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Three of the biggest franchises are now available at a very low price in Monopoly form. Walmart currently has Monopoly:AvatarEdition, Monopoly TMNT: Mutant Mayhem Edition, and Monopoly: Star Wars The Child Edition,all at $7 or under. The Monopoly deal sees the three iterations of the property procuring board game at various discounts. TheAvatar Editionis down to $7. TheStar Wars The Child Editionis down about 50% to $5. And the TMNT: Mutant Mayhem Editionhas dropped 13% to just $7....

Summary Having earned a warm welcome back from fans on Steam and mobile,Backyard Baseball ‘97could be on its way to PlayStation 5, with an early trophy list indicating the potential leap to console. There has not yet been any official announcement from rights-holder Playground Productions onBackyard Baseball ‘97coming toPS5, but audiences have begun celebrating the PSN trophy list and are excitedly awaiting full confirmation of the port. While there have been a number ofrealistic baseball video games,Backyard Baseball ‘97developed a cult following for its more simplistic mechanics, cartoonish antics, and kid-friendly atmosphere....

After 24 episodes spanning 2 seasons,Andorhas concluded on Disney+. While fans are going to have to say goodbye toAndorand its complex characters and situations, they can always go back and reminisce on the intense episodes that are available on Disney+ to showcase the pinnacle ofStar Warsstorytelling and to understand which ofAndor’s episodes were the best. Ripe with tension, action, and of course, writing and acting,Andorexcels in so many ways that it’s impossible to provide enough praise to the 24 episodes....

Summary Sega’s iconic blue hedgehog was a hit almost as soon as he arrived, from the pre-release hype to the post-release boom that saw rival companies create their own animal mascots. If they weren’t full of attitude, likeBubsyorAwesome Possum, they blitzed across the screen at high speed, likeZoolandKid Chaos. Yet they rarely directly adapted Sonic’s gameplay. Crash Bandicootwas about smashing boxes.Rocket Knight Adventureswas part beat ‘em up, part jetpack blasting.Spyro the Dragonflew in open levels....

Summary The vast majority of open-world game devs try to make their games as accessible as possible. While this approach is appreciated by many gamers, some hardcore players want to immerse themselves in a sandbox game that respects their skills and pushes them to their very limits. As stressful as these video games can be, players can’t help but feel an immense sense of satisfaction after conquering a game’s mechanics and overcoming its challenges....

Summary Despite having only two item types with stats (Pictos andweapons),Clair Obscur: Expedition 33offers deep and flexible character-building potential through equipment. Thegame is generous with Pictos, each providing a unique and powerful effect that players can instantly benefit from. More often than not, these bonuses go far beyond the typical percentage increases to damage or health seen in many RPGs, insteaddelivering tangible and impactful abilities. There are three types of Pictos and Luminas inClair Obscur: Expedition 33....

Summary Rick Grimes is a survivor who has proven he can walk the walk, being more than capable of taking down a group of zombies if it means protecting his friends and family, but he’s also someone who can talk the talk, too. Though he comes off as a scared and naive sheriff in the first season, asThe Walking Deadgoes on, Rick starts assuming the responsibility of being the leader of his makeshift crew of survivors, resulting in him coming out with plenty of speeches and monologues over the course of the story....

Summary Gaming has a history of tackling hard-to-broach topics, as is the case with most forms of art. From abuse to mental health, to extreme violence, gaming as an art form is a medium in which many find solace for the struggles in their lives, seeing themselves in characters dealing with similar situations.Addiction is no different; many games tackle addiction to various substances and feelings. The RPG genreis one that is able to explore this concept in depth, thanks to the often long runtimes and deep stories housed within each game....

Summary Yellowjacketstells the story of a group of teenagers who suffer a plane crash and end up isolated in a forest, until supernatural events start to occur. Shifting between 1996 and 2021, the series explores the consequences this accident had on the characters' lives, as they are forced to make extreme decisions to survive. Carrying this trauma, their past returns to haunt them when they feel hunted. Blending elements of horror and thriller,the best episodes of Yellowjacketsnot only explore the consequences of their past but also expand on its mythology, which remains strong even after their rescue from the forest....

The following contains spoilers forClair Obscur: Expedition 33andSeverance. At first glance, Sandfall Interactive’s debut RPGClair Obscur: Expedition 33may seem to be just another JRPG-like with a weird premise and story that seems fairly straightforward. InClair Obscur: Expedition 33, players set off on a journey to destroy a powerful entity who is threatening the world, and its story is filled with emotional highs and lows, memorable characters, and engaging gameplay all backed by an unforgettable soundtrack....

Spoiler Warning:Certain playable characters are introduced quite a few hours into the campaign (10+ hours, in some cases), so please be warned that they are covered by this article. Minor spoilers regarding the premise and basic details about the characters are also included. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33took the world by storm by delivering a gripping dark fantasy story and blending turn-based JRPG-style combat with real-time mechanics. Developed by Sandfall Interactive, the game has a fascinating hook that is established incredibly well by the prologue, which reveals the existence of the Paintress....

Doom: The Dark Agesis set to be one of the biggest releases of May, and fans of the long-running action-packed franchise could be in for an exciting treat. TheDoomfranchise is no stranger to over-the-top heavy metal action, butDoom: The Dark Agesaims to take things to the next level with its medieval-focused setting. May in general is filled with some great options. As spring begins to come to an end, a lot of studios are planning to close the season with a bang....

Summary Game Rant can share an exclusive new look atGaucho and the Grassland, a colorful farming sim with beloved inspirations and a distinctive setting. The cozy indie title was just confirmed to be launching onSteamin summer 2025. Originally announced in late 2022,Gaucho and the Grasslandis the latest title from Brazilian studio Epopeia Games. As its name implies, the game has a decisivelySouth American settingrooted in gaucho culture. While primarily envisioned as a farming sim,Gaucho and the Grasslandalso features exploration and building mechanics....