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Exploration in gaming has gone from being a unique mechanic only seen in a handful of games like the originalLegend of Zeldato being an almost ever-present feature in major releases today. This is thanks to the rapid expansion of the gaming industry over the last few decades, wherehuge open-worldsfeaturing multiple towns and biomes are the norm. RELATED:The Most Immersive Open World Games Because of this, most major releases today have some form of a map feature to ensure that players don’t get lost - and in some cases - to show the player where available quests and collectibles are....

Summary Money is something that every trainer will want to have inPokemon Scarlet & Violet. Trainers can earn prize money from battling other trainers, or they can sell their items and treasures. Before selling the most expensive item in the inventory, there are several things that players will want to sell as soon as possible. In the Bag, various pouches can hold medicine, Poke Balls, Key Items, and treasures. Basically, anything that’s in the Treasures pouch should be sold as they don’t serve any battle or out-of-battle purposes....

Season 11 ofApex Legendsis officially underway, and players are taking their first steps on thebrand-new Storm Point map. In addition to a map, players are also taking the “new” C.A.R. SMG for a spin and trying out the familiar Legend, Ash. As with every season, Season 11: Escape brought some balance changes that seek to shake up the meta and give players a reason to try other Legends that were falling behind....

Assassin’s Creed Valhallais borrowing fromAssassin’s Creed 4: Black Flagto give players some nostalgic cosmetic items from the Golden Age of Piracy.Black Flagsaw players sail around as Edward Kenway in the Jackdaw, a ship that players could customize throughout the game, which was so well-received it was honored in theGame of the Year “Jackdaw Edition” forBlack Flag. Now fans of the famous ship can once again sail around with some Jackdaw-inspired items inAssassin’s Creed Valhalla, but they won’t be around forever....

Summary After a recent agreement between competitors, James Cameron’s Avatar movies will be available for home viewing outside of IP holder Disney’s Disney Plus streaming service, as thefranchise will be available for streaming on a rival platform. First premiering in 2009,Avatarwas a masterfully done science fiction epic that employed cutting-edge visual effects to give a cinematic experience that many hadn’t so much as conceptualized before. The ensuing box office success quickly catapulted the film into the list of highest-grossing box office projects....

While not a platform commonly associated with gaming, Macs still have a selection of titles that will work with them, and it appears a major new one will be on the way soon, as Larian Studios has announced thatBaldur’s Gate 3will launch in early access on Mac tomorrow, alongside the PC and Stadia versions of theDungeons and Dragonsgame. One thing to keep in mind is theBaldur’s Gate 3list of system requirements, especially considering that this is an early access launch....

Battlefield 2042is just one member of the trifecta of massive FPS games releasing this year,Halo InfiniteandCall of Duty: Vanguardbeing the other two, but it still has a lot of hype behind it. With theBattlefield 2042beta just around the corner, fans will soon have the opportunity to get a taste of what’s on offer before the game launches later this year. Unfortunately, there’s one big restriction for those looking to play with friends on other platforms during the beta....

Grisis an adventure/platforming game, and is widely praised by many players. The game focuses on a young girl named Gris,who is struggling with a painful experiencein her life and must learn to work through her grief and sorrow in order to truly heal. Many players are going to instantly take to the game and its intricacies. After all,Grisis meant to be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of where they come from or what language they speak....

Summary From kicking pots or trampling flowers inThe Legend of Zelda(evoking the wrath of Magda) to attacking and murdering unsuspecting citizens, many gamers find it irresistible to invoke chaos in virtual worlds. Video games allow gamers to blow off steam and experience all kinds of fantasy worlds and scenarios far from actual reality, so it makes sense that players who are (hopefully) law-abiding, non-violent people in their ordinary lives might like to go feral in their online downtime....

Summary Magic Materiais one of the most common types inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth. They are the green orbs which allow players to actively cast spells. Instead of creating characters with magical Jobs like Black Mage or White Mage, heroes can equip Magic Materia. For example, Fire Materia enables players to cast Fire, Fira, or Firaga depending on its level. There are healing spells as well, like Cure, which are unlocked by utilizing Healing Materia....

Breaking Badis widely regarded as one of the best television shows ever made, which meant that when the prequel seriesBetter Call Saulwas announced, it had an almost impossible standard to live up to. Somehow,Better Call Sauldid just that, building upon established canon in satisfying ways while carving out its own unique place in the franchise. RELATED:Breaking Bad Told Its Story In The Perfect Amount Of Time Much of this success comes down to Bob Odenkirk’s portrayal of Jimmy McGill, one of the funniest, sleaziest, most cunning, and most touching characters to appear on TV....

Game jams areexciting events for developersand indie game fans alike. During the days or weeks that the jam takes place in, teams and solo developers race to build the best game they can, making sure to fit the theme of the jam. Game jams usually have a theme or a restriction, one that all contestants must abide by, that is only revealed at the start of the jam. This is to make sure that no one team can start working on their project before the jam has officially begun....

When players hop into a newCall of Dutygame, they know what to expect from its Trophy list. Usually, those experienced with first-person shooters will have a fairly easy Platinum on their hands, with the difficulty being directly tied to the game’sVeteran modeand how challenging it is. Players will have to complete some random campaign tasks, test out the co-op mode, and get to the first Prestige level in multiplayer. While having a predictable Trophy list is hardly a big issue, it does little to helpCall of Duty’s reputation of being too formulaic and repetitive, as each year’s game having an overly similar list can get tiring....