“We knew from the start that some players would criticize us for the new approach, but we were betting on quality,” Abdelhak Elguess, senior producer onPrince of Persia: The Lost Crowntells me. “Our approach was completely focused on making a qualityPrince of Persia- we knew we had to be patient to convince the players. In the same way that there areMarioandRaymanin 3D and 2D, Prince of Persia has a history that allows it to consider different formats....

There’s a surprising amount of resistance to gaming devices marketed towards esports players. People want nice headphones, good mics, and reliable controllers, but many get turned off by the esports label. Maybe they see controllers with too many buttons or a mouse with 30,000dpi and think, “I don’t need all that, I’m just trying to play Fortnite with the boys.” Things that benefit hyper-competitive players can often seem like overkill to casuals....

Skull and Boneshas been a long time coming. What started as DLC for Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag back in 2013 has spiralled into a pirate MMO thatUbisoft is dubbing a “quadruple-A” game, costing a reported$200 million to develop. It has been delayed andallegedly restarted developmentnumerous times, but an open beta was finally held to show that yes, it’s real. And surprisingly, despite the concerns over its UI, gameplay trailers, and rocky development, it’s going down well with fans....

Quick Links Last Epochhas multiple dungeons that players can clear at any point in their journey. They serve as useful alternate leveling paths in the early game, and they can be cleared with endgame builds to earn some powerful rewards. If you’re looking for a certain Unique or enjoy loot explosions, farming dungeons is a great way to gear your character. The Soulfire Bastion is one of Last Epoch’s more rewarding dungeons, provided you’re lucky....

It’s been a long time coming for a variety of reasons, but by the end of 2024,Stalker 2will almost certainly be here. The sequel was first announced in 2012, canceled, rebooted in 2018, and has since had its release date pushed back a few times, most notably when development at Ukrainian studio GSC Game World was disrupted by the Russian invasion. With six months to go until Stalker 2, console players may finally get the chance to play the series' original trilogy....

Summary Did you know that Phoenix Wright once fought a dragon? True,Capcom’sfamous lawyer is known for defending his clients in court and putting murderers behind bars. But he, and many otherAce Attorneycharacters, have performed much more remarkable feats across several epic and bizarre crossovers. The Ace Attorney series has been referenced and parodied dozens of times, providing many clever Easter Eggs for fans to find. Even better, however, is that Phoenix and his team have made cameos in many other universes, includingMonster HunterandMarvel vs....

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealthis simultaneously one of the most grounded triple-A games in recent memory and a ridiculous melodramatic romp that forces you to suspend disbelief at every corner. Fans love this combination as it’s what gives the series its trademark charm. It also results in a whole lot of things that simply don’t make sense. In the list below, we try to avoid low-hanging fruit like the idea ofturn-based battlesinstead of real-time fights....

The Generation 2 Pokemon games brought many changes, including holdable items, myriad new Pokemon to catch and train as well as the addition of two new typings in Steel and Dark. In thePokemon Trading Card Game, Neo Genesis was the first set to feature these now-iconic new critters. While collectors don’t race to obtain Neo Genesis cards quite as much as they do Generation 1 Pokemon TCG cards, the cards on this list still demand hefty sums on the secondary market....

Summary With the launch ofDisney Lorcana’sthird set, Into The Inklands, came a list of 204 cards to explore, test out, and, of course, purchase. While some of these cards, individually, will only cost you a few cents, there are those out there that may require you to break open any spare piggy banks you have lying around. Whether you are looking to purchase these cards so you can shuffle them into your deck, or if you solely wish to collect them, these are the most valuable cards from Into The Inklands....

Pokemon Go is an enigma. As it currently stands, it feels less like a live-service game with microtransactions and more like a game where you need to buy season passes every month to access its content. Of course, the two aren’t mutually exclusive, and many games do the same. However,Pokemon Gostarted differently. Pokemon Go was originally a pay-to-progress game. Everyone was in the same boat, and if you paid money you could simply skip the grinding....

Quick Links The world ofStardew Valleyis charming and known for its cozy farming vibes. Farming, ranching, mining and more can be done daily, and having the perfect weather can impact how successful you are in your endeavors. However, not all weather is optimal, and some weather can be unpredictable. In the 1.6 update, the green rain event is introduced. When everything turns green, what happens to your livestock and crops? Thankfully, we’re here to shed some light on what this unique and puzzling weather means and how you can use it to your advantage as you go about your day....

The easiest spot to farm the Siege Golem Prophecy inLast Epochis located inEtendell, a waypoint inThetima.The game will send you in this direction during the story to complete a side quest, but if you haven’t done that yet, just teleport to Lake Liath and walk to the right of the map to enter Etendell. The waypoint is located to the far right of the map. All you need to do is reload the Etendell waypoint over and over, and a siege golem spawns directly north each time you refresh the map....

Quick Links The cast is a fighting game’s focal point more than any other genre. And no game showcases this like the soap opera known asTekken 8. All 32 (and counting) characters have incredibly diverse personalities. Whether it’s stoic mutes like Dragunov or caffeinated extroverts like Azucena, you’ll likely identify with one of T8’s competitors. And you know what a game with such a varied ensemble calls for? A horoscope list, of course!...