Summary A report about the internal struggles atLife is Strange: True Colors' developer Deck Nine has revealed thatSquare Enixdidn’t want the series to be viewed as “the gay game”. Although I’m sure that a lot of gamers just like Life is Strange for itsfocus on choice-based decisions that can impact the storyand the Chronicle-esque premise of teenagers getting mysterious powers, for a lot of us the biggest draw is how itauthentically portrays young adults and their struggles with friendships, family, and love....

Like a bicyclist carefully watching the road for oncoming traffic, I’m always keeping a cautious eye on the games industry, wary of whatever burgeoning trends may emerge that define the future of the medium. Because, usually, those trends kinda suck. The “forever games” fad seems, ironically, to be nearing its end, but you never know what get-richer-quicker scheme the corporate powers that be will grab onto in the hopes of turning a hobby players love into a chore that makes a few people a lot of money....

Some of the biggest triple-A games each year tend to be expansive and inspiring survival titles. The most popular game worldwide is the classicMinecraft, so it’s safe to say the gaming community loves a survival adventure. Let’s not overlook the smaller companies, though, that release versions that are supported by our everyday browsers. There are some absolute gems out there that won’t require a massive amount of computing power to enjoy....

Clerics are the healers and caregivers of most fantasy worlds.Magic: The Gatheringreflects this with Clerics that prevent damage, gain life, or shut down the opposition’s ability to cause you harm. They’re centered inblack and white, but Clerics practice their healing magic in other colors too, just in lesser numbers. Due to the nature of most Cleric creatures, decks built around them tend to play a slow, methodical game, locking down the opponents' ability to make plays and keeping your own life total healthy....

Dragon’s Dogma 2is an interactive open-world RPG that builds upon what was created by its predecessor, Dragon’s Dogma, created more than a decade ago. Capcom undoubtedly went all out when developing this game to create one of the most captivating adventure games of the century, featuring a medieval-style universe. The game has an intricate storyline infused with iconic characters and mythical creatures, all in the vast kingdom of Vermund for optimum exploration....

Summary While manyStardew Valleymods include new crops, animals, furniture, or even characters, other mods focus on making the game easier to play and navigate. For example, there is a large assortment of User Interface mods that provide you with useful information while playing. These mods typically provide minor improvements to the interfaces across the game, such as showcasing experience bars or updating the map. If you are looking for the best of the best UI mods for your gameplay, check out the list below....

If you’ve been playingGenshin Impactsince its launch, you likely already have a wide range of weapons to choose from whenever a new character gets released. However, this choice gets a lot tougher when it comes to DEF-based characters like the five-star Geo unit, Chiori. Chiori’s main damage comes from her Elemental Skill, which scales on both her ATK and DEF. While her weapon choice might be limited, you’ll still likely find at least one of the following decent swords for her in your inventory....

It’s fairly common knowledge now that there are several, very bigFinal Fantasy 14fans on the development team forThe Sims 4. It seems there are some working on the title that do everything they can to work in a cheeky reference to the critically-acclaimed MMORPG whenever they can, and they definitely had plenty of opportunities in the recently released Crystal Creations Stuff Pack that was released earlier this week. The pack itself contains a number of cool items, and enough crystals to give Clive Rosfield heart palpitations, but there’s one particular item that has drawn the attention of Final Fantasy 14 fans, that being the “Spire-Shaped Gemstone”....

Quick Links Life on the surface can be overwhelming and living in high rises is miserable. It’s time to abandon the above world and become happy like a hobbit underground. That might be a bit hard to budget for in the real world, but inThe Sims 4you can build an underground mansion that’ll make the whole shire jealous. For Simmers who like to experiment with unconventional builds, like to entertain guests outdoors, or just want more room to garden, an underground home can be a fun way to mix things up with the design of your Sim’s home and provide ample space for activities....

Tomb Raider Remastered Trilogyis finally out and has updated three classic games and brought them to modern consoles for the first time. It’s a pretty exceptional remaster too, sprucing things up by giving the original games' arguably outdated visuals a fresh coat of paint. it all looks pretty new and shiny, mostly for the better, though there is one glaring exception that is causing a bit of frustration among fans....

Quick Links The fifth and final case ofPhoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Dual Destinies(not including the special case that involves a truly bizarre case in which you defend an orca) carries on directly after the previous case in the game. This case is the climax of Dual Destinies, directly dealing with the pasts of Athena and Simon Blackquill, and how they can work to dispel this dark age of law. As ever, this walkthrough will be as spoiler-free as possible, only providing the actions you need to take both in the investigation portions of the episode and the trial sections....

In terms of incredible violence and unwavering duty, Warhammer 40,000 and Helldivers 2 go hand-in-hand. Whetherthrough wargamingor tabletop roleplay, these resources will help you merge these two fantastic IPs. The listings below are figures and game pieces to help you create an experiencebased on Helldivers 2. The theming here is a strong force of military elite facing off against horrifying bug-like monsters. To that end, the humanoids of the Imperium and the grotesque beasts of Xenos come together to match the Helldiver forces and Terminid horde respectfully....

Quick Links Following the success of theLego Fortnitegame mode, Lego has made its own official creative maps: Lego Raft Survival and Lego Obby Fun. In these maps, you can have all the Lego fun you could want. Play solo or squad up with friends and dive right into these new creative maps to see what they have to offer. In this guide, we’ll explain everything about these maps, including what they are, how to access them, and what you’re able to expect from each one....