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Player Mistakes Back to All Characters Lan Yan is the latest addition toGenshin Impact’s Liyue roster, arriving as a 4-star character during this year’s Lantern Rite event. Unlike previous events that featured new 5-star releases alongside 4-stars, Lan Yan offers a unique opportunity for players to obtain her completely F2P, as she can be claimed as a reward during the event. This accessibility, combined with her versatility, makes her a strong addition to many team compositions, particularly for players looking to expand their roster without relying on gacha pulls....

2024 sawLike a Dragon:Infinite Wealthtake the spotlight as RGG Studio’s darling of the year, though with a track record of quality games and minimal wait times in-between,Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiiis following close behind. Set with a February release date,Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiiwill iterate on many of Ichi’s own adventures in Hawaii, utilizing both old and new assets to craft a compelling amnesiac pirate tale for series' legend, Goro Majima....

Summary Marvel Rivalshas quickly made its mark in the gaming world with its fast-paced mechanics and strategic depth. The game’s rapid popularity upon release has made it a standout in the PVP shooter competitive genre, offering players the chance to experience dynamic hero pairings with distinct abilities and legendary Marvel backstories. With the rise of such games, offeringmany types of playable characters from duelists to tanks,Marvel Rivalsis taking over, offering an engaging mix of familiar faces and fun gameplay....

Quick Links Marvel Rivalsisone of the best hero shootersto have come out in recent years. Of course, there have been other hero shooters, but they have either been shut down or are having a hard time competing withMarvel Rivals. SinceMarvel Rivalsis all the rage, it should not be surprising that players can also participate in elaborate tournaments. If you are considering participating in a tournament or two, why not join a Faction?...

Summary Comic book characters are fickle, if only by necessity. Popular characters have to stick around and therefore have to change their stripes every now and then, to tell different stories and to keep fans invested. The comic book industry sometimes reboots and changes team line-ups for bigger titles to this end. That means that villains have turned coats andjoined teams like the Avengers in Marvel Comicsover the years. Though this is occasionally a short-lived appearance in the team roster, some members have been in the team for so long that fans might forget they even started life out as villains....

Summary The officialMetaphor: ReFantaziomanga has been released, and the first chapter has already introduced changes to the game’s story. Atlus partnered with Shueisha to publish theMetaphor: ReFantaziomanga monthly inV Jumpmagazine, and some readers have noticed that the narrative quickly differs from that of the game. These changes were likely made to optimize the story for the manga format, and it remains to be seen if more adjustments will follow in the coming chapters....

Summary Horror games are all about testing a player’s bravery, challenging them to explore derelict locations that could be brooding castles, ghost towns, or abandoned hospitals. All of these locations are perfectly atmospheric, where silence is often deafening as the player strains to hear what could be lurking right around the next corner. In order to confront these horrors, both the player and their character need to be brave, but this is not always easy when it comes to horror games....

Updated on January 14:The original version of this article linked to a different Discord server, also called “Nintendo Switch 2.” The link has been changed to reflect the real source of the datamining effort. The original story is as follows. Summary The C button that theNintendo Switch 2is rumored to feature may be used for chat-related functionality, according to a newly surfaced report. Taken at face value, this claim could shed some much-needed light on one of the biggest remaining mysteries regarding the hardware ofNintendo’s next console....

Grand Theft Auto 6 is shaping up to be the biggest release of the year, marking the long-awaited return of Rockstar’s iconic crime series after 12 years. Set in Vice City, the game has been highly anticipated for years, and its reveal trailer in December 2023 only fueled the excitement. While many details remain unknown, one clear aspect is the prominent role of social media and smartphones in the game, reflecting modern technology and culture....

Summary Perhaps in part due to the poor reception of Episode Revenant, perhaps in an attempt to change some of the game’s foundations ahead of the Frontiers expansion later this year, Bungie has a lot of new things in store forDestiny 2when Episode Heresy drops. From a dramaticchange toDestiny 2’s Trials of Osirisand the Flawless system to buffs to Arc subclasses and a new verb in Bolt Charge, the game is about to be reshaped when Heresy launches....

A new short-form anime series fromPokemonhas been gaining attention from players across social media thanks to its slice-of-life insight into thePokemonworld, revealing an interesting new direction for a potentialPokemonspin-off. With short-form videos now one of the most successful and popular forms of online content, it is no surprise that prominent gaming franchises likePokemonwould try to capitalize on the medium. AmongPokemon’s official content across its TikTok and YouTube Shorts platforms, one series in particular has led players to express their interest in a similarly styled spin-offPokemongame....

Summary Most people assume that open-world games are as accessible as they come and try to cater to a wide audience. This makes it hard for these titles to boast anything even remotely complex that may not sit right with players who don’t want to spend a long time getting over this learning curve. However, as recent trends have proven, players also like to be challenged instead of enjoying a laid-back experience all the time....

Many open-world games include a leveling system of some sort even if they are not straightforward RPGs. These games are usually longer than linear adventures, so players want some sort of progression to help them feel stronger as the story goes on. The games below shake up the typical formula of accumulating experience points by defeating enemies or doing quests. They have different leveling systems for a variety of reasons, but they all prevent players from simply grinding out kills to become extremely powerful....