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Summary With so many promising video games releasing in 2023, it’s tempting to devour new releases as soon as possible, butBaldur’s Gate 3is not fit for this approach. Much ink has been spilled about Larian Studio’s latest smash-hit CRPG, and with PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions on the horizon, even more gamers will be able to get their hands on the title. In light of this, it’s important that audiences takeBaldur’s Gate 3one step at a time....

The story ofElden Ringis a slow burn that relies heavily on enemy placements, item descriptions, and environmental design to relay the background lore of the Lands Between. One of the most subtle examples of this, however, comes in the form of the Beastman of Farum Azula, a boss that can easily be the firstmajor enemy in Limgravethat a new player is able to challenge and defeat with starting gear. While the Beastman of Farum Azula does make several appearances throughoutElden Ringlike many of the game’s bosses, this is an example where the placements very clearly build the world of the Lands Between....

In most games, players step into the boots of mighty warriors, or survivors scrapping to carry on. In some games, though, the player themselves becomes a part of the narrative; the game draws players in, to be a part of the story. Often, these games use this direct interaction with the player to make the game eerie and real, breaking the fourth wall to get to fans. Becoming a character in the game, or having the player be the reason that a narrative happens, is engaging story-telling that many fans cannot get enough of....

Summary When big-money studios declare themselves “AAA,” it isn’t necessarily a declaration of quality to gamers. Rather, it signals to investors that their product is safe, that it will have the broadest possible appeal, and will ultimately sell well upon release. Games so big that they require the kind of funding only the biggest companies can provide are open-world games, and it just so happens that these types of games are what the largest gaming companies have been interested in making over the last few years....

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildis one of the most popular games on the Nintendo Switch. It allows for players to explore the world of Hyrule at their own pace and discover anysecretsBreath of the Wildmay be hiding. Not every player plays like that however, as some would rather modify the game. The efforts of one Japanese hacker selling modified save data ofBreath of the Wildended up catching the attention of the law, leading to his arrest....

A newPokemon-themed jet has been announced by China Airlines. It joins a growing list of themed airplanes across several airlines in Asia.Pokemonairplanes are some of the most common and most popular flying domestically in Japan and abroad, and this is the latest in that line. China Airlines made the announcement at a conference in Taipei on July 27th. The reveal of the new airplane design was made not just by China Airlines staff, but by Pikachu itself dressed in a pilot uniform....

While theDestinyfranchise has its fair share of different enemies for players to fight, theinsect-like Hive have been the major focusforDestiny 2recently. Xivu Arath, the sister of Oryx, and The Taken King himself have been a thorn in players' sides for a while. Meanwhile, the Hive’s Witch Queen has yet to fully reveal herself in-game as well. Savathun has seemingly been orchestrating events behind the scenes; she’s responsible for the repetitive curse afflicting the Dreaming City, controlling the Taken, and even conspiring against the Darkness....

As players enterDiablo 4’s endgame, they will start using Nightmare Sigils to enter Nightmare Dungeons and fam XP, items, and Glyph levels. As fans are sure to note, these Nightmare Sigils have their own Tier levels, which impact the dungeons that they unlock. This guide is here to provide details on that connection, and it will help players determine the Nightmare Dungeon Tier levels that they should be targeting inDiablo 4....

Summary TheDragon Ballfranchise has been going strong for decades now andDragon Ball Super (DBS)has been carrying the legacy of the franchise in recent years.Dragon Ball Supersucceeds at doing what theDragon Ballfranchise is known for; delivering an action-packed story with over-the-top and extremely powerful characters.Dragon Ball Superhas introduced multiple new characters that break the idea of strength previously set in the series,characters like Beerus, Whis, the Grand Priest, and Grand Zeno have been breaking norms of power in the series....

At some point or another, everyone had the gameAngry Birdsdownloaded onto their phones or tablets. This simple but addicting game allows players to help a group of birds. Some evil pigs steal their precious eggs and plan to gobble them up. It’s up to players to launch the birds at various structures and harm the pigs to retrieve their eggs. RELATED:Franchises That Should Create An Interactive Mobile Game Like Pokémon Go...

Before the MCU’s newest Disney Plus seriesLokiwas even released, everyone knew it was going to be a hit. And it was. Fans of the charming, morally questionable, character were excited to see his story played out in a longer form. People were also incredibly excited when the series seemed to be the first to solidly explorethe idea of an MCU multiverse. Fans have been suspecting this kind of storyline for many years, and the buzz around it was especially increased after the events ofAvengers: Endgame,where the team manipulated time and space to defeat Thanos....

Fortnitehas been teasing a new Skin for players to use while fighting, exploring, and relaxing in the popular battle royale game. Dataminers recently found the silhouette for “the original constructor” character, which theFortniteofficial Twitter is now confirming to be theConstructor Penny. SomeFortniteplayers may recognize Penny from the game’sSave the World mode, where she is a playable Constructor character that appears as several variable sub-classes. Some fans hope that Penny’s male counterpart, Kyle, will also be joining her as a Skin, which would be a nice reference for STW players....

There’s nothing worse than dying multiple times in a game, whether it’s to agrueling boss, a tricky platforming section, or simply a wave of enemies that just seem to be a little too fast or strong for their own good, it’s a sure-fire way to make any player, no matter how much prior experience they’ve had with difficult games, annoyed and frustrated. RELATED:Most Embarrassing Ways To Die In Horror Games Most developers know this feeling well and will make sure to never patronize or provoke the player after they meet their demise several times....