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TheFinal Fantasyfranchise is, by design, known for changing how it approaches each mainline numbered entry, despite the loose connections and references that bind them together. In mostFinal Fantasygames, the Job system is either utilized as part of the core gameplay loop or ignored in favor of unique systems that encourage player creativity. Older franchise titles likeFinal Fantasy3are known for giving players a pool of specific Jobs, from the iconic Dragoon to thepowerful Sage, to manage and level alongside the main party....

Spoilers for The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 3 Summary After yet another heartbreaking episode of HBO’sThe Last of UsSeason 2, which saw a traumatized Ellie setting out with her loyal companion Dina, it’s about time viewers of the series had some kind of news that cheered them up before things get even darker. As Dina sets off from Jackson to Seattle with Ellie in a bid to hunt down Abby for killing Joel, fans think that her chosen outdoor attire could be a cheeky callback to Clementine’s fit inThe Walking Dead: The Telltale Series....

TheNintendo Switch 2’s release is imminent, and while it will almost certainly sell well, it also hasn’t garnered exclusively positive attention so far. For instance, detractors have argued that the new console is too expensive, that its launch lineup isn’t as strong as those of previous Nintendo consoles, and thatNintendo’s recent anti-piracyand anti-emulation endeavors are also anti-consumer. But after the landslide sales of the first Switch, which few saw coming in the wake of the Wii U’s disappointing performance, the successor console has the benefit of prestige on its side....

Tess isn’t around for long inPart 1before she’s bitten and dies, buying a bit of time for Joel and Ellie to flee from FEDRA. Still, Tess is foundational in establishing much-needed worldbuilding as players experience an abrupt time jump of 20 years betweenThe Last of Us’ prologue in Texas and opening in Boston’s QZ. While Marlene may have been Queen Firefly, Tess was portrayed as a feared and respected smuggler. Tess is the first of many NPC allies whom Joel and Ellie spend time with, and her impact on the duo lingers much longer than the impacts of many companion characters in eitherThe Last of Us Part 1orThe Last of Us Part 2....

Summary The viral idle gameCookie Clickeris officially headed to all major consoles, with its release set for May 22. Originally developed for browsers by Julien Thiennot in 2013, the cult hit is known for its immensely addictive gameplay loop, tasking players with simply making cookies.Cookie Clickeris currently available via Steam, which was released with the help of Playsaurus, for $4.99. Cookie Clickerbegan as a browser-based game created by a solo developer, gaining massive popularity thanks to its absurd premise....

Quick Links The Eternal Radiance set is a great choice for Spectro characters inWuthering Waves. It’s one of the two Spectro sets in the game so far (with the other being Celestial Light), and if you’re planning on using a mono-Spectro team, then this set is definitely one to look out for. Likethe rest ofWuWa’sEcho sets, Eternal Radiance is fairly easy to farm. However, given how it only becomes available later in the game’s storyline, some players might have trouble getting to where this set can be farmed....

While the Soulslike tag on a game might be off-putting for potential fans, there’s a wide variety of games within this subgenre of Action RPGs that gamers shouldn’t overlook just because of the infamous difficulty curves associated with some of the more popular games within this subgenre. Such is the case forAnother Crab’s Treasure. Although this Soulslike shares the distinct combat and progression systems of other games within this subgenre,Another Crab’s Treasuresets itself apart from other Soulslikesin many ways, most notably its lighthearted story, vibrant visuals, and praiseworthy accessibility features....

There was a time when it felt like theHalofranchise was practically everywhere. Not only was Bungie expanding the world with many fantastic FPS titles, but there were also a slew of spin-offs released that built the series out even further. Once it got handed off to 343 Industries,Halocontinued to grow in exciting new ways. However, since the release ofHalo Infinite, there really has not been anything for fans to turn to....

Summary World of Warcraftrecently confirmed a new horror-themed independent game mode is in development. Few details are currently available, butWorld of Warcraftfans can expect this “scary story” game mode to be played within the game client like Plunderstorm, though it will not just be another battle royale. Plunderstorm is a piratical game mode Blizzard ran in March 2024, and again in January 2025, in which fans battle for supremacy in a 60-player battle royale in theArathi Highlands ofWorld of Warcraft....

Summary The English voice cast forYakuza 0 Director’s Cuthas been revealed. Scheduled to arrive for the Nintendo Switch 2 on the console’s release day of June 5,Yakuza 0 Director’s Cutpromises to introduce plenty of new features to the beloved entry in the long-running action-adventure RPG franchise. Announced during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct livestream in April,Yakuza 0 Director’s Cutwill improve the fan-favorite titlein several major ways, including graphical improvements and the introduction of a brand-new four-player online mode, Red Light Raid....

Summary Clair Obscur: Expedition 33has a dark start to its story, and the overall premise is not that much brighter. Players will begin as Gustave as he explores his city during the Gommage. That’s the time of the year when the mysterious Paintress changes the life expectancy of the world. The game begins with the world’s age set at 34, but when she switches the number during the Gommage, everyone who is 33 turns to dust like they were zapped out of existence byThanos in the Marvel comics....

Summary Character creation has become one of the biggest draws in many role-playing games, where people control an original hero instead of a pre-determined character. The idea of spending hours upon hours perfecting the look of a character is something players just can’t get enough of. Some of the best character creators that players can get their hands on in RPGs are quite malleable and don’t limit players when it comes to creating a character straight out of their dreams — or nightmares, in some instances....

Summary Like other Bethesda games,Oblivion Remasteredoffers a sprawling open worldfor players to explore, packed with dungeons and other content that is equally rewarding to discover. While traveling across Cyrodiil and completing its many quests, one can stumble upon gear that proves extremely useful on the journey, either to equip on the character or to trade at a store for gold that can be invested in other items. Accordingly, the best weapons for theEarly GameofOblivion Remasteredare a mix of unique items scattered across the map and others that are better purchased from the various merchants available....