Summary WhileDragon’s Dogma 2is arguably a fantastic fantasy RPG, that doesn’t mean it’s perfect. In fact, it’s far from that, and while there are plenty of humorous things in the game, there are some aspects that just don’t make any sense. While suspended disbelief makes a game more enjoyable some of the time, there are others where it’s blaringly apparent and distracting. None of this is meant to throw shade, but instead shed light on areas for improvement....

Summary UbisoftCEO Yves Guillemot has called out and denounced the racist backlash and “hateful acts” towardsAssassin’s Creed Shadowsand its adaptation of Yasuke, the first black samurai. For the last decade or so, if you asked anyAssassin’s Creedfan what time period they most wanted to see the series take place in,almost all of them would have replied with Feudal Japan. That’s exactly why Shadows,previously known as Red, has been such a big deal since it was revealed....

Summary Games Workshop recently revealedWarhammer 40,000: DarktideThe Miniatures Game. I’m surprised it took this long for the company to repackage some existing models and draft a game to go alongside them – it seems like a gimme considering Darktide’s continued success. Darktide is not a perfect game. It’s nowhere near. But developer Fatshark is constantly producing updates to slowly improve it, and that’s keeping players on board. Most live-service titles these days falter within their first year, so the fact that Darktide’s crunchy combat has kept thousands of players engaged for 18 months is impressive....

Quick Links You never know what you might encounter inPalia, which includes mysteries, puzzles, and ruins. Whether you’re traversing land, spelunking, or fishing, you’re bound to encounter at least a few oddities along the way. It’s also a good idea to collect anything you encounter, no matter how odd it seems. If you’ve been playing Palia for a while, you probably already know that everything you encounter has a purpose, whether it is to earn money, give as a gift, or put into crafting recipes....

Quick Links The Sims 4has gotten pretty good at bringing prominent Sims players in to collaborate on their releases, which is howSimmer Ebonixcame aboard to help the team out with the Urban Homage Kit, offering 29 new items “that inspire confidence.” With more than two dozen new itemsadded to Create a Simin the Urban Homage Kit, you’ll find all sorts of clothing and accessories that feature eye-catching color and some truly bold patterns....

Quick Links Buckshot Rouletteis a tabletop horror game in which you and a dealer take turns shooting. The dealer loads multiple live and blank shells into a shotgun, and you go first. Shooting yourself with a blank gives you another turn; shooting either with a live round ends your turn. Whoever depletes the others’ “charges” first wins. The game is an intense battle of probability and luck where you must choose carefully what actions to take and what items to use....

Quick Links SunnySidelets you roam through a rural town in the blossoming countryside of Japan while expressing yourself fully. Part of that includes dressing up, styling your hair, and accessorizing. While you can fully customize your character at the beginning of the game, later you may want to find more clothes or store seasonal outfits. Thankfully, you can get more clothes and change your style any time! From dying your hair to customizing your clothing colors, there’s no limit to your creativity....

Quick Links Caesar’s Legion is a… controversial faction inFallout. Vaguely modeling themselves off of the legion of old, Caesar’s Legion aims to implement absolute peace through a series of rigid, hierarchical laws enforced by the sheer military might of their legionaries. At the heart of this military force is ‘Caesar’ himself, the charismatic and brutal founder of the legion. Basing their tactics on Roman concepts like ‘divide and conquer,’ (subjugation by provoking internal clashes within an enemy) and ‘total war,’ (using full force to win by any means), Caesar’s Legion became a force to be reckoned with in the post-apocalypse....

Summary Farming and Life Sims are everywhere in the cozy genre.Stardew ValleyandAnimal Crossing: New Horizonshave been some of the biggest games in the past few years and have really pushed the cozy gaming trend, but these kinds of games don’t necessarily equal cozy, and there are plenty of other games that can give you those feel-good vibes, without starting a farm. There is nothing wrong with farms. They can be a lot of fun, but sometimes you need something a bit different, while still maintaining the familiar cozy vibes....

Summary TheGame Boy Colorintroduced many timeless games as well as unique spinoffs to known franchises that took things in a new direction. With olderGame Boygames getting remade, such asPokemonYellow andThe Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX, there are countless games that can be revamped, remastered, and reimagined for the modern era. Remakes that go beyond a simple retexture, such asResident Evil 2 RemakeandFinal Fantasy 7: Rebirth, always get looked at fondly and even rekindle the hype for a franchise....

Summary One of the most common tropes inanimeis the inclusion of a Demon Lord or Demon King. These characters are often the most powerful entities in the world that pose a threat to the human race. Despite being evil, some Demon Lords are attractive, smooth talkers, and even likable in their personalities. Of course, not all Demon Lords remain evil throughout their lives. Some have managed to reform and shift their goals....

Mirroring the harsh realities of medieval life,Manor Lordsthrows you into a dynamic world where unpredictable weather patterns and seasonal changes can drastically affect your village’s progress. This adds a layer of realism to the game and forces you to adapt your strategies in response to each season’s unique demands and opportunities. From the sudden downpours of spring rains to the harsh snows of winter, every season presents its own set of challenges....

Quick Links Roblox: Terminal Escape Roomis a stressful and challenging puzzle game. Your goal is to stop a runaway train. Within a specific time frame, you must solve puzzles in four different carriages. These puzzles can be played in both solo and multiplayer modes. What makes the game more stressful is the limited time you have to accomplish this task. The puzzle solutions are difficult and cleverly hidden, so finding them easily is unlikely....