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Summary Of the many games tied to theAlienmovie franchise,Alien: Isolationcan be considered one of the biggest successes. With exhilarating gameplay and a well-developed AI that works relentlessly to take down players, it’s easy to see why it’s considered one ofthe scariest horror video games of all time. Since it is held in such high regard, the gameis getting a sequel, with no other details yet confirmed. Still, it is exciting news for fans, and it might be that the follow-up toAlien: Isolationdoesn’t have to do anything too new to reach the same heights of success....

Lies of Pwas one of 2023’s most refreshing titles, and it was a unique entry alongside the ever-growing Soulslike genre. Basing its story and setting around Carlo Collodi’s iconic novel The Adventures of Pinocchio,Lies of Pcame during a particularly packed point in a loaded year for new games, yet still managed to carve its own audience. It was a critical and commercial darling and received numerous year-end award nominations and honors....

Despite strong sales, the new SoulslikeWuchang: Fallen Feathershas been met with an instant review bombing from Steam players, falling to “Mostly Negative” reviews on the platform. Most of the ire towardsWuchang: Fallen Featherson PC appears to be aimed at the performance of the Unreal Engine 5 title. Interestingly, thereception ofWuchang: Fallen Feathersis considerably better among critics than PC players. The game currently holds a Top Critic Average of 75 on review aggregator siteOpenCritic, which is far beyond the “Mostly Negative” experience that PC players are discussing....

Summary The WitcherSeason 4 will be a different experience from past seasons. Not only will the Netflix show have a new actor in the lead, but it will also recast another of its major characters. Netflix’sThe Witcherseries is an adaptation of Andrej Sapkowski’s novels, which also served as the foundation for CD Projekt Red’s popularThe Witchervideo games. The story is set in a fictional fantasy land known as the Continent, where beasts and supernatural beings all collide....

Quick Links Bosses in soulslike games often test a player’s patience and skill, requiring repeated runbacks from checkpoints and mastery of dodging or parrying to survive. These encounters are usually unforgiving, demanding sharp reflexes and a strong grasp of enemy patterns. InWuchang: Fallen Feathers, boss difficulty can be inconsistent—some are surprisingly easy, while others will push players to adjust their builds and tactics. The guide below covers each boss’s location and rewards....

Summary The following contains spoilers for Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, Episode 7, “The Storm Approaches,” now streaming onCrunchyroll. With the anime halfway through its run,Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian’snarrative is undergoing a few turbulent changes, coupled with new character introductions and revelations.Yuki and Masachika’s complicated pastwas already a mystery, yet the current episode has further added a layer of intrigue to it by introducing the Suou Family’s current head....

AsPath of Exile 2continues its early access period, the game has transformed in a variety of exciting ways. The popular action RPG isn’t even a year old yet, but that hasn’t stoppedPath of Exile 2from amassing an impressive number of players before it has even officially launched, and that is bound to grow as the game evolves further. Thankfully, the next stage of its evolution is just right around the corner....

Obsidian Entertainment’s Avowed shows off its action-RPG gameplay and high-fantasy backstory ahead of its expected release in February 2025.

Baldur’s Gate 3saw massive success upon its release for the game’s broad scope and world building, not just within the video game franchise, but by incorporating new elements fromDungeons & Dragons. Though a new game seems unlikely, a hypothetical follow-up toBaldur’s Gate 3should do the same as its predecessor and dive deeper into the world ofDungeons & Dragons. With a vast history lasting fifty years,Dungeons & Dragonshas expanded its canon universe and many lands....

Summary Atlus' most recent game,Metaphor: ReFantazio,presents players with a different take on a lot of the tropes found in previousPersonaandShin Megami Tenseigames. Whilst a lot of move names and effects will be recognizable for long-time players, there are plenty of new systems surrounding them. The Archetype systemand Synthesis Skills are just two examples of these new mechanics, and they’re as deep as players would expect aPersonaprogression system to be. Archetypes are essentially jobs or roles for characters in battle....

Quick Links Wuchang: Fallen Feathersis a very skill-demanding game, and while skill alone can get players all the way to the end, leveling up is still going to be something they’ll want to do if they want to make things a little easier on themselves. Inthis Soulslike game, Red Mercury Essence is the player’s primary form of XP and currency, and they’re going to need a lot of it. Farming Red Mercury Essence is always an option if you find yourself stuck in a difficult fight or in need of some money for items....

Summary Clair Obscur: Expedition 33has made a name for itself worldwide, and the gaming community can’t seem to stop talking about it.Critics and industry peers have nothing but praise for it, too. The developers at Sandfall Interactive had a creative vision from theget-go that took inspiration from classic JRPGs. That influence is easy to spot, especially in how the game players experiment with different builds for each character. It may not offer an open-world experience, but it does feature rewarding exploration with many optional dungeons and boss fights....

Summary Players love playing video games that let them manage entire kingdoms, letting them rule with an iron fist, and carry out decrees for the betterment of their people, the domain’s riches, and anything else that needs their attention. It can be challenging to enable this power fantasy, but the best games know how to keep players entertained while undertaking these royal acts of management. Numerous games let players control kingdoms in some form or the other, but most players would only want to play the very best....