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Quick Links Black Myth: Wukongis a challengingaction RPGthat throws you into an epic world where the goal is tomaster the game’s combat mechanics and overcome a gauntlet of challenging bosses. The game’s relentless bosses demand that you use every available tool in your arsenal to take them down, anddeath is a natural part of that endeavor. Despite the game’s unforgiving difficulty,Black Myth: Wukongdoes not punish you upon dying. Instead,you respawn at a previously interacted Keeper’s Shrinewith all of your experience points and currency intact, ready for stress-free exploration and experimentation....

Hollow Special Operations Section 6 inZenless Zone Zero, often abbreviated as H.S.O.S.6. Or better known as Section 6, is an armed force made to respond to Hollow disasters. They consist of the strongest members to complete dangerous tasks involving Hollow attacks. WhenZZZwas first released,the only Agent from this faction was Soukaku, but it’s known that Miyabi is a part of the group, as she was playable in the beta. In the live version, Soukaku has to wait until version 1....

Summary XCOM 2, Firaxis Games’ 2016 turn-based strategy game, is currently available on Steam for an enormous 95% discount. This limited-time deal bringsXCOM 2down to its lowest-ever price and can be grabbed for just $2.99 - a bargain for the game with “Very Positive” reviews on Steam. XCOM 2is the sequel toXCOM: Enemy Unknown, the title that rebooted the franchise after a period of hiatus. It was released to critical acclaim, with few other turn-based strategy games unable to compete with its level of depth and sense of peril it creates in every mission....

Quick Links Brass is one of the more valuable resources in7 Days To Die.This metal is required for crafting most of the core ammo types in the game. Since players will chew through bullets incredibly quickly, being able to replenish their stockpile efficiently is a must. While it’s not such a crucial resource during the early game, players will quickly begin relying on brass during their day-to-day play. This material can’t be mined, making it a lot rarer than other resources such as lead and iron....

Summary Abiotic Factoris a unique sci-fi survival game wherecrafting is key to survival. As players attempt to make sense of the cataclysmic meltdown of an underground research facility, they will encounter all kinds of characters and creatures along the way. As a result, it will be necessary to construct various items, from weapons to workbenches, in order to survive. The game also hasa variety of survival elements, so players can use many craftable items, including furniture, to meet these particular needs....

It’s only natural that some people would be hyped to the moon and back forcertain anime series that show offtheir incredible animation, fun storytelling, memorable characters, and everything else along the same lines. These shows make a strong first impression and attract a ton of fans, with fans expecting greater things with each successive season and episode. So, it can be heartbreaking for viewers to see an anime they’re invested in experience a sudden drop in quality that is simply astonishing....

This article contains spoilers for a specific interaction in Baldur’s Gate 3 Act 1.A creativeBaldur’s Gate 3player has found a way to prevent one of the game’s saddest moments through clever use of game mechanics. ThisBaldur’s Gate 3trick is actually surprisingly simple, and is a good way for players to stop a massive tragedy in Act 1 on subsequent playthroughs. Baldur’s Gate 3’s sandbox is one of the game’s biggest positives....

Summary Welsh history, languages, and folklore are often used in popular culture, whether it’s the inspiration behind the Elvish language used in theLord of the Ringsbooks or ghost stories inspired by Welsh folklore. However, this rich history often goes unnoticed outside of Wales. Welsh representation in video games can be found in several games that utilize fantasy and history, with settings and Welsh-speaking or sounding characters. But many audiences may not be familiar with these elements' origins....

Summary For long-running manga and anime franchises such asNaruto, one of the most important facets of world-building in the series stemmed from how series creator Masashi Kishimoto was able to involve thesupporting cast in critical story beats. Despite the plot primarily revolving around Naruto and Sasuke’s parallel journeys, many of the series' side characters had huge roles to play in shaping the narrative at various points. One particular approach employed by Kishimoto for this purposewas the dedication of individual story arcsto specific cast members, as seen in segments such as the Kazekage Rescue Mission Arc, the Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant Arc, or the Fated Battle Between Brothers Arc....

Summary When people think of the actor Elijah Wood, usually, the first thought isLord of the Rings, but before starring in the iconic franchise, Wood had a role in a 90s comedy/fantasyfilm that didn’t go down too well at all with critics, especially Pulitzer Prize winner Roger Ebert, who slammed the film hard. However, as it turns out, Wood loved his time on the Rob Reiner-directed movie, which was based on a 1984 novel, and now audiences can watch it for free to make their own minds up about it....

Summary ADiablofan digging through their closet found an interesting and obsolete piece of software for the original PC version of the game. The find sparked discussions among veteranDiablofans about what it was like to play the game in its earliest days. TheDiablofranchise is an original classic of gaming, with the very first game in the series launching way back in 1997 on the PC. Since then, the franchise has had multiple sequels, expansions, and ports on several console generations, all the while evolving along the way....

Sometimes, the best things about a game are design decisions that intentionally go unnoticed. A good example is a powerful soundtrack, especially in horror games, where the music is meant to supplement the direction of a scene or gameplay section and not override it. It adds to the experience, oftentimes intentionally not drawing attention to itself. Interestingly, though,Dragon Age: The Veilguardpulls off this same trick with choices, but it is not something that can be realized in one playthrough....

While it does feel like a return to form for BioWare following a few tumultuous years, there’s no denying thatDragon Age: The Veilguardtakes some big risks when it comes to theDragon Ageseries' tried and true formula. For some players,Dragon Age: The Veilguardresonates as a worthy follow-up to the award-winningDragon Age: Inquisition, while for others its more streamlined approach and trimming of RPG systems feels like a disappointment after imagining what the game might be like for a decade....