I’m a games journalist, which means I spend a lot of time paying attention to games. I play them before and after work, I write about them during the day, I read the news about them every morning, I interview developers and follow them on Twitter. In general, most of my time is spent thinking about video games and the industry that produces them. My job is dependent on the games industry, but I am not a part of it....
Next Game Of The Year Editor’s Pick, 2023 - Zoe J. Osik Most years, I can look back at the games I’ve played and choose my favorites with relative ease. This year, not so much. Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but 2023 has been an exceptional year for video games launches. There’s been an embarrassment of riches to behold - a strange thing to say when massive layoffs have rocked the industry to its core, but here we are....
Summary The Prince Of Persia franchise has existed for decades but lost momentum following The Forgotten Sands in 2010. WithPrince Of Persia: The Lost Crown, Ubisoft has solidly returned to what made the late 80s and 90s originals shine. The 2D perspective, non-linear pathing, challenging platforming, and engaging combat have reignited the series. But, while Price Of Persia: The Lost Crown is a fantastic game, what’s next after reaching the end of the adventure?...
Hellblade 2: Senua’s Sagafeels like a ‘money where your mouth is’ sort of game for me. I have said for a long time that the current way games are developed is unsustainable, and quoted the famous slogan, ‘I want shorter games with worse graphics made by people paid more to work less and I’m not kidding’. But seeing Hellblade 2 clock in at under ten hours has me conflicted. Firstly, Hellblade doesn’t quite fit this gaming motto - it does not have worse graphics....
Summary There are numerous formations inEA Sports FC 24’s Career Mode that incorporate attacking midfielders. The players in the particular position serve a crucial role in the team, and are generally the main source of creativity. Coming to the Career Mode, you have loads of options in the attacking midfielder position that you can sign for your team. Preferring youngsters with high potential could be a safe move to make while goingfor longer rebuilds....
Quick Links You may have fought your way through the categories G through D in the Endor Colosseum inDragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, but you aren’t done yet. If you want to beat every category at Endor Colosseum and call yourself a monster wrangling master, you’ll have to fight through Category C too. Every fight in Category C is fearsome, both in the monster’s visual appearances, and how much damage they can do in a single turn....
Quick Links Stalker enemies inLies of Pare commonly regarded as pushovers and bosses not quite deserving of their illustrious red health bar at the bottom of your screen. You may laugh when you see one, striding confidently in with your Two Dragons Sword and 75,000 Ergo. Robber Weasel will humble you, steal your Ergo, and stomp on your corpse. The infamous weasel appears during your return to Central Krat Station. There are other tough enemies here, but none quite gatekeep you in the way the Robber Weasel can....
Quick Links There’s plenty of Latin American flare to enjoy inThe Sims 4: Jungle Adventuregame pack, and for the Sims who enjoy the local life the most, the Selvadoradian Culture skill included in the pack is a fun way to experience the breadth of the new region. Your Sim will be spending their time at the market in Selvadorada talking to the locals, eating the local dishes, and soaking up all things Selvadoradian....
Quick Links Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: The Indigo Disk released, and with it, a conclusion for your adventures across Scarlet and Violet. But story aside, every new expansion comes with more new Pokemon, and the Galarian dragon Duraludon gets a new evolution! The new addition Archaludon can be registered in your Pokedex by using an item called the Metal Alloy, which can only be obtained in the Blueberry Academy. If you want to get your hands in this shiny dragon, we have you covered!...
The higher your level inPalworld, the more resources you will need to gather to craft items or build structures. The new resources you will be needing usually require you to unlock them from the Technology menu and possibly look in the open world for their materials before you can craft them. While you may already know how to get cloth in the game, as you progress, you will needHigh Quality Clothto craft better outfits for your character....
Lords of the Fallenfollows the soulslike’s formula, which means there are areas interconnected to each other, and more of these are locked behind closed doors. While some doors may lead you to hidden treasures, most of these are progression blockers, and obtaining keys is the only way to access these doors. Royal key is one of the important items you need to collect to proceed further into Bramis Castle and reach the end-game boss....
Quick Links Just like in real life, hobbies can be very enriching inThe Sims 4, and while knitting might not be everyone’s cup of tea, it’s one of the best ways for your sims to wind down and have some fun. You might even be able to earn yourself a few Simoleons while you’re at it. You can unlock the knitting skill and skill-specific items by purchasing the Nifty Knitting stuff pack....
Quick Links InBitLife, every choice has a consequence. Your destiny is entirely in your hands in this real-life simulator where you begin as a baby. You can marry the love of your life, have children, and have a normal life. That being said, you can dive into the world of crime and become the person everyone fears. No matter what you do in this simulation, you’ll need money at some point, and if you have no idea how to make money, things can get a little more challenging....
