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Summary It’s good for a game’s playerbase, community, and place in the industry if more people get the chance to actually play it. Giving that chance to people who might otherwise be excluded is exactly what developers like Whitethorn Games, the team behindBeasts of Maravilla Island, designthe user experienceto address. But not all games are equal in this regard, and not all gamers want them to be. This creates a serious tension around just who should be allowed to play some of the most popular games....

Summary It’s no secret thatSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguedidn’t land the way Rocksteady was hoping it would. After opening tolukewarm reviews and a powerfully negative fan reaction, the DC Comics-inspired looter shooter has struggled since its launch earlier this year. There were some hopes that the post-launch content and new playable squad members would spark some interest in the title, but the multiverse variants of the Joker and Mrs. Freeze have yet to move the needle in a meaningful direction....

Summary World of Warcraftjust revealed a new personalized story maker that displays stats and milestones of players' characters, narrated by none other than Xal’atath herself. This activity is the perfect way to prepare for the nextWorld of Warcraftexpansion, and to make the upcoming fight against Xal’atath personal. The War Withinis nearly here, with early access for players who purchased the Epic Edition of theWorld of Warcraftexpansion beginning on August 22 at 3 PM PDT....

Summary Naraka: Bladepointis no longer available for Xbox One players. WhileNaraka: Bladepointcan still be played on current-gen consoles and PC, Xbox One gamers must switch platforms to continue enjoying the popular battle royale. Developed by 24 Entertainment and published by NetEase Games Montreal,Naraka: Bladepointwas originally released for PC in 2021. In 2022,Naraka: Bladepointbecame available on Xbox One and Series X/S, with a PS5 release in July 2023. Pitting up to 60 players in battle royale matches and offering vast arsenals of melee and ranged attacks,Naraka: Bladepointbecame a big success, selling over 6 million copies over time....

Quick Links With so many different meals to try inthe popular JRPGYakuza: Like a Dragon, you are sure to find something that will catch your eye. These items are not just a meal for Ichiban to enjoy, but they can also give great benefits to his abilities when they are combined with other food items. Though the game does not inform players of the particular combinations that can be made, they can make a huge difference when in battle....

Summary While there are all the huge reveals and unexpected scenes onNetflix’sYouthat fans would expect from a thriller, people keep watching because ofJoe Goldberg’s (Penn Badgley) character development. It’s impossible to like Joe and yet there are moments when viewers wonder if he’s going to change his ways. He continually keeps everyone guessing and Badgley delivers an impressive performance. Fans had questions aboutYouseason 4, and since viewers don’t know everything yet, hopefully the fifth season will provide all the answers that people are seeking....

Summary The most recognizable weapon inThe Legend of Zeldaseries is Link’s Master Sword andTears of the Kingdomplayers have learned a sound way to make the blade unbreakable. InTears of the Kingdom, and its 2017 predecessorBreath of the Wild, each Hylian weapon breaks after repeated use, including the Master Sword. However, an in-depth tutorial on unlocking an indestructible version has recently taken the fandom by storm. Nintendo’s beloved sequel became a playground for players to build the devices, structures, and mechanical animals of their dreams, thanks to the game’s Zonai technology and Hyrule’s unlimited resources....

Crafting weapons and armor isn’t enough to maximize your gains inOnce Human. If you want to make the most out of all the systems the game has to offer, then making and using Brewing Barrels should be on your list of priorities. Using Brewing Barrels is simple, but knowing what to put in them involves a fair bit of guesswork. You can’t just pick something to brew like when cookingfood and drink recipes inOnce Human....

Summary Beloved for its wholesome vibes,Animal Crossing: New Horizonsoffers some impressive customization options, leading to one fan cheekily introducing Amazon Prime packages to the Villagers on their island.Animal Crossing: New Horizonsskyrocketed in popularity during the Covid-19 pandemic and continues to captivate players with its relaxing gameplay and high degree of replayability. TheAnimal Crossingvideo game franchiseremains among the most successful series for Nintendo, joining the ranks ofThe Legend of Zelda,Donkey Kong, and evenSuper Mario Bros....

Summary Call of Duty: Black Ops 6will finally reveal its Zombies game mode on Thursday, August 8 at 8am PT.Call of Duty: Black Ops 6has a great deal of hype behind it for a variety of reasons. For one, its single-player campaign looks like an action-packed return to form after the missteps that were made by 2023’sModern Warfare 3, and for two, it will see the long-awaited return of round-based Zombies....

Summary A talentedBaldur’s Gate 3fan shared pictures of their cosplay of Mizora, Wyll’s michevious infernal handler. While Mizora is not one of the main companions available inBaldur’s Gate 3, she plays a central part in Wyll’s story and is one of the most popular characters that players encounter in Larian Studios’ RPG. During their adventures throughout Faerun inBaldur’s Gate 3, players encounter the enigmatic Mizora, a devil from the Nine Hells who plays a crucial role in Wyll’s storyline....

Summary ThePokemonseries is renowned by gamers for encouraging a sense of exploration. From wandering through sprawling metropolitan cities and sneaking through the tall grass, players have no shortage of locations to discover.Where Game Freak excels, however, is its creation of maze-like dungeons and labyrinthine challenges for players to overcome. They can act as the connective tissue between a region’s points of interest, as barriers for progression until players have completed enough of the story, or even as housing for the most powerful Pokemon in the entire franchise....

With more and more developers focusing on creating thebiggest open-world games, the story, gameplay, and overall quality of these games fall severely short of what’s expected from a title of that caliber. On a limited budget and working under narrow deadlines, there’s only so much a studio can do, and opting for a bigger world over other aspects of the game ultimately flops the game. As it turns out, gamers never wanted bigger and more spectacular worlds in their video games, and oftentimes, a game with an extremely small world with a better focus on story and gameplay is much better received than a game with a very large but boring world....