I’m in an incredibly privileged position, I know that. Sure, I was born in a country that speaks English, I have two parents who love me, I’m white, all that usual stuff. But also, I’m a games journalist. Video games are one of the most expensive pieces of media to buy regularly, and publishers email me every day with free games. Some big, some small, some medium sized. Good, bad, indie, triple-A, VR, RPG, FPS, TRPG, JRPG, CRPG, ARPG, all the letters....

The stories inOctopath Traveler 2are compelling and cohesive, but there are a few details to pick on for either being impractical or incoherent to the story. While most things in this game defy the laws of science, some things are left either out of place or unexplained despite their importance to the plot. Related:Octopath Traveler 2: Things To Do After You Beat The Game Regardless, not everything has to be logically sensible—especially when looking at a world with controllable elements, kingdoms, and shocking plot twists....

Microsoft recently announcedplans to lay off 10,000 employees, and Xbox Game Studios weren’t spared. Bethesda, 343 Industries, andGears of Wardeveloper The Coalitionall had to downsize to varying degrees. Now we’re finding out that the layoffs at The Coalition resulted in two unannounced projects being cancelled. During today’sGame Mess Mornings broadcast, industry insider Jeff Grubb confirmed that The Coalition cancelled two unannounced games, with one intended to train studio staff on Unreal Engine 5....

Joel fromThe Last of Usis a troubled guy. Unable to cope with the violent loss of his daughter on the day of the apocalypse, he projects these feelings onto another young girl, Ellie. This leads him to put her above all else, evenrobbing the world of its one shot at a cureto keep her alive. And before you come at me with the usual arguments, no, Joel was never concerned about the vaccine’s efficiency....

Despite its long life and many expansions and DLC, children inThe Sims 4have remained relatively stagnant. The Growing Together expansion changes that, giving you reasons to devote your time to treehouses and slumber parties – all while creatinga more realistic experience. RELATED:The Sims 4: Teenager Aspirations, Explained Aspirations in The Sims 4 are fluid things you can change without losing progress. They give you life satisfaction, which translates to bonus traits, physical rewards, and a unique trait at completion....

No spoilers here, but despite the writers of the adaptation previously revealingseason three will include content not seen in The Witcher games or books, its story will still be based on something long-time fans are familiar with. How many of those long-time fans will actually be watching is currently unknown, though. The show’s willingness to stray from the source material has some fans so up in arms that they’re urging people to boycott season three....

Magic: The GatheringPhyrexia: All Will Be One introduces a ton of new mechanics, including oil counters, corrupted, For Mirrodin!, and toxic (the new infect!). In addition, it also features an old-school favorite mechanic in the form of proliferate. RELATED:Magic: The Gathering - What Are Phyrexia: All Will Be One’s Draft Archetypes? Needless to say, there are a lot of new things to learn before you drop into the draft environment if you expect to conquer the masses....

Valheimmade waves when first released on the PC. Since then, gamers on different platforms have been waiting for the game to reach other devices. In March of 2023, this wish came true, as Valheim can now be played on the Xbox. Many games have differences between versions, but does this hold true for Valheim? Related:Valheim: Every Biome Ranked By How Dangerous It Is Before diving right into this console version of Valheim, let’s go over some of the differences between both versions of the game....

Quick Links InGod of War Ragnarok, there are various quests or favors that can be activated simply by speaking with the spirits of the departed, much like in God of War (2018). One such spirit is located on Dragon Beach in Svartalfheim. You must have the Draupnir spear in order to climb the wooden structure on the beach and find the spirit at the top. RELATED:God Of War Ragnarok: Mystical Heirloom Troll Location Guide The spirit will tell you that in life, he and his son sought after treasure....

You rescue Squidward at the end of the Prehistoric Kelp Forest world inSpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake. Yet, he’s the prehistoric version of the character, who doesn’t speak clear English. You help him learn by gathering some books, but that isn’t all he requires. The grumpy octopus also requires some refreshments to soothe his throat. RELATED:Games To Play If You Like SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake To get some, you have to travel back to the Wild West Jellyfish Fields, which is the first world in the game....

Quick Links Sekiro: Shadows Die TwiceandWo Long: Fallen Dynastyare two soulsborne games based on Japanese and Chinese mythology, respectively. Though the first has the reputation of From Software backing it, the second has been grabbing a fair share of attention. While also separated by several years, they share a lot of similar elements and mechanics. RELATED:Best Order To Play All The Soulsborne Games Even so, each is distinct and provides a different experience that might appeal to some more than others....

Quick Links It’s time to challenge yourself with yet anotherWordlepuzzle, but can you do it alone? There’s no shame in asking for help, and fortunately for you, you’ve come to the right place. RELATED:Wordle: Beginner Tips We’ve got a breakdown of all the letters, some general word clues, or, if you just want the full answer, we’ve got that here too. All the answers are hidden from view, so don’t worry about any accidental spoilers....

Updated 14:55BST 28-06-2025: Wizards of the Coast has confirmed it is currently not planning any official product for the Oathbreaker format. Ina tweet, it said that the decision to make the format official was to make supporting the Oathbreaker-centric Magikids charity easier, and has “no plans” for releasing decks, cards, or sets for the format itself. The community-favourite Oathbreaker format forMagic: The Gatheringhas now been officially acknowledged by Wizards of the Coast, joining the likes of Pioneer, Modern, and Commander as an ‘official’ way to play the game....