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Summary After the disappointing shutdown ofThe Simpsons: Tapped Out, some fans are givingFamily Guy: The Quest for Stuffa try, but they feel like “it is just not the same.” TheFamily Guygame shares several similarities withThe Simpsons: Tapped Out, like the city-building and humorous gameplay, though it still doesn’t seem to completely satisfy players who are still trying to get over the game’s removal. The Simpsons franchise spanned several video gamesover the years across different platforms and genres, though one of the most popular was undoubtedlyThe Simpsons: Tapped Out....

Summary Clair Obsur: Expedition 33has taken the video games community by storm, thanks to its cinematic visuals, music, and performances. Releasing on the heels of Bethesda’s shadow-droppedOblivion Remastered,Clair Obscur: Expedition 33publisher Kepler Interactive recently addressed the remaster’s success and confirmed its surprising release did not harmExpedition 33’s launch. Expedition 33is a turn-based RPG from indie studio Sandfall Interactive, sporting a dark fantasy Belle Époque setting that surrounds a group of Expedition 33 volunteers who are tasked with destroying a being known as the Paintress....

Summary While many games can take players on a narrative journey that sticks with them, the JRPG genre is like a good book where one can get attached to their characters and even feel a sense of loss, both when they lose a companion or when the story finally comes to an end. Not all JRPGs have to be lighthearted fantasy-based adventures likeDragon QuestortheLunar​​​​​​series; many games can tell stories that are aimed toward a more mature audience....

Summary Instilling fear in audiences is an art in and of itself. Each horror film has its antagonist, whose only job is to strike fear in the hearts of viewers. Horror films can’t afford to have theirmonsters, killers, or beastshave a lukewarm reaction from audiences. The entire genre of horror depends on the antagonist having power over both the characters of the movie but also the viewers. One of the most impactful ways to ensure an antagonist’s fear factor is by introducing them in a way that not only makes them terrifying but also memorable for years to come....

Summary Exploration and experimentation are two of the most fun aspects of video gaming, especially when a game is set in an open world for players to freely survey. Some companies like Bethesda andRockstar have created incredible open-world environments, many of which are from a third-person perspective with an option to view proceedings through the eyes of the protagonist. Some of the best games ever made are played from a first-person perspective, but surprisingly few take place in large, expansive, fully accessible open worlds....

Summary Unlike Weapon items that are usually purchased for heroes with reliable weapons, Vitality items are essential for every hero inDeadlock. Longer survivability is what allows each player to engage in combat for a longer period and deal more damage. Having the right set of Vitality items can easily negate the incoming damage or simply lower their effectiveness significantly. Some of these items are team-first, which can help other teammates to survive difficult combat scenarios or help them escape from death....

Summary Quick Links Sarada Uchiha is one of the most exciting charactersinBoruto: Two Blue Vortexat the moment, and this is largely down to her recent battle in the Land of Wind, where she ended up fibrin against Ryu, one of the Shinju. This battle saw Sarada Uchiha unleash the full power of her Mangekyo Sharingan and she ended up gaining one of the most overpowered techniques in the whole series, known as Ohirume....

Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers for Chicago Med season 10, episode 20. Summary Chicago Medseason 10, episode 20, “The Invisible Hand"the season-to-last episode before the finale, and Gaffney Chicago Medical Center is as busy and stressful as ever. The doctors and nurses juggle what they want out of the limited time they have for their personal lives while helping out in a packed E.R., and the stakes continue to be high for everyone....

Summary Clair Obscur: Expedition 33is making waves as one of the highest-reviewed games of this year so far. Developer Sandfall Interactive’s impressive debut has captured players and critics with its unique setting and premise, and gameplay that combines tactical turn-based combat with real-time mechanics.Clair Obscur: Expedition 33has found itself in the spotlight for how it balanced these elements to provide a highly engaging title in the RPG genre. Earlier in April,South of Midnight, Compulsion Games' latest title, launched, and similarly drew attention and praise for itsstop-motion art styleand affecting tale based on Southern Americana folklore....

2025 has already been defined by high-quality video game releases, with hotly anticipated titles likeKingdom Come Deliverance 2andLike a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiidominating sales charts and winning the hearts of millions. This is why it’s all the more impressive thatClair Obscur: Expedition 33, anew IP from a fairly small French studio, has made as big a splash as it has. The attention the game’s gotten is well-deserved, too. In an industry that is all-too-often risk-averse and derivative,Clair Obscur: Expedition 33stands out by not being afraid to experiment with new narrative ideas, clever gameplay mechanics, and unique progression systems that are as rewarding as they are complex....

At first glance,Deliver At All Costsseems fairly straightforward. Players take the role of a delivery driver moving cargo through a highly destructible environment, resulting in a zany, lighthearted, and chaotic romp through 1950s America. While those first impressions are mostly accurate,Deliver At All Costsbecomes a much deeper and more engaging experience as players progress. It didn’t take long for fans to recognize the old-school appeal of Studio Far Out’s debut game....

Summary A creativeDestiny 2player brought the teleporting antics ofApex Legendshero Wraith to the defense of The Last City, in the form of a customized costume based on the character. Created using relatively accessible armor parts and shaders belonging to theDestiny 2Hunter class, the costume accurately recreates one of Wraith’s signature skins. Though many fans are commenting on thetroubles and prospects of Bungie’sMarathon, the studio’s upcoming extraction shooter, there’s still plenty of life and activity surroundingDestiny 2....

Summary Diablo 4players have criticized the game’s “lack of content” and “aggressive” monetization practices in Season 8: Belial’s Return. Season 8 has been eventful forDiablo 4fans, but some members of the community are rethinking their stay. Diablo 4Season 8 Belial’s Return launched on April 29with quality of life improvements and new content. For example, Season 8 added Belial to the Lair Boss roster, the chance to unlock a new pet named Iris, Apparition Incursions, boss powers, the Reliquary system, a collaboration event with theBerserkanime and manga series, and more....