Summary One of the main reasons whySuper Mario RPGis such an enjoyable game is the personality that its world is stuffed full of. The environments are beautiful to look at in both the original SNES release and the Switch remake too, but the real stars of the show are the NPCs that can be found in every corner of the map. Some of these NPCs will only show up once for a quick appearance, while others will regularly reappear, but all of them are loveable in their own ways....

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3offers many choices for how to play your character, whether you’re playing the Dark Urge for redemption or to be downright evil. You can strive to fight against your Dark Urge, but it won’t always be successful. Sometimes, the Dark Urge wins and you do some pretty horrible things. Not every hero is perfect, and sometimes you want to be the villain. The ability to choose can be a blessing or a curse, depending on how you want to play it off....

Genshin Impactnever ceases to amaze as they introduce unique and beautifully designed characters with every patch update. As of 4.2, a new Archon was introduced to the playable roster. Furina de Fontaine, also known as Focalors, is undoubtedly one of the characters with the most flair in the game. This Archon who rules over the power of Hydro has a penchant for being the center of attention. And, despite what the Fontaine Lore might reveal to us, Furina’s kit is pretty impressive....

Quick Links Every story needs a conflict, and inFinal Fantasy 14, that conflict comes from the Ascians. These mysterious beings are the main antagonists throughout most of Final Fantasy 14’s story, from A Realm Reborn to Endwalker. Several different Ascians pop up throughout the story, manipulating people behind the scenes toward their ultimate goal. Below, we’ll take a look at who the Ascians are, what their goal is, and some notable Ascians you’ll meet....

Each year, as New Year’s Eve approaches, I make a long list of resolutions for the year to come. In 2023, I stuck to many of them. I tracked my water intake across the year, and managed to drink a gallon most days. I surpassed my goal to listen to 104 albums (52 new, 52 old). And I lost 15 pounds — though my goal was 20, soshrugs.. As I head into 2024, there are two monumental mountains of art that have long defeated me that I finally intend to scale....

Summary If you’re a Hoyoverse fan, you know how much it love having characters cross over from its other games such as Raiden Mei and Yae Sakura from Honkai Impact 3rd (HI3) coming to Genshin Impact in the form of Raiden Shogun and Yae Miko. The tradition continues inHonkai: Star Rail, the fourth installment in the Honkai series, as familiar faces return with brand-new backgrounds and personalities. While the characters may share the same appearance and names as their doppelgangers, Honkai: Star Rail follows its own story and isn’t a direct sequel to HI3’s story....

Baldur’s Gate 3’s principal narrative designer, Lawrence Schick, has claimed that both the game’s players and developers are going to be discovering new things for “years”. As you’d expect from our 2023 Game of the Year winner, Baldur’s Gate 3 is a triumph in almost every sense of the word. From its characters and combat to its RPG mechanics and overall narrative, there isn’t a single thing that Larian’s latest game doesn’t do right....

TheAdamantine ForgeinBaldur’s Gate 3is as tough as mithril nails. You have to fight a giant towering construct in what is one of the game’s most unconventional bosses. Swinging a sword and casting spells aimlessly won’t get you anywhere. You have to soften it up with lava, lure it to the central pillar, and crush it over and over again. Or you can just dive on it with an owlbear, I guess....

Baldur’s Gate 3, despite being brilliant well-written, is a very buggy game. A lot of that is down to it having so many moving parts, and most of them are harmless, but there’s a nasty bug going around right now that stops NPCs from starting their cutscenes if they’ve been silenced. Not a huge deal for the most part, as there are multiple ways you can approach most quests, but there is one NPC you may want to avoid silencing at all costs....

Batman, The Caped Crusader, The Dark Knight, no matter what you call him, is one of, if not the most loved superhero in the world. Perhaps it’s because of his complexity, or his brooding nature, or the fact that his superpower is money and brains, but ol' Batsy is leagues above the rest of the Justice League in terms of popularity. At this point, his ability to take down almost anyone in the DC universe with a bit of prep time has become a meme....

Summary Lethal Company is ascary indie horror gamethat puts you and your friends on various moons to collect and sell junk. Every three days you must sell enough scrap to meet the quota or meet an untimely demise. With the appearance of a simple scrap collecting game, Lethal Company has lots of hidden horrors ready to take you by surprise. From spiders to stalkers, there isn’t much you can do but run when you face these creatures....

There’s plenty to do after punching and shooting your way to the end ofHellboy: Web of Wyrd. The post-game content of the game allows you to take control of your Hellboy experience. Roguelikes are known for their replay value, so Hellboy’s post-game content is essential for longevity. Currently, there isn’t a ton of content to delve into after you’ve beaten the story. The majority are self-guided and motivated objectives that extend from your time in the story, but these can be rewarding if you want to fully experience what Hellboy: Web of Wyrd has to offer....

Summary Being a dungeon master involves hours of preparation and planning. It’s tough to always stay ahead of the curve, and your plans can be derailed at a moment’s notice by errant players. Luckily, the game is full of spells that are great for giving your players more challenges. The Player’s Handbook forDungeons & Dragonsis full of spells that both the dungeon master and players can use. That being said, there are plenty of spells that are more useful in the hands of a DM....