Summary TheBroken Swordseries helped define the point-and-click adventure genre with its accessible games, loveable characters, beautifully drawn worlds, and great stories. The globe-trottingIndianaJones-style — minus the action — adventures and mysteries that George and Nico embark on are always compelling as they merge humor and mystery into uncovering murder mysteries and conspiracies. Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templarsstood among the best in the genre alongside Lucasart’sMonkey Islandseries and even proved that the point-and-click genre could work on consoles with the first two games in the series launching on the PS1 and considered among its classic titles....

Summary AnAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsplayer recently discovered a neat feature about the game’s cafe when inviting a villager over for coffee. When inviting over a past island villager inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, this player noticed that the villager remembers living on their island. Animal Crossing: New Horizonsis the latest installment in theAnimal Crossingseries and gives players control over their own island. Many fan favorite and iconic features from past games are present in this game, such as Brewster’s Cafe....

Quick Links Hieroglitch Pyramid is the first stage ofthe Camo Cosmos system.Astro Botplayers hoping to fully complete it will need to track down seven Bots and three Puzzle Pieces, while also finding the Hieroglitch Pyramid Lost Galaxy warp portal. Several of the collectibles in Hieroglitch Pyramid can only be found using the stage’s metal ball power-up, which is acquired about halfway through the stage. The secret exit is right at the end near the regular one, soAstro Botplayers shouldn’t waste their time looking for it before then....

Summary ABaldur’s Gate 3player has excitedly discovered a new Shadowheart camp animation in Patch 7 that sees the half-elf cleric of Shar take part in an adorable interaction with Scratch, the most loyal dog in western Faerun. Released in 2023,Baldur’s Gate 3became a huge success for the Belgian developer and publisher, Larian Studios. Referred to by fans and critics as one of the greatest RPGs of all time,BG3offers fantasy lovers not only a unique cast of loyal companions to play with, but also an immersive world filled with incredible stories, iconic creatures fromDungeons and Dragons,and a comprehensive combat system that’s broken into a series of thrilling rounds....

Summary The idea of finding the love of one’s life, not through emotional connection or conventional bonding but because fate simply decided it, is nothing new. It’s aclassic romantic tropethat’s been around for ages and has shown up in everything, from literary fiction to historical and even religious texts. This setup naturally creates an interesting dynamic between characters, which can be explored in all kinds of creative ways. In the world of manga and anime, especially shoujo, the fated lovers theme pops up quite often....

JRPGs are renowned for more than a few features, like their often complex, but engaging, stories and tight gameplay loops. Whether they’re grand medieval epics or tighter focused narratives inmore contemporary settings, an addictive gameplay loop is one of the core pillars of this genre. But some games are worth playing purely because there’s so much (good) stuff to sink one’s teeth into. Beyondgrinding a game to 100%, being encouraged to explore every facet of a setting for rewards or experience is an incredibly engaging mechanic....

Summary The War Withinis thetenth expansion inWorld of Warcraft. Each expansion has a wealth of new content that builds on prior additions and features. These additions may be wholly new systems, such as the recent Warbands or Hero Talents, or further iterations of previous systems. One of the biggest content additions to each expansion is the dungeons. Dungeons inWorld of Warcraftare five-player, PvE instances that see players adventure through a location and kill enemies and bosses to obtain loot, be it gear, transmog, pets,or mounts....

Summary Anyone who typically elects to fill the role ofa magic user in video gamesdoes so for the satisfaction of overcoming their adversaries with brains over brawn. While mastering the elements is one aspect of the mage archetype, another is their mastery over the mind. A real-life magician’s trade is built on their ability to weave illusions, create fantastic phantasms, and deceive their audience. A truly magical illusionist is the same, except their audience is usually trying to kill them....

Summary Omega Force and Koei’smassive hit hack-and-slash seriesset solely in ancient China,Dynasty Warriors, became so popular in the gaming industry that it warranted its own sister series that took its narrative to Japan:Samurai Warriors. The sister series received just as much acclaim as Dynasty Warriors, establishing itself as another one of Koei’s most recognized franchises. The entire franchise places itself in Japan’s Sengoku Period and focuses on multiple different characters unique to different events of the time....

Summary Call of Duty Zombiesfans are taking issue with the HUD from theBlack Ops 6iteration of the mode, turning it into several memes online.The heads-up display in previous versions ofCall of Duty Zombieshas always had tons of personality, but some feel it has been slowly stripped away over time. The HUD inCall of Duty: Black Ops 6has had some interesting discourse over the last few months. Back in June, it was revealed thatBlack Ops 6would have a customizable HUD, giving players a few different options to change their experience....

Summary Call of Duty: Black Ops 6players are requesting that developer Treyarch Studios make some major sightline adjustments to Skyline, a popular multiplayer map that was included in both August and September’s beta weekends. WhileCall of Duty: Black Ops 6players love Skyline’s overall aesthetics and visuals, fans believe the map’s B flag needs more cover. The nextCall of Dutytitleis still a little over a month away, but fans were able to jump into a limited-time beta to test out a handful of weapons, maps, andBlack Ops 6’s highly anticipated new omnimovement system....

Summary Call of Duty: Black Ops 6fans are concerned about emotes being in third-person, as they enable players to gain an unfair advantage over their opponents by spotting them over hiding spots. In fact, a similar mechanic existed inCall of Duty: Black Ops 4,and fans weren’t happy about it, but the effect seems to be much more pronounced inCall of Duty: Black Ops 6. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6shattered several records during its beta phase, but the game had its fair share of issues....

Crusader Kings 3keeps track of several resources. They include physical resources like Gold and Levies, but also influential resources like Prestige and Piety. Renown is part of that second category. Renown doesn’t increase as fast as most other resources, but you use it to buy dynastic Legacies. Each Legacy gives your ruler (and everyone in the same dynasty) a permanent bonus that lasts for the rest of the game. So while Renown isn’t as immediately useful as other resources inCrusader Kings 3, boosting your Renown is always worth the effort....