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Summary BothD&D 5eandBaldur’s Gate 3allow their players to access a variety of damage types, ranging from mundane to extraplanar. However,Baldur’s Gate 3introduces new magic items and mechanics that really let elemental attacks shine. The same damage types existin bothD&D 5eandBaldur’s Gate 3. Mundane attacks deal ‘Physical’ damage inBaldur’s Gate 3, but it breaks down to the same bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing seen inD&D 5e. Both have the catch-all arcane damage type of force, psionic-styled psychic damage, ghostly necrotic damage, and holy radiant damage....

Baldur’s Gate 3has a lot in common withD&D 5e, the TTRPG ruleset it uses as a foundation. However, in translating tabletop mechanicsto the gaming medium,Baldur’s Gate 3makes many changes—some of which could serve well in home games. One of the reasonsD&D 5eis so popular is its modularity; mechanics can be tweaked with incredible ease thanks to design principles like bounded accuracy, allowing for many changes to be made to the core system without total collapse....

Horror games are designed around instilling fear and dread in their players, and downright providing nightmare fuels for months to come. Eerie locations succumbing to dilapidation,terrifying monstersthat break every rule of human anatomy, and perfect audio design that knows when to hang players in suspense, and when to plunge them into blood-chilling terror. Such games sound like they should only ever reach the hands of adults, or at the very most older teenagers, but that isn’t always the case....

Summary Deep lore is as important to fantasy games as well-written characters and an engaging story. Few games truly excel in such departments equally, providing not only a simple and direct plot with key events and character interactions but also acomplex background for the in-game setting. This adds extra context to almost every element of the fictional world players explore, making it much more believable and, in some cases, almost palpable....

Summary Horror games put a lot of emphasis on the setting. Location is important, as it can help set the tone for the game, and instill whatever atmosphere developers are aiming for. Abandoned towns, dilapidated hospitals, and eerie mansions are all great but heavily used settings, as they are the easiest for creating suspension and dread. One of the most underestimated and underutilized horror locations are residences such as ordinary houses, or even hotels....

Summary Assassin’s Creed 2marks the moment that made the entire franchise iconicand ensured its long life in the future. This happened because the game improved every single aspect of the first game, making the gameplay more engaging. However, one of the main aspects of the game was its dramatic story. It follows the life of a young man named Ezio Auditore. Unlike Altair from the first game, Ezio is not an Assassin at the beginning of the game and only becomes a part of the order down the line as tragedy overtakes his family and he is forced to witness the deaths of his father and brothers, leading to an incredible transformation....

InPokemon GO, special encounters such as Raid Bosses and Research encounters change regularly with each season’s events. The Pokemon featured in these opportunities are often powerful species, such as Legendary and Mythical Pokemon - which makes Trainers eager to defeat and capture them. Once a Trainer secures one of these powerful beats, they will often want to further utilize their potential in PvP or PvE battles. To maximize their potential in battle, players should ensure that they equip each Pokemon with the best moveset....

Even several generations later, thePlayStation 3is still remembered fondly for its vast library. After the success of the PlayStation 2, fans were expecting great things from Sony, and it seems they delivered. Frombeloved role-playing gamestobrilliant fighting games, the console seemed to have something for everyone. Many of these games are still as relevant today as they were when they first came out. Though there are already plenty of games on the PlayStation 3, its library expands even further for those willing to look beyond games localized to the US....

The Witcher series has captivated audiences worldwide with its stunning visuals and immersive storytelling. To truly capture the magic of Geralt’s adventures, you need theperfect TVthat brings every detail to life, from the lush landscapes of the Continent to the intense action scenes. This guide covers the best TVs to deliver a stunning viewing experience, so you don’t miss a single moment of this epic saga. Whether you’re looking for anideal TV for streamingor a high-end display, there’s something here for every fan, with options ranging from budget-friendly models to premium choices....

Summary Black Myth: Wukongis one of the most visually stunning games in recent memory, with some painstaking detail put into its environments, textures, boss designs, and character models. This same artistic care has clearly been given toBlack Myth: Wukong’s various armor sets as well, each one more intricate than the last. In light of that, and the considerable number of armor sets that players can craft in the game, it’s interesting whyBlack Myth: Wukongwouldn’t provide players with a transmog option that would allow them to don the look of an armor set without losing the benefits provided by the best armor in the game....

Summary Kenpachi Zaraki is the captain of Squad 11. One of the most popular characters inBleach. A ferocious, mighty swordsman who lives for one thing and one thing only: battle. Fighting and killing powerful opponents is what gives Zaraki life, it’s his life’s purpose. However, unlike all the other Soul Reapers, Zaraki had no communication with his Zanpakutou for the longest time, as he didn’t even know her name. Soul Reapers depend on their bond with their Zanpakutou, their weapon, and the extension of their soul, to use their unique powers in battle....

Quick Links Borderlands 3features a level cap, after which your vault hunter will no longer gain experience points. While you can still grind the game for new legendary gear, your character will not earn any more skill points to spend in a skill tree. Hence, the level cap means you have a pre-determined number ofskill points for your character builds. Knowing how many level-ups you can farm helps set an end-game goal inBL3....

Summary Bosch: Legacyseason 3 has completed filming, and very few details have been released about the upcoming season, but a lot can be drawn from the books it’s based on.Bosch: Legacyseason 3 will be based in part on Michael Connelly’s 1993 book,The Black Ice.It’ll also be based on his 2022 book,Desert Star, which is a joint Harry Bosch and Renee Ballard novel. It is not known how much ofBosch: Legacyseason 3 will be based onThe Black Ice, with aspects ofDesert Staralso featuring in the narrative as a set-up for theRenee Ballard spin-off series....