Summary Traditionally, mostRPGsfeature either an isometric, top-down, or third-person camera angle. Yet, it isn’t a requirement of a role-playing game. That’s why there has also been a slew of first-person entries in the genre. This is a more recent trend, as there weren’t many of these types of RPGs pre-2000s. The beauty of first-person RPGs is they help you really feel like you’re the character since you’re seeing through their eyes....

While modernPokemon TCGcards were once viewed as the less interesting cousins to their vintage counterparts, the modern Pokemon card market has experienced a significant boom. While Pokemon card values have crept upward since 2020,the release of Prismatic Evolutionsmarked a major uptick in Pokemon card popularity. While it’s an oversimplification to attribute these gains to a single set or event, the Pokemon Company continues to build momentum with each major announcement, setting a new standard for modern cards....

Quick Links As part of the Pillars of Eternity franchise,Avowedis closely intertwined with both its lore and story. However, Obsidian’s newest installment focuses on a new setting with its own unique story. Set in the Living Lands, we take on a new adventure as an Aedyran Envoy andgodlike, and when investigating the Dreamscourge, found it could be traced to the existence of an unknown god. Going through the story, we uncover the story of Sapadal, the god of the Living Lands, as well as the Godless (or the Ekida), the first settlers on the island....

Summary Demon Slayeris an anime that took the world by storm when it released. Ufotable managed to take an already really great manga and turn it into one of the best modern-day anime ever. Demon Slayer’s most talked about aspect is its amazing animation and visuals, which really elevate the story to the next level. The Demon Slayer anime and manga both tell the same core story, but they do so with distinct approaches that cater to different strengths....

There’s a lot to do inInfinity Nikki, and you won’t get far on an empty wallet. Whether you need to buy crafting materials or want to try your luck at the Surprise-O-Matic lottery system, you’ll need hundreds of thousands of blings to make your stylish dreams a reality. Thankfully, there are several places you can go daily to grind for blings to fill your pockets with that glimmering gold. Of course, you’ll have to work for it either by climbing various structures or by fending off vile little esselings, but it’s a small price to pay for fashionable clothes and materials....

Quick Links Very few deities are mentioned inLove And Deepspace. In a setting that is more or less nondescript in terms of mentioned religions and major historical figures, Astra stands out as an interesting and mysterious character. Astra is one of the only gods ever mentioned in Love and Deepspace, and his importance to the story cannot be overstated. Unlike Rafayel, a sea god, Astra is the only other deity to come up in the storyline, yet he’s never been introduced in person....

WWE returns next month for another annual installment via the appropriately named WWE 2K25. The series moved its releases to March a few years ago following the two-year break brought about bythe fallout from WWE 2K20. That means its release window now falls right in the middle of WrestleMania season. It also means previews are happening right at the start of WrestleMania season, and with last weekend’s Royal Rumble still fresh in my mind, I was afforded the opportunity to visit 2K HQ and try out some of what WWE 2K25 has to offer....

Summary Monster Hunter Wildsfans have found a pretty inventive way to deal with theJin Dahaad’s infamous nova blast. Instead of usingyour slingerto knock down the big ceiling rocks and hide behind them for cover… what if you just fast travel? As u/Fat_Foot discovered, there’s more than enough time to open your map, select the base camp, and get out of dodge while they’re preparing the attack. Once you’ve retreated to safety, you can venture back out and continue your fight having completely avoided the blast....

Summary Alan Wake 2was a critical hit when it launched in 2023, winning a bunch of awards, including the top prize in three categories at The Game Awards. However, as with any game that’s exclusive to theEpic Games Store, some PC gamers avoided it at launch, waiting for aSteamrelease. Now, it seems that they’re out of luck. An email purportedly from Tim Sweeney has been circulating online, in which the CEO ofEpic Gamessays that Alan Wake 2 isn’t coming to Steam at all....

Quick Links No matter if you’re going out for the in-person parades this weekend for St. Patrick’s Day,Monopoly Gois bringing the festive fun right to you with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade center banner event, running from1PM EST on March 15and finishing with the St. Paddy’s Partners event at4PM EST on March 18. Throughout the course of the event, you’ll have 62 milestone rewards to earn, and they’ll bring plenty of fortune your way with all kinds of worthwhile prizes....

You know how when you were a kidStar Warsused to feel special and now it’s everywhere and everyone kinda hates it for a bunch of different reasons? Welcome to the rest of your life as aJames Bondfan. The Broccoli family, who have owned the screen rights since the first Bond movie (Dr No, 1962), hassold up to Amazon for a rumoured fee of $1 billion, and Bond will never be the same again....

InCivilization 7, your early game defines how you’ll move forward in later ages. While you’re never stuck on one path, the bonuses you get from one age carry over to the next. So, what you do at the beginning of your game is especially important, including what civics you decide to pursue. To some extent, this will depend on your ultimate goal. Someone going for a cultural victory will need to prioritize different civics than someone going for a military victory....

Summary Earth has long been the heart of human life, fostering civilizations and nurturing existence over millennia. Its rich history and humanity’s deep connection make it a natural setting for countless video game stories. Unfortunately, Earth doesn’t always get the happy ending we’d hope for. From wars and environmental collapse to alien invasions and cosmic disasters, many games imagine its tragic end. Earth’s destruction often serves as a pivotal moment in these stories, driving the heroes to confront the aftermath or strive to rewrite history....