Among some of themost popular RPGsof all time isFallout: New Vegas,famously developed by Obsidian under an extreme time crunch handed to them by Bethesda. Occasionally there might be a poignant moment of contemplation where players look around New Vegas and wonder what could have been, but for the most part, Obsidian’s dire development time has been overshadowed by the sheer quality of the tile. Filledwith difficult decisions, engaging factions, and a world that was ripe for exploration,Fallout: New Vegashelped establish the gold standard for what an RPG can be capable of....

Quick Links Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fateis an all-new rogue-like adventure for our heroes in a half shell. Choose your Turtle Character and then fight through enemy-infested levels to reach Shredder—all in a single run. Thankfully, there are several power-ups to make your Turtles stronger. In addition to theDragon and Dreamer Coin upgradesyou unlock from the Lair, every room you clear rewards you with a random Turtle Power. These grant various skills and abilities to give you an edge in combat and improve your survival....

Path of Exile 2has a lot of classic ARPG elements, with one of the bigger ones being how much loot you’ll find while you play. When constantlycreating new Instancesand traveling to new areas, you’ll find all sorts of items, some that are worth equipping, and some that aren’t. Just because an item isn’t worth equipping right away doesn’t mean you shouldn’t still pick it up. There are many uses for loot, especially for those of the blue rarity or higher, that make it always worth hanging onto everything you may until you return to town next....

Summary Quick Links Christmas has an especially complicated relationship with the anime medium. While holiday artwork and episodes exist for most popular series, rarely does the holiday play an important part in them (video games can be a different story). There is an exception, however, with Romance anime. In most series where long-term romances are at the center of attention, Christmas tends to pop up somewhere in the narrative. What is it about Christmas that is especially noteworthy for romance anime and not other genres?...

The Legend of Zeldagames have given many generations of players fun and memorable experiences, mainly due to the love and passion with which they were created. As one ofNintendo’s franchises with the most games, it should be no surprise that it has become so successful, with people looking forward to each new entry. One of the biggest reasons for its continued popularity and success is that it isn’t afraid to be innovative, with recent entries likeTears of the KingdomandEchoes of Wisdombeing good comparisons....

Summary While the MCU is kicking off its next phase officially in February with Captain America: Brave New World, it looks like another former member of theAvengersis very much in the plans for Marvel in the not too distant future. And as it turns out, this ex-Avengersally might have a brand new partner in the form of Wolverine. Wolverine AKA Logan just joined the MCU inthis summer’sDeadpool and Wolverineand while it’s expected there will eventually be a sequel, it sounds like both characters could go in separate directions first....

Summary Xbox Game Pass Ultimatehas addedNine Solsto its content library. This day-one release marks the eighth new title to join Microsoft’s subscription service in November, as well as the 131st addition toXbox Game Passsince the start of 2024. Developed by Taiwanese studio Red Candle Games,Nine Solsis a colorful 2D metroidvania that was originally released for Windows and macOS machines in late May 2024. Theexistence of console versions ofNine Solswas then leakedin mid-August, with an official announcement following six weeks later....

Summary GTA 5andDying Light 2were the headliners of the November 2024 lineup for PS Plus Extra, alongside other respectable additions likeChivalry 2,Like a Dragon: Ishin,MotoGP 24,The Sims 4: Island Living, and more. This isn’t the first time Rockstar’s open-world juggernaut has been on the service, though, asGTA 5debuted among PS Plus Extra’s December 2023 additionsas well. Moreover,GTA 5sold a dizzying 205 million copies as of November 2024, so it has no doubt been played by a large percentage of gamers on almost every platform....

Summary 7 Days to Diewill challengeeven the more skilled survivalists, and since the game has changed a lot since its full release, we will take a look at the best Builds for those who want to survive as much as possible, while also creating a sustainable lifestyle in the badlands. Survivalist builds are unconventional combinations of PvP and PvE skill sets and are often highly focused on a task like getting food, loot, or ambushing rival players....

The art ofAge of Empires Mobileis undeniably impressive, especially considering the game’s many weather and terrain complexities.Age of Empires Mobilebrought the IP to phones, and its art team had a good number of hurdles to overcome. Age of Empires Mobilewas releasedearlier this year, hitting the mobile market in October. Though it isn’t the first time the franchise has been on pocket devices, the IP has had a long absence from such platforms—and technology has come a long way in the interim....

Summary AMarvel Rivalsfan recently came up with an excellent concept design for Cyclops that could fit in perfectly with the hero shooter’s distinctive art style. Although Cyclops is not yet available in theMarvel Rivalsroster, the community has been exhibiting significant demand for the addition of the prominent X-Men character. Cyclops is one of the most renowned X-Men members in the Marvel universe thanks to his unique ability to fire psionic laser beams from his eyes....

Summary OneAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsplayer has come up with a unique way to honor the villagers that no longer call their island home, memorializing them in a graveyard. Seeking out the best possible collection of island residents is a popular activity amongAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsplayers, and while a bit morbid, this method allows the player to look back on their time together. There are more than 400 differentvillagers inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, spread across eight personality types and 35 species....

Summary After the conclusion ofArcane,the animated series set in the universe of League of Legendsthat introduced fans to the worlds of Zaun and Piltover, as well as various characters from Riot’s MOBA, the developers have announced that the universe will expand to other regions. One of these new locations to be explored is Demacia, which also boasts incredible champions that could be featured in an animation. The region is also known as an imposing kingdom where inhabitants have always placed justice and honor above all else....