it hascanceled two projects that were early in development, one of them reportedly being another Titanfall spinoff. It was also confirmed that a wave of layoffs would follow the cancelation, which will reportedly see between 300-400 lose their jobs. It’s very sad news, but not totally unexpected if you’ve been keeping up to date with publisher Electronic Arts' financial situation recently....
Summary With the Immortal Pillars expansion, the Chinese pantheon joinsAge of Mythology: Retold! This pantheon features 12 gods, including three major gods, and introduces the Pillars of the Gods campaign. Compared to the old Tale of the Dragon expansion, these new Chinese gods bring fresh, innovative mechanics, making them far more engaging. The previous version, unfortunately, lacked creativity and wasn’t well-received by players. Each major god now comes with a unique God Blessing system, adding even more depth to gameplay....
Few names are so legendary among the ranks of science fiction television writers from the past 35-odd years as Ronald D. Moore. His work can be found in smash hits such as Star Trek: The Next Generation and Battlestar Galactica, critical darlings like Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Outlander, lesser-known fare like Helix, and beyond. In this list, which will not only include series in which Ron Moore has served as showrunner, but also those to which he has contributed a decent amount as a scriptwriter, we’ll offer our perspective on the respective quality levels of each of this TV visionary’s major works....
Summary A brand-new Tomodachi game titledTomodachi Life: Living The Dreamwill be released for the new Nintendo Switch 2. This marks the first Tomodachi sequel to ever be released since Tomodachi Life was released for Nintendo 3DS in 2013. Though it is slated to be released in 2026, fans are already excited to see what new changes will be included in the upcoming game. While it is likely some new features will be included, there are some things that fans are hoping will remain in the upcoming addition to the series....
Summary WhenFrozen 2made $1.45 billion at the box office in 2019, it seemed like that record as the highest grossing animated film would endure for a very long time. But in recent years, we’ve seen extremes at both ends of the box office scale, with major studio films clearing one billion as regularly as they flop. However, it’s notDisneynor any other Western powerhouse that has dethroned Frozen 2, but Chinese production company Beijing Enlight Pictures....
Summary Helldivers 2officially kicked things up a notch earlier today,as Arrowhead sounded the alarm for a full-scale Illuminate invasion. Just as we had surmised plenty of times in the past, a fleet of very angry Illuminate soldiers traveled through the Meridian wormhole and are now headed straight to Super Earth, and it’s our job to try and hold them off. Unfortunately, it seems as though our efforts are simply delaying the inevitable, as a new leak from PlayStation itself seems to imply that Super Earth will be invaded whether we like it or not....
