Backpack Battlesis a strategic and nuanced auto-battler witha variety of classes, items, and weapons to experiment with. With so many strategies and potential builds available, it can be hard to know which weapons to purchase. These are some of the most powerful weapons inBackpack Battles, but much of the game’s weaponry has a viable use case. However, many of these weapons are used in the mid-to-late game and can act as the cornerstone of many builds....
Now thatThe Last of Usis one of the most popular television shows around, people are starting to notice a few differences from the video game, including just how the outbreak started spreading around the globe as quickly as it did. While things were fairly clearly laid out in the video game, it’s a bit vaguer in the HBO Max series, but the creators are now confirming some fan theories sprouted from the second episode....
EveryLegend of Zeldaplayer knows the thrill of opening a treasure chest to that iconic jingle and finding a new item. Part of that thrill comes in the form of discovering theutilityof the new equipment. In his many quests to save Hyrule, Link obtains a bevy of tools to traverse dungeons and battle foes. These items range fromsimple magical trinketstopowerful weapons and armor, and each stays fairly unique from one another....
Summary It may be a while until players can get their hands onMass Effect 4or the nextAnimal Crossinggame, and what BioWare and Nintendo have planned for these popular franchises is mostly a mystery. While bothMass EffectandAnimal Crossingwill likely make many updatesin their next entries, there is a specific change that they could make that would take advantage of their unique premises. While it’s obvious that the two series have little in common, they share a crucial similarity: non-human species with human intelligence....
Final Fantasy 9was an unusual entry in Square’s popular JRPG franchise. After the series had advanced drastically with the previous two entries,Final Fantasy 9felt like a step back. It had much more in common with the Nintendo-era games than its immediate predecessors. It was also released on the PS1 right as the PS2 was launching, and the world was eagerly awaiting to see what Square would do with the new hardware rather than what they were doing with the old....
Fans ofVampire: The Masqueradeknow thatVampire: The Masquerade - Swansongis finally the narrative-focused game adaptation the TTRPG deserves. As such,Swansongplays and feels more like aVampire: The Masqueradechronicle story than a typical adventure title. And withSwansongusingVTM 5th Editionfor its gameplay and older editions for its Boston setting, hardcore fans would very well recognize popular names, settings, and concepts unique across versions of the game. RELATED:Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt: Combat Pro Tips To Outlast Enemies...
A YouTuber in Japan was arrested in Nagoya for uploading anime and gameplay clips to hisYouTubeaccount. The uploads were found to be in violation of the CopyRight Act, as determined by the Content Overseas Distrubution Association (CODA). It is the first arrest of its type so far in Japan, though it may not be the last. The man is 52 years old and was arrested by Miyagi Prefectural Police. Among the anime the man uploaded were clips fromSteins;GateandSpy x Family....
A fan ofThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind Wakerdrew a unique and neat isometric drawing of Link and the King of Red Lions as they sailed across the Great Sea. The fan then posted their handiwork on Reddit, where other fans ofThe Wind Wakerpraised their work and their creativity in their perspective art style. During the February 2023 Nintendo Direct, many fans ofThe Wind Waker were hopeful that the HD version currently available on the failed Wii U console would get a Switch port announcement....
Many sports video games likeNBA 2K22often encourage users to pay for microtransactions if they want to progress quickly in certain multiplayer modes of these games. Many gamers have frequently scrutinized this practice over the years, however, one gamer, in particular, was so fed up with the microtransactions inNBA 2K22that they decided to go a step further. The gaming industry has kept a close eye on the use of microtransactions and loot boxes in games ever sinceThe Netherlands Gaming Authority declared some types of loot boxes unlawful back in 2018....
Swords and shields are arguably the most ubiquitous armaments in thesoulslikegenre, butthey’re far from the only ones. Many fans will be looking for a heftier weapon with some more reach to it, and to that end, they’ll likely seek out a halberd. These bladed weapons combine the long reach of a spear with a heavy swing that’s great for punishing enemies from a safe distance. This versatility generally requires a higher skill level, though....
Square Enix is one of the most popular gaming companies ever, especially when it comes to RPGs. They’ve worked on some of the best franchises in the genre, such asFinal Fantasy,Dragon Quest, andKingdom Hearts. However, one title that didn’t get as much praise as it deserved wasThe World Ends With You. RELATED:Games To Play If You Liked Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Luckily, after over a decade of waiting, this year has been great for fans ofThe World Ends With You....
TheMortal Kombatfranchise is no stranger toweird species and unique characters, to say the least. From Outworld to the Netherrealm to Earth and everywhere in between, the team behindMortal Kombathas a lot of wiggle room when it comes to the design and backstories of their characters. RELATED:Mortal Kombat: 10 Most Underrated Playable Characters For instance,Mortal Kombat 11featured a hive-mind race of bee-like creatures that fit perfectly into the establishedMortal Kombatuniverse, whileMortal Kombat 3featured minotaur, gods, reptiles, and everything in between....
ThePlayStation Portablewas a plucky little system. Sony’s attempt at handheld gaming aimed at capturing the same thrills as their mainlinePlayStationconsoles, and it succeeded in many ways. Sadly, it never achieved the same popularity, often overshadowed by both its big brothers and Nintendo’s portable systems. Related:Things Sony Got Right With The PSP (& Things They Should Have Changed) Because of that mainstream miss, many gamers missed out on quality titles exclusive to the PSP....
