Persona 5is beloved for a lot of reasons, but the Confidant system stands out as a core game mechanics. The more players befriended the people around Joker, the more benefits they provided both inside and outside the world of Shadows. This was a start contrast to the Social Link mechanic inPersona 3 PortableandPersona 4 Golden, where party members might provide special benefits through their Social Link, but most other characters just boosted Persona fusion....

Pokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlhave been officially out for a week today, and they are already a big success in Japan, with local sales amounting to almost 1.4 million copies sold within the first three days. Generation 4 ofPokemongames was one of the most beloved by players, possibly due to it adding a lot of interesting lore to the series. In fact, the tale ofArceus inPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearllives on even if the Legendary God Pokemon is not available at the moment....

As players make their way through Hollis’ Hot Streak inPsychonauts 2, they will come across a “Pillinko” machine that does not play fair. Indeed, Raz will discover that the game is rigged against him, as the spot that he must land in to win is blocked by a heart. However, it is possible to move that heart and beatPsychonauts 2’s Pillinko machine, and this guide will detail exactly how that is done....

WithScarlet Nexusslated to release on June 25, fans are more excited than ever to get their hands on Bandai Namco’s latest action-packed adventure. Luckily, they’ll be able to secure themselves an early look at the game thanks to a brand new demo slated to release later this month, with the publisher revealing the preview will come first toXbox Series X. The announcement came via a tweet from the officialScarlet NexusTwitter account, revealing its timed exclusivity to Microsoft’s platform as well as a brief look at the demo’s main menu, which features protagonists Yuito and Kasane....

Shadow and Boneis one of those fictional universes that has a bit of everything packed in. Its supernatural elements don’t clash with its more dystopian dramatic ones, and that’s part of its success. The series continues to divide its time cleverly between two primary plot lines, but now that the villain is back in the mix, he gets to hold down the coveted C-Plot. The first and second episodes ofShadow and Bone’s second seasonare directed by Bola Ogun....

Remnant: From the Ashesmay be getting a sequel at some point in the future, as its developer Gunfire Games has recently filed trademarks for key phrases that indicate a follow-up game could be on the way. Releasing back in 2019,Remnant: From the Ashesis a Souls-like that received praise for its unique setting and approach to the genre.Remnant: From the Ashesreceived positive reviewswhen it released, which has had many fans wondering whether Gunfire Games would capitalize on that success by making a sequel....

Sci-fi is one of the most popular genres of fiction around, and has had a swathe of fans for decades. FromHitchhiker’s Guide to the GalaxytoBattlestar Galactica, the wonderment of technology and space provoke some of the most iconic characters and stories ever made. In video games, there have been plenty of great science fiction properties, many of which rival the ones created long before.Mass Effectis as beloved as it gets in the gaming sphere, and whileStar Warshas made the jump to the virtual space with grace, boasting a handful of truly brilliant experiences,Star Trekhasn’t had as much success of late....

TheGame Awards 2021showcased numerous works to excite fans for the years to come. Of the many projects revealed, few invoked as much emotion as the trailer forStar Wars Eclipse. Throughout the short excerpt, fans witness various seemingly disconnected events in theStar Warsuniverse. Moreover, the trailer is entirely void of dialogue, leaving viewers to embrace and assess visuals alone. RELATED:Best-Selling Star Wars Games Ranked (& How Much They Sold) The ambiguity of theStar Wars Eclipsetrailer has left many fans uncertain of what to expect....

Summary In many ways,Starfieldrepresents a bold leap forward for Bethesda Games not just in terms of being a new IP and the studio’s first dedicated foray into sci-fi, but also in being the culmination of decades of design experience on some of the industry’s most revered RPGs. AcrossThe Elder ScrollsandFallout, the studio has successfully carried on several trademark design elements from entry to entry, andStarfieldis the latest game from the legendary studio to iterate and improve upon the key mechanics that fans have come to expect from a Bethesda RPG....

A playthrough ofSuperfusedoesn’t have to be a lengthy affair. Those who go through the campaign will find that they are in for an action-filled few hours and then they can move on to playing co-op and online. However, these few hours can turn into a few hundred hours for those who don’t use the teleport mechanic to fast travel. RELATED:New Action RPG Superfuse Combines Diablo and Invincible While the game isn’t the biggest ever,Superfusehas a sizable enough world packed with enough enemies that walking everywhere would take too long....

Buying a pair of headphones is a much more complex affair today than just a few years ago. This is because the range of features that are now available can make choosing the best headphones a lot more challenging, and that doesn’t even take into accountnoise-canceling headphones. This difficult choice is compounded by the sheer number of hardware options on the market, with thousands of devices vying for favor with users....

The Quarryis a cinematic horror experience that uses the best details of Supermassive Games' past titles to continue the trend. However, some achievements that come withThe Quarryare tough to beat due to vague rule sets and conflicting story choices. One such trophy/achievement is titled “Peanut Butter Butterpops” (named after the in-universe snack brand that Jacob and Nick fight over in Chapter 2), and the description demands the player never miss a shot while in a combat encounter....

Summary The long-awaited12th game in theMortal Kombatfranchise,Mortal Kombat 1, has been released to mostly positive reception from fans. Overall, the game is praised for its fresh take on the gameplay, aesthetic/ graphics, presentation, and characters. In many ways, it lives up to the promise of a new era for the now 30-year-old franchise. Even its story mode was generally well received. However, in some ways, the story mode is also a bit of a letdown for fans....