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BT17 Secret Crisis is like a trip back in time within theDigimon Card Game. The set features a return of the powerful Tamer-based Hybrid Digimon, Lobomon and Agunimon, plus plenty of different ways to play your old decks like an Omnimon ACE card and Fenriloogamon’s final form, Takemikazuchi. Like every Digimon Card Game set, Secret Crisis offers plenty of cards for competitive players to update their decks but doesn’t leave collectors behind....

Summary All things shimmer and shine in set five ofDisney’s Lorcana. Or so the name, Shimmering Skies, suggests. But, just like in any Lorcana launch, some cards blaze ahead of the rest. Some, with their sheer power. For others, it’s all thanks to the rarity of the card. Whether you are looking to fill your deck with the most powerful cards, or if you’re looking tocollect them for their beauty or rarity, this list will cover the most valuable cards that make up the Shimmering Skies set....

Summary Mark of the Ninja is 12 years old, and yet there still isn’t anything quite like it. It seems like, all things considered, there should be. The 2D platformer is the most overpopulated genre in all ofindie gaming. Game designers love the systemic play of stealth titles and immersive sims. Why, 12 years after Klei Entertainment showed us that it could work really well, have there been so few attempts to put the peanut butter and jelly together again?...

Quick Links Gathering inFinal Fantasy 14: Dawntrailcan be a very lucrative activity. Harvesting rare resources and then selling them to other players, or using them to craft strong equipment for yourself can be a good way to save up your gil or rake in some more, if you know what you’re doing. Folklore Nodes provide these rare resources at certain times of the Eorzean day, but require high stats to gather....

Quick Links Most of the requirements for unlocking Abilities inStar Wars Outlawsare pretty straightforward. You can get most of them just by playing the game, sometimes changing your tactics slightly to accommodate a new playstyle. One Ability in particular though, Survivor, has a condition that stands out; you have to find a stranded merchant somewhere on Akiva. Akiva is a big place, covered with dense jungle, so it might sound like finding one person there is like searching for a needle in a haystack....

Quick Links The post-apocalyptic world ofOnce Humanis massive, ranging from tall desert peaks to ocean-side coasts, and what better way to explore every inch than with the game’s multiple options of transportation? Whether it be the Motorcycle, Coupe, or All-Terrain Vehicle, you will need plenty of fuel to keep them up and running. Fuel can be hard to find, however, if you don’t know exactly where to look. If you are struggling to find fuel, or didn’t know that you could make even better fuel, this guide has you covered so you can speed down the countryside in no time....

Summary 2K Gamesis seemingly working on another remake, as a developer references an unannounced remake on his LinkedIn page. This was first reported by the outletMP1st, who spotted that a motion capture animator includes a list of his 2K Games projects on his LinkedIn page. Here, we can see that he worked on some of 2K’s previous games, but also on several projects that haven’t been announced yet. 2K Games Has Another Remake In The Works One of these unannounced projects is listed as a remake....

Smartphones are incredibly powerful nowadays. Having a modern iPhone in your pocket can be equivalent to a relatively capable home computer that can take great pictures, run myriad demanding games, and make your life that much easier. So long as you don’t spend too long staring into the social media void, that is. Whilecloud streamingand more powerful internal hardware have allowed developers to run a growing list of more demanding games on models like the iPhone 15 Pro, titles likeResident Evil VillageandAssassin’s Creed Miragehave shifted only a few thousand units each, which includes a free trial for owners to get a taste of blockbuster gaming in their pocket....

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3can be a challenging game if you’re not that familiar with the intricacies ofDungeons & Dragonscombat, but the pinnacle of challenge in the game is undoubtedly Honour Mode. You’re only allowed one save slot, enemies hit really hard, and you die permanently, as the game forces you to start all the way from the beginning of should you meet your maker before rolling the credits. Over the months since Honour Mode was introduced, we’ve seen players come up with all kinds of weird and wonderful strategies,whether it be summoning hordes of the undead,weaponized walking,or using Gale as a tactical nuke....

Quick Links Deadlockis an impressive mix of everything that makes hero shooters and MOBA so unique. Blend multiple mechanics and skilled characters together, and you have a roster of heroes that have distinct personality traits and abilities they can use in battle. The game is much larger than the sum of its parts. There are objectives to follow, upgrades to buy, and a gameplay loop to motivate you. Deadlock is a highly rewarding experience once you understand the basics....

Quick Links Instead ofbattlingthe monsters you find in the world,Monster Hunter Storiesasks you to instead befriend monsters, hatch new ones, and become the best dang Rider you’re able to be… also through battling. But if you’re new to the game, or to Monster Hunter in general, there are a few things to know going into the game. Monster Hunter Stories is aturn-based combat gamethat tasks you with developing the bonds you have with your Monsties - monsters who are your besties, as is explained early in the game, so we’ve got some tips to get you started....

Summary Rotation is upon us. With the release of Bloomburrow, four sets have no longer become legal for Standard play. The rotating sets include Innistrad: Midnight Hunt, Innistrad: Crimson Vow, Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, and Streets of New Capenna. In other words, the entire metagame ofMagic: The Gathering’sStandard format is in flux as players attempt to figure out which decks will rise to the top and which will fall by the wayside....

Candles are a very old technology. They have existed for more than two-thousand years. Though they once played an important role in lighting our homes, their primary purpose today is aesthetic. Admittedly, as a form of merch for gamers, they’re nowhere near as common as t-shirts or figurines, especially if you’re looking for ones corresponding with specific franchises. This is likely due to a perceived lack of overlap in the target demographics of the two items....