After Baldur's Gate 3, More Games Need To Multiclass

The decision on whether or not to multiclass (or, more likely, what to multiclass into) is a key one inBaldur’s Gate 3. You choose your class at the very start of the game, then get to spin it into a fresh direction a few levels in through the subclass system, which is a little more stripped back than in the fullD&Dexperience; then again, so is the class system itself with the lack of artificer and the popular homebrew gunslinger....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 715 words · Melissa Ramirez

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Is The Perfect Pitch For Licensed Far Cry

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandoraisn’t too bad! Our own Eric Switzer gave Pandora’s open world jaunt a 4/5 in hisreview, praising its ambitious environmental design and surprisingly dense narrative that acts as a canonical expansion to James Cameron’s universe. I’m still only two hours into the game and figuring out how to best fly my Ikran while taking potshots at every single human I come across. Despite being a passive fan of the films, there is something so immediately compelling about an open world with immense sense of verticality, offering a level of freedom that feels natural in the context of the feature films it seeks to represent....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 900 words · Kathleen Ross

Being Completely Helpless Isn't As Scary As Being Mostly Helpless In Horror Games Like Amnesia: The Bunker

I lovehorror, but I’ve often taken issue with the methods that many first-person horror games use to try to frighten their players. Many developers seem to think that being completely helpless is scary. It isn’t. Beingmostlyhelpless is. The kind of game that completely disempowers the player rose to prominence in the last decade and change, emerging out of the indie space. To be clear, there are some great spooky games that are made by small teams or even solo devs....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 714 words · Victoria Thompson

Best Buy Includes Five Mario Games In Its Latest Switch Sale

With Black Friday behind us and the holiday season in full swing, you’d think anyNintendo Switchgames that sell even remotely well would be back up to full price. However, some of the console’s biggest titlesare currently on sale at Best Buy. Perhaps another indication that we will have a newNintendoconsole by this time next year, leading the way isSuper Mario Odyssey, a game that has sold well since launch, which is available for $40 instead of $60 at Best Buy right now....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 529 words · Beth Howe

Best Products To Improve Your Gaming Setup In 2024

Gaming doesn’t require the most decked-out setup you can put together. While flashy RGB components and clicky-switch keyboards are nice to have, they aren’t going to make you any better at the game. That said, the comfort and enjoyment that they provide can make gaming a more enjoyable hobby, and the extra practice they’ll make you put in will help you climb. Making the perfect setup is a personal thing. What others prefer in a gaming setup may not be what you prefer, but you can always draw inspiration from your peers around you....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 1043 words · Dr. Richard Salazar Jr.

Best Star Wars Books For Fans Of The Movies

Star Wars has become one of the most titanic IPs in any media, ranging from blockbuster movies to games that pull in players of all generations by the millions. Most of us find ourselves drawn into the fandom through the movies, ending our binge with an overwhelming desire to dive deeper into the franchise through novels. Once you dive into the world of Star Wars novels, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer volume....

July 9, 2025 · 8 min · 1686 words · James Mcgee

Best Storyborn Cards In Rise Of The Floodborn In Disney Lorcana

Summary Getting to play classic characters inDisney Lorcanais a major part of the card game’s appeal, especially when your favorites are included. Not only do they bring up good memories, but they can be used to win the game if you pick the best ones to include into your deck. With six different inks to build a deck from, there are plenty of options. Storyborn characters are incredibly useful, but not all of them are as helpful as others....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 947 words · Emily Thompson

CDPR CEO Regrets Launching Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty So Late

Cyberpunk 2077came out on July 09, 2025, nearly three years ago. It was a mess at launch, so bad in fact that it waspulled from the PlayStation storeamidst an influx of refund demands. CD Projekt Red got to work on updating the game to fix the myriad problems plaguing performance, while also working to introduce some of the key promises absent in the final game such asa working metro, ultimately delaying DLC plans....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Lauren Heath

Children's Creative Skill Guide For The Sims 4

Quick Links There’s a reason people say you ought to start artists young, and inThe Sims 4, when you’re trying to build a Child Sim’s Creativity skill, that couldn’t ring truer. By pursuing the Creativity skill in their childhood, the most artistic Sims will get an early leg up on the most creative of skills. Whether your Child Sim is interested in storytelling, physical art projects, music, or more, there are plenty of ways to raise the Creativity skill for Child Sims....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 767 words · Jerry Rogers

Complete Guide To Playing The Huntress In Risk Of Rain Returns

Quick Links The Huntress is a long-range roaming Survivor inRisk of Rain Returnsthat has the unique ability to move at normal speed while using her skills. This ability lets her remain mobile while dishing out damage, always staying at range from enemies while dominating from afar. The Huntress is fairly easy to play and understand, making her a great choice for players new to Risk of Rain Returns. If you want to know everything there is to know about building and playing the Huntress, you’ve come to the right place....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 977 words · Shannon Glenn

Counter-Strike Players Spent Nearly $1 Billion On Cases Last Year

Counter-Strikemakes Valve alotof money. There are a whole variety of cases (which are essentially loot boxes) that you’re able to earn in-game and trade on the market to make some cash, but you can’t open them without buying keys directly from Valve. As reported byCS:GO Case Tracker(and spotted byInsider Gaming), over 400 million cases were opened in 2023 alone. That means players bought 359.6 million keys, making Valve around $980 million, just shy of one billion....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · David Strickland

Dungeons & Dragons’ Deck Of Many Things May Be Tied To Forgotten ‘90s Board Game Everway

The Deck of Many Things is one of my favouriteDungeons & Dragonsreleases in a long time, so it’s a shame that it has beendelayed into next year. I’ve already written abouthow malleable the deck is, allowing it to fold seamlessly into any number of D&D adventures, while other releases often feel like completely separate tales or ideas you’ll get to eventually (or, if you’re being honest, probably won’t). However, the deck’s new-found lease of life may have roots in the forgotten ’90s tabletop game Everway....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 788 words · Elijah Scott

Every Mainline Alien Movie, Ranked

Summary WithoutAlien, we wouldn’t have a lot of things. We wouldn’t have Metroid, Predator, or Dead Space. We certainly wouldn’t be able to jestfully proclaim"Game over, man"when we burn the pot roast. To be honest, any piece of sci-fi with a strong alien presence is influenced by this legendary movie series, with its iconic Xenomorph creature and protagonist Ellen Ripley. Like all series, though, the Alien movies have had ups, downs, and awkward moments that are neither here nor there....

July 9, 2025 · 9 min · 1893 words · Tanya Blackwell