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Tales of Arisewill be arriving in September 2021, and with Bandai Namco’s promise of reinventing the franchise, the game looks to attract anew audience alongsideTalesveterans. AlthoughTalesgames usually feature separate narratives and combat systems, they also sometimes share characters or settings. Newcomers to the franchise might be wondering whether they need to play the previous game,Tales of Berseria,before startingTales of Arise.AsTales of Arisewill function as a fresh start for theTalesseries, it’s unlikely that it will share any story threads from previous games....

Summary Tekken 8is set to release a new update tomorrow, roughly two weeks after the game launched to rave reviews from critics and fighting game fans alike. Bandai Namco’s latest 3D fighter marks a new chapter in the long-runningTekkenseries, with a new story that sees Jin Kazama seek redemption by halting his father Kazuya Mishima’s quest to control the world.Tekken 8also features a more aggressive combat systemthanks to its new Heat mechanic and destructible stages, and its roster consists of over 30 playable characters with their own roles to play in the game’s larger storyline....

Summary While it’s a great deal for those looking for something new to play for cheap, theEpic Games Storefree games promotion is a strange mix of content sometimes. Without warning, the service can decide to switch between offering two games to just one and back again depending on the week, andsome Epic Games Store offerings frequently vanishbefore being made openly available once the promotion is live. However, next week is a lucky one for gamers as it works out in their favor....

The most notable way to recognize an indie game is if it released independently of a major publisher, but another big signifier of an indie game if its ideas are against what the gaming community would consider mainstream. Indie games are often made anywhere between a small team of people or even just one or two individuals with an idea, so budget constraints that can’t go into cinematic graphics often turn into unique ideas, likelast year’sUntitled Goose Gameor 2017’sDoki Doki Literature Club....

With the formation of the Safety Advisory Council on Twitch, some users are concerned about the power implications it gives some members. The Safety Advisory Councilwas recently formed on Twitch in May of this year to minimize harassment on its platform. The group is comprised of both Twitch employees and creators who will help develop new safety features and identify occurring trends that go on within the website that could be detrimental....

With the release of Part 2 ofThe Last of Uscame a heap of controversy among the fan base due to some of the title’s outcomes. The reasons for some of this fan outrage were varied, with some disappointed by the execution of sequences such asthe death of Joel at the hands of Abby. While there is currently little discussion of another addition to the franchise, it is not completely out of the equation, especially sincemany players are expecting it....

The originalDying Lightbrought something new to the zombie survival genre, with its open-world parkour-based gameplay proving to be a much-needed breath of fresh air. The sequel,Dying Light 2: Stay Human, is releasing this December and will hopefully further innovate on its unique brand of zombie-killing action. Fans will be hoping to see more of the game at E3, but there is already plenty ofDying Light 2gameplay and information already available online....

Summary In 2013, writer and game designer Luciano Sgarbi approached his friend Joe Conway with a simple pitch: “I want to make a game that’s likeBaldur’s Gatebut with platforming.” The result wasWitchmarshand its prequelTea Party of the Damned,two CRPG/platformer hybrid games set in an alternate 1920s America inhabited by witches, warlocks, Lovecraftian nightmares, talking cans of oysters, and much more.Witchmarshis still in development, whileTea Party of the Damnedis set to release later in 2024....

Quick Links Challenging word puzzles likeWordlecan make a daily puzzle like today’s challenge quite a bummer - especially if the word being guessed proved a bit difficult for players to figure out. However, just because aWordlechallenge term ends up being difficult does not make it impossible to overcome. Regardless, accurately decrypting the worded puzzle requires patience and solid vocabulary knowledge to complete it. Sometimes, players just need a nudge in the right direction in order to solve the puzzle....

Leveling inWorld of Warcraftis easier than ever inDragonflight. As of phase two of theDragonflightpre-patch, the amount of experience to level up inWorld of Warcrafthas been drastically reduced.In theWorld of Warcraft: Dragonflightbeta and Public Test Realm, players noticed they were able to level up below level 60 much faster than before. After comparing the experience required to gain each level, players found the amount was dramatically reduced, with some levels requiring more than four times less XP....

The livestreaming market is tough to be competitive in when one platform has already taken hold of an overwhelming share of the market. Twitch remains dominant while YouTube and Facebook Gaming attempt to draw more content creators over with exclusivity agreements.Mixer couldn’t stay afloat, and that was the biggest competitor to Twitch at the time of its demise. YouTube is trying to raise the profile of its livestreaming program by adding new features....

One of the most unlikely contenders for Game of the Year in 2019 wasA Plague Tale: Innocence. The cinematic story-driven action game from Asobo Studio captured the hearts of players when it first released in May 2019, with the game nominated for multiple Game of the Year awards in the highly competitive year. For those who missed out on it at launch or those wishing to return to it beforeA Plague Tale: Requiemreleases in 2022,A Plague Tale: Innocenceis receiving a next-generation remaster next month....

Animal Crossing: New Horizonsremains one of the top games of the year with players recently super excited about the second summer update that adds in the sorely missed Dream feature, where players were able to visit their friend’s towns in dream worlds. This also means the return of theNPCLuna, who oversees the Dream Suite. RELATED:8 Great Villagers In Animal Crossing: New Horizons (& 8 Who Need To Move Out Immediately)...