Summary When you live in a galaxy far, far away, the stars will always have great sway over how a culture develops. Nowhere is this more true than in theStar Warsuniverse. The stars are responsible for the biology of species, how fast they develop technology, and are the primary unit of navigation when traveling at light speed. It should be no wonder, then, that the star sign you were born under can tell us a lot about who you would be in the Skyriver galaxy....

Quick Links Your introduction to matches and candles inAnimal Wellis pretty early into the game before you’ve even left the starting area. Unlit candles will spawn spirits every time you enter the room, so you’ll need to light all the candles in the game in order to navigate safely. Unfortunately, you don’t have a fire source, so you’ll need to find nine matches in Animal Well to light each of the correlating candles....

Summary They say that the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Many video game developers embrace this adage, incorporating monster mechanics where enemies can turn on each other. After all, what’s more satisfying than wiping out hordes of enemies? Watching them destroy each other while you sit back and enjoy the chaos! The chaos of enemy infighting not only adds a strategic layer to gameplay but also makes the game world feel more dynamic and alive....

Summary Arcade1Up has been providing us with the chance to have our very own arcades at home for the past six years, whether it’s just the one machine we’re after for a hit of nostalgia, or we’re looking to turn an entire room into our very own retro arcade. A more appealing option than ever before withactual arcades disappearing left and right. While the idea of an in-house arcade is appealing, actually building the cabinets to make that a reality is pretty daunting....

Summary Everyone, take a deep breath.Assassin’s Creed Shadowswill not force a mandatory internet connection. I repeat, Assassin’s Creed Shadows will not be an online-only game. Ubisoft took to social media on Thursday to clarify that its upcoming title set to launch on November 15 will not require a mandatory internet connection. In other words, Assassin’s Creed Shadows will not suffer the same fate as The Crew, when online servers were disbanded and rendered the entire game unplayable....

Quick Links A sequel to the smash-hit original,Hades 2is a roguelite dungeon crawler action game with a huge amount of content to wade through. Playing as Melinoe, your goal is to descend into the depths of the underworld and take down Chronos, the titan of time who has your family captive. As you’d expect from a roguelite, there is a great deal of difficulty to contend with here - thankfully, there are ways to improve your abilities without resorting to trial and error....

Welcome to the wonderful world of video games! From family-friendly titles, to story-heavy role-playing games, to shooters, to sports games, to simulators and more, there’s a game out there for everyone. But which console you buy for the new gamer in your life – whether that’s yourself or a loved one – is a big decision! What you choose decides a lot of stuff about the future of your gaming, with some offering portability, others boasting better graphics, and more still serving as the only home to some of gaming’s most iconic franchises....

The DM screen holds secrets and prep materials for Dungeon Masters everywhere. Besides providing you with a private spot for notes and minis, a DM screen is often the best place for rule reminders and helpful charts. Many screens come with handy information for their game on the DM’s side, and cool art on the other side doesn’t hurt. Choosing the one that’s right for you can be difficult with so many options....

TheFalloutTV show has only added to the enduring fan-friendly legacy the series already has. Now, anyone who has spent the last decade-plus playing the many Fallout video games has a new batch of fans to enjoy everything under the wasteland sun with. With Fallout’s popularity surging, an increased demand for merchandise follows. Fortunately, with the juggernauts over at Amazon producing the Fallout TV series and decades of history under its belt, there are plenty of Fallout apparel options for fans already available....

In real life, the most important question in any new scenario is “where’s the bathroom?” Video games, however, have their own set of priority queries. For one, “Can you invert the camera?” But even more crucial, “can you pet the dog?” More and more games have dutifully embraced that desire in recent years, adding in dog-petting mechanics and objectively improving everyone’s lives. But what about other animals? They don’t deserve the short end of the slobbery stick....

Summary Taking on the Elite Four is the crème de la crème. Stacking up on potions isn’t enough, you need to have the best team possible. Having a mix of Pokémon types, such as Ground, Steel,Rockand Fire, tends to be the most successful. WithPokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Indigo Disk, the second expansion of the latest Pokémon game, there’s the addition of loads of Pokémon, which means you have endless options to take to the elite four....

Painting unprimed plastic miniatures is like building a house on sand. Sure, it might stand for a while, but the first tabletop battle or enthusiastic game night can send your paint job crumbling. But with the vast array of primers out there, how do you choose the right one for your tiny warriors andminiature monsters? Well, this guide will break down the best primers for your plastic miniatures, answer frequently asked questions, and have you priming like a pro in no time....

Summary Building someone in a character creator, especially one so robust and flexible asD&D, is a gateway to infinite possibilities. PerhapsBaldur’s Gate 3’sgreatest strength (and there are a lot of them) is just how many of Dungeons & Dragons' infinite possibilities it manages to capture. Though I’munlikely to commit to replaying it any time soon, and no expansion is coming, these infinite possibilities are keeping me connected to the world of Baldur’s Gate 3 through my latest obsession - pop culture creations....