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2024’s place as the “Year of the RPG” continues with the release ofMetaphor: ReFantazio, the latest game fromPersona 5director Katsura Hashino and the first original project from his new development division within Atlus, Studio Zero. Like Hashino’s previous work,Metaphor: ReFantaziois a dense and feature-rich RPG experience that gradually reveals more and more complexity to the player with each new layer they uncover, whether that be through the introduction of a new system, a surprising development in the plot, or newfound abilities that recontextualize how players navigate the game world....

Summary AnUntil Dawnremake player has uncovered a strange bug that sees some of the characters from the game without hair or a body, giving an even creepier spin to the sinister title. Initially released in 2015 for the PlayStation 4 and then receiving an Unreal Engine 5 makeover in 2024,Until Dawnplaces players into the shoes of eight friends as they face an unbelievable nightmare in a bid to survive, while also making tough choices that may change the outcome of the story....

Summary A lucky gamer has already brought home a newXbox Series X Digital Editionfrom Walmart. TheXbox Series Xuser seems to be happy with their purchase, though the console’s early release and all-digital nature have sparked some conversations. TheXbox Series X Digital Edition was initially revealedin June, and eager fans have been expecting its release ever since. However, the new Xbox isn’t supposed to release until October 15, with it even arriving as late as October 29 in select regions....

Summary Star Wars Outlawshas had a rough go of it since its launch, facing unrelenting criticism left and right and hardly getting a chance to catch its breath. Even so, Ubisoft and Massive have been upfront about their commitment to ensuringStar Wars Outlawsis improved, and it appears much of that will come in alongside the release of the game’s upcoming Wild Card DLC. Star Wars Outlaws' Wild Card DLC is currently set to be released on November 21, along with two cosmetic bundles, a major title update, and the game’s official launch on Steam....

There’s not a lot of information available about the highly anticipatedGrand Theft Auto 6, but thanks Rockstar’s pedigree and the ambitious scale of previousGTAgames, fan excitement is at an understandably high level. With little more thanthe history of previousGTAgames to go off, much speculation has been leveled at just howGTA 6will differentiate itself from what came before it, as the franchise has a tendency to reinvent itself between releases. But of course, not every mechanic from priorGTAgames needs to be thrown out with the bathwater....

This article contains spoilers for LOTR: The Rings of Power Seasons 1 and 2 Summary The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerjust concluded its second season on Amazon Prime. The season finale, EP8, “Shadow and Flame” sent the second season of the fantasy series out on a dramatic high note, that leaves its sizeable cast of characters all at critical points not only in the history of the second age, but in their lives as beings of Middle Earth....

Summary World of Warcrafthas revealed the Trading Post catalog for November, which includes a transmog inspired by Sylvanas Windrunner, last year’s class ensembles with their restrictions removed, and free rewards in the form of back crests inspired by the factions ofWarcraft 3. Fans can look forward to this special array of Trading Post items, plus 500 additional Trader’s Tender, while celebrating the 20th anniversary ofWorld of Warcraftin November. The Trading Post is a feature added inDragonflightthat allows players to collect Trader’s Tender by completing tasks, which can then be exchanged in a shop full of cosmetics that rotate each month....

Summary WhileZelda: Echoes of Wisdomis not the first game in the franchise to make Zelda a playable character, it is the first mainline game to give her this much attention.Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomdoes much more than simply put the titular princess on center stage, however, asZelda has several advantages over Link. Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomgives the princess more abilities than almost any other game in the series, and rightly so, considering this is the first mainline game to give her a starring role....

There are a lot of reasons why Nintendo has seemingly been at, or at least near, the video game industry’s mountaintop for over thirty years. Part of it is the company’s commitment to innovation, pushing the boundaries of what video games can be when it comes to hardware and software. Another element is Nintendo’s widespread appeal among younger and older gamers, allowing almost anyone to pick up a Nintendo controller and have a good time....

Summary Halloweenis a magical time of the year. For many people, it’s just like Christmas, but with a more spooky touch and wonderful costume parties that promote creativity on all sorts of crazy snack and beverage ideas. While Halloween started out as a pagan Gaelic ceremony, in modern times, it’s become a time for pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating. Given this celebration’s general thematic, it’s often used by developers to be the setting of varioushorror gamesthat will give nightmares to even the bravest of people....

Summary Harem is quite popular in the anime world.Harem occurs when a male characteris surrounded by female characters who all have romantic feelings towards the male character.This genreleads to a plethora of comedic situations, misunderstandings, and sometimes heartfelt moments of connection. However, what truly sets some of these series apart is the intriguing element of the protagonist, who remains blissfully oblivious to the romantic dynamics swirling around them. These unaware protagonists add alayer of humorand complexity to the narrative, making every accidental flirtation, misunderstood compliment, orjealous spat between rivalsall the more entertaining and engaging....

Warning: Spoilers for the new Sonic Generations cutscenes ahead. Sonic X Shadow Generationsis out now, which sees the fan-favoriteSonic Generationsremastered with a new, equally-sized experience titledShadow Generationspackaged alongside it, serving as a great way to experience the best of both supersonic hedgehogs. While the newer iteration ofSonic Generationsisn’t perfect, withShadow Generationsshowing notable improvement comparatively, both games are still incredibly fun to play, and Sonic’s side of the collection getting benefits from a few quality-of-life features....

Quick Links If players want the best chance of surviving on Terminus Island as possible inBlack Ops 6 Zombies, then they are going to want to grab themselves all the available perks. Every Perk-a-Cola inBlack Ops 6can be found inside specific machines in Terminus, and consideringBlack Ops 6Zombiesis rather challenging this time around, it’s going to be essential to know every location. Ifplayers are downedor are in need of a new Perk, it would be a shame if they were running around Terminus like a headless chicken (or a headless zombie)....