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Quick Links Well, this is it, the final episode ofSam and Max: The Devil’s Playhouse. This episode manages to tie everything together in a neat package, explaining why and when certain events happened, tugging at the mystery of the psychic toys, and dealing once and for all with Skunkape and some other quite nefarious characters. Naturally, this involves quite a few nasty puzzles, many of which have to do with Max’s bodily functions....

Summary The First Descendanthas comeunder fire for its monetisation practises, just after [ADD GAME] came under fire for its monetisation, which followed on from [ADD GAME] coming under fire for its monetisation. I was going to go back and add those games in, but there really are too many. FromEA FC/FIFAtoOverwatchtoWarhammertoKingdom HeartstoDiablotoMortal KombattoStar WarstoFoamstarsto [ADD SEVERAL MORE CANCELLED LIVE-SERVICE GAMES], monetisation is everywhere. And yet, The First Descendant is a hit....

When I previewedVisions of Manaa couple of weeks agoafter playing several hours of the RPG, I found the story unimpressive, the script subpar, and the unnecessarily massive open world areas devoid of personality. Despite these negatives, however, the combat was compelling, the customization systems engaging, and the visuals outstanding. An uneven experience on the whole, but one I hoped would only improve as it progressed. For the most part, it did....

The phrase ‘AI’, like a lot of umbrella terms, is unhelpful. I understand the panic aroundgenerativeAI. Your garden variety CEO has never met a technology with the potential to replace workers that they didn’t like, and generative AI has been sold as a way to cut artists out of the creative process to cut costs. The replacement won’t be as good — as last week’sToys ‘R’ Us ad made using OpenAI’s Sora tool illustrated— but good isn’t always the goal....

Quick Links Dragon Ballis the best-known manga and anime series in the world, completely changing the course of the medium forever. It inspired countless artists and captured the attention of countless people who had never even heard of anime before and made the term Super Saiyan part of the public consciousness. It’s a battle-focused series where people can shoot energy beams at each other, simple, right? Until you realize that there are aliens, gods, alternate dimensions, and a whole host of other things to keep track of....

Quick Links Visions of Manatakes a very action-oriented approach to its combat. In sharp contrast to its predecessor, you have complete freedom over the Classes you use and when. Each element has an associated Class, letting you build a party with a massive amount of variety. With each Class also comes a dedicated upgrade tree called an Elemental Plot. As you progress through them, you may find that the later upgrades are becoming more than you’re able to afford....

Summary Throughout history, video games have had incredibly inventive weapons. Some are better for hand-to-hand combat, while others demolish in long-range attacks. Whether you prefer the aesthetics of a bow or the skill of a blade, there’s no denying that certain video game weapons are epic. Many gamers find themselves wishing they could wield their favorite weapon, and ponder which they would wield best. If you’re a zodiac lover trying to find the weapon that suits you, you’ve come to the right place....

Summary Over the past few days, aYouTubercalled Norme was all over social media thanks to his attempts to break the world-record for days spent without sleeping. In an attempt to beatRandy Gardner’s record of 264 hours and 24 minutesthat was set back in 1964, Norme spent the past 12 days in a sleep-deprived state, documenting the entire processon whichever streaming service hadn’t banned him at the time. Upon beating Gardner’s record,and getting swatted in the process, Norme celebrated the only way that he should - by getting some sleep....

Summary In case you missed it,Zenless Zone Zero,HoYoverse’slatest offering, is out now. It’s available on PlayStation 5, iOS, Android and PC,and has already crossed over 50 million downloads globally, which is no small feat. With tens of millions of players jumping in, there’s a lot to learn and go over with in this gacha title. That said, for as well received as Zenless Zone Zero has initially been, some fans have taken issue with a “flaw” in the early game....

The one downside to large and visually spectacular Lego sets is that they’re generally very expensive. Thankfully, though, it’s Prime Day, meaning a bunch of products, including Lego sets, are heavily discounted on Amazon. So, if you’ve been wanting to add to your Lego collection, now is the time. One of the more impressive pieces on sale is the over 18-inch Lego statue of Chewbacca fromStar Wars. The sci-fi series is known for having plenty of Lego sets, but this Chewy one is among the most impressive....

Summary For a property as long-lasting and as popular asG.I. Joeis, there are really no standout video games to think of. Sure, there are a few NES titles that spark nostalgia, but as far as a AAA G.I. Joe adventure, that simply doesn’t exist. That’s surprising, given that Hasbro’s other long-running franchise,Transformers, has had multiple AAA entries, andDungeons & Dragons, of course, hasBaldur’s Gate 3. That said, things in the world of G....

Quick Links InDemon Slayer, the fight against the demons is never ending, with the Demon Slayer corps constantly at odds with Muzan Kibutsuji and his minions. Tanjiro is the main character,who joins to corps after Muzan slays his familyand turns his sister into a demon. The Corps’ mission is to protect humanity by hunting down and slaying demons, and just like the demons, the Corps are separated by different ranks that indicate the skill level of a Demon Slayer....

Summary Since everyone looking for a good deal will head straight toAmazonnext week, Walmart has claimed this week as its own. Running a deals event until Thursday, Walmart has discounts on all sorts of video game stuff, including a heavily discountedNintendo Switch Lite. The teal Animal Crossing Switch Lite, to be exact, which you can get for $159 rather than the $200 it normally retails for. The teal Switch Lite, which hasAnimal Crossingleaves printed on the back, was released last year alongside a coral Isabelle-themed console that was exclusive to Target....