Quick Links Likely named after the circumstances under which they’re found inMoonstone Island, the Moonstone is one of the most important materials in the game, and you’ll be needing several of them. They can be turned into Moonstone Ingots, and those ingots are key to crafting many of the magic and Spirit-related items and structures in the game. Moonstones are rare, though, and you can’t just mine them from rocks like Copper or Iron Ore....
Quick Links Not counting his excellent appearance as DLC for Injustice 2, it’s been a really long time since we saw Hellboy star in a game. That’s just changed thanks toHellboy: Web of Wyrd, a melee-focused adventure that acts as an adaptation of the comics and sees the BPRD investigator travelling through a mysterious realm known as the Wyrd. Surprisingly,Web of Wyrd is also a roguelite, which means that the areas that Hellboy adventures through are randomised, and every time he dies, he’s sent back to the beginning of a biome to try again....
Super Mario Bros. Wonderis easy. During arecent previewsession at Nintendo HQ, another journalist and I decided to skip ahead to one of the fifth world’s last available levels to test our skills. To our surprise, aside from a few accidental deaths when trying to learn the ins and outs of a new mechanic, it was a breeze. We are either seasoned gamers beyond compare, or the beloved plumber has gone soft in his old age....
Summary There is a lot to love about the team-based battle royal gameMy Hero Ultra Rumble. There’s a massive map, plenty of fun strategies to try out, and even more great characters to learn to play in order to smash the competition. You already have access to some of UA’s best and brightest students and teachers, with a few other heroes and villains to boot, but that doesn’t mean there couldn’t and won’t be more to choose from eventually....
Quick Links The map inBlasphemous 2is sprawling. There are a ton of areas to explore, each with nooks and crannies that require backtracking, precise platforming, and sometimes guesswork to reach. That’s how things go in a Metroidvania, after all, and you’ll have to scour the entire world to complete the game. RELATED:Blasphemous 2: How To Unlock All Endings One aspect of this is finding all of the Forgotten Tributes. These are odd coins that are used as currency by the Procession of Shadows....
As the rise of AI-generated art continues, it was only a matter of time before it crept its way into major productions. Squanch Games’High On Lifeused AI art and voice acting, Marvel’s Secret Invasion had an AI-generated intro, the System Shock remake drew backlash for using AI, a Persona producer said the new tech could be “very useful”, whileUbisoftandActivisionhave made it clear they will soon begin implementing some aspects of AI to streamline their production processes....
YouTuber Modern Vintage Gamer has uncovered an unreleasedCrashvs.SpyroRacing game for the original Xbox. Developed by Argonaut in 2003/2004, this crossover never saw the light of day as the studio, unfortunately, closed down. However, 20 years later, we now have a glimpse at gameplay, an intro cinematic featuring the two platforming mascots, and the title screen. When digging through a hard drive from a development kit featuring two Eutechnyx games, MVG found a mysterious third title called “LT Demo”....
AnAssassin’s Creedfan has noticed thatMirage’s big plot twist that happens at the end of the game is something thatUbisoftblatantly teased months before the game’s launch. Although most of Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s narrative is a fairly standard plot about Basim learning to become a master assassin and hunt down The Order of Ancients, there is an ongoing mystery regarding his nightmares and visions of the jinni, something that his lifelong friend Nehal has been trying to help him with....
Baldur’s Gate 3is absolutely massive, meaning developer Larian Studios has had plenty of opportunities to sneak in a few fun references and easter eggs to other pieces of media that may have influenced their work at some point. There are the usual suspects included, such as Lord of the Rings, though it seems like there may be a few fans ofAvatar: The Last Airbenderat Larian as well, as fans have recently discovered what looks to be a cheeky nod to the show....
Quick Links Yet Another Zombie Survivorsis yet another entry in theVampire Survivors-style action roguelike genre. Instead of spells and magical weapons, it has firearms and instead of mowing down fantasy beasties, you get to mow down zombies, which is always a good time. Related:Games To Play If You Like Vampire Survivors Though the game trods familiar ground, it adds enough changes to the mix to make it worth a go, especially if you like reducing zombies into mulch (and who doesn’t?...
TheArmored Coreseries is one of the most revered IPs within the niche mecha third-person shooter genre. Its developers are the fan-favoriteFromSoftware, who has built up quite a reputation with its stellar, albeit extremely difficult games, including the Dark Souls series, Demon’s Souls, Bloodborne, and the critically acclaimed Elden Ring. RELATED:Every FromSoftware Games, Ranked One of its earlier and more popular games before inventing a whole new genre (Soulslike) is Armored Core....
In the whimsy ofFae Farm, where the line between farming and the magical is as thin as a fairy’s wing, crafting your dream homestead is an enchanting adventure like no other. This cozy farm sim lets you wield your creativity to cultivate, decorate, and conjure a life that’s straight out of your wildest daydreams. RELATED:Fae Farm: Best Residents Of Azoria As you navigate the mystical island of Azoria, with spells at your fingertips, you’ll soon realize that even your imagination can’t keep up with the enchantment that awaits....
ConcernedApehas proven time and time again that he has some insane game development know-how, as is evidenced by his creating a slew of mini-games (some of which could stand on their own) within the larger game. Oh yeah, and did we mention he did literally everything all by himself?Stardew Valleyis remembered as a classic game because there is so much attention to detail in its design, even down to the mini-games....
