Posts

Summary A vocal portion of thePalworldfandom has recently taken to social media to ask Pocketpair to add corner roofs and a few other junction assets to the hit game. Their pleas add to the list of feature requests thatPalworldplayers have put together to date. While the recent wave ofaccusations ofPalworldripping offPokemoncould make one think otherwise, Pocketpair’s latest release is first and foremost a survival crafting game reminiscent ofRustandArk: Survival Evolved. It hence features building mechanics that allow players to construct a wide array of structures, although some players have so far opined that the current state of that system leaves a bit to be desired....

Summary In the ever-evolving competitive landscape of the action RPG genre, a near-seamless gaming experience is paramount to fan satisfaction, and developers are constantly tweaking and rolling out new features to take their titles to the next level of creative brilliance.Diablo 4is a prime example of this, as Blizzard amplified customization by allowing players to craft characters tailored to their preferred playstyles, and each of its classes sported telling improvements from its predecessor....

Summary Path of Exileplayers are expressing frustration with the tornado feature in the Settlers of Kalguur expansion. These tornadoes, which are triggered by collecting the elemental resource Bismuth, relentlessly chase players and deal significant damage, disrupting thePath of Exilegameplay and adding an unexpected layer of difficulty. The3.25 update forPath of Exile, which introduced the Settlers of Kalguur challenge league, has significantly reshaped the game. The update features a major overhaul of melee combat, with increased damage for melee skills and enhanced defensive options such as improved block passives and life leech capabilities....

Summary Hydreigon is already pretty intimidating, and one artistically skilledPokemonfan is making it even scarier by designing a creepy new past Paradox form for it. Paradox forms were introduced inPokemon Scarlet and Violet, and represent altered versions of existing Pokemon from different time periods. These variants have special names that make them stand out fromother Pokemon regional variant types, and oftentimes sport different types, elemental abilities, and designs from their present-day counterparts....

Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare just around the corner, and fans have many hopes and expectations for the upcoming games. Greater character customization options are on the wishlist of most gamers, and it appears thatPokemon Scarlet and Violetwill be giving gamers more options than ever. However, with players stuck in school uniforms, things could wind up feeling restrictive and boring. Scarlet and Violetcould avoid this problem by allowing players to go beyond uniforms either in the post-game or in later DLCs....

With there being almost 900 Pokemon currently implemented into thePokemongames, there are many that have plenty of lore and development trivia behind them. One of thesePokemonis Darumaka and its evolution, Darmanitan. Both Darumaka and Darmanitan originally appeared in thePokemonseries' fifth generation games,Pokemon BlackandPokemon White. They additionally got regional forms for the Galar region with the release ofPokemon SwordandPokemon Shield. While both forms have base similarities, they each additionally have their own development history and impact on the world of Pokemon....

Summary With fans hoping for aRed Dead Redemption 3, the question of what time period the game could take place in is a looming one. The past two releases for the series did well to explore the end of the Wild West, finding sensible timeframes to capture a classic outlaw feel while showcasing how industrial modernity was slowly taking control of the frontier. Both of these games take place over the course of roughly 20 years, yetRed Dead Redemption 3would likely have to look farther afield for the time period of its own story....

Summary An official closed beta for Ubisoft’s open world pirate titleSkull and Bonesis taking place later this month. After a history of delays since its announcement,theSkull and Bonesbetawill give eager gamers a look at what Ubisoft has to bring to the table. Originally revealed at E3 2017,Skull and Bonespromised an incredible open world experience that would allow players to live out their biggest pirate fantasies on the open seas. However, after six delays and competition fromSea of Thieves, some gamers have beenwondering ifSkull and Boneswill even be releasedat all....

A new mod forSkyrimhas adjusted the game’s food economy, making it more realistic and sustainable by overhauling the farms in this slice of Tamriel. Known for being agame with a lot of replay value,The Elder Scrolls 5’s immersive world and lore have kept players engaged for well over a decade now. However, over the years it has been noted that there are plenty of illusion-shattering moments in the epic RPG, be it the slew of bugs, the fact that it has aged, or just general elements that can pull the player out of the experience....

Summary Two pillars of the geek community areStar Trekand superheroes. BothStar Trekand superhero franchises have endured for decades on big and small screens, but they are radically different in their narratives, characters, and tones. One wouldn’t think they mix in any way. As often happens in the entertainment industry, though, they get the same people working on them. SeveralStar Trekactors have also played superheroes. Their prominence in each field varies. They may play a minor part in one franchise and be one of the stars in another....

Summary Star Wars Outlawsis set to divert from the latestStar Warsvideo game trope of Jedi and focus on the criminal underworld ofStar Wars.Star Wars Outlawswill feature the protagonist Kay Vess as she navigates the Outer Rim and attempts the biggest heist the Outer Rim has seen after a bounty is put on her head after one of her many cons went wrong. With the antagonist Sliro sending bounty hunters after Kay Vess, this could be the prime opportunity to bring one fearsome character fromThe Clone WarsintoStar Wars Outlaws....

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic’s remake is still in a precarious position, and it will likely be years until more is shared about it - if ever. This is unfortunate given the original is sucha beloved BioWare RPG, remaining one of the most seminalStar Warsgames of all time. In proper BioWare fashion,KotORprovides thorough questlines with compelling companion characters and sprawling planets to explore.KotORis not without its issues, but for a 20-year-old game it holds up exceptionally well....

Summary The ship builder inStarfieldallows for some truly inspired designs, as one player uses its tools to construct a cosmic crustacean to cruise the stars. Though there is a lot to enjoy in the latest Bethesda title, few features have gripped the game’s community quite as much as the ship builder has. Players have been sharing their starship designs, whether original concepts or faithful recreations, all across social media since launch....