Few video game series are as varied and as complex as that ofMetal Gear. Dynamic characters, world-scale conflicts, and detailed narratives are common, but so are deadly boss fights. No matter what game brought you into the series, you’re sure to have at least one memory of a tough boss battle. There are plenty of tough moments and fights throughout the long series, but not all are created equal. Climactic fights on top of robots, chance encounters with antagonists with supernatural abilities, and even pistol duels with cowboys are just some of the best boss battles in the Metal Gear series....

With so many games out there, it can be tough to narrow downwhich voice performancesare the best. Sure, there are certainly characters who have become iconic in large part because of their voice actors. But that doesn’t necessarily mean those roles have the best acting, in the purest sense of the word. It’s easy to overlook the fact that to be a successful voice actor, you need toknow how toact. The best roles happen when an actor is able to not only deliver their lines well, but truly get into character....

Summary The silent protagonist is one of the most prominent and widespread tropes in the video game industry. The muted playable character has come in many distinct shapes and forms from the earlier era of Mario and Link to the more recent incarnations seen in Doom: Eternal. Yet, for every video game where the silent hero suits the narrative, there are just as many instances where it doesn’t fit. Whether it be because a silent protagonist doesn’t make sense in a story-heavy game or the overall writing simply doesn’t justify it, sometimes the strong silent type isn’t the right play....

Summary While indie games had been gradually making their presence known all throughout the seventh generation of consoles, they were largely viewed as more of a curiosity. For every Braid or Super Meat Boy, there were literally hundreds of games that went completely ignored. But with the release of the PS4, all that changed. Right out of the game, Sony’s eighth generation titan leveraged indies to fill the gaps. Nearly every console launches with a pretty shaky first year of games....

Quick Links Although mostPrince of Persiagames are linear platformers with fairly simplistic levels,Prince of Persia: The Lost Crownchanges all of that as a Metroidvania with a massive world to uncover. If you’re new to the genre, that world can seem pretty daunting at times, especially as it opens up more and more as you progress through the main story and unlock new areas. Luckily,there’s a way to uncover the map to make things a little easier as you go hunting for secretsand see what else you have left to explore in the game....

Pet Simulator 99, the latest entry inRoblox’s popular Pet Simulator series, features various minigames for players to enjoy and earn rewards from. These rewards can be anything from a few extra coins to unique Huge Pets, making minigames essential for players looking to collect every pet. Minigames are accessed through portals found in different areas of Pet Simulator 99. Most minigames in Pet Simulator 99 are themed around their respective areas, with similar visuals and gameplay elements....

This article contains spoilers for Final Fantasy 7. As the release ofFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthlooms over the 2024 calendar like Shinra Tower casting its shadow over Cloud, players familiar with the original game’s story have many questions about how Rebirth will play out. Will Aerith still die? If she doesn’t, will someone else take her place? If so, who? The original’s famously shocking death is the big question mark, but there are plenty of other ways Rebirth could depart from the PS1 game’s narrative....

Baldur’s Gate 3’sthird act gets a bad rap. At launch (andafter a patch in November), it wasa bit buggy, so that’s fair, but now that the kinks have been ironed out, a lot of people are still put off by its tone, pacing, and structure. The in-depth city where any building could house secrets or quests is a far cry from the rough wilds of the first two acts, changing up how we explore and navigate this world, and Larian Studios is keenly aware of the controversy it brought about....

The Emperor (or, at first, your Guardian) can be ‘killed’ at several points throughoutBaldur’s Gate 3, but the choice is an illusion. Killing them will end the game since you’ll no longer have anyone protecting you from the Absolute’s influence. The only way to truly kill them is tofree Orpheus. The githyanki prodigy can replace the Emperor as your protector, stemming the tide of the Absolute so that you can finish your quest to slay or conquer them....

Baldur’s Gate 3has shadowdropped on Xbox. It just went live on theXbox storewith no warning, following the game’s success at The Game Awards. Larian has since confirmed that the game has officially launched on the platform, with fans able to start their journeys immediately. This comes just moments after Baldur’s Gate 3 won Game of the Year, rounding of its successful launch year. This will only give us the digital version of the game, something both Series X and S users can enjoy....

SinceDragon Ballis a major franchise, companies make many toys and collectibles based on its characters. For example, there are plenty ofDragon Ball Funko Pops!Naturally, there have also been many action figures based on the series. But what makes a good Dragon Ball figure? Its visual appearance is, of course, important as you want the characters to look like they do on screen. Articulation is also vital as it dictates how well a figure is able to move and bend, which is useful for playing or posing....

Quick Links Clerics are one of the most powerful classes inBaldur’s Gate 3, and light clerics are one of the more attack-focused subclasses. This makes them an excellent force of both damage and support on the battlefield. Wielding the power of holy light and fury, they both deal damage to enemies themselves and create opportunities for their team to deal more damage, too. Since they serve gods of light that harness the power of radiant damage, this build utilizes the Radiating Orb and Reverberation conditions....

Nanoblock is Lego on a microscale. That’s how we can sum it up! But be warned:these sets are not for the faint of heart. Tiny, detailed, and incredibly challenging, Nanoblock sets can be more challenging thanLego sets. You’ll be digging through piles of minuscule blocks, trying to find that one tiny piece you’re missing. And just when you think you’re done, you’ll spot the one piece sitting in plain sight that you somehow overlooked the whole time....