I’m a completionist at heart, so to say I’m grateful to have a job where I get paid to play the heck out of my favorite games is a massive understatement. I landed my current role just before the launch ofThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and I read along excitedly as those with prelaunch codes explored this revamped Hyrule in the days before I could do it myself....

One of the best parts ofDisney Dreamlight Valleyis making delicious meals and treats to share with the many different villagers you encounter. Meals are a great way to restore energy, but they can also be given as gifts and used to complete Dreamlight Duties and Star Path Duties for events. With the Thrills and Frills update, there are even more recipes to try out. One of these includes the delectable Stitch Cupcakes, inspired by everyone’s favorite little blue alien....

Summary In case you missed it, Akuma is finally inStreet Fighter 6. The fan-favorite has joined the roster as the final member of the Year 1 Character Pass. That character passalso saw the release of Rashid, Ed and A.K.I. as playable fighters. Now, on its own, Akuma joiningthe Street Fighter 6 rosteris newsworthy enough. In fact, if you want to learn how to play as the demon,then we have a handy guide for you....

Summary Rocksteady has announced that it’ll no longer be sharing weekly developer updates forSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, and will only release information when there’s “big news”. It pains me to say it, but easily the mostdisappointing game of 2024 so far has been Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which launched to mixed reviews and hasstruggled to keep its community interested in that time. Remarkably, though, Rocksteady has still been sharing weekly developer updates about the game in the time since release,even if not all of them have exactly been received well....

Summary Terrariacreator Redigit has announced a new refund policy at Re-Logic, as he’s revealed he’ll give anyone a no-questions-asked refund if they can beat him once in a PvP duel. It can be a little tricky to get refunds for games nowadays, especially if you’re trying to get your money back for a game you’ve played for a handful of minutes on consoles. It’s not often you’ll see a game’s creator offering refunds to players no matter how much time they’ve spent on the game though, but that’s exactly what Terraria creator Redigit is doing, provided you meet his demands....

Summary With all the differentMagic: The Gatheringcards and mechanics out there, you’re bound to come across a strange theme to build a deck around. With a recent influx of legendary creatures that deal with energy mechanic, your options are better than ever when it comes to building an energy-themed deck. Even so, there are only a few commanders who excel at generating and using energy, so if you are brewing a Commander deck, you’re going to want to take a look at these powerful creatures....

Summary Magic: The Gatheringpowered up both Modern and Commander with Modern Horizons 3, a super-charged expansion that brings back reprints, double-faced planeswalkers, and some great new things for Eldrazi fans. The Creative Energy Commander deck, which focuses on building up energy counters and using them in an explosive finish, is one of the pre-built decks you’re able to get your hands on in this set. With many brand-new cards coming to the Creative Energy deck, along with some stellar-looking reprints, you may want to pick one up for the cards within, or ensure that you’re playing the deck to the best of its abilities....

Weapon progression inDragon’s Dogma 2is fairly straightforward, as the best weapons are often available from vendors across Battahl and Vermund. If you’rebuilding the best Thief, you’ll need to select the best daggers Dragon’s Dogma 2 has to offer. Complete quests and travel the world earning plenty of coins andtracking down Wyrmslife Crystalsso you may exchange both currencies for the best daggers around. Check the inventories at shops including Celeste’s Smithy in the Checkpoint Rest Town andat The Dragonforged in Battahlfor some of these daggers....

Quick Links In most gacha games, getting a character from the highest rarity is quite difficult. However, it’s the opposite forWuthering Wavessince the game gives you enough pulls to get at least two standard five-star units early. Jianxin is one of these five-star units that you can choose to get if you like her design. She’s a gauntlet-wielding character while dealing Aero DMG, which brings her in direct competition with thefirst limited five-star, Jiyan....

Quick Links Dragon’s Dogma 2has added a new Vocation for the Arisen to master. Known as the Warfarer—sometimes mistakenly called the “Wayfarer”—this forgotten style allows you to wield the power of multiple Vocations simultaneously. You can’t use other Maister skills, and your stats are slightly lower, but the versatility of this class cannot be understated. Wield the power of Thief, Mystic Spearhand, and Sorcerer with this powerful Warfarer build. We take the best aspects of each class to create the ultimate frontline fighter, giving you access to excellent survivability and great burst DPS....

Quick Links Your party is almost guaranteed to run into a goblin at some point in theirDungeons & Dragonscampaign. They are a staple of not just the fantasy genre as a whole but definitely as D&D. With avery low challenge rating, these are some of the first creatures that could appear in your world for your party and potentially be what introduces them to your world. It is important tomake this moment memorable....

Summary Throughout your adventure across Fevertih inUnicorn Overlord, you will find a wide array of weapons for your allies and recruitable mercenaries. Some weapons are part of a set that offers the same stat bonuses and abilities, while others are unique to the characters that bear them. Unfortunately, the weapons of Unicorn Overlord don’t have a unique look or appearance during combat. Despite that, they are still vital to watch out for due to their bonus to attack power and some of the abilities they offer....

The X&Y era features incredibly expensivePokemon TCGsets, from Primal Clash and Ancient Origins to XY Evolutions. Given their release dates, these sets are creeping closer to vintage categorization as time goes on, and there’sno telling where the Pokemon market may bein a few years. After looking at some of the most expensive booster boxes from the Sun & Moon era, there’s no doubt that X&Y will feature several expensive sets, including a few that sell for well north of $500....