Although beautiful and elegant, Lumidouce Bell actually symbolizes parting inGenshin Impact. The local specialty is usually described as a soft and violet flower that’s found in wet or damp areas. Lumidouce Bell also emits a light and lasting scent, making it a prime ingredient in luxurious perfumes. Lumidouce Bell is similar to Silk Flower in the sense that both local specialties are in the form of a bush that rewards three flowers instead of the usual one inGenshin Impact....

Throughout theHarry Pottersaga, it’s not uncommon for the Golden Trio and other Hogwarts students to stumble upon near-death experiences within the school grounds. While it may be tempting to think of Hogwarts as a safe sanctuary for young witches and wizards, many dangers lie within its ancient walls, one of them being the Whomping Willow, a ferociously violent tree known for attacking anyone that disturbs its branches. WhenHarry Potterfans are first introduced to the Whomping Willow duringThe Chamber of Secrets, Harry and Ron crash the Weasley’s flying car into the tree....

Summary Star Warsactor Hayden Christensen has opened up about one thing about his character’s appearance that George Lucas disapproved of and had to convince him to put that aspect in his story. InRevenge of the Sith, fans saw Anakin Skywalker fully taken by the dark side. Everything changed for the character and his blue eyes changed to a snake-like yellow once the character made the transition from good to evil. Despite everything, Lucas remained unconvinced when Christensen, who portrayed the young adult Anakin in theStar Warsuniverse, initially pitched the idea....

Summary Even though it might not be the same one that sits high atop thousands of players' wishlists, there’s a new Soulslike Metroidvania sequel that is absolutely deserving of fans' attention. Releasing just a few weeks ago,Blasphemous 2is the follow-up to 2019’s excellent Andalusian-themed MetroidvaniaBlasphemous. Part Metroidvania and part punishing Soulslike, the originalBlasphemousalready counts itself as one of the best entries into the crowded indie Metroidvania space, but its sequel expands on everything that made the first game great and then some....

Summary Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apartis among the PS5’s greatest titles. Many within the gaming industry agree thatRatchet and Clank: Rift Apartwas the first truly next-gen game, as it required unique technological advancements, namely the PS5’s SSD, to achieve its main premise, which saw the duo jump seamlessly between dimensions and points in space. Because of this, many gamers were surprised to hear thatRift Apartwould be the next of PlayStation’s titles to be ported to PC....

When Vincent Valentine was first introduced to Cloud and the party, his circumstances are quite odd compared to other character introductions in the game. When players discovered Vincent in the originalFinal Fantasy 7, he’s spending his days in a very dark and strange corner of the world. The ensuing conversation is, well, confusing at best. While Vincent’s background is genuinely interesting and should be integral to the story, his original introduction will likely be changed inFinal Fantasy 7 Remake....

Releasing back in 1996, the originalResident Evilstill stands as one of the most influential games of all time, pioneering the survival horror genre and setting up one of gaming’s most iconic series. In turn, a number of titles have attempted to pay homage to the beloved classic, including the likes ofSilent Hill, Fatal Frame,andDead Space. Another title will seemingly be added to that list very soon, with a small indie game by developer IndieNova wearing its love forResident Evilvery firmly on its sleeve....

Nintendo seems to be changing its approach toLegend of ZeldawithTears of the Kingdom, and it will hopefully pave the way for even more direct sequels like it. Typically, eachLegend of Zeldagame has been tenuously connected, butTears of the Kingdomwill actually serve as a direct sequel toBreath of the Wild. This means that direct sequels are on the table once again for theLegend of Zeldafranchise, and that makes it a perfect time to revisit the uniqueLegend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks....

CD Projekt Red is partnering with Amazon and Smilegate for aLost Arkcrossover event withThe Witcher. The Korean MMO has proven to be quite the success since Amazon localized it and released it in February. The initial version ofLost Arkreleased worldwide was several updates and expansions behind the Korean version, though, setting it up for significant updates post-launch.The Witchercollaboration is one crossover Amazon won’t be waiting too long for.The growth ofThe Witcher’s popularity has been astonishing to see....

Microsoftmade big headlines when it announced that it would be acquiring Activision Blizzard for an all-cash sum of nearly $70 billion USD. This dwarfsMicrosoft’s previous acquisition of ZeniMax Media ($7.5 billion), as well as Take-Two Interactive’s Zynga acquisition (~$12 billion) earlier this month. Giventhe Activision Blizzard’s current status in the public eye, this acquisition has naturally raised a lot of questions - many of which are sure to be cleared out in the coming months....

The latest version ofMultiVersushas just been released, and it’s bringing a whole host of game-changing overhauls.MultiVersusis the popular platform fighter from Player First Games, combining a heap of iconic characters from Warner Bros. properties including Batman, Bugs Bunny, and most recentlyGizmo fromGremlins. While the immediate appeal ofMultiVersusfor many gamers might be in its wacky roster, like any competitive fighter, it needs to be constantly updated to ensure its players can’t find exploits and overpowered characters in the meta....

With the game industry heading into the holiday season, a number of companies are announcingBlack Friday game dealsin order to help fans prepare for discounts, sales, and bundles on their favorite games. As such,Nintendohas announced its own set of Black Friday deals that include popular games such asMario Kart,The Legend of Zelda, and more. Over on its official Twitter account,Nintendohas made a post announcing upcoming Black Friday deals for the Nintendo Switch console and a number of games....

Summary Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Indigo Disk DLC has left fans with a lot to explore, continuing in its emphasis on the Terastal Phenomenon. While its story focus skews toward Kieran and the struggles of the BB League under his leadership as Champion, the DLC rounds out its narrative with a return toPaldea’s Area Zero, allowing players to discover the Legendary Terapagos. This expedition is prompted by the Blueberry Academy’s Briar, who, despite having the perfect framework of a villain character, skirts the line of antagonism in a way that feels like a bit of a missed opportunity....