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Summary Rotwoodis a roguelike dungeon crawler with a big focus on co-op. It offers players a great deal of freedom when it comes to their preferred playstyles while also encouraging them to change things up as they progress. Though it’s easy to get sucked into a title likeRotwood, there are many other games out there that offer similar experiences. From roguelikes likeDeath Must Dieto hack-and-slash experiences likeCastle Crashers, there are various games of differing genres that are sure to scratch thatRotwooditch in some shape or form....

Phantom Liberty, a major story expansion forCyberpunk 2077was finally revealed yesterday in a livestream hosted by CD Projekt Red, where the developer gave out plenty of details about the future of its dystopian RPG.Cyberpunk 2077fans were aware that an expansion was comingto the game, but the reveal dates of that DLC kept getting pushed back, alongside the launch period. As shown off in the teaser trailer for Phantom Liberty, theCyberpunk 2077expansion is set for a release date some time in 2023....

There’s no doubt that the combat ofControlis exhilarating. Jesse Faden’s Service Weapon combines a broad arsenal of guns into a single firearm, letting players assemble a unique loadout to tear through the Hiss. Gunplay isn’t allControlhas to offer, of course; combat is also an exercise in mastering Jesse’s parautilitarian powers, from the ability to telekinetically launch objects at enemies to conjuring a protective barrier of debris at a moment’s notice.Control’s combat is demanding, forcing players to fight aggressively in order to heal Jesse, but that high level of challenge ultimately makes the game’s combat more rewarding to master....

The most recent Nintendo Direct saw the announcement of several new games. Many of these titles were remakes or sequels to older franchises that had long been untouched, likeAdvance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot CampandMario Strikers: Battle League. These Nintendo exclusive titles are only just receiving new releases for theSwitchafter 14 and 15 years, respectively. This is exciting because Nintendo’s most successful titles are usually ones that feature their IP, but there have been large stretches of time without such releases on the Switch....

TheDestiny 2lore community appears to have figured out some important elements of theLightfallDLC’s narrative after Bungie left them mostly unexplained. It’s no secret thatDestinyhas always had trouble communicating its more ethereal features in gameplay and video format, relying instead on written lore to keep the story going. Now thatDestiny 2has received its biggest content release of 2023, the game has once again drawn in a massive crowd of players both new and old....

The reprised version of Season of the Undying’s Optative returns as a viable option for Hand Cannon fans who want to shake up their arsenal. This is one of the few Void Precision Frame Hand Cannons in the game, and it’s got a couple of rolls that make it stand out. While the Optative might not bethe most mind-blowingof weapons inDestiny 2,the package it offers is solid enough to be effective in both PvE and PvP....

Quick Links It’s been a decade since the last mainline entry in theDiablofranchise, and so far,Diablo 4does not disappoint. Despite some significantsetbacks about server stabilityand dungeon randomness theDiablo 4beta has thus far been well received. There are many exciting quests, battles, and dungeons in the beta that players are eagerly exploring to gain an understanding of this reimagined world of Sanctuary. RELATED:Diablo 4’s Beta Buries One of Its Most Useful Quality of Life Features...

Defying all odds, a player has managed to get the perfect daily chest spawn locations inDisney Dreamlight Valley.Disney Dreamlight Valleyis a cozy gamethat has its in-game clock synchronized with real-life time. Games that incorporate this mechanic give players a truer sense of immersion and incentivize them to take the game one day at a time. So, instead of dedicating various hours in a row to a certain task, gamers can change tasks and return the next day to continue their progress....

Summary AnElden Ringplayer has found a hidden weapon in theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC trailer which many seem to have missed all this while. The hand-to-hand combat mechanic has been one of the most talked about aspects of the trailer, and it seems like theElden Ringcommunity has finally figured out what makes it possible. TheShadow of the ErdtreeDLCtrailer was released a couple of months ago, and just like most FromSoftware reveals, it has managed to stir up quite a bit of intrigue around it....

Summary Enshroudedhas released three small updates that fix performance issues and make gameplay adjustments.Enshroudedwas released in early access on January 24, and these are the first of many updates the game will likely receive during 2024. Developed by Keen Games,Enshroudedis a survival game with RPG elements. The game is set in the huge, mysterious world of Embervale, which can be explored by players as they craft items to survive and become more powerful....

Summary GivenFallout’s setting in a post-apocalyptic world, it’s only natural that a few mysteries have lingered since it burst onto the scene in 1997. So many juicy details have been teased but gone unanswered, from the Dunwich Cult’s endgame to what became ofFallout 3’s beloved Lone Wanderer. Another piece of lore high on the franchise’s mystery list isFallout 76’s Vault 63, with the abode having only been accessible through glitches, leading to all kinds of theories about what happened in the chamber....

Square Enix has quite the 2022 up its sleeve as gamers look towards a myriad of game experiences from the company such asForspokenandStranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin. However, one game players haven’t heard much news on in a while,Final Fantasy 16, doesn’t appear to be on the company’s immediate plans, which is sure to dishearten some fans. A recent article post from Square Enix detailed a number of upcoming titles for the 2022 slate but unfortunatelyFinal Fantasy 16does not appear to be one of them....

Final Fantasyfans have often laudedFinal Fantasy VIIIasan underrated franchise title. Its engaging story includes military operations, romance, and, most compelling of all, a time paradox.Final Fantasy VIIIputs players in the shoes of SeeD members. SeeD is a mercenary organization hired to conduct monster elimination missions, offer offensive/undercover support, and, ultimately, eliminate the Sorceress. RELATED:Why Final Fantasy 8 Deserves The Remake Treatment As a majority of the party are SeeDs, the organization’s relevance to the plot is apparent on several occasions, starting from the player conducting Squall’s field exam at the start and into the unravelling of secrets behind the organization’s creation....