Summary Quick Links The Beginning After The End(TBATE) was supposed to be one of the biggest hits of this season. The anime adaptation was highly anticipated by fans, and some even claimed it would be some sort of “newSolo Leveling”. However, many other fans were hesitant when it was announced that Studio A-Cat would handle the animation — not necessarily because they didn’t like the studio, but because A-Cat hadn’t worked on big projects before....

Summary Years after its full release, thepopular multiplayer survival gameRustmanages to maintain its high player count with constant updates that add fresh mechanics and threats to its post-apocalyptic world. The most recent update saw a massive overhaul toRust’scooking system. Facepunch introduced a deployable cooking workbench, chicken coops, honey bees, and a new wheat crop, which have unlocked a variety of new food recipes, including pies. Pies now join teas as consumable items that survivors can brew or bake to benefit from their unique temporary status effects....

Summary Assassin’s Creed Shadowsplayers are noticing an armor perk that makes Naoe’s Eagle Vision even more helpful for finding enemies and loot. Each ofAssassin’s Creed Shadows’ two playable characters has special abilities and is tailored to a specific playstyle. The towering samurai warrior Yasuke is geared toward direct combat, while the nimble shinobi Naoe is more suited for stealth and exploration. Due to her grappling hook and Eagle Vision, Naoe has the edge in traversingAssassin’s Creed Shadows’ open-world version of feudal Japan and uncovering the many secrets buried within it....

Summary Entering the world of Cyrodiil feels almost like a dream, but the reality is thatOblivion Remasteredis here to stay and delivers all thesame delights as the original, with a few handy updates to gameplay and visuals. Everything about the game just breathes atmosphere and immersion, and part of what makes the game feel so great is the ability to create and customize the perfect adventurer to take on the world however the player chooses to....

Summary The turn-based RPG genre always captivates players who seek tactical depth and a slower rhythm, but it also faces the challenge of staying relevant to new audiences. With an innovative set of approaches, the mechanics ofClair Obscur: Expedition 33show how to refresh the formula without abandoning its roots, delivering an experience that pleases veterans and draws in those looking for something more dynamic. It is important to stress that these changes do not need to be adopted by every turn-based RPG, as theclassic model still occupies its well-earned space....

Quick Links Lacrima is used for more than just leveling up inThe First Berserker: Khazan, and if you want to take advantage of everything it has to offer, you’ll need to farm get of it, either through natural progression or targeted farming. Farming Lacrima can be a viable option for players who are having trouble withthe hardest bosses inThe First Berserker: Khazan, and for those who want to get as much as they can as quickly as possible, here are a few things to try out....

Summary Narutois filled to the brim withadult role modelsthat people can look up to. Characters like Iruka, Jiraiya, and Kakashi are just a few of the many father figures who managed to embody this dad energy even though they never had children of their own. Of course, there are more than enoughNarutocharacters who are excellent fathers in their own right. Despite their missteps, these dads did everything in their power to ensure that their children grew up to become competent and respectable shinobi....

Summary There are two major types ofFinal Fantasygames out there, with quite a few in the middle. There are dark games for players who want mature stories, and then there are the more refreshing ones that are just fun to play and bask in.Final Fantasy 10-2is a wild one with three female heroes all trying to better the world through wacky anime antics. World of Final Fantasyis a silly spinoff with a cute art style and an even cuter roster of monsters to collect,Pokemon-style....

Bosses have been a staple of video games since time immemorial. Fans love the idea of testing their skills against these larger-than-life foes who will waste no time in tearing a character’s head from their shoulders if they don’t bring their A-game in battle. Avast majority of bosses in video gamesare male, with these imposing figures pushing players to their very limits. The cinematic qualities of these boss fights, coupled with the challenge they pose, make them a force to be reckoned with....

Summary Many ofMarvel’s most popular characters have existed for several decades. For instance,Captain America first appeared in print in 1940. These characters often endure over time, with their backstories being updated to reflect the modern era. Rather than merely altering existing characters, new ones have also been introduced. The 2000s saw the creation of numerous new characters who have become integral to the roster of heroes. Some of these characters have significantly impacted mainstream media, particularly in film and television....

Summary Resource gathering andcrafting systemsin open-world games can often add a layer of immersion that provides the player with a greater understanding of the game world and setting. When implemented well, crafting isn’t just a gameplay mechanic, it becomes a staple of survival, a method of storytelling, and a strategic element in player progression. The best open-world games with realistic crafting make the player explore for resources, scavenge parts and consumables, and experiment with recipes....

TheResident Evilfranchise began in 1996 and while it wasn’t the first survival horror game, it became the template for the genre for many followers. From main titles to spinoffs, there have been well over twenty games and it seems like the series is not slowing down for Capcom yet. That said, it has been a couple of years since the last title, the remake ofResident Evil 4. When will the next game get a trailer?...

Summary The roguelike puzzle adventure,Blue Prince, has beena surprise hitwith players across both PC and consoles. The game’s unique concept of drafting the layout of the mansion and its rooms through player-driven choices on each run is well realized. The varied choices and risk/reward nature of exploration lead to a compelling gameplay loop that has struck a chord with many players. Picking rooms to draft isn’t easy, though. There are a lot of options, many of which players won’t see until they’ve worked out how to get further into the mansion and make more progress each run....