Summary The Echelon faction inXDefiantis the class that has possibly the lowest skill floor, but the highest skill ceiling, ofall the factions. For the most part, every other faction has abilities that are fairly easy to use in a conducive way, whether it’s supportive or aggressive. The Cleaner’s abilities kill you, Libertad’s abilities heal you, etc. The Echelon faction’s abilities don’t necessarily do anything helpful in a vacuum; but, when used situationally, they have perhaps the best abilities in the game....

Summary Another Crab’s Treasure is a platforming ocean adventure starring Kril the hermit crab. Bursting with whimsy and charm, this game takes you on a quest to reclaim Kril’s shell, encountering a host of engaging characters and vibrant levels along the way. But the story isn’t just about fun and games; it also weaves an interesting conservation narrative about the impact of microplastic and plastic pollution in the ocean. Another Crab’s Treasure is reminiscent of ’90s 3D platforming games, with its bright cartoon style, fanciful story, and quirky non-human character designs....

2024 is a huge year for Star Wars Lego. It has been 25 years sinceLegoandStar Warsfirst teamed up, and the two have already released several sets, some of which include Minifigure debuts, to celebrate. A lot of iconic characters, scenes, and contraptions from throughout Star Wars history have been turned into Lego sets during the last two and half decades, including the AT-AT, and now one of Lego’s looming AT-AT sets is available for quite a bit less....

Summary Satirical gaming website Hard Drive posted an article this week about a “new hardcore mode” inStardew Valleythat wipes your save file when you open the game’s wiki, so, of course, fans turned it into a real thing. You can read the storyhere. As reported byGamesRadar, a software engineer called Sylvie Nightshade has designed a mod which “will erase your save file if you even dare look at the wiki in a browser tab”....

Stellaris, like most Paradox games, is an endlessly complex experience thanks to its intricate systems, deep faction customization, and emergent storytelling. The fact that it’s set in its own universe, as opposed to real-world alternate history, has helped earn it a devoted fanbase since its launch in 2016. Players can create a star-spanning empire with any species they can dream up, inspired by fiction or something truly their own. It also bears the other major hallmark of Paradox’s biggest hits: a staggering amount of DLC....

Summary InDungeons & Dragons, every adventurer needs their rest. However, we’re not just talking about a Long Rest either. No, sometimes, after a grand adventure or a thrilling arc, the characters need a little bit of downtime. Whether it’s because of the pacing in the narrative orthe players just need a breakfrom the game for a week, there is a system for what adventurers get up in between quests known as Downtime....

Summary The Fallout Seriesis once again taking the world by storm, and it’s obvious why. The series has so many unique elements, including horror, endless adventure, and a fascinating storyline. This series has tons of weapons, different kinds of enemies, and an immersive open world full of great characters. When you finish playing all the Fallout games, it can feel like there aren’t any other games that measure up. However, depending on which elements are your favorite in Fallout, there are plenty of games you can dive into next....

Summary Drifting is one of the most fun parts of racing games, but there aren’t too many games that solely focus on this aspect of racing. It is extremely tough to create realistic drifting mechanics in any title, as most cars in real life don’t necessarily have the same capacity for drifting as their virtual replicas. Yet as unrealistic as it might be, drifting around sharp turns and corners and then speeding off after is a feeling that gives you the utmost satisfaction....

Summary The Incarnation creature type debuted inMagic: The Gathering’s Judgment set in 2002. These Incarnations focused on adding an ability to creatures you control if they were in the graveyard. Incarnations returned in 2007’s Lorwyn set with some extremely powerful abilities tacked onto creatures of each color that cost six mana. The most recent cycle of Incarnation creatures debuted in Modern Horizons 2, and those creatures blew the doors off their past kindred creatures, as they featured a free evoke mechanic and immensely powerful abilities tacked onto strong, fairly inexpensive creatures....

Summary The Nintendo 64is home to some of the best games of the generation. Who could forget the Skull Kid fromThe Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask or the bear and bird duo,Banjo Kazooie? 3D was a new frontier and many characters made the jump from 2D. So what about the characters that were left behind? Perhaps it’s a character that never moved on to the modern era, or maybe the character is remembered fondly but never thought about....

Summary Fusion Cores are always a welcome sight inFallout 4. Whether you’re selling them to make a bunch of extra caps, or building up a stockpile of them to keep your Power Armor from turning into a massive paperweight, these little miracles of pre-war technology are useful for everyone. While you’ll probably be strapped for Fusion Cores the most if you’re running both Power Armor and a weapon that uses them, like the mighty Gatling Laser, it’s worth picking these upregardless of the build you’re running....

Summary As part of theLGBTQ+community, polyamorous people have a pride flag and gradually growing representation in certain media. These characters might be in a relationship with other NPCs or be a romance option for anyone who picks up their games. However they show their polyamorous ways, these fictional people are part of a trend in expanding romance beyond monogamy. Find a canon OT3 to cherish or a poly partner for you to court as you play through the story....

Summary Just because Jujutsu Kaisen is an action-packedanimebursting with fight scenes doesn’t mean its characters don’t have some insightful things to say. In fact, the characters have more than a few philosophical discussions while throwing punches. And that’s not even mentioning the lines that define relationships and characters. While every fan is going to have their own favorite quotes, there are some that stand out above the rest. After staying a while in the world of Jujutsu sorcerers and curses, here are the quotes we can’t stop thinking about....