Summary Many games have items, weapons, and armor for players to collect. This stuff can be used to help a player upgrade their character to stand a better chance in fights or sell those items for gold to improve other things. While it’s great that these games of varying genres allow players to collect these items, the execution needs to be pulled off successfully. Some of these titles fall into the trap of having an unfortunatelycomplex or tediousinventory management system that makes collecting items quite a pain....

Summary The Crew: Motorfestoffers players a wide range of different events to participate in using a huge selection of vehicles. While the game does offer other events, however, one of its strongest suits is street racing. The Crew: Motorfestoffers two categories of Street Racing vehicles, which are listed in the shop and garage as “Street 1” and “Street 2.” This list will break down some of the best options for street racing in each of those two categories, with the first half of the list containing “Street 1” vehicles and the second half containing “Street 2” vehicles....

Summary Despite a veritable cornucopia of recent survival game releases, with the likes ofPalworldtaking the gaming world by storm,Valheimstill sits atop a skull-adorned throne. It has been three years since Iron Gate AB unleashedValheimonto storefronts like a mad berserker, bringing with it a chance for players to conquer the Viking-inspired lands with their friends. Games likePalworldandEnshroudedthrive within their respective niches, but while they may be new,Valheimstill feels special in comparison. Between its unique art style and excellent Viking fantasy,Valheimremains a special survival experience....

Many weapon types have seen recurrences throughout FromSoftware’s titles, as would be expected for RPGs.Elden Ringfeatures a huge number of weapons for players to wield, and the recent DLCShadow of the Erdtreehas further increased this number. Among the various weapon types arefist weapons, which weren’t as numerous compared to other types in the base game. WithShadow of the Erdtree, more fist weapons were indeed introduced. They are still limited in number by comparison, but now there are more options for players to wield....

Summary Warning: MAJOR SPOILERS for Elden Ring ahead. Proceed at your own risk. Elden Ringis likely to be remembered as one of the best RPGs of its entire generation, and the vast array of options available in The Lands Between has played a large role in earning this status. The latest of FromSoftware’s titles that pioneered the Soulsborne genre,Elden Ringbrought qualities of pastDark Soulstitles and games likeBloodborneandSekirotogether to create the most successful release by the developer yet....

Quick Links Surprisingly, money is quite hard to come by inPalworld. You won’t often find these Gold Coins on your adventures, except occasionally from treasure chests. Despite Gold not being a common drop, though, there are some methods you can use on your farm to more easily stock up on Gold. Outside of selling items, you can pick up a few different Pals across the world who can essentially farm Gold for you, and give you a steady supply of money to get you through the game....

Warning: The following contains spoilers for One Piece Episode 1068, “Moon Princess Echoes! The Final Phase of the Land of Wano!”, now streaming onCrunchyroll. One Piece Episode 1068 was pleasantly surprising in terms of quality. Many fans expected Toei to go easy on the animation and direction, but it looks like the studio is looking to finish the arc on a high. Toei has shown that it can produce high-quality episodes that can compete with seasonal anime....

Quick Links Postulant’s Parlor is a dungeon inRemnant 2that can be accessed insome rollsof Losomn’s Beatific Palace through a decorated wall near the Jester (which can be turned into a door with the Magic Quill). This dungeon is home to a puzzle with several solutions, and players that input them will be rewarded with a variety of items. This guide is here to provide more details on this process, and it will give fans a complete understanding of exactly what is available to them inRemnant 2’s Postulant’s Parlor....

Summary In-game books are an interesting tool at the developers’ disposal. They can expand the lore, give clues in regards to quests, or simplyentertain the players with fun little stories.For the most part, such books are optional and can be completely glossed over by some players. RELATED:Dark Love Stories In Video Games That Ended In Tragedy But for those who enjoy diving deeper into the lore of the world they play in, good books can greatly enhance the experience....

Summary In addition to putting out new titles to some of its most popular franchises and experimenting with new IPs, Square Enix has been steadily showing an increased interest in remaking more titles from its impressive and vast back catalog. Not only do players have the second installment of theFinal Fantasy 7 Remaketo look forward to in 2024, rumors continue to abound regarding the existence of other remakes of titles from the Japanese luminary’s legendary PS1-era output....

Summary Rocksteady’s series ofBatmangames has proven to still be influential despiteArkham Knighthaving released nearly a decade ago, and there is one route for the studio to go that is more appropriate than ever if it returns to the series.Batmangames have generally relied on original plots that didn’t draw from a specific piece of source material, but following one comic story could be perfect for a reboot-style game that succeeds Arkham....

Summary The Simsis a game generally associated with relaxed, single-player content, butThe Sims 5will possibly feature a multiplayer component. It’s not clear what exactly this multiplayer component could look like, but developer Maxis shouldn’t be afraid to infuse thepotentially revolutionarySims 5with a competitive edge. There’s reason to believe that EA has high hopes for the nextThe Simsgame. It’s been nearly a decade since the release ofThe Sims 4, and a number of other life simulation games have released in its wake....

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventureis a beloved and critically acclaimed adventure series told across generations, but depending on the person, it can be very hard to find the energy to actually watch it. Thankfully, there is one way to experience just a small part of this universe without a huge time commitment,and it’s the 4-part OVA,Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan. Based on an ongoing series of one-shots byJoJoauthor Hirohiko Araki, this series is focused on the titular Kishibe Rohan, a manga artist and supporting character fromJoJoPart 4....