Summary Silent protagonists are a staple of video games, especially RPGs. The idea is that they allow audiences to project their own thoughts and feelings onto them. This trend has come under criticism in recent years; if anything,the main character having nothing to say breaks the immersion. The trope is often implied to be for the audience’s benefit - these protagonists do communicate through dialogue options, after all. But here are the times that the silent protagonist straight uptalked, often surprising us in the process....

Summary In recent years, ‘cosy’ has become something of a double-edged epithet to me. It’s a pointless descriptor most of the time, a buzzword meant to evoke a game’s intended reception where cosiness is a fleeting dream in the face of efficiency-first farming, shallow mechanics, and writing so saccharine as to give you cavities. Amber Islemanages to avoid these pitfalls and presents a legitimately cosy experience. There are so many ways it could have been my bane - it’s a shop simulator ripe for spreadsheetification, and really quite buggy for a full release....

Summary Balatrois a bonafide Game of the Year contender. The poker-inspired roguelike is so addictive that every layer of detail seems meticulously thought out, and that ismostlythe case. However, developer LocalThunk has shared a little insight into the creation process, saying that 30 Jokers only made the game because of a misunderstanding between himself and his publisher, Playstack. Playstack Is To Thank For 30 Of Balatro’s Jokers Postingon Twitter, LocalThunk said, “I once told Playstack (my publisher) that the full version of Balatro would have 120 Jokers....

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3is a game of limitless possibilities and permutations, meaning you’ll rarely find your progress impeded. However, in rare circumstances, you can trap yourself in an inescapable situation, which is exactly what happened to one Baldur’s Gate 3 player. Anyone who’s played Baldur’s Gate 3 for an extended period will know the Emerald Grove. The druid encampment acts as a starting town for wounded adventurers who have just wandered off the Nautiloid....

Summary Prince of Persia: The Lost Crowncan stake a claim to be called one of the best Metroidvanias of the last few years. Slick movement, punchy combat, and genuinely innovative mechanics made the game a delight. So, of course, Ubisoftbroke the team up and refused the opportunity to make a sequel. It’s a frustrating move, and one which has promptedBaldur’s Gate’spublishing maestro to address the situation, saying Ubisoft has “such a broken strategy....

Summary InFields of Mistria, part of the fun is bettering your relationships with the townsfolk. As you do, you’ll unlock special quests with them that let you get to know them better. Currently, only the two and four heart events are out, but more will be added over time. No matter which candidate is your favorite, your chances of romance begin at two hearts, when your special someone invites you to do something....

Age of Empires Mobilehas some awesome hero units that can really swing the momentum in battle if used the right way. Picking the best skills to upgrade is key to getting your heroes to reach their maximum potential. Upgrading these skills allows heroes to deal devastating damage, buff friendly units, debuff enemies, and sustain themselves on the battlefield. Whether you prefer active offensive skills or more passive support abilities, investing in the proper mix of skills is vital to fielding heroic forces that can steamroll your opponents....

Minecraftis the most popular game of all time. In a medium full of super-powerful franchises, many of which started with a lot more money behind them, this fun little game about gathering resources and building things with them somehow came to be the single most popular thing in the medium. In the end, consumers award style over extreme technical achievement, and love a satisfying gameplay loop. There’s also a social element to Minecraft, part of which is the unique skins everyone can use....

Summary Bethesda celebrated Fallout Day on Wednesday byrevealing new updates coming to Fallout 76. That’s not all that was done to mark the occasion, though. Fallout’s creators are also giving away a Stream Deck with all of its matching Fallout-themed accessories, and even though the holiday celebrating the series has passed, you can still enter the contest and be in with a chance of winning the bundle for a few more days....

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Summary Build-A-Bear is best known for selling soft toys that you assemble yourself. Taking a trip to one of its stores to pick out a bear to stuff and dress is a core childhood memory for a lot of people. Build-A-Bear has also become a go-to for uniquePokemonplushes more recently, however, and starting today, a Cubone bundle has been added to the site’s Pokemon collection. Pokemon’s Build-A-Bear process is a little different, especially if you buy its plushes online....

One of the things that makeEnotria: The Last Songstand out among other soulslike is its exciting combat, which might appear extremely challenging at first, but is quite fun when you get the hang of it. Combat is an essential part of this game, and you will realize this as soon as you step out of the tutorial. There’s a lot to learn in this game, and while you may figure out most of it on your own, the following combat tips may make your playthrough slightly easier and a lot more fun....

Summary Dragon Agemight have only had four mainline series since its inception, but it’s been going for a very long time, and even longer when you take into accountthe development of the first game, Dragon Age: Origins. It’s a long time to maintainthe plot threads and lore that is strung together through each game, all the way up to the recently released Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and it makes you wonder how much of The Veilguard was planned back when Origins was in development....