Quick Links Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthchannels the original Final Fantasy 7 in the purest way possible - being a home of endless minigames disguised as a full-scale RPG. Really, no RPG is complete these days without a card game to call its own, and that comes in the form of Queen’s Blood in Rebirth. Except for once you reach Costa Del Sol, where the rules of Queen’s Blood are turned on their head....

What makes a survival game? Over the years, the genre has become increasingly difficult to quantify.Resident Evilis a survival horror.Minecraftis a survival crafter.Subnauticais a sea-faring survival game about exploration. No matter where we look, studios are taking the genre and interpreting it in new ways. So, as TheGamer celebrates Survival Week, we’re aiming to leave no stone unturned. You heard me -Animal Crossingis a survival game. Nintendo’s lifesim might not ask you to stay hydrated or ensure you’re getting enough sleep, but it presents a sense of routine influenced by reality that few in the medium can match....

I’ve been playingPapers, Pleaseagain. Maybe it’s a sign of the harsh reality of modern Britain setting in and giving me nuclear-high doses of desperation and existential dread, or maybe I just remember how much of a classic it is. Who’s to say? After a few hours of stamping passports, confiscating knives from would-be terrorists, and buying my son the nice crayons for his birthday (which cost as much as a night’s rent; don’t say I never do anything for you, kid), I called it a night....

The Bestial Incantations are one ofElden Ring’s more unusual spell types. They provide a unique mix of non-elemental damage spells and strong utility options, and all but one are acquired bygiving Deathroot to the Beast Clergyman, Gurranq, at the Bestial Sanctum. As a result, some of these Incantations can be acquired at the very start of the game, but others won’t be accessible until you find the final Deathroot in the Mountaintops of the Giants....

Has a board game ever made you say, “Whoa, that’s cool!”? Well, buckle up, because you’re about to. It’s 2024, and tabletop gaming has evolved far beyond the basic, “roll the dice and move that many spaces” or “draw a card, play a card” mechanism. Some of the most common game mechanisms are worker placement, card drafting, area control, and deck-building, but there are so many others as well. With so many board game designers experimenting with new ways to play, there are bound to be several games that stand out from the crowd....

After the release of EX-05 Animal Colosseum, decks like Gabumon received a myriad of support in BT-15 Exceed Apocalypse in theDigimon Card Game. The set has plenty of support for old decks, and new strategies to employ based on the DigiDestined that weren’t available in BT-14 Blast Ace. Tentomon, Gatomon, Biyomon, and Gabumon all join the fray with amazing decks and even more incredible effects. This set also includes the fearsome Dark Masters cards and their final boss, Apocalymon, a card so strong that Bandai was restricted in officially sanctioned events before the set was even released in the English market....

Barbieneeds no introduction. For over 60 years, the doll has been a childhood staple and a total icon for many. And nobody does holidays like her. We’re talking glitz, over-the-top gowns and 35 years of Holiday Barbie history. The legendary first edition of the doll, with her tribute to the big hair and tulle moments of the 60s, was an instant hit which made her a collector’s item, while also kicking off an annual tradition that’s still popular today....

Narutoremains a beloved anime even years after its launch. And if you count yourself among Naruto fans, check out Naruto Nendoroids. Made from PVC (polyvinyl chloride), Naruto Nendoroids are minified chibi-styled figures that are incredibly adorable. Expertly applied paint and high-quality graphics make them look very detailed for their size. And compared toother collectible figures, Nendoroids are highly customizable. You can change their accessories and expressions to recreate different scenes from the Naruto series....

Having stayed at the forefront of pop culture since its 1960s inception, Sanrio characters have a special place in the hearts of fans, young and old. What better way for all generations to be able to show their love than with the best Sanrio PopSockets in 2024, featuring beloved characters like Cinnamoroll and Hello Kitty? These PopSockets not only celebrate the Sanrio pantheon of timeless cute characters, but they add that trademark cuteness to your phone or tablet....

The 2024 VCT Team Capsules have been a much-awaited addition toValorant. Every team in the franchising system of the Valorant Champions Tour has been given a capsule consisting of a banner, a player card, a spray, a gun buddy, and, most importantly, a Classic skin. There are 33 of these capsules available in the game and you can buy these to support your favorite players and teams. There has also been a lot of online debate regarding which of these capsules is the best....

After nine years, the Borderlands movie is finally here. This week, we’ve not only hadour first lookat the characters, buta trailerto show them in action ahead of its August 9 release. However, there’s a lot more to come, as Gearbox founder Randy Pitchford, who is also an executive producer on the movie, says that this film will kickstart its own cinematic universe. “One of the cool things about the movie is we’ve created a cinematic universe that lives side by side with the video game universe,” Pitchford said in an interview withIGN....

In the first three months of the year, I’ve already dumped dozens of hours into big triple-A behemoths. I’ve army crawled through the underbrush of Seattle’s forests inThe Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, fought a giant swamp snake and competed in a card tournament inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and hacked, slashed, and double jumped my way through multiple dimensions inPrince of Persia: The Lost Crown. But the best 2024 game I’ve played is still the smallest: Celeste 64: Fragments of the Mountain....

Why should you modCyberpunk 2077? Modding helps you customize your gaming experience. Whether it’s expanding V’s wardrobe with fresh and stylish clothing options, or bringing real-world vehicles into Night City – the modding community has you covered. The flexibility of modding allows you to shape the world of Night City however you like. It makes for an exciting change of pace. Are you looking to make Cyberpunk 2077 an even more immersive experience?...