Summary Astarion is one of the most loved companions inBaldur’s Gate 3. His smooth charm and witty comments easily endear all players who can’t help but want his input on everything. Astarion has comments on nearly everything, from sharp quips to emotional monologues; he’s got a lot to say. Enhanced by Neil Newbon’s award-winning performance, Astarion’s dialogue helps you delve into his character and harrowing story. Whether he’s commenting on the state of the Wilderness or recalling a memory in the streets of Baldur’s Gate, every sentence paints a picture....

Quick Links V Risinghas a wide range of spells and weapons available for you to use and master. At the start of the game though, you won’t have access to the full arsenal of spells, but it’s still possible to get a good build set up with the limited resources that you have. In this guide, we are going to take a look at the best early-game build that you should focus on....

Summary Glintstone Sorceries are among the most basic options you’ll find inElden Ring, but that doesn’t mean you should overlook them. They are going to be your bread and butter for much of the game, and can deal impressive damage even against the most powerful bosses in the Lands Between. However, Glintstone Soceries are also one of the largest categories of spell in Elden Ring; as such, it can be difficult to determine which of them really stand out among the rest....

Summary Stardew Valleyhas always had a subtle element of magic in its DNA. The wizard who lives in the forest, the evil With who appears at random to mess with your farm, and the various weaponry and items you can acquire to endow you with magical abilities are important stables of this game’s world. Despite all this, magic usually takes a backseat to the rest of the game’s tonal qualities....

Summary Racing has always been a part of life for hobbyists and enthusiasts near and far, fromFormula 1toNASCARand everything in between. It will come as no surprise to these same enthusiasts, then, that there have been plenty of experiences in the world of gaming to satisfy the racing itch when it washes over them. Not every single racing game is a true race-winning experience. Some won’t even finish the race. But the ones that do hit everything a racing fan desires will be remembered as one of the best in the genre....

Quick Links Xiao is a powerful main DPS inGenshin Impactand, with the right team composition, he can dish out a good amount of damage during your travels in Teyvat. If luck has been on your side, and you’ve managed to add him to your team, then there are a few tips we have to share to get the most out of Xiao. If you’re using Xiao for battling through the quests of Genshin Impact, you’ll have no trouble dishing out damage to the various bosses with a simple team build....

In general, if you want to become a Lich inDungeons & Dragons, it’s pretty well understood that you’re going to need to sacrifice something. Preferably, you’ll be sacrificing something important, though the concept of importance varies from person to person. Perhaps you’re sacrificing valuable time, those dear to you, or even yourself just for the chance at eternal life, however miserable it may be. Becoming a Lich is, technically, one of the most evil things you may do in Dungeons & Dragons....

All of theDead Risinggames provide fun and wacky zombie-killing experiences. The weapons that you use in these games are one of the main reasons the series is so enjoyable. Like many zombie titles, the instalments contain some of the standard weapons, such as baseball bats and shotguns. On top of that, you’re able to make use of regular items like chairs and plates to spill zombie blood. Then, there are the combo weapons that you can build....

If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent the last few weeks agonizing over which deck to play at Lorcana’s first Set Championship. If this event had started last season, it would have been a much easier decision: play Ruby/Amethyst, tech the mirror match, and hope for the best. Thankfully, Into the Inklands’ meta is much more healthy and diverse, and there are quite a few decks that have a realistic chance of winning at your local game store’s championship....

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroesis packed with things to do. From the main story to myriad recruitment quests, Card Battle to Beigoma and beyond, this Kickstarter-fueled Suikoden successor RPG pulls out all the stops. As a result, getting every achievement, trophy, whatever your preferred platform’s ecosystem calls them, means engaging with all manner of content. Many achievements are easy-peasy. Plenty of them will pop as you progress through Nowa’s tale. But the nine achievements on this list are anything but automatic....

Summary Alan Wake 2is a monumental improvement over the first game. Not just from the more intricate storytelling and writing, as well as the excellent new environments and gameplay mechanics, but also the boss fights. They’re back and better designed than ever, making itone of the main aspects to set it apart from the original. While there may be no final end-game boss fightand Saga gets mainly all of them in her Return chapters, they’re all still memorable and masterfully suspenseful....

Rimworld’sAnomaly DLC is the hardest to grasp from the outset and this is by design: The structure of the content is meant to follow the narrative path of a horror movie where your colony encounters the unknown and has no existing tools for dealing with it. The mystery and horror can be intimidating to begin with, and some people will prefer to go in with at least some foreknowledge of what to expect....

Quick Links If you are new to theDragon’s Dogmaseries, then travel may prove frustrating for you. Most games allow instant fast travel at zero cost. In Dragon’s Dogma, there are only a select few ways to travel, and they are by no means free and instant. If you don’t have any ferrystones and find yourself always losing resources during travel, we have a few tips that can help you as you explore the wilderness....