For those who enjoy tabletop games, there’s no game that is more beloved than the classic RPG Dungeons & Dragons. The ability to create characters from the ground up and have someone guide a group on an adventure of their own making is hard to top. Of course, while D&D is about creating the adventure, there is a wide collection of monsters that the makers of the game have provided for dungeon masters to use....
Video games come with a variety of customizable tools that we all geek over. It can range from the dances in Fortnite to the type of Pokémon we like to catch. But, for the Dragon Quest series, the outfits are what is the most fun to seek out. An outfit can not only reveal a character’s strength and attributes, but it identifies a character’s personality and expression. Out of all of the outfits in Dragon Quest, here is a list of the 5 best outfits, and the 5 worst outfits....
Shiny Pokémon were introduced in Generation II of the franchise, but the limited color abilities of consoles at the time made it so shinies were not that impressive, apart from a few, in comparison to their normal variants. But, Generation III cracked that problem wide open, utilizing the better graphic ability and console technology of the time to deliver fantastic-looking shinies that entrenched their beloved status. Hoenn has a ton of great shinies to offer the world, but also a few duds....
The Dragon Ball franchise has had a long history with video games. Just about every Nintendo console has seen a Dragon Ball title grace its hardware. From card based JRPGs to traditional fighting games, there’s no shortage of Dragon Ball in the medium. While the average licensed game stumbles more often than not, Dragon Ball actually translates consistently well to video games. There have been great Dragon Ball games as early as the NES, and they haven’t slowed down any since....
Game Rant takes a look at the best modifications for the Skyrim Special Edition, ranging from unique quests and new content to gameplay enhancing adjustments. Almost 5 years after its original release, Skyrim has returned as the apparent gift that keeps on giving. Now that the Skyrim Special Edition has released, gamers are returning to the land of Skyrim en masse to relive the return of the Dragonborn and enjoy the graphical enhancements....
An inquiring fan on Twitter asks Ubisoft about the Destiny-like loot cave found in The Division, and the company hints that it will be removed from the game. When enthusiastic shooter-RPG fans discovered a Destiny-style loot cave in Tom Clancy’s The Division, they probably knew that it would be shut down in future updates for the game. Well, those fears have now been substantiated, as Ubisoft has hinted that the loot cave players discovered in The Division is likely not long for this world....
As Bethesda continues development on The Elder Scrolls 6, players have begun debating about where they would like to see the series go next, and where they believe the developer is planning on going. Seeing that every game in the series has made its setting the core of the experience, there is a lot of pressure for choosing an exotic setting for the next Elder Scrolls title that can give a unique view on the world of Tamriel....
The late 80s and early 90s are known for the great console war between Sega and Nintendo. Video game enthusiasts, however, were more concerned with the diverse games on offer, and 1991 held an eye-widening pick and mix of classic titles. Thanks to The Gaming Historian, we were able to see a list of the top 25 best-selling console games in the United States during February, 1991. The man behind the successful video game documentary channel, Norman Caruso, shared a list on his Gaming Historian Facebook page, which highlighted the market’s most profitable games from 30 years ago....
While working on video games sounds like a dream to many, it’s worth remembering that it is also a highly stressful job. This is the core message delivered by former Naughty Dog director Bruce Straley who worked on big titles such as The Last of Us and Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. During a Final Games podcast, Straley discussed recognition in the field, personal reflections, and the development of a game....
Fans of Naughty Dog’s upcoming The Last of Us: Part 2 finally got to see more of the game at Sony’s E3 2018 press conference, with an extended trailer showing both a cinematic look at game’s story, and some stealth combat gameplay. The game looks gorgeous, but many have been left with one question: where is Joel? The troubled anti-hero who the player controlled for the vast majority of the first game was noticeably absent from the entire trailer....
This article contains light spoilers from The Last of Us Part I. After a record-breaking debut, HBO’s adaptation of The Last of Us has officially been renewed for a second season. Created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, The Last of Us follows Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal) as he takes a young girl, Ellie (Bella Ramsey), across the country. In a world ravaged by a fungal pandemic, her immunity to the Cordyceps infection could be humanity’s last hope at survival....
While Mortal Kombat 11 may still be one of the best fighting games out there, the franchise’s controversial origins in the arcade still make up much of its appeal thanks to its unique brand of gory gameplay, and it turns out people are still finding some surprises hidden in that original Mortal Kombat game. Back in 1992, it was common for developers to hide Easter eggs and secret options behind kodes activated via a combination of buttons, for example, one could turn on a secret bloody mode on the toned-down Sega Genesis port of Mortal Kombat....
This article contains Star Trek: Lower Decks spoilers. Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 3 Episode 8 The latest episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks sees the return of the conniving and unscrupulous exocomp, Peanut Hamper. She also accompanies the introduction of a new alien species we hope to see again in the Star Trek universe. The last time the USS Cerritos encountered Peanut Hamper (Kether Donohue) she left the ship in the proverbial lurch (season one’s “No Small Parts”)....
This article contains MAJOR spoilers for Star Trek: Lower Decks and Star Trek: Picard. As the enemy starships are closing in, and all hope is lost, our heroes in a battered starship look up, and see that: yes, another ship has just warped in. They’re about to be rescued! Everything is going to be OK! In Star Trek, we’ve gotten used to this kind of last-minute starship rescue scene, with the most famous example probably being the Enterprise-E coming to the rescue of Worf and the Defiant in Star Trek: First Contact....
This article contains spoilers for the ending of Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 1, and (apparently) Season 2. In addition to teasing some general fun and mayhem aboard the U.S.S. Cerritos, as well as a cameo from Voyager‘s Robert Duncan McNeill as the voice of a licensed Tom Paris plate, Lower Decks Season 2 trailer includes a shot of the one and only Lieutenant Shax, whom we genuinely thought had blown up in the Season 1 finale....
The latest episode of Star Wars Rebels provides serious evidence that the beloved Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic RPGs are once again considered canon. The Star Wars universe and its video game projects have always been fickle partners. The success of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic saw fans of the franchise flock to the RPG’s deep, lore-rich narrative and compelling gameplay, and the end result was a lot of gamers hoping that characters like Darth Revan would eventually make the silver screen....
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Without a doubt, Stardew Valley is one of the most successful indie titles of all-time, and its success story is even more impressive knowing that a single person made the entire game. Ever since its release back in 2016, Stardew Valley received multiple nominations from various award-giving bodies and shattered sales records. Now, it appears that the game has achieved another impressive milestone, shortly after the release of Stardew Valley’s massive update 1....
This article contains Stargirl spoilers. If Stargirl has succeeded at one thing with its finale–and it achieved a lot–it was introducing some very exciting new concepts and characters for season two. The biggest hint at where we’re headed next is the late-stage tease of a new Injustice Society member who brings the promise of danger, mystery, magic, and maybe… time travel. Say hello to the Shade. During the Golden Age of comics, the DC Universe was filled with weird and wonderful characters who shaped the massive comic book company into something magical and otherworldly, far from the street level noir heroes that the industry is now known for....
One trend that has emerged during this year’s season of the Overwatch League is a string of retirements from some of its most recognizable players. Most notably, San Francisco Shock DPS star and Season 2 MVP Sinatraa recently announced his retirement from Overwatch in order to go pro as a VALORANT player. Then, earlier this month, his World Cup-winning Team USA DPS counterpart Corey announced his retirement from the Washington Justice in order to go pro playing the very same game....
