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Ara: History Untoldis an upcoming turn-based grand strategy video game by Oxide Games, and it has some big plans for the genre. With its encouragement of an unprecedented amount of player agency, its extensive map design, and its massive selection of historical leaders for players to choose from,Ara: History Untoldis aiming to change the game with its multitude of innovative features. Game Rant recently had the chance to interview a few of the developers at Oxide Games — narrative and experience lead Gabriela Leskur and principal graphics architect Dan Baker — as well as executive producer in publishing atXbox Game Studios, Matt Turnbull....

Summary Ubisoft’s latestAssassin’s Creed Shadowstrailer has some fans worried about a specific horse animation that seemingly looks unfinished, sparking concern regarding the game’s graphics.Assassin’s Creed Shadowsis shaping up to take players on a thrilling adventure to 16th-century feudal Japan. This particular era has been long requested byAssassin’s Creedfans, and now, Ubisoft has taken the plunge into what could be one of the most interesting chapters in the franchise’s history. For the first time sinceAssassin’s Creed Syndicate, players can switch between characters and make use ofAssassin’s Creed Shadows’dual-protagonistsystem to take part in different missions....

Summary The Patch 7 update forBaldur’s Gate 3has introduced official mod support, enhancing the overall experience for both players and modders. While some mods may have faced incompatibilities due to this update, the game now provides seamless integration with community-created content. Players can download mods directly within the game, eliminating the need for external websites. This makes it easier than ever to add exciting new content to the game. With suchan abundance of mods being created, it’s essential to choose carefully to ensure a stable and high-quality experience with some of the best mods currently compatible with Patch 7....

While the concept of introducing gods or deity-like entities is not new at all in manhwa, ones that specifically make use of lore-accurate mythology or entire mythological universes is more rare. Some of these will also use the popular and enticingdungeon system, which is adored in shonen-like manhwa, but others will either integrate mythology and folklore into modern life or be completely set in that universe. For all mythology fans, these stories provide with beautiful and unique retellings of classics, some of which have often been stories many have grown up with – read in books or turned into school plays –, providing unusual reads or redraws of deities....

Summary For players who have dreams of glory and conquest, many open-world games offer a fully immersive army command experience. From single-player RPGs with a lot of options for character customization to the ultimate warlord simulator, these titles offer players the chance to customize and control their own army and destroy their rivals. Whether players enjoy the post-apocalyptic sci-fi genre or a full-fledged fantasy world from one of the most notorious sword and sorcery franchises ever made,these titles offer players a lot of action and challenge, and the best places to learn and perfect the art of war....

Summary Black Myth: Wukongis one of the best games based on Chinese mythology. It draws inspiration from Journey to the West, a popular novel that is centered around Sun Wukong.Black Myth: Wukongis a long game and, on average, it will take players around 30–40 hours to complete it. Players who want to get the platinum trophy, however, will have to spend a lot more time. Some of the achievements inBlack Myth: Wukongare extremely hard to get because they are dependent on RNG....

Summary The Uchiha Clan’s Curse Of Hatred was a central theme in theNarutoseries, andBoruto: Naruto Next Generationshas expanded on this very concept with the last surviving Uchiha after Sasuke. However, the series hassubverted expectations by takinga slightly different route with Sarada’s progression as an Uchiha. The original series cemented the Curse of Hatred as an inescapable fate for any Uchiha, as this was thought to be the secret behind their ever-expanding power....

Civilization 7is making a dramatic change to its civs and eras, but it could be missing out on a big opportunity in the process. There have not been many in-depth looks at whatCivilization 7will have to offer yet, but at least one major difference from past games has already made itself known. This will likely cause a ripple effect throughout the game, although how big it will be is yet to be seen....

Summary In the world of anime, very few are able to capture the balance between light and dark, likeDemon Slayer, which tells the unrelenting struggle wherein people have to bear up against insurmountable odds, not merely from without but even from within, as the forces of darkness threaten to engulf their souls. It is a series that has really articulated this theme of good versus evil through its characterizations so well, always walking this fine line between good and evil....

Summary Bungie teases its plans forDestiny 2starting in 2025 with Codename Frontiers, the next phase of this live-service game, including two expansions, four free content updates, and plenty more. Following the well received Final Shape expansion, which put an end to the decade-long Light and Darkness storyline, things have not gone according to plan forDestiny 2. Bungie suffered through another major layoff, the game has been largely bleeding players, and there has been a general sense of worry regarding the game’s future....

Quick Links Devil Athenais agloomy MMORPG with interesting loreand an exciting setting that will definitely appeal to fantasy fans. Here, you will find a lot of battles and fights with common enemies and powerful bosses, so you will constantly need to develop and improve to be able to withstand them all. By redeemingDevil Athenacodes, you can quickly and easily solve all problems because you will receive many resources that will cover part of your needs....

Summary Dragon Ball Superintroduced a huge number of characters into the franchise, many of whom are still loved to this day and are considered fan favorites. The biggest influx of these new characters was in the Tournament of Power arc which saw most of the universes fight against one another for survival, though some of these multiversal fighters were introduced even earlier on in the series. One of these combatants was Hit, a deadly assassin from Universe 6 who proved himself to be powerful enough to contend withSuper Saiyan Blue Goku and Vegeta....

Frank Herbert’sDunehas always received praise for its density. Fans of science fiction often use it as a landmark for complexity, scale, and depth in the genre. Newcomers, like those who only enjoy the excellent recent film adaptations, have a strange mix of information. Villeneuve’s adaptation presents a slightly more straightforward tale with a few details sanded off. On the other hand, the books provide so much more detail about terms like Kwisatz Haderach and Lisan al Gaib....