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Summary It’s always fun to test new monsters out with your players, terrorizing them and making them think they’ll lose their characters when, in reality, you’re hoping you’re not going too hard on them, right?Dungeons & Dragons' Quests From The Infinite Staircase adapted a few classic adventures to fifth addition, and with them, new creatures to play around with. You have quite a few exciting picks, from aggressive plants to powerful bosses and even robots, and some can be powerful allies to have - monsters in D&D are just a fancy way to address NPCs, after all....

Quick Links With a variety of characters to play as inZenless Zone Zero, there’s something for everyone. From different attributes to specialties, each character is unique and offers a new take on gameplay. One such character is Piper Wheel, a member of the Sons of Calydon. Despite her sleepy nature, she’s not to be underestimated. If you build Piper well, she can be a powerful agent that deals a lot of damage....

Summary Studio Bones is highly praised for their work and its specialty in diversifying their anime with distinct art styles and visuals. This diversity is due to the five divisions within Studio Bones, which produce some of the most iconic series of all time. From the popular My Hero Academia to the fan favourite Fullmetal Alchemist, Studio Bones has many popular titles under its belt. Unlike other studios that have artistic and recognizable styles, the divisions under the studio Bones successfully craft their anime with unique visuals rich in quality....

Summary America is a massive country with a wealth of ethnic diversity and quick-moving cultural trends, contributing to its dynamic and versatile cultural landscape. Many video games not only take place in America but also draw direct inspiration from unique aspects of American life. Games inspired by America’s culture often aim for aesthetics reminiscent of specific historical periods or distinct regions. Since many developers creating these games are American themselves, they use them as a platform to critique and deconstruct modern American life....

Summary Started in 1955, Guinness World Records is the biggest source of world records, listing virtually every accomplishment known to humankind. This extends to media like books, films, comics, but also video games. Starting in 2008, Guinness published a Gamer’s Edition alongside their traditional WR books, and this became more popular among the youth demographic. Sure, the books contain a truckload of high scores and speedruns, but also video games that earned their own world records....

Summary Besides Battery, Denny is probably one of the most important resources in the free-to-play gacha game,Zenless Zone Zero. It is required for almost everything in the game. Whether it’s upgrading your favorite characters or paying back some of Nicole’s debts, you’re going to need a couple of thousand Denny stocked up. During the game’s first few hours, you’ll feel like you have Denny to spare, but be careful as it can quickly dry up and leave you struggling to even buy a cup of coffee....

Summary As someone whose job and day-to-day life involvethinking, talking, and writing about video games to a ridiculous degree, I like to spend most of my free time away from screens as much as possible. That means I’m not much of a social gamer and stick to single-player adventures whenever possible. I’m fun at parties too. There are a few multiplayer games I’ll make an exception for, includingFortnite,MultiVersus(of course),Among Us, and, best of all,Jackbox....

ThePokemon TCGfeatures unique art styles and designs across each generation of cards, with the Sun & Moon era’s most expensive cards sticking heavily to its Tag Team and Trainer themes. Alternate Art and Full Art cards are two of the hallmarks you’ll find acrossthe best booster boxes in the Sun & Moon era. From the famous Latios & Latias GX to Wailord & Magikarp and more gorgeous Pokemon pairings, the best cards from the Sun & Moon era are packed with hits....

Summary Magic: The Gathering’sCommander format has some boogeymen. Commanders that are so powerful, so combo-enabling, or just so annoying to play against that the only thing you can do when they enter play is get rid of them as soon as possible. If your friend rocks up with their new deck, and it’s one of these commanders, ensure to mulligan for removal and interaction, or else you’re risking having a very bad time....

Summary Animal Crossing: New Horizonswas a defining title for the Nintendo Switch, topping the charts month after month by becoming a viral sensation like no other game in the series. Released just as the world was locking down in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, it couldn’t have arrived at a better time. New Horizons gave us a routine and something to look forward to each day. We hadprogressionin our lives again, cutting through the unending monotony of quarantine that had made time feel utterly meaningless....

Look,I’ve already written a fair amount about Digital Eclipse already. It’s doing some of the best work bringing video game history to mainstream audiences. Its Atari collection is a gem. ItsKarateka collection is a revelation. Its Llamasoft collection is weird, because Llamasoft is weird, and I think we all agree that might be the fundamental point of Llamasoft. And these are just the developer’s big Gold Master releases (Atari isn’t officially part of the Gold Master series, but it’s definitely part of the Gold Master series)....

Quick Links InFarewell North, there are many different collectibles to find with Chesley. One of the more prominent features of Orkney are the lighthouses scattered across the islands. Unfortunately, they’re worn down and left in ruins, but with a bit of help, you’re able to restore them and learn more about the past. There are five lighthouses in total, and each one can be restored the same way. You’ll need to find the right colored lantern for each corresponding lighthouse and return it....

Quick Links As you make friends inDisney Dreamlight Valley, you’ll come across heroes and villains that have new opportunities to grow. The village is a safe place to try new things, and even the most nefarious villains can have a second chance. If you have the A Rift In Time Expansion Pass, you’re able to offer that same mercy to Jafar. Befriending Jafar takes time, and you’ll need to be patient with him....