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Summary If you’re tired of using stars as a means to finding out whether a game is worth playing, then things might be heading in your favor relatively soon. That’s because Sony is experimenting with the potential for written User Reviews. Indeed,SonyviaPlayStationhas begun sending out emails to gamers asking for a written review on a game that has been associated with their Online ID. News of the potential for user-curated reviews was first mentioned on the PlayStation subreddit, where one user shared the email they received, inviting them to leave a review forHelldivers 2....

Summary The Pokemon World Championships emanate from a different city each year and in 2024, that city will be Honolulu, Hawaii. Perfect for an event that takes place in August as fans and competitors can roll the championships and their summer vacation into one. Although the action that unfolds across the weekend is the main attraction, the pop-up shop that accompanies the event is a close second, and some of the new merch that will be available there has now been revealed....

Summary Once you’re introduced to Xelha in theBaten Kaitos Remaster, and she becomes a part of the party, you’re exposed to a different form of attack. Instead of using weapons, she uses various spell cards. At the beginning, your access to these spell cards is limited. But as you continue to fight through the game, you can find and purchase additional spell cards to fill both Xelha’s and Mizuti’s decks. But which of the spell cards is the best and most useful to these magic-wielding characters?...

Summary I easily put thousands of hours into the fighting games, all with my trusty Qanba Obsidian, before eventually upgrading to the lovely Victrix Pro FS. While gamepads never clicked with me, and I’m very comfortable with using a stick, I was always curious about what leverless controllers were like, which brings us to theRazer Kitsune Fighter’s Edition: Akuma, my first ever all-button controller. After spending two weeks with it for review, I’m happy to state that I have been converted to the new age of fighting game peripherals....

Summary When it comes toSonic the Hedgehog, the series has dived into pretty much every genre out there, including racing, sports, party games, puzzle games, visual novels, and even an RPG. If you’re a big Sonic fan, you’ll probably be aware of BioWare’s less than stellar RPG called Sonic Chronicles, which released back in 2008 for the Nintendo DS and attempted to give fans of the blue blur a traditional RPG adventure to get stuck into....

Summary Star Wars: The Acolytefinally introduced its main villain in Episode 5, the Sith Lord Qimir who donsan unsettlingly monstrous helmetwith no discernable features other than a long, ever-smiling grin. He’s unbelievably slick, wearing no armour—just robes—while taking on several Jedi at once without suffering a single blow. Showrunner Leslye Headland toldInversethat she was inspired byElden Ringwhen putting together this design, specifically all of those “crazy” players who go through the entire game completely naked....

Summary Alongside exploration and social interaction, combat is one of the three pillars of play inDungeons & Dragons. However, not all pillars are created equal. A cursory glance at the D&D rulebooks will reveal to even the novice player that the overwhelming majority of the game’s rules concern combat. This is because combat is the single most important part of the Dungeons & Dragons system. Sure, there are games where combat is less important than the other pillars, but the D&D system truly excels in a game focused on combat....

Quick Links With so many characters and Bangboos inZenless Zone Zero, it can be hard to tell which ones are the most effective in combat. However, each Bangboo has a different purpose and skill set that complements your agents. We’re here to help you determine which Bangboos are best for your team. From healing the squad to dealing additional damage, each Bangboo is unique. Aside from their adorable appearances, they can be quite the supportive unit in combat....

Summary InFields of Mistria, spring feels surprisingly long - like you’re genuinely investing in a full season. As such, you really get a feel for the crops that you’re using in spring and what the best way to make money is going to be. However, you won’t be spending all of your time in spring and it doesn’t seem like crops carry over to different seasons. It’s best to be aware of the best crops year-round in the Fields of Mistiria....

Quick Links Even if you’ve played various HoYoverse games before,Zenless Zone Zerowill be a breath of fresh air because of how different it is from the rest. The game features a unique animation style, making its characters look much more lively, alongside a phenomenal combat system relying on dodges and parries. However, one thing that remains the same is the presence of limited characters on the banners, with Ellen being the first....

FUTTIES is live onEA Sports FC 24, and the FUTTIES Duo is the first Evolution that EA has introduced as part of the same. It has brought a massive change, and you will be able to use two players at once inside the Evolution. As a result, completing all the challenges will land you with two amazing Evolved players. The FUTTIES Duo Evolution has only a few requirements, namely a maximum of 92 overall, 94 pace, 9 PlayStyles, and 2 PlayStyles+....

Quick Links While taking part in the combat system ofHonkai: Star Rail, you can select up to four characters to put together in the same team. The game gives you complete freedom in selecting these characters, but it’s crucial to choose some synergistic units when you’re trying to challenge the endgame like Memory of Chaos. This is especially true for characters like Yunli, a five-star Destruction Physical unit. You’ll see a stark difference between using Yunli by herself and when you use her alongside a synergistic team that can boost her efficiency....

Summary Predecessoris the third-person action-oriented MOBA from Omeda Studios Limited, working as thesecond life of Paragon, which was previously abandoned by Epic for a bigger developer force on Fortnite. Predecessor takes what Paragon had and has run with it, expanding and refining the game, making for a great MOBA with a different vibe than many others. For those unfamiliar, there are five different roles in Predecessor, one role for each player on the team....