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Summary AStardew Valleyplayer who married Sam has discovered that there’s an unfortunate downside to choosing him as a spouse. It’s part of a larger complaint thatStardew Valleyplayers have shared about the way the marriage system in the game works, but this is a particular case that some fans didn’t know would happen. InStardew Valley, players can choose to marry a select number of NPCs, or if they prefer, a multiplayer partner in co-op mode....

Summary Cattle Country, an upcomingStardew Valley-like game with aRed Dead Redemptiontwist, will be released on May 27 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Developer Playtonic Friends accompanied the announcement with a trailer showcasing some of the charming,Stardew Valley-style locations inCattle Country, offering players a glimpse of what to expect from this new “cozy cowboy adventure life sim.” The indie farm sim hitStardew Valleyhas inspired a large number of gamesover the years—not only because of its quirky and engaging gameplay, but also for its unique, cozy style....

Quick Links The Standard Edition ofThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remasteredcomes with the DLC,Knights of the Nine, included, allowing players to start aseries of side quests to collect the Crusader’s Relics. One of these quests,Stendarr’s Mercy, can be confusing to some players as they uncover the truth behind the curse tied to theGauntlets of the Crusader. The quest introduces moral choices, backstory, and a challenge that requires more than just strength....

With Patch 8 officially released into the world,Baldur’s Gate 3has reached its most polished and complete form yet. As the final major update from Larian Studios, this patch not only irons out persistent bugs and performance issues, but also enhances the game’s mechanics, UI, and class balance in meaningful ways. The result is a definitive version of a game that has already earned its place as one of the most celebrated RPGs of all time....

TheLEGObrand is constantly finding new ways to delight audiences of all ages, both in its toys and its video games. Whether it be through the massive lineup of TT Games-developed licensed titles or exciting original games, theLEGObrand is always finding ways to surprise gamers with its new releases. The brand looks to continue to move in unexpected directions in the future, asLEGOhas recently established a brand-new primary developer to work on new games....

Summary With the recent release of theMy Hero Academia: Vigilantesanime, viewers around the world finally got to meet its relatable and reliable protagonist,Koichi Haimawari(AKA: The Crawler). Naturally,fans of this franchise have begun comparing him to the protagonist of the mainMy Hero Academiaseries,Izuku Midoriya, something that manga readers have already been doing for years. In reality, these two main characters are surprisingly similar in a lot of respects (like their humble beginnings, their desire to help people, or their mutual admiration for All Might), but they are also quite different in many others....

Summary Doom: The Dark Ages, thethird and latest of the modern entries in id Software’s demon-slaying series, is a prequel to the 2016 reboot that brings the Slayer back to the time when the Night Sentinel’s world of Argent D’Nur was under siege by hell’s hordes.Doom: The Dark Agestakes its iconic fast-paced frantic formula and slows things down ever so slightly, asking players to, in the words of the developers, “stand and fight” more rather than the focus on running and gunning in the previous two games....

Summary Considering how video game adaptations are having a bit of a moment right now, it’s a little surprising that more horror titles haven’t made their way to the screen.Until Dawnjoins the ranks of other survival horror adaptations likeSilent HillandResident Evil(though the latter eventually evolved into more over-the-top action movies), but it manages to stand out as a solid horror movie on its own, despite some plot convolutions. Directed by David F....

Summary Due to their interactive nature, video games have the ability to immerse players in fantastical stories more than any other art form. Games tell incredible stories that bring players directly into the setting, from action-packed quests, nightmarish journeys, to light-hearted adventures. As the industry has grown, developers have pushed narrative in games even further, with many titles exploring the psychological state of their characters' minds. From mental illness ordeep trauma, to cosmic terrors causing madness, these titles feature characters who are psychologically broken....

InGTA 5, the alien presence is too deliberate to be dismissed. The frozen cadaver in North Yankton, the cracked-out confessions of altruist cultists, and the Mount Chiliad mural might seem like throwaway gags, but they could also keep some doors open. Rockstar built a lattice of clues and visuals, then let it simmer with no payoff, apparently. A post-storyline DLC that kicks in after 100% completion, where Michael starts hallucinating signals, Trevor blacks out in the desert, and Franklin finds tech that shouldn’t exist, could’ve made the most of these clues....

Quick Links As Gustave and the rest of the expedition brave the dangers of The Continent inClair Obscur: Expedition 33, there are various ways to expand the strength of your group. Doing so is vital, as it enables you to take on many of the fierce enemies that cross your path throughout the game. As a turn-based RPG, the focal point of empowering your party inClair Obscur: Expedition 33is, of course, leveling up....

Quick Links InThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, where to go first is a difficult question to answer because the game is so open-ended. From the moment you exit the Imperial Sewers and complete the tutorial, the game sets you loose toforge your destiny as you see fit. There are two particularly locations that players should go to first, though – Vilverin and Sideways Cave, two dungeons that are right next to the Imperial Sewer....

The Dark Brotherhood remains one of the most popular guilds inOblivion. Its questline, characters, rewards, twists, and turns have made it timeless, with those who played it years ago remembering it fondly while new players are discovering it withOblivion Remastered. As with other quests inOblivion Remastered, it can be difficult to know when to do questlines, or what order to complete the factions. The Dark Brotherhood can be especially tricky, as it increases Infamy points, which interferes with theKnights of the NineDLC, but it also requires the player to kill an innocent victim, which can be difficult to roleplay if the player character isn’t one to kill everything in sight....