Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2looks like my kind of game. Though reviews for the sequel to 2017’s Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice were all over the map, I love a linear, cinematic action-adventure game and Hellblade 2 looks like a very pretty execution of that genre. The only problem is that my PC would need to run it at such diminished settings that it would defeat the purpose of playing such a graphically impressive game in the first place, and my Internet isn’t good enough to play it on Xbox One via the Cloud....

11 bit studios is one of the more interesting developer-publisher outfits in the video game business right now. As a developer, the studio has popular titlesFrostpunkandThis War of Mineunder its belt, but in the last year alone it’s published games like The Thaumaturge,Indika, and The Invincible, all of which are bizarre and beautiful in their own ways. I went to Warsaw this month to check out two of its upcoming games, one of which was The Alters....

Quick Links Dungeons & Dragonshas a dearth of magic items for players and Dungeon Masters to use, but there’s a special satisfaction in making a custom one to fit a campaign or character. A well-made homebrew item can tell a story, both through its history and how the players use it. Designing a homebrew item can be a challenge. Since Fifth Edition is designed on the assumption of having very few magic items, any enchanted loot you create can have a strong impact on the gameplay....

Whether you’re a seasonedcomic book enthusiastor a newcomer eager to dive into the world of superheroes and villains or comic strip compilations, encyclopedias offer fans a resource of information and artwork anybody would enjoy. From the iconic characters of DC and Marvel to the rich history of black comics, there’s something for every fan in this selection of must-buy resources. Each encyclopedia is expertly curated, boasts informative entries, stunning artwork, and behind-the-scenes stories that enrich your understanding and appreciation of its subject and the comics genre at large....

Summary Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Dooris a beloved classic from the GameCube era that has been remade and brought to the Nintendo Switch. Whether you are an old fan, or someone experiencing the game for the first time, there is plenty to enjoy about the remake. While playing it, you might wonder what other titles out there will scratch the same itch that Thousand-Year Door does. There are many options for fans of Nintendo’s remake to check out, all of which promise just as much attention to detail and rewarding gameplay as Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door offers....

Summary Godzillahas gone toe to toe with many monsters introduced within his franchise. From giant beetles to cybernetically enhanced hydras, Godzilla has come a long way since he first attacked Japan. As he gains more popularity, Godzilla has also had his fair share of interdimensional conflicts. These conflicts have brought the king of monsters face to face with some of the biggest franchises in the world. This includes tearing it up on the battlefield in Call of Duty to fighting other monsters in Magic: The Gathering....

Summary When you first get access to the Trouble Board inPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, you might end up debating whether or not it’s worth all the effort. After all, coins aren’t exactly a commodity, especially in the later chapters of the game. However, while the coin-based rewards may not truly be compelling, there are a handful of rewards that are absolutely worth taking the time to complete. For most of them, you don’t even really have to go that far out of your way to get them done, which means that you just get to reap the fruits of your labor with very little labor actually involved....

Summary Games Workshop is raising the price ofWarhammer. Again. The monopolistic miniatures company has a stranglehold on tabletop wargaming and can basically do whatever it wants, and whatGames Workshopwants to do right now is raise its already exorbitant prices to pull some extra coins out of your pocket. Warhammer has always been an expensive hobby, but prices have risen at an increasingly fast rate over the past few years. When I started the hobby, I paid about £8 for a Kroot Shaper....

Summary The social aspect ofStardew Valleyis a huge part of the game. You can date multiple people, and many players are die-hard fans of certain marriage candidates, and work hard to woo them. In order to get ten hearts with each of the marriage candidates, you can ask them to date you by giving them a bouquet. If you’re no longer interested in one of the marriage candidates, you can break off your relationship by giving them aWilted Bouquet....

Summary As you playTeam Ninja’sopen-world action RPGRise of the Ronin, you might feel compelled to seek out some of the less common challenges the game has to offer. While there are plenty of achievements, some of which can be completed throughoutthe course of regular play, there are some that stand out among the rest, offering challenges above and beyond what is normally expected of a player. These might be of a numerical nature, regard a completionist mindset towards collecting, or mastery of the game’s myriad gameplay systems....

Summary There’s no shortage ofLego-themed video games, least of all from TT Games. Since 2005, this dependable bunch has cranked out one or two brick-bashing collectathons per annum, all usually tied to some movie IP or other. Jurassic Park, Star Wars, Marvel, you name it. Clearing the story mode of one of these games is typically an easy feat; they are, after all, family titles. What’ll keep you coming back for hours on end, though, is that coveted 100 percent mark....

Quick Links Completing all 50 waves of Onslaught inDestiny 2can prove difficult for most players. The high enemy density, strict Power delta, and various modifiers can make this activity quite punishing during the latter half of a match. Throw in Legend difficulty into the mix, and you have a fairly demanding endurance test for most builds. Fortunately, there are a few things your fireteam can do to make your Onslaught run a little bit easier....

Summary I’m amazed it’s taken this long forWarhammer 40,000: Darktideto get a tabletop adaptation. However,Games Workshophas delivered the goods at the second-most opportune moment. Darktide (the video game) has just received a major update in Path of Redemption, and players jumping back into the digital battles of the 41st millennium will be tempted by its board game counterpart. But is it a good jumping-in point for fans of the universe to try tabletop gaming?...