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Summary Dynasty Warriors: Originshas a different leveling-up system than most Musou games. It’s all tied to raising proficiencies with weapons like swords or spears. When a weapon levels up then players also gain a new rank. In certain tiers, players can get new skill trees to put skill points into. Skill points can be earned through this leveling-up process inDynasty Warriors: Originsand they can also be gained from side quests or killing more enemies on missions....

Summary Elden Ringis considered to be the best game FromSoftware has released to date, as it not only maintains many of the elements that have made theDark Soulsfranchise great, but also implemented a few of its own, includinggreat Ashes of War, and open-world mechanics. On top of this, players canchoose different builds including those based on Faith, Dexterity, Strength, Arcane, and more. Having so many options allows players to have a more complete experience and figure out different ways to deal with the bosses they might be struggling with....

Summary For fans of the undead, February will be a day to mark on the calendar as Netflix is set to add the two modern classics of the horror genre to its streaming library.Train to Busanand its successor film,Peninsula,currently occupy the zombie genre’s hall of fame with an action-garnished original story regarded by critics as the most high-profile among theKorean film industry’s burgeoning horror genre. Their arrival on the streaming giant is a sure way to win over a whole new set of fans who will probably never look at train rides (or zombies) the same way again....

Summary For some, who were so bold to have expected, or hoped, for a follow-up toVampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines(often referred to as the best vampire video game ever) in a timely manner, this wait haslasted nearly twenty years. For others, the wait started whenVTM-B2was publicly announced all the way back in 2019. While years might fly by for an immortal, many fans of the game have found it a painstaking ordeal to have to wait for an announcement and hope that it won’t end up canceled....

Summary An interestingGenshin Impactchart has revealed significant information about the revenue difference between the two currently featured five-stars, Mavuika and Citlali.Genshin Impact’s double banners have become standard for each update, allowing players to pull for two different five-star units simultaneously. While HoYoverse typically separates its character releases and spreads them over two banner cycles within a single update, this timeGenshin Impactincluded both new roster additions in the same double banner. The main reason for this might be that both Mavuika and Citlali hail from Natlan, and the second part of the update will take players back to Liyue for the Lantern Rite Festival....

Grand Theft Auto 6is the upcoming title that is on a lot of gamers' minds right now, as 2025 is its current planned launch window. Although nothing is set in stone, and Rockstar could potentially delayGTA 6, it has been at the center of discussion about 2025’s stacked schedule since it was first revealed through its announcement trailer. There are franchise staples that are to be expected inGTA 6, like heists and outrageous social commentary, but how this will be executed is mostly unclear....

The trailer for theUntil Dawnmovies reveals a narrative rich in details that connects the cinematic production to the universe of the namesake game,developed by Supermassive Games. These references not only pay homage to the original work but also enhance the depth of the film, offering fans a more immersive experience by recognizing elements that defined the game. Although not a direct adaptation, the movie’s trailer incorporates visual and narrative elements that reference the game, creating a link between the two media....

Hogwarts Legacyfeatures three ‘companion’ characters as well as a handful of student and professor NPCs who players routinely interact with. Professors linger in players’ academic pursuits to assign them menial gameplay tasks and reward them with new spells, while miscellaneous students have odd requests and fetch quests for players to complete. Likewise,Hogwarts Legacy’s Scottish Highlands and Hogsmeadealso have their own cast of characters with some being more eccentric or intriguing than others depending on how exciting their quests are....

Summary Horrorfans are often spoiled withStephen Kingadaptations as there are so many in the pipeline at any given moment. Those who believeKing’s stories work well on TVare excited aboutthe upcoming prequel seriesIT: Welcome to Derry.Curious fans will want to know exactly how much input the author has on the TV show, which willspotlightthe iconic frightening clown Pennywise. According toJoblo,Andy Muschietti, an executive producer onIT: Welcome to Derrywho also produced the twoITmovies, reflected on talking to King about the TV show on Radio TU....

Summary A quick look at the current metagame ofPokemon Pocketconfirms that Pikachu ex decks are struggling against Mewtwo ex and Gyarados ex setups. But what about other, more budget-friendly counters to the Pikachu meta? Here’s a list of three key counter duos inPokemon Pocketthat can help you take down Pikachu ex without needing to rely on Mewtwo or Gyarados decks. Sincethe Space-Time Smackdown setjust launched, we haven’t had enough time to test potential counters for Pikachu ex from this release....

Quick Links With theMonopoly GOboard being transformed into a winter wonderland, Scopely is releasing more festive collectibles, like theMoose Token, to continue this winter-themed celebration. There have also been a ton of exciting events this season and Scopely is continuing the streak with an action-packed Snow Racers event. The best part is that this racers event comes with a limited-edition token for players to grab: aSnow Mobile Token. Read on to learn how you may get your hands on this unique token....

Marvel Rivalshas four types of achievements that you can unlock for extra cosmetics and rewards, and some of them are a little more challenging to get than others. One of the more difficult achievements is Histrionic Perfection, which needs to be unlocked via Quick or Competitive matches. The achievement itself, as such, isn’t really the challenging part; staying away from enemies while you’re trying to pull it off is. Here is how you can find the spot toget the Histrionic Perfection achievement inMarvel Rivals, what you need to do, and a rundown on some tips you can use to avoid enemy fire....

Summary Quick Links One ofSquid Game’ssignificant draws is the introduction of classic Korean children’s games in each episode. However,Squid Gameseason 2, episode 4, “Six Legs,” outdoes itself by featuring five games in one pentathlon challenge. The last game in the challenge is Jegi (short for ‘Jegichagi’), a Korean game similar to Hackey Sack in the West. In Jegi, players kick a tasseled sack (similar to a pom-pom) into the air. The player who gets the most consecutive kicks is the winner....