Summary ManyDungeons & DragonsDMs (Dungeon Masters) and players compare a session of a D&D campaign to an episode of a weekly dramatic television show. Some episodes are more self-contained, introducing a villain, his evil plot, and his ultimate defeat thanks to the heroes' actions all in one experience. Other episodes build towards the overarching plot of an ultimate villain or, in the case of D&D, BBEG (Big Bad Evil Guy). Whatever kind of episode it is, you may bet the show will likely end with some climactic finish, like a cliffhanger....

FPS games are among the most immersive and frenetically action-packed adventures in gaming, and thePlayStation 4is hardly short on these gameplay experiences. With the hundreds upon hundreds of games that have filled the PS4 catalog, plenty of first-person shooters come out on top. From exhilarating multiplayer battles to solo playthroughs with unique gameplay mechanics, the following games have a bit of something for everyone and certainly represent the best of what this console has to offer....

Summary Eric Tomizawa is one of the most impactful newcomers inLike A Dragon: Infinite Wealth. From his unexpected introduction to becoming a mainstay in Kasuga’s party, Tomizawa embodies trust and toughness in his actions, including his jobs. The best jobs for Tomizawa in Infinite Wealth put him to use as a Battle Mage who can control crowds of enemies with powerful Magic Skills, Essence attacks, and more. You’ll want tolevel up every job quicklyif you want toinherit Skills from each of the best ones, as even lesser jobs might have useful Skills....

In recent years, Apple has made solid efforts to integrate its Mac line of computers into the PC gaming landscape. It may never reach the same degree as corporations like Razor or Alienware in terms of processing power, but each new Mac release has seen increases in hardware and gaming availability. There’s perhaps no more demanding kind of video game than an FPS. First-person shooters regularly push gaming hardware to their limits in a pursuit to provide the finest possible experience....

Quick Links With the latest release ofStardew Valley,there are now many different animals that you can adopt and raise on your farm. At the start of the game, you will always have the choice between a cat or a dog as your starter pet, but you can now adopt even more animals later in the game. Once you reach maximum friendship with your starter animal, you can speak withMarnieand adopt even more friendly critters to join your family....

Summary While not as instantly recognisable as Final Fantasy of Dragon Quest, Sega’s Phantasy Star series has nonetheless had a profound impact on the JRPG genre over several decades now. From iconic games on Sega’s earlier systems to online RPG pioneers, Phantasy Star has inspired generations of players through (largely) maintaining a high level of quality across its entries. Early on, the series set itself apart from its contemporaries with a setting that merged science-fiction with fantasy elements....

Summary Life inRimWorldcan be a very dangerous thing to go through. Between all the raiders, mechanoid clusters, and even the weather itself trying to kill you and your colonists, your survival is always up in the air, no matter how well-prepared you might be. All it takes to destroy a developed colony with plenty of resources or workforce are a few well-timed bad events. Some of these events are so dangerous or deadly that they can be instant game-overs if encountered too early into your run....

Before launch,The Finalswas mostly known as The FPS With Destruction That Isn’t Battlefield. Just about every wall and floor can be blown up, opening new pathways or completely collapsing the map in on itself for an advantage. For season 2, the destructibility comes to the fore in the new game mode, Power Shift. I got the chance to play it with other press and developers from Embark, and there’s never been this much architectural carnage in The Finals before....

Summary Skins inCounter-Strike 2are one of the greatest and biggest changes in a game that gave Counter-Strike the push it needed to reach global recognition. Back in the Global Offensive days, skins were collectibles that added an aesthetic to the game that made it more fun. If you had skins, you had respect, and the greater rarity your skin is, the more you’re looked up to. The same formula is true for CS2 and with newer skins, collections, and new ways to get these skins, like the weekly drop....

The nameInfinite Wealthhas several connotations, one of which is the abundance of content found in the title. If you are not done with the game after its 40+ hour campaign, then you should have no problem finding other things to do after you beat the main story. A lot of the entries on this list are activities you can do before finishing Ichiban’s story, but you aren’t likely to go through every side quest and optional activity before that....

Quick Links Drafting inMagic: The Gatheringis fun, rewarding, and one of the best ways to engage with new Magic sets. It’s also hard. Conceptually, it’s not too difficult tolearn the processof taking a card, passing the rest along, and waiting for the next pack to come to you. Which cards you should be choosing is an entirely different story. Magic Arenais one of the premier places to draft sets both new and old, but Draft as a format requires a very specific set of skills to excel at, whether you’re playing online or in person....

Quick Links Pokemon TCGRegional Championships and the annual World Championship are well-known around the globe. However, while these types of events may be larger, and garner more attention as a result, many local game stores and venues host smaller events throughout the year as a part of the Pokemon League. While these tournaments and games may not offer the same prizes as larger national and international tournaments, local events can still be a great way to interact with other fans and players, grow your skills, and participate in fun events....

Quick Links ConsideringRise Of The Ronin’shigh stakes, it’s easy to assume that fatalities are the only option in this 19th-century Soulslike. However, the game’s complex political storyline and interweb of relationships reveal that unmerited bloodshed can result in severe consequences. There are many instances when it is better to avoid lethal measures entirely. After some progression in the campaign, you’ll learn about No-Kill Missions and non-lethal combat. Knowing where to purchase non-lethal weapons and how to fight unarmed is vital to succeeding in these endeavors....