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Goku is, for many, the heart and soul ofDragon Ball, leading the various anime series as the courageous and strong protagonist that saves the world time and time again. Initially, Goku is a naive and good-natured kid, willing to sacrifice so much for the friends he makes. Through the different anime series, he keeps getting stronger with every fight, growing into one of the most powerful warriors in anime. Throughout the many episodes and series, Goku faces a lot of friends and foes on his journey to become stronger, yet he does not emerge victorious from all of them....

Summary Of all the recurring characters in theLegend of Zeldaseries, Dampe is one of the most intriguing and mysterious. His appearance is highly unlike that of most human NPCs in the franchise, and yet he also has a charming and peaceful aura about him that manyotherZeldacharactersdon’t. Fans of Dampe will be pleased to know then that he is returning once again inThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Dampe has most had one job throughout theLegend of Zeldaseries, butZelda: Echoes of Wisdomand another recent installment have seen him changing his occupation in rather unique ways....

Summary The majority of simulator titles usually contain no story for the player to explore, but instead encourage the player to create their own stories andexperience these simulationsfor themselves. However, simulator titles like farming simulators over the years have encouraged players to work on their farm and help the townsfolk that surround them through the various interesting stories that create these gaming experiences. From farming simulators that take part in fantasy worlds where the farmer is somehow the only hope left, to titles that have various neighbors for the player to get to know....

Quick Links As players explore the Frostland inFrostpunk 2, they will encounter Outposts, and other points of interest, from which they can extract resources. To perform that extraction, players must connect the point of interest to a City, or another Settlement, with a Trail or Skyway. This guide is here to elaborate upon that process, and it will help players establish Trails and Skyways inFrostpunk 2. Harvesting Areas are special points of interest inFrostpunk 2’s Frostlandwith resources that can be extracted without the establishment of a Trail or Skyway....

Summary AGrand Theft Auto Onlineplayer has experienced an odd glitch that made their character look like they were running in one of theSpider-Man Spider-Versemovies. The source of the odd moment inGTA Onlineis unclear, but it’s quite amusing to see. GTA Onlinehas added a new anti-cheat system called BattlEye in a recent update, in an effort to crack down on the long-standing cheating and hacking problem in the game. Unfortunately, instituting BattlEye meansGTA Onlineno longer works on the Steam Deck, frustrating some players....

Eric Barone AKA ConcernedApe has been fairly quiet about his sophomore projectHaunted Chocolatiersince its initial reveal a few years ago. It speaks to the trust that audiences have in Barone that, despiteHaunted Chocolatier’s mechanics, general structure, and story being so shrouded in mystery, there is still an overwhelming sense of optimism about the title. Barone isn’t exactly a prolific developer, but the incredible success ofStardew Valleysent shockwaves through the games industry, strong enough to shift the tides of trends in both the AAA and indie spaces....

Hogwarts Legacyis quite an impressive product despite a number of flaws. Its thick, appropriate atmosphere andfantastic translation of many iconicHarry Potterspellsmakes it a dream come true for fans of the Wizarding World, and it sets a solid foundation for a sequel to build upon. And build upon it shall, asHogwarts Legacy 2is almost certain to release at some point in the coming years. While there are a lot of problems with the first game that its follow-up could remedy, such as the poor implementation of Unforgivable Curses and a notable lack of true RPG elements, some of its strengths may actually pose a challenge as well....

Summary With the release of the updated 2024 Player’s Handbook, many players are likely to soon test out builds developed inBaldur’s Gate 3within the tabletop format. The landmark success of the Larian Studios game can in part be attributed to the level of freedom offered by its many build options, and several of them stand out as unconventional in the ways they take advantage ofBG3’s different ruleset. One of these is a build centered around thrown weapons facilitated by the Tavern Brawler Feat, which has never been as viable inDungeons and Dragons, but could find new life following key rule changes in theDungeons and Dragons2024Player’s Handbookupdate....

Quick Links Monopoly GOspices things up by introducing a new Sticker Album every few months, giving players a fresh set of collectibles to chase and new rewards to earn. As you play, you’ll randomly receive stickers. Each sticker belongs to a particular set within the album. Once you’ve collected all the stickers for a set, you can complete it. Completing a set rewards you with exciting prizes like dice rolls, cash, and exclusive tokens, shields, or emojis....

Summary Though a handful of MMOs and RPGs have technically come before it,Star Wars Outlawsis one of the few proper open-world games based on the beloved Galaxy Far, Far Away. There are five fully explorable planets inStar Wars Outlaws, and each one is packed to the brim with exciting Easter eggs and references to the franchise’s past. Some of these references will be immediately obvious to long-timeStar Warsfans, such as Tatooine’s Mos Eisley Cantina, but some are a bit more subtle....

Quick Links Fallout 76continues to be updated after it’s fanbase surged postFalloutTV show. TheSkyline Valleyupdate added a new area to explore in the Appalachian Wasteland along with the ability to play as a ghoul, and the most recentMilepost Zeroupdate has changed some aspectsto make the game easier for newcomers. Fallout 76has more survival elements than some of its predecessors. You have to live off the land and provide for yourself if you want to survive in the harsh wasteland....

Quick Links Traversal inSatisfactoryis a problem, and one that the game is more than happy to solve, considering the amount of tools it allows players to get their hands onto that can help with moving faster. Starting from theBlade Runnersall the way to the hypertube railcannon, there are tons of items to make getting around the map faster, easier, and more efficient. One of the traversal tools that players may not realize how to unlock is the Zipline, a hand-held item that can allow players to repurpose their power grid for their own benefit....

Although many are looking forward to sinking their teeth into the new story expansion, theMortal Kombat 1player base is seemingly a lot more excited aboutthe return of Animalities. These fan-favorite finishers have become a staple of the series over the years and are now available to allMK1players regardless of whether or not they purchase the Khaos Reigns DLC. As the name might suggest, Animalities seeMortal Kombat 1kombatants transform into an animal or insect to finish off their foe....