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Deduction, disguise, and the unmistakable sound of a violin serenading the foggy streets of London - yes, we’re on the trail of the best Sherlock Holmes-inspired tabletop games. Whether you fancy yourself a master sleuth or simply enjoy a good caper, these games will transport you to the gas-lit alleys of Victorian England, where your wits are your greatest weapon. From board games that have you deciphering cryptic clues to card games that challenge your powers of deduction, we present a curated list of games that capture the essence of the world’s most famous detective....

InBaldur’s Gate 3, fall damage can knock your party members prone in combat, leaving them vulnerable to enemy attacks, but it’s just as dangerous outside turn-based mode. The notoriousshortcut to the Underdark from the Blighted Villagewill even play a humiliating cutscene of your character’s death if you jump in without preparations. Most players opt for Feather Fall to avoid fall damage, and it will indeed save you the embarrassment of crashing to your death....

Quick Links HAN-D is a melee brawler inRisk of Rain Returns. As a robot janitor, HAN-D can clean up the battlefield using Drones, a giant hammer, and his fists. Due to his slow attack speed and lack of mobility, HAN-D can be difficult to get the hang of at first, but his damage more than makes up for these shortcomings. If you want to get a handle on HAN-D, you’ve come to the right place....

Quick Links Mortal Kombat 1remains a fun game thanks to the variety of characters and Kameo fighters to adjust your play style. For instance, someone may want to play keepaway while others want to play a grappler, so if you’re the latter, you should try Reiko. Reiko stands out thanks to his multiple grabbing techniques to deal damage and other moves to throw the enemy off-guard. Because he likes to stay up close and personal during a fight, you may wonder how you’re able to close the distance and land more hits on your opponents....

Video games have always had a hard time with realistic depictions of the human body. In the decades since their inception and as technology has improved, we have always come to this medium in search of power fantasies. We want to take control of absurdly buff supersoldiers that tear through alien hordes before being greeted by an absurdly beautiful woman at the other end. Appealing to a fairly narrow demographic in its infancy meant this rarely changed either, with men producing experiences for other men who, in most instances, wanted for the same....

Multiplayer dungeon crawlerDark and Darkerwas a hit last year, even after it wasremoved from Steam. Famously, the devs persisted in the face of legal threats andconducted a public playtest by allowing fans to torrent their game. It worked -fans loved it, and it brought a lot more attention to Dark and Darker. Now,one of the lawsuitsthat saw Dark and Darker removed from Steam is moving forward. According to developer Ironmace, a preliminary ruling has been made in its favour, with the court rejecting Nexon’s claims that Dark and Darker was made with stolen source code....

I like to think that I represent the averageDragon Agefan, in that I think about the series almost every day and have several OCs that I like to show off to others as if they were my children. So, when Icaught wind of a cookbookthat promised to give us a taste of Thedas, there was no way I wasn’t going to get a copy. I can’t cook at all, but that doesn’t matter....

It’s been nearly a year sinceFromSoftware announced Shadow of the Erdtree, and nearly two sinceElden Ringfirst launched. We still don’t know much about the upcoming expansion aside from what we can glean from the vague teaser art, but news might be imminent as an update was just made to Steam’s backend. As noted by Ziostorm on Twitter, the DLC category has been updated on SteamDB with a new package for the first time in two years....

Roblox - Game WHERE TO PLAY Roblox is enjoyed by millions. A sandbox game where you may play, create, and come together with people all over the world. Jump into any of the community experiences, or take advantage of promo codes for cool content. There are lots of ways to get Coins, Diamonds, and other rewards faster inRoblox’sPet Simulator 99, but it’s hard to beat Enchants. These magic books can be equipped to your character, providing enormous boosts....

Quick Links The Sims 4: For Rentcomes with a cool four new aspirations for your Sims that seek to explore the new gameplay of the pack, and if you’re into the juicy gossip simmer just below the surface of town, then the Seeker of Secrets aspiration is probably for your Sim. The Seeker of Secrets aspiration is all about snooping through the belongings of others in search for the hottest Secrets, and whether they blackmail others for cash or choose to keep those Secrets to themselves is all up to you....

Quick Links When it comes toAssassin’s Creed’spresent-day protagonists, Desmond Miles is the one most people think of. Yet, he wasn’t the only one taking up the fight for the contemporary Assassins. Layla Hassan also served as a present-day protagonist in Origins, Odyssey, and Valhalla. During that time, she proved to be an interesting and likable main character. However, the games didn’t include too many scenes with her. So, you’d be forgiven for not knowing much about the woman....

Steamboat Willie finally entered the public domain yesterday and, as you’d expect,a horror movie and game were immediately announced. Many were quick to call them out as “uninventive”, labeling their creators as “hacks”, but there’s an adjacent game that’s getting some extra love and attention now that all eyes are on the classic Mickey Mouse cartoon short. “Reject horror slop, embrace boomer shooter,” @FlareGamer64 tweeted, attaching a trailer for Mouse, an upcoming FPS game developed by Fumi....

Quick Links When it comes to spin-off titles likePersona 5 Tactica, the tactics-based game that uses the beloved Phantom Thieves fromPersona 5, there’s quite a lot to live up to. In carrying on a name as prestigious as Persona, Tactica had its work cut out, and while the differences between the games is enjoyable, they left us with some questions. Whether you’ve got questions about difficulty settings, DLC content, game mechanics, or skill unlocks, we’ve definitely got the answer for you in our Persona 5 Tactica FAQ guide....