Summary Secrets can be the currency of power — as is demonstrated by Varys and his “little birds” inGame of Thrones. There is a similar, elusive character inHouse of the Dragon, who employs a whisper network in King’s Landing: Mysaria (also known as the White Worm). Portrayed by Sonoya Mizuno, Mysaria is originally a slave from Yi Ti, who is first introduced as a sex worker (in the books, she is a “dancing girl” from Lys)....
In recent years, the AAA space has seen an influx of games that utilize anopen-world for players to explore. Side quests, scenery decorations, and interesting NPC interactions litter the lands of many new releases, and with franchises building their stories around a larger space, it means there’s more likelihood that two unrelated titles present a similar feel. Paris-based developerUbisofthas made a name for itself thanks to its modern approach to open-ended level design, becoming synonymous with the idea....
Summary It used to take a long time for games to arrive in North America and Europe from Japan. The biggest example is theFinal Fantasyseries. The first game was released in Japan on the NES in 1987, but it wouldn’t receive a Western release until 1990. After that, the series skipped two games and rebrandedFinal Fantasy 4asFinal Fantasy 2on the SNES. The saga is very long, but eventually, the ship righted itself....
Miitopiaputs a quirky spin on classic RPGs by allowing the player to put their favorite characters into the game.The Miis each person creates on the Switchcan find themselves battling alongside unexpected allies. The only real limit is the player’s imagination! RELATED:Awesome Things Many Don’t Know About Miitopia Just like many RPGs, each hero can choose from a variety of jobs. Each one has their own stats, abilities, and specialties. Although they all have their positive and negative traits, some stand out as being exceptionally good....
In preparation for tackling more challenging quests inMonster Hunter Rise, players are likely to go on expeditions seeking upgrade materials for their weapons and armor. This process of crafting new gear and improving on existing armaments is a core element of anyMonster Huntergame. Putting on a new set of equipment makes a hunter’s progression feel tangible and satisfying. For players who are ready to tackle some of the later Low-Rank quests inMonster Hunter Rise, one elusive but coveted material to keep an eye out for is Lightcrystal....
Summary Elemental ninjutsu is one of the pillars ofNaruto’spower system, encompassing a substantial portion of the techniques used by the series' main cast. From the initial appearance of the Uchiha clan’s treasured Fireball Jutsu,to the debut of Sasuke’s Chidori, or even Naruto’s first use of his now signature Rasenshuriken, this class of ninjutsu techniques has consistently been used to signify escalating power levels. Even Naruto and Sasuke’s development as shinobi throughoutNarutopartly revolved around advancements in their respective ability to use elemental ninjutsu, particularly in the latter half of the series....
AlthoughNew Worldis nearly three months old at this point, Amazon’s first MMO has seen plenty of ups and downs already.New World’s initial launch exceeded expectations, catching on with major streamers, hitting big concurrent player numbers, and generally saw a lot of success. Unfortunately, those high player numbers crippled the servers, forcing Amazon to quickly spin up more while also dealing with major issues like long queues, server problems, and in some cases, causing GPUs to crash or fail....
Skateboarding games don’t come around too often with the exception of games likeSkater XLorSession. Fortunately, fans of skateboarding games haveOlliOlli World, a game that perfectly blends arcade skateboarding fun with the fast-paced nature of a momentum-based platforming adventure game.OlliOlli Worldis a highly enjoyable game, full stop. There is so much to love about this game, from the finely tuned controls to the insane number of tricks to the quirky story....
Summary A fan ofPalworlddesigned a mecha version of the Pal Katress. The hit RPG has been pushing the imaginations of its player base since it released in January 2024, especially when it comes to the game’s base building aspect.Palworldplayers have been getting creativeand are starting to bring their talents into the real world as well. One of the Pals that players will come across inPalworldis Katress, a Dark-type creature that can only be found during the night or in dungeons....
One talented parent recently built an impressive TV display shelf for their son that looks just like theNintendo Switch’s Joy-Con controller. Ever since it launched in 2017, the Switch has been a blockbuster success story for Nintendo thanks to its growing list of must-have first-party titles likeSuper Mario OdysseyandThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Many of theseSwitch games can be enjoyed by parents and kidsalike, adding to the Nintendo Switch’s appeal as a console for the whole family....
Persona 5 Tactica’s quests are designed to test the player’s understanding of the game’s mechanics while posing unique challenges. Quest 2 is a prime example of this design philosophy, requiring players to move Erina from one side of the map to the other in a single turn. While this might seem daunting, the game’s ‘One More’ mechanic allows a character’s turn to be extended over and over again while refreshing their maximum movement distance each time....
A big selling point forPokemonis having different variations of monsters to collect alongside differentversion-exclusive Pokemon in each title. Some of the most iconic examples include Unown, with each version shaped like a letter of the alphabet; Vivillon, with wing patterns based on each console’s geographical region; and Spinda, with upward of four billion randomized spot patterns based on a hidden trait called its “personality value.” One fan of the series went out of their way to figure out how much work it would be to store every Spinda in the cloud-based storage servicePokemon Home....
Niantic has already laid out the details forPokemon GO’s Halloween season. Naturally, there will be heavy focus on Ghost and Dark type Pokemon, including but not limited to Gastly, Murkrow, and Duskull, with that last one to be the focus ofOctober’sPokemon GOCommunity Day. But now Niantic is teasing a brand-new addition to the game, one that still fits the spooky season. On the officialPokemon GOTwitter account, Niantic posted a rather sinister looking image of a silhouette of a Pokemon emerging from the woods....
