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These days, a lot of literature found in video games gets ignored in favor of more action-packed gameplay, which is understandable in most titles with fast-paced combat and intense spellcasting. However, reading in video games that have a different tone can allow developers to convey certain things that they cannot through visual or auditory means. RELATED:Black Book: What Sins & The Sin Counter Do InBlack Book, by Russian indie developer Morteshka, players must use their words to weave spells and fight demons, but also to advise villagers, and other feats that require strong linguistic prowess....

WhenDead Spacefirst released in 2008, it was widely well received as a great work of horror/sci-fi storytelling that had players assuming the role of an everyman engineer trapped on a ship infested with Necromorphs. The game spawned two sequels before Visceral Games, the original developer, was shut down by EA in 2017. ButDead Spaceco-creator and his new studio Striking Distance are looking to resurrect the spirit of the horror/sci-fi series with their new game,The Callisto Protocol....

Summary Though there have been hundreds ofcelebrities that have made video game appearancesover the years, there are only a select few who have been involved in numerous games, with Danny Trejo being one such example. The popular American actor has starred in a plethora of iconic films ever since he started acting back in the 1980s, but it also seems as though Trejo is a huge video game fan, as he’s also made more than a few cameos throughout the years....

Summary The Entity controls all inDead by Daylightand chooses who they wish to enslave into the horrors of the endless trials. Themysterious Entity ofDead by Daylighthandpicks survivors, and they have their motivations for enduring the torment of their new life. Many survivors were snatched by the entity during pivotal moments in their previous lives and are put to the ultimate test in the endless trials ofDead by Daylight. Each survivor has their unique perks that match their new role and ties into their personality....

Summary Diablo 4’s latest controversy leaves fans angry over the newly released Dark Pathways microtransaction content, which gives players class-specific colored portals for what many feel is a hefty asking price. The in-game shop ofDiablo 4has been a constant source of controversy ever since the popular action RPG launched in 2023. While the items on offer are typically cosmetic only, many have felt that the prices for these bundles and items are much higher than they should be, especially for an already premium AAA game that costs full price to purchase....

Call of Duty: Warzonehas seen many additions made over the years, though not all have been well received by fans. One of the more divisive additions toCall of Duty: Warzoneis the ziplines, a traversal tool that recently drew the ire of Dr Disrespect. Dr Disrespect had a rough time in his most recentCall of Duty: Warzonestream, suffering from stream snipers in multiple matches and losing due to their distraction. While he ultimatelyblamed the Season 2 updatefor the prevalence of stream snipers, he was also critical of a mechanic that has been in the game for some time now: ziplines....

Dragons are some of the most common creatures to be featured in high fantasy stories, and BioWare’sDragon Ageis no exception. The game is calledDragon Ageafter all, though there was apparently a point in development when it wouldn’t have included dragons at all. Not only that, but there was a time when BioWare didn’t even know what to callDragon Age, and it may have gone by a completely different name. This has come to light thanks to an interview conducted by TheGamer....

Since opening in 2013 following the closure of Electronic Arts' Danger Close Studio, DICE LA has been a part of some of the biggest games that EA has put out. The studio has had a hand in each of themainlineBattlefieldgames fromBattlefield 4on,Mirror’s Edge Catalyst, and even bothStar Wars Battlefrontgames. However, since its founding, the studio has primarily been a support studio, assisting rather than creating. However, the tide appears to be turning for the mostly behind the scenes studio....

Like a Dragon: Ishinis a curious entry in theYakuza/Like a Dragonseries. A remake of an eastern-exclusive title, it uses tweaked version of the old beat ‘em up gameplay, repurposing it into a hack-and-slash. It then puts these elements into Bakumatsu-era Japan. One would think this disconnects it from the rest of the series, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Ishinis still an unmistakableYakuzatitle. It may not be part of mainline series, but it features several references to the long-running franchise....

Given how massive of a gameElden Ringis, it shouldn’t surprise anyone that there are plenty of weapons for players to choose from and adopt to their own specific playstyles. Of course, not all swords, spears, or crossbows are created equal, and there are some weapons in the game that are clearly not meant to be used for longer stretches of the adventure. RELATED:Elden Ring: Best Ashes Of War, Ranked It is also difficult to point towards a single, objectively terrible weapon inElden Ring....

Most titles in theFalloutfranchise feature a vault resident turned wasteland explorer as their protagonist. This began with the very first game and persists up untilFallout 76. However, two outliers in the mainline series break from this tradition, namelyFallout 2andFallout: New Vegas. Now, vault resident protagonists work well for the series. Their lack of experience living in the post-apocalyptic wasteland adds to the player’s unfamiliarity with the new environment. That said, the Chosen One ofFallout 2and the Courier ofFallout: New Vegasprove that the alternative route works just as effectively....

Quick Links In the previous main scenario quest ofFinal Fantasy 16,Clive set out from the Hideawayto meet his Uncle in hopes that he can help with getting a ship. One of the Mothercrystals lie mostly unguarded, and a ship is the only way that Clive and his allies can reach it. Along the way, however, Clive witnesses the atrocities comitted by the Black Shields. Naturally, their actions are not something that Clive will turn a blind eye to....

Supports are a fan-favorite staple of theFire Emblemseries that make their return inFire Emblem Engage. These special conversations are unlocked by building bonds, or support, between two units, serving as a great way to see characters interact with one another in often unexpected ways. Since grinding to reach max support level with every unit can be a slog for players, the recent 1.2.0 update forFire Emblem Engageadds a free new feature to help make attaining higher support ranks easier....