Most adventures inDungeons & Dragonswill have the majority of their encounters fall under one of three umbrellas. While that may not sound like a lot for a game that can run for as long as aDungeons & Dragonscampaign, these categories perfectly encompass most of the players' actions. Maintaining a balance between these three pillars is a vital part of being a Dungeon Master, and is important for a campaign’s flow. Granted, this balance can shift to fit certain parties, but in general,Dungeons & Dragonsthrives when all three are present in the story....

Following a relatively quiet early access period in December 2021,Vampire Survivorswas released in full on PC in October 2022, where it became an overnight smash hit. While 2022 was packed with great Indie titles,Vampire Survivorsshot to stardom thanks to its addictive gameplay loop, its consistent sense of progression, and its abundance of unlockable characters and modifiers. And that was only the beginning ofVampire Survivors' tale. Over the last two years, developer Poncle has continued to add toVampire Survivors, bringing new characters, weapons, and stages via both free and paid DLC....

Sonyhas gone on a bit of an acquisition spree over the last few years. Ever since the start of the PS5 generation, the company has added a total of 9 studios to its PlayStation division. In 2021,Sonybought up theDemon’s Soulsremake developer Bluepoint Games, in addition to other firms like Housemarque, Valkyrie Entertainment, Nixxes Software, and Firesprite. It then made a big splash by purchasingHaloandDestinycreator Bungie for $3.6 billion in 2023. In the same year, Sony acquired Haven Studios and Savage Game Studios, the latter of which was renamed to Neon Koi before it was ultimately shut down alongside Firewalk Studios in 2024....

Quick Links The global launch version ofGirls' Frontline 2features a healthy list of great characters, but as with all games in this genre, some are significantly better than others. Rerolling accounts is always an option, though doing so won’t mean much if players don’t know who to target in the Beginner Banner. If you’re completely new to the franchise, then you likely won’t know which 5-star characters are the best. The following is a quick guide covering the basics of rerolling, as well as a general overview of each Beginner Banner character inGFL2to help players get the best start possible....

Summary Quick Links Narutois, undoubtedly, one of the most popular anime and manga series to have ever existed. Fans know the series to hold legendary status all over the world, and it is safe to say that along with the likes ofOne PieceandDragon Ball, it is the most influential story to have been written over the course of the last few decades. Sadly,Naruto’sjourney was rather short-lived when compared to the likes ofOne Piece....

Disney Dreamlight Valleyhas added a plethora of characters since its initial release in 2022. Last December saw the addition of Jack Skellington ofNightmare Before Christmasfame. It seems that this December will see the addition of his beloved Sally toDisney Dreamlight Valleyas well. In fact, Sally’s addition may changeDisney Dreamlight Valleya lot, and for the better. Jack’s addition toDisney Dreamlight Valleyback in Update 1.8 introduced some new and interesting elements to the game....

Summary The details of theAvowedPremium and SteelBook editions have left fans of physical games feeling left out. Despite referring to the game’s most expensive version as a “physical” edition, the Premium SteelBook does not come with a disc but a digital download code inside the case. Some fans waiting for the February 18 release ofAvowedhave taken to social media to express their disappointment with the lack of an actual physical copy....

Summary Cryptocurrency has rapidly gained popularity as a digital asset, attracting both legitimate investors and fraudsters looking to exploit its unregulated nature. And sometimes, even influencers seem to be involved; for instance, in 2021, esports organizationFaZe Clan suspended three members of its teamand completely removed a fourth following allegations of fraud tied to a cryptocurrency “charity token.” South Korean Police Uncovers Massive Cryptocurrency Scam Among the 28 virtual assets sold, six were self-issued by Mr....

Summary A recent leak fromZenless Zone Zerois hinting at a major addition to one of the game’s many in-game shops, making a valuable leveling resource readily available. The massively popular urban action RPG from HoYoverse features plenty of different ways for players to upgrade their characters, with leveling materials available from multiple challenges. The “Notorious Hunt” challenges grant players valuable Relics, used for upgrading a character’s Core Skills, while the HIA Club combat challenges grantitems for improving Skills and levels....

Summary TheJRPGgenre is one of the most popular in the gaming community, as it offers wonderful plots, amazing game mechanics and likable characters with interesting backstories.JRPGs normally have various action sequences, classes, jobs, and abilities that players can explore to get the best possible experience. JRPGs have been around since the early days of gaming, and they’re still going strong, asmany amazing titles have come out on the Nintendo Switch. While some decide to stick to one game mechanic or another, there are others that choose to combine puzzles and combat to make the gaming experience very interesting....

This article contains spoilers forMetaphor: ReFantazio. One of the most iconic parts ofPersonagames are the Social Links and Confidants, which each correlate to the tarot’s major arcana. WhileMetaphor: ReFantazioinherits a similar system with its Follower mechanic, it discards thePersonaseries' tarot theme for these characters. However, many of the characters inMetaphor: ReFantaziostill fit within the archetypes of the major arcana—though some more than others. EachSocial Link or Confidant in thePersonaseriestends to have an arc that follows the qualities associated with their respective arcana....

Quick Links Stellar Blade’s latest DLC introduces several items from Nier Automata, including the outfits of 2B, A2, and 9S. to get these new items, players are required to track down Emil as he drives wildly around the Wasteland and the Great Desert. After meeting him for the first time, he’ll provide EVE with photographs showing how to track down a new collectible scattered throughout the world. InStellar Blade’s Wasteland and Great Desert regions, you can now find Stellar Tears, which Emil is collecting....

TheAppleMacBook Air is alightweight productivity machinethat, with the power of the M3 processor, can handle not only your day-to-day tasks, but even heavier workloads without breaking a sweat. Currently, for Black Friday, there is an impressive discount on the 13-inch M3 MacBook Air with 256GB storage. Those looking to get into the macOS ecosystem and don’t want to invest upwards of $2000 should take a look at this deal on Amazon before it runs out....