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With the release ofStarfield, Bethesda has given players its first brand-new IP in 25 years. While the studio has churned out numerousThe Elder ScrollsandFalloutadventures,Starfieldwas something new and unique, the likes of which fans of the studio had seen before. Not only did it take the studio’s tried-and-true RPG framework to space, but it also did it without building off of the stories that had come before. However, some players may actually want a bit more connection....

Summary Marvel Comicshas one of the richest histories in fiction, shaping the world’s comic books for over eighty years. Filled with compelling entities, the superheroes of Marvel will live on in history forever. The comics giant carefully crafts its characters and lore, expanding their stories to the stars or halting them in their tracks. Filled with teams, factions, and empires that are the stitching that keeps the universe together, Marvel is also home tofamilies of superheroesand villainsthat make up some of the most powerful and prominent characters....

Summary Farming simulatorshold a special place in the gaming market, providing aserene experience amid titles filled with intense action. These games allow the management of farms, with players handling tasks like planting, harvesting, and raising animals, while also interacting with NPCs, offering a sense of coziness and tranquility. The comforting nature of these games makes them an ideal escape from daily stress, allowing for relaxation in a virtual world. Though they share a common premise, farming games vary significantly in realism and complexity....

Typecasting is a phenomenon whereby an actor is consistently trapped in a single type of role for most or all of their career. The worst examples can be horribly creatively stifling. Acting can be so complex, and there’s no telling what specific element of a character or a performance might have allowed that star to shine in that film. Conversely, no one knows what an actor can do against type until they let them try it....

Summary ArcaneSeason 2 has almost arrived, which means fans will soon have the answers to the many cliffhangers left from the Season 1 finale in 2021. One of the most common questions is what will happen to the Piltover council members, particularly Jayce Talis. Arcaneis Riot’s first foray into the television space, and it’s proven to be a success. The Netflix animated series is an adaptation of Riot’sLeague of Legendsvideo game franchise, with many of the game’s prominent champions appearing as main characters in the series....

Summary SPOILER WARNING FORGENNDY TARTATOVSKY’S PRIMAL Genndy Tartatovsky’sPrimaloriginally premiered onAdult Swimback in 2019.Primaltells the story of two beings: a caveman named Spear and a T-rex named Fang. When the two are unexpectedly bound together by a shared tragedy, both man and beast must harness their collective instinct for compassion and savagery to survive in the unforgiving, primordial world they call home. The showis a visceral, brutally gorgeous, and virtually wordless animated odyssey....

Summary No one will soon forget the feeling they got upon beating Arthur Morgan’s main storyline and seeing the rest of the game’s map open up for exploration. It came as one of the biggest reveals of the game that, despite creating a massive and intricate open world already, the devs at Rockstar had faithfully recreated almost the entire map from the originalRed Dead Redemptionjust to the west. And while this area was mostly empty of meaningful content post-game, it still sparked the fire in plenty of players who want to see John’s game fully retold with thesame loving detail Arthur Morgan’s story had....

Quick Links Windblownis a fast-paced action roguelike that lets yougo on a co-op adventureagainst robotic monsters and enemies in the Vortex known as Sentinels. And like all roguelikes, upgrading your character to make you stronger each run is a core gameplay loop in the game. InWindblownthere are a lot of upgrades that players can acquire as they explore the different biomes. Some expand your arsenal of weapons, some give you a new Trinket to mess around with, and then there are Vortex upgrades that affect the biomes themselves, adding new rooms or secrets for you to uncover....

Summary Blizzard has revealed that the popularWorld of Warcraftgame mode Plunderstorm will return in early 2025, nearly a year after its initial run. The return of Plunderstorm toWorld of Warcraftwill see a mix of old and new rewards for players to obtain from participating in and winning matches, including mounts and cosmetics. Introduced inDragonflightPatch 10.2.6,Plunderstorm is a pirate-themed battle royalegame mode inspired by titles likeFortnite. Plunderstorm allows players to create avatars separate from their regularWorld of Warcraftcharacters, each clad in a pirate’s outfit....

One of the reasons players likeWorld of Warcraftis the crafting system, and the tradition continues with the re-release of theWorld of Warcraft: Mists of Pandariaexpansion. Players can now grind their talents and professions to new heights, which means better gear and gold as they explore a whole new continent. The game no longer requires that players visit a trainer for their class talents,but the professional skillsare still the purview of certain special NPCs scattered throughout the new zones....

Developer Sloclap has addressed some comparisons between its current football hitRematchand its previous kung-fu gameSifu—saying the former is not a football game and the latter is not a kung-fu game. While at first sightRematchmay seem like a clear portrayal of a football match, the title completely sets itself apart from the traditional approach to the sport that other massively popular games likeFIFAorPEShave taken—and Sloclap has an interesting take on this....

Quick Links Managing supplies and arms is the most important aspect of surviving in7 Days to Die’s zombie-infested post-apocalyptic earth. Throughout the game, players can create valuable items and weapons that will allow them to advance more quickly and easily. However, because the game’s tutorial only covers the basic concepts required to get started, manynew playersmight get confused about how to repair the objects they have crafted or acquired as loot from the open world....

Quick Links No RPG is truly complete without some sort of class archetype mechanic in place, andDragon Age: The Veilguardis no exception. The game features only the traditional triumvirate of warrior-wizard-rogue classes, but each of them also has three different Specializations that play a bit deeper into certain themes and playstyles. Whileincreasing your stats inDragon Age: The Veilguardis a surefire way to get stronger, picking the right class with the right Specialization should be the first thing players worry about....