Video games have outstripped music and film in having the most loyal fans. Sometimes, however,a game can prove divisive: it may be too different from the other entries or feel like the series is getting stale. Few long-running series can escape the curse of getting that one game even the fans don’t like. With time, though, some divisive games have come to be championed. Resident Evil 4 and Metal Gear Solid 2 originally divided fans, yet have been vindicated by history: the former withits remakereviving interest in the original, and the latter through re-evaluation....

I recently wrote about theexcellent timing of the PS5 Pro. Anticipating the Christmas drop with a frankly supernatural gift of foresight (or basic common sense, take your pick), I was excited about the thought of picking up a current-gen PlayStation to playAstro Bot. Then Mark Cerny announced thePS5 Prowould cost £700. £699.99 to be precise. Or $699.99 for those of you over the pond. For anyone over the smaller pond in Ireland or mainland Europe, you’ll be shelling out €799....

Quick Links Protest Movement, a Chapter 3 case ofThe Rise of the Golden Idol, has us meeting new faces and seeing a familiar building from an unfamiliar side. That building, however, is rather unlike the one we’re used to - it has some new inhabitants. That’s not to say we don’t recognise them, however. As with some other cases, this scene isn’t as disastrous as you’d expect. There’s little in the way of death and destruction here, just a tragic accident....

Another day leading up to Halloween, another spooky event to enjoy inMonopoly Go! Keeping the trick-or-treat themes alive, the Dracula’s Delights rewards list is full of sweet treats like Scary Cake Partners tokens – potentially thousands of them – and more than 20,000free dice rolls. Between11AM EST on October 24until4PM EST on October 27at the same time as the Scary Cake Partners events come to a close, you’ll want to grab the board pickups that look like overflowing bowls of yummy Halloween candies, since they’re how you earn points (and rewards) in the Dracula’s Delight event....

Quick Links Side-scrolling levels are a major part ofDisney Epic Mickey: Rebrushedas they’re the main travel method between different areas. You’ll consistently have to take part in these levels while playing the game, and going through these is also how you get film reels for the cinema in Main Street. Mickey’s Steamroller is one such level, and this one is quite straightforward at first glance. However, if you want to get every collectible in it, you’ll have to pay some special attention when it comes to hidden areas and timed jumps....

It’s been more autumnal outside lately, and we’re bringing the fall festivities intoMonopoly Gowith the kickoff of Harvest Heyday, the first of many seasonal events coming this week. FromOctober 13 at 4PM ESTuntilOctober 14 at 2PM EST, hit the Railroads to bring in some points. Though there’s not a team-based Racers event anymore, you’re back to earning the usual slew of cash prizes,free dice rolls, and more during the Harvest Heyday tournament in Monopoly Go....

Quick Links Being able to see what’s coming is a powerful ability in any game, but especially so inMagic: The Gathering. Knowing what cards you’ll draw means knowing what resources you’ll have to launch attacks, set up defenses, or whether you’ll have that essential component to complete your game-ending combo. Aminatou, Veil Piercer doesn’t let you see too far into the future, but seeing two cards ahead provides a reasonable peek at what your future holds and if there’s a miracle just waiting to happen....

This year Sony launched and shelved a (reportedly, though with several heapings of salt) $400 million game after less than two weeks, then announced a $700 upgrade to the PS5 that doesn’t come with a disc drive. Despite these fumbles, I’ve maintained that Sony’s biggest L this year was its complete lack of support for the PS VR2, a $550 headset sold to people last year without any games. Say what you want about the PS5 Pro, but at least you may play Spider-Man 2 on it....

Summary PureArts has issued an apology following backlash sparked by the design of one of itsAssassin’s Creed Shadowscollectibles. Many noted that the monument used in the Qlectors figure resembled the one-legged torii that marks the entrance to the Sanno Shrine, a monument that was partially destroyed when an atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki but remains to this day to commemorate the lives of those lost during the bombing. Torii are gates found throughout Japan that represent the borders between the sacred and everyday life, hence them commonly being found at the entrances to shrines....

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3’s Collector’s Edition scalping has gotten even worse, as resellers list the collection for thousands of pounds. In some cases, the game itself is not included, despite the inflated prices. It’s gotten so bad that the scalpers are being called out byLarian’s director of publishing, Michael Douse. This comes after he found a listing for £2,900 (around $3,700 USD), with other eBay sellers trying to shift their copies for similar prices....

Nothing is more important than having the right office chair when you’re going to be spending hours in it every day. How can you find the right chair to keep your back straight, your posture good, and your whole body comfortable as the hours tick on? The best way to do so is to make sure you’re getting a chair that’s the right size. A big and tall office chair is a great way to do so, as these are capable of comfortably supporting larger people....

Summary Did you know that Tails owns a pizza restaurant inSonic X Shadow Generations? Or that there’s an unused music track from Sonic Adventure 2 hidden in one of the level themes? And those are just some of the many Easter Eggs you can find in the game. As a celebration of the series' history, Sonic X Shadow Generations is filled with clever references and hidden details for long-time fans to discover....

Summary InPokemon Pocket, Energy is the name of the game. The first player to get enough Energy on their Pokemon gets to attack first and, in some cases, you can do this on your first turn. While the game uses a mana system that gives you one Energy per turn, the best decks have a way of accelerating this using specific cards. Some methods of Energy acceleration include getting a powerful Pokemon to use their Moves, while others can do it passively while on the Bench....