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In a small booth tucked away in the corner ofGamescom, I talk aboutBroken Swordwith its creator Charles Cecil for over an hour. Even that didn’t feel like enough time. Cecil is full of so many captivating stories about the games and Revolution Software that I could have spent all of Gamescom listening and still not have heard them all. As he shows me the new remaster ofBroken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforgedin action, he tells me, “Everybody looks at this and goes, ‘Isn’t that great?...

Summary Much has been made of the fact thatAssassin’s Creed MirageisAssassin’s Creed going ‘back to basics’. After games likeOdysseyandValhallahave increasingly expanded in scope to become action RPGs sinceOrigins, Mirage was aiming to be simpler, heading back toAssassin’s Creed’sroots. With future instalments set to be more like Valhalla, and even the life-service Infinity platform due to arrive at some point in the future, this was a brief respite on the path to AC’s inevitable future rather than a fresh start....

Quick Links Chef is a long-range, high-damage robot cook inRisk of Rain Returns. Using his cleavers and oven, Chef can deftly glide around the battlefield on an oil slick, slicing through enemies and cooking others with fire. The Chef is a relatively straightforward Survivor to get the hang of, but in his simplicity comes strength. Below, we’ll take a look at everything you need to know about playing and mastering the Chef, including his default and alternate skills, the best items to use, and some tips for learning him....

Quick Links After playingStarfieldfor a little while, you’ll already get your first companion called Vasco when you board the Frontier for the first time. As you progress the main story, you’ll start getting some human companions as well. These companions can either be assigned somewhere or asked to follow you around. RELATED:Starfield: How To Romance Andreja Some of these NPCs are also candidates for romance, which allows you to form a relationship or even marry them....

Quick Links Backgrounds can be confusing and overwhelming inBaldur’s Gate 3if you don’t know what you’re looking at. These are simple ideas that shape how your character earns Inspiration, which is a beneficial mechanic that offers you a second chance when you fail an Ability Check. Each Background is different and offers unique proficiencies and dialogue options. When selecting your Background, it’s important to note that you want to pick one that aligns with how you want to play the character....

I’m looking forward to thePokemon Scarlet & VioletDLC. I’m no Scarlet & Violet apologist – those games have few redeeming features, if any – butPokemonhas good form with DLC since introducing it inSword & Shield. I liked Gen 8 more than most, and the areas in the Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra were the pinnacle of the games’ storytelling. Think back to Pokken andNew Pokemon Snaptoo, and the series is three for three on great additional stories....

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is one of the bestvideo-game-to-TV show adaptationsever made. The animation style, voice acting, and story are all incredible. After the 13-episode miniseries finished airing,Cyberpunk 2077saw a resurgence. Related:Cyberpunk 2077: Over The Edge Quest Walkthrough Naturally, CD Projekt Red saw an opportunity to capitalize on the success of the Edgerunners. Since the story of David Martinez and his gang happened in 2076, just one year before the start of the main story, there was a lot of room to add Easter eggs and references to the show into the game without messing up the timeline....

Confidential and unredacted Microsoft documents have leaked in the FTC case over the Activision Blizzard King acquisition. This is a huge error that has revealed several of Xbox’s unannounced projects, such as remasters ofOblivionandFallout 3. These were in development prior to Microsoft acquiring Bethesda in 2020, so things might be different now three years later. The scope of the projects may have changed and some may have been cancelled internally. COVID-19 could have even played a factor....

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthwasshown off during PlayStation latest State of Play showcase, giving us a bunch of new details alongside a release date. With a release date announcement naturally comes pre-orders, and Square Enix has revealed a couple of fancy editions if you feel like parting with a bunch more cash for the game. One of them is causing a bit of a stir though, as the Collector’s Edition comes with a big ol' statue of Final Fantasy best boy Sephiroth....

The last few years have seen some massive games launch to critical acclaim.Elden Ring,God of War Ragnarok,Tears of the Kingdom,The Last of Us Part 2, andAnimal Crossing: New Horizonshave shown that big games can come in all shapes, so long as the size is extra large. With console launches and the pandemic, the rhythm of regular releases has been disrupted, but right now major titles are coming thick and fast, with no sign of letting up until beyond next summer....

Horrified is one of my favourite cooperative board games on the market. It’s rare, in my experience, that you actually feel like a team in a cooperative board game. Most of them feel a little like escape rooms - sure, you all solve the puzzles together or not, but mostly it comes down to two people arguing about what the solution should be while the rest of the group wait around feeling uncomfortable and stupid....

EA is making its first solo launch withEA FC 24after the end of its 30-year collaboration with FIFA. Crafted to satiate our football cravings this year, the game introduces innovations across various aspects, spanning from gameplay to the Ultimate Team. Undoubtedly, one of the most curious questions is whether there is cross-platform support. RELATED:EA Sports FC 24: The Best Centre Backs For Pacey Protector Evolution It is a common desire to engage in football matches with your loved ones, irrespective of the platform, and EA provides pretty cool privileges for this in its new game....

Quick Links This battle with IB-07 SOL 644: Ayre is just one of the three possible bossesArmored Core 6can conclude with. This is, unquestionably, a very tough battle. Ayre breaks all the rules of how an operates. She is impossibly fast, yet also extremely durable. She also must have one hell of an FCS, as she is good at all ranges. Related:Armored Core 6: The Best Mods So then, how do you defeat an opponent who will zip around the arena faster than even the most dexterous AC can follow, hit as hard as your hardest-hitting weapon, and take more shots than even the heaviest, most resilient AC?...