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Quick Links An alchemist wouldn’t be worthy of the title if they couldn’t create powerful substances out of materials found in the wilds. Fortunately, inAtelier Yumia: The Alchemist Of Memories & The Envisioned Land, our namesake protagonist is capable of that and much more, as she demonstrates regularly during her explorations. This is reflected in the game’s Synthesis system, where you may create new weapons, items, and much more by combining the rare ingredients you find by looking at every nook and cranny of the Aladiss continent....

Quick Links Monoco is the last party member you’ll recruit inClair Obscur: Expedition 33.Since he’s a Gestral, you’re able to expect that his powers will be a bit different from those of his human counterparts. Not only can he copy the powers of Nevrons he’s defeated, but he can also set them up to be used in sequence for devastating effect using his Bestial Wheel. A little planning can go a long way with Monoco, especially once you’ve battled your way through the game’s bestiary and filled out his list of Skills....

Quick Links Are you nearing the end of another album of two for this sticker season inMonopoly Goand just need one or two more so you can grab the cool prizes for finishing an album before the Movie Night season ends later this week? Thankfully, Scopely is running another Peg-E Sticker Drop event between1PM ET on April 28and1PM ET on May 1when the Movie Night sticker album season ends. Not only can you pick up plenty of free sticker packs along the way, but there are Wild Stickers and Swap Packs on the list of rewards!...

My memories of Japan almost always involve konbinis. The first time I went to Japan, my partner and I would stop by the 7-Eleven near our AirBnb to pick up snacks and desserts to eat while we watched Japanese reality shows on the TV. One day, I woke up to find wrappers that definitely weren’t mine, and my partner shamefacedly admitted he’d been sneaking out to buy more pudding from the konbini while I was sleeping....

Summary It’s no secret thatKingdom Come: Deliverance 2is filled with… secrets. The massive world of Bohemia houses references to other games likeElden Ring,Skyrim,The Witcher 3, andCyberpunk 2077to name a few. There are also references toOne Pieceandthe original dev team. There’s so much to discover in the game, and fans are unearthing new and interesting things on a daily basis. The latest find in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 seems to be an abandoned setup of a Dungeons & Dragons in a barn....

With the addition of Hardcore Mode inKingdom Come: Deliverance 2, the immersive world of Trosky and Kuttenberg becomes even more so with brutal, new perks that make Henry more flawed. These negative perks affect all parts of gameplay and can be tailored based on your playstyle. While all of these perks can make your playthrough more difficult, especially after choosing three, some are more effective at creating a challenge than others....

I was obsessed withLegoStar Warswhen I was a kid. Not theSkywalker Saga, or the Complete Saga, but Lego Star Wars: The Video Game on the original Xbox. It wasn’t the first Lego-branded video game, but it was the first title in Traveller’s Tales’ long-running series of big IP adaptations. Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Marvel - all the biggest and most iconic series got their own Lego game, and though they evolved away from the voiceless mumbling and slapstick humour of the earlier titles, they were a staple of the 3D platforming genre....

Quick Links As you explore the vast world ofThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, you’ll encounter various factions that offer new work for you, as well as unique bonuses that will impact your adventures. Not all factions are benevolent, however, though they each have a creed of rules that keep them together like a family. The Thieves Guild in Cyrodiil is a reclusive bunch of freelancers, to put it mildly. However, they rally around the Gray Fox and his principles to keep themselves functioning as a widespread group....

Summary Oblivion NPCs say the darndest things. When they’re notasking for a retake for their lines, they’re probablyhating on you for stealing a tomatoafter shutting 50-odd Oblivion gates. Let’s face it, these awkward interactions are among the most charming features of the game, so much so that they made it intoOblivion Remastered. However, there’s one NPC who has been saying weird stuff all the way from Morrowind to the little-known 2024 Elder Scrolls mobile card game....

Summary Ever since the release of the admittedly excellentPrince of Persia: The Lost Crown, it’s been nothing but bad news for fans of the series. Not only did Ubisoftreject a sequel to The Lost Crown- one of the best Prince of Persia games in well over a decade - but it alsocompletely disbanded the team behind it. The upcomingPrince of Persia: Sands of Timeremake is just about the only scrap of hope left that Prince of Persia fans have, but troubled development anda vague release window of 2026doesn’t inspire much confidence....

Summary It’s been almost a week since theNintendo Switch 2Direct aired. At this event, the Japanese gaming behemoth unveiled the new console’s hardware and pricing, as well as a couple of first-party launch titles. The reception,especially regarding pricing, has not all been positive. However, everyone agrees that the Switch 2 is far more powerful than most observers anticipated. As time has rolled on, we’ve been learning more specifics about the Switch 2....

I’ve started playingSplit Fiction, and it’s just as good as everyone has been saying. Sure,the writing is a bit contrived, but this is a Hazelight game. What did you expect? We’re coming here looking for great co-op gameplay, not a compelling story that is anything more than a pastiche of what’s come before. Before I’d had any of my suspicions confirmed, as I was preparing for a world of creative puzzles and even more creative solutions, I came across a stumbling block....

Mountains form the foundation of red mana inMagic: The Gathering, symbolizing power, intensity, and aggression. Red decks are known to come out swinging from the first turn of the game, winning fast or burning out gloriously in the attempt. If you’re one of the many players who revel in this all-in approach to Magic, getting some rare, collectible Mountains is the perfect way to spruce up your deck. From limited promos to long-out-of-print cards from the earliest days of Magic, these are the most valuable Mountains that you could add to your binder....