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WhenMass Effectfirst landed in players’ hands, it quickly earned a well-respected reputation for blending cinematic storytelling with the agency of choice-based RPGs. From memorable characters to epic stakes, the narrative BioWare injected intoMass Effectspearheaded the legacy and impact of the franchise in the RPG genre. A significant part of that success came from its approach to dialogue, particularly through systems like Charm and Intimidate, mechanics that made conversations feel more like combat encounters than passive cutscenes....

Quick Links Peg-E, Mr. Monopoly’s robot often hosts recurring limited-time events where you collect special Peg-E tokens inMonopoly GO. These events introduce variations across different iterations to keep things fresh and engaging. The latestPeg-E minigameis the Roll Drop, where the rewards heavily focus on dice rolls. This guide breaks down all the milestones and rewards in the Roll Drop minigame, so that you’re able to have a quick look at everything you can win....

Summary Quick Links Although a group of three can naturally form, unbeknownst to Koichi, many individuals in his life view him as their hero. There was more to Pop Steps' first interaction withKoichi, although the two engaged in comedic banter, thanks to Koichi’s oblivious nature and Pop Steps' tsundere attitude. When Pop Step first approached Koichi, it was apparent that she knew or recognized him from somewhere. As the neighborhood “Nice Guy,” it could have been Pop Step recognizing him from this Vigilante name....

Summary Quick Links One of the most important events inNarutois the Uchiha Incident, which almost wiped out the entire clan — only Sasuke survived the massacre. Since almost all the Uchihas are dead when the story begins, there are still many questions about this clan. We learned a lot about the Uchiha clan inNarutoandBoruto, but there are many characters introduced in the story that could be the focus of spin-offs. One of them is Fugaku Uchiha, a powerful shinobi who has awakened the Sharingan and may be more important than he seems....

Summary TheBorderlandsseries has shared a new SHiFT code that can be redeemed for an incredible 75 Golden Keys and 20 Diamond Keys. Fans of the Borderlands franchise who are replaying games or checking out some that they missed in the lead-up toBorderlands 4’s release won’t want to miss out on this opportunity. While therumors thatBorderlands 4’s release date had been movedto make way for fellow Take-Two franchiseGrand Theft Autoare false, players nonetheless don’t have too much longer to wait for the looter shooter sequel....

After completing the story inClair Obscur: Expedition 33, players may be inclined to replay the game through the New Game+ feature. This allows players to relive their journey from the very beginning, but with most of the items they have already collected in their previous playthroughs. There are a lot of reasons to do an NG+ run in a game likeExpedition 33, like looking for more challenges, wanting toexperience a different ending or relationship, wishing to experiment with different builds, or striving to understand the lore better through crumbs thrown inside the dialogues....

Summary While all eyes may be on the Nintendo Switch 2 right now, Nintendo still has plenty of exciting games in the works for the originalSwitchconsole. The originalNintendo Switchhas been a massive success, to the point where it still stands a realistic shot of one day becoming the best-selling video game console of all time. The Switch 1 managed to pull off this ridiculous feat by providing an incredible library of games for fans to enjoy....

Summary There was little build-up to the arrival ofOblivion Remastered, but that hasn’t stopped fans from eagerly jumping back into Virtuos Games' revamped version ofThe Elder Scrolls 4. The remaster does much to improve the look of the original game, with a visual overhaul powered by Unreal Engine 5. The attention that’s been put into all the small details in this visual revamp elevates the classic gameplay of the original, which remains mostly untouched....

Summary The Straw Hats are the main characters of theOne Piecestory as the loyal crew of the man who is going to become the Pirate King in the future. Because of this, they tend to have very intricate and important backstories that have shaped them into the people they are today, as well as lofty ambitions that have made them ally themselves with Luffy in the first place, realizing that the completion of his journey will complete theirs as well....

Developer Grinding Gear Games has shared the patch notes forPath of Exile 2’s patch 0.2.0g, which promises a massive overhaul to loot drops. After releasing into early access in December 2024,Path of Exile 2has been making waves in the ARPG community by attempting to reinvent the genre. The ARPG space has been seeing a bit of a renaissance in recent years, andPath of Exile 2is striving to beat out its competitors....

Summary Atlus has shared a message with fans that strongly implies thatPersona 5: The Phantom Xis getting a western release announcement soon. The excitingPersona 5: The Phantom Xnews has fans who want their nextPersonafix worked up. While thePersonaseries has been around for decades, its latest main series entry,Persona 5, has been the leading title for years now.Persona 5originally launched nearly a decade ago, and since then, it’s not only seen spin-offs, but alsoPersona 5 Royal, which took the original game and added an entire new scenario to it, as well as a new playable character....

Despite the lack of official announcements,Pokemon’s upcoming 10th generation of games has been receiving plenty of attention lately.Pokemonfans are always eager for more entries in their favorite series, and some of them have been discussing how the next mainline installments could live up to expectations. While much of this discussion centers around brand-new ideas, Gen 10 might also be able to wow fans by putting its own spin on some tried-and-true features, including one that appeared inPokemon’s fifth generation....

Summary Pokemon GOis bringing back an opportunity for couples to get engaged at itsPokemon GO Fest. The opportunity first appeared officially at the Pokemon GO Fest in 2024, and now thatPokemon GOis going to be in Paris for an upcoming Fest, the game is offering the opportunity to romantic partners in the City of Light. Over the years since the first Pokemon GO Fest, some have been taking the opportunity to propose to their significant others during the memorable event....