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Final Fantasy 10is fondly remembered as one of the last “classical"Final Fantasygames. Boasting diverse turn-based combat, an interesting setting full of colorful characters, and one of the rare attempts at portraying a protagonist’s romance as part of the main story,Final Fantasy10has accrued plenty of fans over the years. Less beloved is its sequel,Final Fantasy 10-2. This game is infamous for seeming confused as to what audience it’s trying to appeal to....

The wordisekai(異世界) means “a strange/different world”. The origin of its concept can be traced to Japanese folktales — the legend of Urashima Tarou, in which the travel to a fantastic world is represented by the Dragon Palace, is considered a precursor of the isekai genre in anime. It is largely inspired in JRPGs and other video games as well; however, these “other worlds” usually draw inspiration from Western fantasy tales, such asThe Lord Of The Rings, Dungeons And Dragons, Dragon Quest,being a subgenre of fantasy in which the protagonist or a group ends up in a fantasy world, which does not necessarily need to be a physical one, it can be a realistic virtual one, and that is the case withSword Art Online, for instance....

FromSoftware has developed quite the impressive catalog of video games over the last few decades, but while the first 15 years or so of its output was filled with fondly remembered titles, it’s the last decade that’s brought FromSoftware the most amount of attention. Followingthe surprise success ofDemon’s Souls, FromSoftware then released its now-iconic, challenging action-RPGDark Soulsin 2011, and it became a smash hit for the developer. It seemed FromSoftware had found its formula for success, a formula that earnedElden Ringthe top spot at last year’s Game Awards....

RNG, or AI-based luck, can often be what determines whether players succeed or fail during a boss fight inElden Ring. Not unlikeother FromSoftware titles in theSouls-like genre, RNG typically depicts which attacks an enemy will throw and when, which may then lead to an enemy being telegraphed if RNG can be discerned into behavioral patterns with notable animations. Further, instances of bad RNG are considered to be when an enemy lands an attack that the player was unprepared for....

Battlefield 2042’s launch bordered on disaster. Though the game has since been supported and updated into a fairly good place, what might make the most sense for DICE’s next game is to give theBattlefieldfranchise a break and go for anotherBattlefront. With fanfare for theStar WarsIP at all-time highs, a newBattlefrontcould be a nice change of pace for DICE. Despite being the second-biggest launch inBattlefieldhistory,Battlefield 2042is considered a disappointmentby many. A return to form from theBattlefield 3and4days was what DICE pitched to the public, but the results were left wanting....

World of Warcraftis adding a new in-game event in Patch 10.1.5, and its rewards are sure to make plenty of players happy. Several months have passed sinceDragonflightlaunched, and it’s fair to say that the latestWorld of Warcraftexpansion has been embraced by the community in a way that hasn’t been seen sinceLegion. Following the systems and mechanics bloat ofShadowlandsandBattle for Azeroth,Dragonflighthas been a remarkable breath of fresh air for the game, but that’s only been one half of what made it so successful....

When Farmers get bored with battling through the Mines, chucking various items at villagers in the name of romance, or foraging throughStardew Valley’svast variety of landscapes, there are always the surrounding waters to keep them busy. New players should beware though, asmastering Fishingisn’t as simple as casting a line and crossing their fingers. Serving as its own mini-game complete with a catch bar, escalating difficulty levels, and the ability to reel in a frustrating amount of Trash, Fishing is either loved or hated by veteranStardewplayers....

As a wrestling game,WWE 2K20incorporates victory via pinfall or submission. In any combat sport, winning via submission requires the competitor to hold his opponent in a lock where he either taps out or breaks crucial bones due to foolhardy persistence. Tap out, he loses the match to fight another day. Otherwise, his limbs would be overextended beyond repair, shortening his wrestling career. RELATED:WWE 2K: 10 Banned Moves That Are In The Game WWE 2K20has a wide selection of submission moves to equip....

The Planet Crafteroffers players a complicated yet rewarding experience. The gametasks players with terraforming a desolate worldusing smarts and the resources at their disposal. The straightforward presentation of this mission belies the true challenge of doing so. Terraforming a planet is a long and arduous process that demands much more than a single person and a simple landing pod. RELATED:Best Video Games That Takes Place In Space Even the prologue ofThe Planet Crafterproves to be difficult, despite being a beginner’s introduction to the game....

Despite the fact that it was released over eight years ago now, FromSoftware’s PS4-exclusiveBloodborneremains a frequent talking point in many gamers' conversations. The impact that the sprawling action-RPG had on the industry cannot be overstated. Cited by many as not only one of the best PS4 exclusives but one of the greatest video games of all time,Bloodbornecombines many ofDark Souls' well-known elements with a faster, more aggressive style, resulting in some of FromSoftware’s best combat encounters....

Summary Adorable newPokemonfan art shows what it would look like if Generation 1 Pokemon Charmander and Gastly were fused together.Pokemonfan art has been prevalent since the franchise exploded in popularity in the 90s. There are all kinds of fan art trends in thePokemoncommunity, with fusion fan art proving to be especially common. For decades, artists have offered their interpretations of what two Pokemon would look like if they were fused together....

Call of Duty: Warzoneis a massive game, with two key factors playing into its success. The first is its free to play nature, as it has allowed the game toreach absurd player countsin its initial year of availability. The second is its use of cross-play, as it allows players on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation to team up within the battle royale game. Not only does give those on different platforms the opportunity to play together, but it has led to plenty of positive word-of-mouth for the game thus far....

TheApex LegendsLegacy gameplay trailer has shown off the basics for the upcoming Arenas mode which sees two squads of three players face off in deathmatch with no respawns. Much like in other elimination shooters such asValorant,Apex Legendsplayers will need to buy weapons and abilities using crafting materials for each round. The Arenas mode has been a long-rumored addition toApex Legendswithdataminers finding arena mode information before Season 7launched. Arenas will launch on May 4 with the Legacy update and Season 9 which has plenty of balance updates and new content for players to try out....