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It is no secret thatThe Simsis one of the biggest video game franchises in existence. Since its inception in 2000,The Simsseries pioneered the life simulation genreof video games and continues to be the top game in that category. Starting as a subseries to the wider Sim series mainly composed of SimCity games,The Simshas released four main base games, with many expansion packs and stuff packs in between. While most simmers are primarily familiar with the main entries, it is worth knowing thatThe Simsfranchise has many spin-off gamesthat go beyond the typical life-sim, sandbox-style gameplay of the main series....

Marvel’s first family,The Fantastic Four, has had a long and troubled road to the big screen. Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige has finally spoken about the4’s impending official introduction to the MCU. Reed Richards, as played by John Krasinski, made his debut inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,but it was only to a limited degree. Furthermore, there’s no guarantee that the former star ofThe Officewill even bethe MCU’s true Mr. Fantastic....

Despite the many diverse, critically acclaimed, and commercially successful iterations of theFinal Fantasyfranchise,Final Fantasy 7remains one of the most beloved. First released way back in 1997,Final Fantasy 7managed to transcend its original format and has inspired multiple spin-off games, animated features, and short stories. Rumors had circulated for a long time that Square Enix was intending to make a remake of the highly influential and popular game, but fans didn’t have a solid confirmation until E3 2015, eighteen years afterFinal Fantasy 7was first launched....

The release ofFinal Fantasy 7 Remakehas reignited fan excitement over what’s very likely Square Enix’s most popular iteration of theFinal Fantasyfranchise. At the time, it took years for Square Enix to capitalize onFinal Fantasy 7’s success with the release ofBefore Crisis,Dirge of Cerberus, andCrisis Core. In 2021, Square Enix is better prepared, but in 2021 the spin-off is a battle royale instead of a single-player RPG.Final Fantasy 7: The First Soldiernow has a release date and it’s sooner than expected....

Quick Links Flintlock: The Siege of Dawnfollows Nor’s journey as she takes on hordes of undead. On her adventure, Nor will face many challenges, but she must rise above them. However, it won’t be possible if she uses outdated weapons. So, it is necessary to upgrade them.Flintlock: The Siege of Dawnplayerswill not get the option to immediately enhance Nor’s gear. So, they can follow this guide to learnhow to upgrade Nor’s weapons....

Through a brand-newFortniteupdate, NPCs that players hire to help them out in battle are now also able to resurrect them when they are defeated. This newFortnitefeature makes NPCs a lot more usefulthan they were previously, and many teams will now benefit from hiring them even more than they had in the past. FortniteChapter 3 Season 4 has just begun, with a lot of new content being added to the game. One thing that has been improved upon is the usefulness of NPCs....

FortniteSeason 5 is live, and players are hard at worktrying to level up fast. To help with this, the game offers a new list of challenges each week that award extra experience points for their completion. In addition tothe start of the Operation Snowdown event, Week 3 brings eight challenges, which range from getting kills in specific ways to destroying a few toilets. A guide may be helpful for thoseFortnitefans who may appreciate a little assistance....

Summary Fullmetal Alchemist’santagonism was carried out by a group of artificial humans known as the Homunculi. Born out of the power ofthe Philosopher’s Stone, the Homunculi were based on each of the seven deadly vices that are characteristic of humans. While the reference to the biblical sins had no implication for the plot, these vices were symbolic of the Homunculi’s eventual fate. The Homunculi fell one by one throughout Fullmetal Alchemist, with some being subjected to a clear demise, while others were defeated through obscure methods....

Summary One inventiveThe Last of Us Part 2player demonstrated how Ellie can remain deadly even when resting by having her dispatch of an enemy patrol while lying on a couch. Their impressive feat later made the rounds on social media, adding to the ever-growing list ofhilariousThe Last of Us 2clips. Naughty Dog’s 2020 game received widespread praise for its engaging gameplay and immersive storytelling full of tragic twists and turns. And thoughThe Last of Us 2’smoments of levityare few and far between, that hasn’t stopped the fandom from engaging in all sorts of entertaining shenanigans that stand out from its bleak world....

Summary Though the world of dark, realistic consequences, fantastical elements, and political intrigue of George R.R. Martin’sA Song of Ice and Fireseries was nothing short of a smash hit when it began as only a book series, the TV shows were what cemented it into the cultural zeitgeist of the 2000s, with shows likeGame of ThronesandHouse of the Dragonbeing considered the apex of quality television. Still, much like the books, both of these shows have had controversial moments throughout the years, where even the most loyal of their fans have had a serious problem with their execution....

↵ Summary TheAge of Empiresfranchise is a titan of the RTS genre. A mark of an excellent game is one that players feel they can’t put down.Age of Empirescertainly fits the bill in that regard. The series' influence is such that many other games have taken inspiration from the vaunted franchise over the years. Plenty of alternatives populate the market for fans who can’t get enough ofAge of Empires. These games focus on city-building, RTS combat, grand strategy, or combining all three....

Genshin Impact’s most recent update just added a ton of new content for players to explore. As usual, this comes with new loot and rewards to get as well, so players are diving in headfirst. While exploring Dragonspine, players will find themselvesworking with the alchemist Albedowho asks them to “solve the nearby mechanism.” As with many things inGenshin Impact, this is a job that’s easier said than done, and there isn’t much guidance given....

Keepsakes can sometimes mean all the difference inHades, as they provide Zagreus with powerful effects that can either make him stronger or help the player control what boons they get. Each of the Cthonic gods in the Underworld have one, and so doall of the Olympian gods. Even Sisyphus and Cerberus have keepsakes that the player can get, but many players are still missing the keepsake of Hades himself. In order to get a keepsake from a character, the player needs to gift that character a Nectar....