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Summary AlthoughAnimal Crossingis known for being a cozy life simulation series, Nintendo could benefit from changing the format just a bit. For example, over the years, the franchise’s growing popularity has accompanied a rising desire for astory mode withinAnimal Crossing. While there hasn’t been any indication that this is a concept Nintendo is looking into, there’s already a clear direction it could go in. If the developers were to implement a dedicated story mode in a futureAnimal Crossingtitle, they should take care to build off the foundations of previous games....

Summary SomeApex Legendsfans are frustrated with the game’s newestFinal Fantasy-themed event, which charges users a shocking amount of money to unlock all of its rewards. Microtransactions are nothing new inApex Legends, but this event takes things to a new level. On January 9,Apex Legendslaunched itsFinal Fantasy 7crossover eventto build hype for Square Enix’sFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthreleasing on February 29.Apex Legendshas participated in crossovers before, but thisFinal Fantasyevent is one of the more significant ones in the game’s history....

When it comes to the anime, Ash’sPokémontend to be either really good or really bad, with only a few really middling battlers that tend to get forgotten over time. Ash’s best Pokémon are easily identifiable, as his Pikachu,Charizard, Infernape, andBattle Bond Greninjaaren’t just some of his best Pokémon, they’re also fan favorites from the mainline games as well. Related:10 Saddest Pokedex Entries, Ranked Ash’s worst Pokémon, on the other hand, are a little harder to nail down, since they aren’t always the ones that fans would expect....

Summary Warning: Spoilers Ahead for Baldur’s Gate 3 Act OnePlayers can find the Grymforge hidden in the Underdarkregion in Act One ofBaldur’s Gate 3. Although the quest and related boss fight in this area ofBaldur’s Gate 3is entirely optional, players should strongly consider completing them for both the potential rewards and the thrilling experience they offer. Due to the difficulty and unique mechanics involved, this is arguably one of the most memorable boss fights inBaldur’s Gate 3....

Summary Batman: Arkham Shadowmay be a VR exclusive, but it’s also the most enticing and exhilarating project that’s been announced for the Arkhamverse in the last decade, at least afterArkham Knight. Indeed,Shadowis finally a return to theBatman: Arkhamseries and a welcome one at that following Rocksteady’s latest pivot to a live-service shooter genre. There’s a lot to love aboutSuicide Squadfrom the perspective of the Arkhamverse, such as the (albeit rushed and unearned) debut of the Justice League, but it was always going to be controversial on a fundamental level due to it making such drastic shifts in gameplay and storytelling....

Local co-opmight not be as common as it was during the ’90s, but the practice has not completely died down either. Similarly, thepuzzlegenre continues to produce new projects at a reasonable rate, even if the releases tend to be indie projects that do not attract too much mainstream attention. There are plenty of games to get people talking and thinking together. Some are more mechanics oriented while others have a little more story and narrative involved....

Quick Links Summary Baldur’s Gate 3was one of the biggest games of 2023, with its popularity still maintaining a solid player base, and it wasn’t just the gameplay and graphics that got it so much love. The characters were also incredibly memorable, with one of the most popular being Karlach, the Barbarian demon-slayer with a heart of gold. Karlach has her own storyline and related quests to follow should the protagonist decide to pursue them, andshe’s also an Origin character, so the player can also experience her plot as the game’s main protagonist....

Summary Thesurvivalgenre has gone from a curiosity to a huge part of the gaming industry, as a vast number of releases have breathed life into the idea that simple survival in certain conditions can be enough of a challenge without any other concerns for players. Survival games often prioritize exploration, material gathering, and crafting over other concerns. However, over the years, survival games have had to adapt to stay fresh,and they’re now more popular than ever....

Bleachis one of the funniest action anime series with hilarious and powerful characters, and some of the strongestevil anime tyrants. During its many years, this fast-paced anime became one of the most popular and iconic shows thanks to its lovable and well-crafted characters and thrilling storylines. It’s one of the best and most adventurous anime shows with well-designed female and male characters and twisty character arcs. RELATED:Mob Psycho 100: Strongest Espers (Besides Mob) WhileBleachhad plenty of excellent characters, includingiconic female villains in the series, there were a few especially outstanding characters whose stories keptBleachfans wanting more after each episode....

Terujuki Toriyama has been part of Sony’s Japan Studio for years, having served as a producer on games likeBloodborneandSoul Sacrifice, and most recently, theDemon’s Soulsremake. However, Toriyama has announced that he will be leavingSony’s Japan Studiocome the end of December, with plans to start a new game company of his own that will make new game IPS. Toriyama announced his departurein a tweet posted on Christmas Eve. Toriyama doesn’t give any reason as to why he is leaving Japan Studio, but made it a point to thank fans that have supported his work so far....

The bestWarzoneloadout in Iron Trials ‘84 is inevitably going to depend on individual play style and preference, but the rules are so different to those of the standardCall Of Duty: Warzonematch types, that some loadouts are certainly going to be more effective than others.RELATED:Call Of Duty: Warzone – Best Loadouts In Season 5Expert players agree that the best strategy is to get equipped with two high capacity, rapid-fire weapons, one for medium to long-range, and the other for close-quarters combat....

Summary Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3has laid out its plans for Season 1 Reloaded, which include another collaboration withThe Boys,bringing two more characters from the show into the game. Midway through its first season, which introduced two new 6v6 maps, Meat and Greece, in December,Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3has been one of the more well received multiplayer suites of recent years with its improved movement and classicModern Warfare 2(2009) maps....

Summary Hunter x Hunter’s worldbuilding and narrativescrafted by Yoshihiro Togashi make it one of the more unique anime and mangato exist, with the world being filled with detail and an extraordinary sense of scale. In the vast world, many characters are filled with depth and intriguing personas that make each of them stand out, with several serving as inspiration for many other characters in anime and manga. ThroughoutHunter x Hunter, many characters' storylines are well-fleshed out....