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In 1984, Silicon Beach Software developed Enchanted Specters, widely considered the firstpoint-and-clickvideo game. Since then, the genre has had its peaks and valleys. From the early years ofLucasArtsproducing hits like the Monkey Island games to the glory days of Telltale Studios, there have been tons of excellent point-and-clicks games. Yet, for every Gabriel Knight or Indiana Jones game, there’s plenty that fly under the radar. From the late 90s, where point-and-clicks games were as common as the cold, to the recent years of indie success, the list of underrated point-and-clicks titles is expansive....

Quick Links ThePersonaseries has been going since the mid ’90s and began its life as a spin-off from the Shin Megami Tensei series. Its roots in this series can still be seen with enemy designs, and certain mechanics, but it has now taken on its own distinct identity. All the mainline entries in the Persona series are numbered, which to some implies a continued narrative. So, are the Persona games all taking place in the same universe, and more importantly, do you need to play them in a certain order to understand what is going on?...

While video games are filled with plenty of unique creatures, only a few go the extra mile by having some of the smallest creatures around. These creatures are often some of the cutest, but that doesn’t mean that small creatures can’t come with a bit of horror as well. RELATED:Video Game Creatures That Give Me Ridiculous Cuteness Aggression The smallest of creatures tend to be fairly prevalent little beings when it comes to the plot of games....

You won’t make it throughMarvel’s Spider-Man 2without having to fight. Combat is one of the most important aspects of the game. It’s how you’ll break up crimes in progress and take down dastardly villains. It can get a little tricky with two Spider-Men and a slew of skills at their disposal. The basics of combat in the game are very simple, as you’re going to punch and kick your way to victory in most fights....

Quick Links Not all Dragons inDungeons & Dragonsare what you would expect them to be. Traditionally, dragons might breathe fire, or occasionally a great cone of frost. Gem Dragons have other tools at their disposal; breath of concussive force, a variety of spells, or the ability to dehydrate those around them. Related:Dungeons & Dragons: Everything You Need To Know About Gem Dragons Children of Sardior, the dragon god of night, these creatures find themselves becoming solitary or even more animalistic than their Chromatic and Metallic counterparts....

No piece of media exists in a vacuum. Everything has taken inspiration from something, no matter how unique your idea is. Using inspiration isn’t a purely derivative process like many seem to think though, with more bizarre interests giving birth to something special altogether. RELATED:Best Games From The Golden Age Of Movie Tie-Ins Plenty of games have inspirations that are obvious.Metroidtook from Alien,God of Wartook fromDevil May Cry, Metro took from the self-same books....

Starfieldtells a great story, but even the biggest fans would be hard-pressed to deny that the main quest largely consists of artificial fetch quests and samey firefights. Aside from what you’re fighting for and who you’re doing it with, Starfield doesn’t inspire much with its quest design. A compelling heist mission on Neon aside, the very best mission inBethesda’sRPGtakes inspiration from the most unlikely of places -Titanfall 2. Entangled is a story mission that takes you to Nikila Research Station on a planet which seems like any other....

Summary Some games are perfect on their own. Others receive mods from dedicated communities to extend the game’s life and enhance the experience.American Truck Simulatorfalls somewhere in the middle. It is a fine game without any tweaks, but mods simply add to what many virtual truckers already deem perfect. There are all types of mods available for you if you want to change things up. You’ve got yourrealistic graphics mods. Modders have made changes to how traffic works....

Yu-Gi-Ohhas been one of the most iconic card members in the last few decades; it is a card game that has been going strong since its conception. It’s a competitive game with different strategies to implement and where matches can be decided in mere moments. Knowing where to buy yourYu-Gi-Oh cardsis essential to get them on time and securely. Whether it be booster packs, boxes, or even structured decks, this buyer guide will show the best websites and stores to acquire Yu-Gi-Oh cards from....

As you look at the giant map ofStarfield, you’ll find a bunch of solar systems, but some of them are controlled by Factions like UC Vanguard or Freestar Collective. These systems contain major cities where you can sell all your items, but the Factions might not let you enter the cities if you have certain items. RELATED:Starfield: How And Where To Sell Contraband These items are called Contraband, and they’re differentiated with a yellow icon beside them whenever you look at the item name....

Quick Links While horses are, of course, at the very center of most things inThe Sims 4: Horse Ranch, they’re certainly not the only new animals added to the game. If you’ve got the space on your ranch, there are a plethora of different mini goats and mini sheep to raise as well! RELATED:The Sims 4 Horse Ranch Overview: Goating Around Available in several different colors and able to help you bring in some extra money on the ranch in a number of ways, these adorable little animal friends can be placed on your lot and tended to like livestock....

There’s no creature more intriguing inDungeons & Dragonsthan the Lady of Pain. Someone must watch over Sigil, and she’s the perfect entity for the job. Sigil is known as the City of Doors, the area at the center of the multiverse that acts as a crossroads. Connected to every single plane of existence and all the worlds within, protecting such an area is a huge responsibility. The Lady of Pain patrols and controls the only pathways into the City of Doors, and that’s the portals....

Quick Links Adventurers old and new love a good tale surrounding their favoriteDungeons & Dragonscharacters. Exploring distant lands, slaying dangerous beasts, and tricking kings and demons into working for you, are just some of the ways you can experience everything Faerun has to offer. Some characters, like the illustrious Volo, have a long and storied tale to tell, often with plenty of self-inflated importance, perhaps a bit of hyperbole, and plenty of knowledge and personality to back it all up....