The original Xbox did okay, but it was theXbox 360that really put Microsoft’s family of consoles on the map. It was a fantastic system that provided a real challenge to PlayStation and Nintendo. Of course, games are the most important thing for a console. A system with a lack of entertaining things to play on it isn’t that useful. Thankfully, from launch, there were many wonderful titles to play on the 360....

In case you were somehow unaware,Black Myth: Wukongis based on a 16th-century Chinese novel called Journey to the West. There are plenty of callbacks to that story, and while you can still enjoy the game without knowing it, it does make the journey more satisfying when you understand where everyone comes from. While not immediately apparent when you first start the game, Black Myth: Wukong is a sequel to the events of the novel, with plenty of characters referencing events and relationships from long ago....

ThePokemon TCGincludesseveral valuable sets in the Sun & Moon era, especially sets that feature a beloved theme like Shining Legends. As the name indicates, this set features a plethora of shiny Pokemon, particularly some incredible legendary cards to collect. While Sun & Moon typically features at least onevaluable full-art trainer card, this set sticks to Pokemon as the main subject of the most expensive cards in Shining Legends. While there’s plenty of variety in the top ten, one legendary claims a clear advantage above the rest....

Summary Star Wars Unlimited: Shadows of the Galaxy contains 250 cards with cunning new leaders, fortified bases, and all new units for you to command into battle both in space and on the ground. Some of them also fetch a pretty penny when sold on the second-hand market. So which cards are the ones you want to see coming out of packs? Keep in mind that cards come in a variety of different rarities, from common cards to the ever-valuable Showcase rarities....

Fight sticks can be unique and expensive, and come in several different styles. Finding the right one for you truly depends on your preference. Whether you want one with a lever or a leverless stick, a large one or a micro-sized one, there’s a fight stick for every fighting game enthusiast there is. If you’re looking to add one to your rotation or begin playing with your own fight stick, Amazon Prime Day has a few good choices at discounted prices....

Quick Links So you’ve finally made it to the very final case of theAce Attorney Investigations Collections! This case ends the dramatic mystery that Prosecutor’s Gambit hinges on and sees you unravel many of the questions that you may have even forgotten about until now. It’s a doozy of an episode and will require all of your skills earned so far to complete. But don’t lose heart! While Turnabout for the Ages has the most brutal mind chess battles and some of the most complex investigations the game has to offer, we’re on hand to offer you a concise, spoiler-free walkthrough to help you solve any problem....

Summary Ubisofthasreleased a statementaboutAssassin’s Creed Shadows, which has been the subject of highly controversial swirling discourse over its historical authenticity. I say that somewhat facetiously – much of the hubbub, especially in Western gaming spaces, over its ‘issues with authenticity’ has nothing to do with Assassin’s Creed players wanting actual historical fact in the game, since the seriesnotoriously plays fast and loose with historical accuracy. It’s really mostly a smoke screen for racism, because one of the game’s protagonists is Black, and the game is releasing in the midst of the rebirth of GamerGate....

Quick Links InCrime Scene Cleaner, you work to clean increasingly challenging crime scenes in each level. As you do so, you uncover the story behind the crime scenes and find yourself working for a terrifying mob boss named Big Jim. Moving dead bodies, cleaning blood stains, and picking up trash… the work never ends, and it eventually becomes routine for Kovalsky. Along the way, your greatest companion is your music player....

Quick Links Summary The PlayStation 5has solidified its position as a gaming powerhouse, offering stunning visuals, immersive sound, and lightning-fast performance. But with several models now available, deciding which console is right for you can be a challenge. Should you opt for the classic disc-based PS5, the digital-only edition, or the newly released, more compact PS5 Slim? This guide will delve into the core differences between these consoles, helping you make an informed decision....

Quick Links Clem is an icon inWarframe. This little Grineer NPC will follow you on some missions, proclaiming his infamous lines “Clem” and “Grakata”. Who exactly is this defector Grineer though? Here, we are going to go over all you need to know about Clem. This will cover how Clem came to be, the origin of his name, and his place in the game. Clem isn’t essential to every part of the story, so this won’t contain any massive spoilers for newer content....

Quick Links House of the Dragon’sseason two finale touched on some of the most enduring mysteries of A Song of Ice and Fire, like the identity of The Prince That Was Promised in Aegon’s prophecy. Not only that, we also get glimpses of the Three-Eyed Raven,and how Brynden Rivers managed to become such a powerful greenseer. Regardless, Aegon’s prophecy never mentioned the exact identity of the prince, and most prophecies are interpretable in many ways....

Summary It’s no secret thatXboxhas been struggling this generation, constantly playing catch up to the likes ofPlayStationandNintendowhen it comes to hardware sales. It’s forced the company to adopt a different approach to releasing games, as Xbox has been more willing to put its big exclusives - like Hi-Fi Rush, Sea of Thieves, and Grounded - onto rival platforms,with very positive results in some cases. More than its biggest rivals, Xbox has been leaning into the “play anywhere” mantra, going so far as tomarket bundles with Amazon that don’t require a console at all....

Summary 2024 marked my secondGamescomin a row and even though I was nowhere near as nervous or starstruck as last year, it was still a great experience that I learned a lot from,including some things I’d forgotten from 2023’s event. One thing that I had to re-learn particularly fast is how strange it is to preview so many different games over a few days, and how different the experience is depending on what you see....