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Quick Links One ofThe Witcher 3’scontracts has Geralt hot on the trail of the “Apiarian Phantom”, a monster that has been seen prowling around beekeeping apiaries at a meadery near Novigrad. The monster had already claimed the life of a farmhand before Geralt can take on the job. Related:The Witcher 3: Suspicious Shakedown Side Quest Walkthrough This contract pits Geralt against a tougher version of a monster that he will frequently battle later in the game....

HBO’sThe Last of Usjust wrapped up, and I’m still reeling. Season one featuredexcellentperformancesfrom its cast,tweaksandadaptationsthat elevated the show from itssource material, and asurprising amount of queer representation. It became such a cultural phenomenon that it was renewed in January for its second season, after only two episodes had aired. HBO is in it for the long haul. I’m of the opinion thatThe Last of Us Part 2was stronger, both narratively and thematically, than the first game....

Pillars of Eternity, has captivated players with its intricate world-building, immersive storytelling, and deep philosophical themes. As you navigate the game’s fantasy realm of Eora, you are confronted with complex moral dilemmas, existential questions, and thought-provoking insights into the human condition. Related:Pillars of Eternity: Tips For Character Creation One of the defining features of the game is its rich and evocative language. The game’s dialogue is characterized by a poetic quality, filled with metaphors and allegories that invite you to reflect on the deeper meanings of actions and decisions....

One of MrBeast’s latest money-making ventures is a range of chocolate bars called Feastables. You may have seen them as they’re available in Walmarts across the US. However, MrBeast is worried you might have walked right past as he’s asked fans to help tidy up Feastable displays.“Next time you see Feastables in Walmart (and soon-to-be new retailers) if you could clean up the presentation and make it look better that’d make me very happy,” the YouTuber tweeted....

Despite claims online that say otherwise,Magic: The Gathering’snewest foil treatment won’t come off just by lightly rubbing on the card with your finger. For Phyrexia: All Will Be One, Wizards of the Coast debuted ‘Step-and-Compleat’ foiling. This treatment mimics the step-and-repeat backdrops used at fashion shows and red carpets, repeating the Phyrexian emblem across the card. It looks great, and cards using it are often the most valuable cards in the set, however, there have been concerns that it is incredibly prone to damage....

Quick Links Octopath Traveler 2improves upon its predecessor in almost every way. A sterling example of this can be found through the game’s quartet of Crossed Paths - quests that link up two travelers, providing them with story and gameplay together. These pairs of unlikely partners have memorable banter and surprisingly compelling content. Related:Octopath Traveler 2: The Scholar And Merchant Crossed Paths Walkthrough ‘The Apothecary and the Hunter’ Crossed Path covers Castti and Ochette....

There’s a shrine inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomthat had me solidly stumped for about 30 minutes. It presented two rails moving up toward the finish line, and provided planks and fans to build a car to travel up it. The problem was that about halfway up, the two rails ended and were replaced by one central rail between them. To make it the rest of the way, I had to figure out how to get my rail car onto the central rail without falling off and having to start again....

Earlier this month,Microsoftseemed to lose its rag a little in its ongoing arguments withSonyover the acquisitionActivision Blizzard. Sony has continually argued that Call of Duty shouldn’t be made exclusive to one system as it would drastically effect competition, claiming nothing could replace it. Microsoft argued that Sony shouldjust make its own seriesif it so worried about losingCall of Duty, which has prompted fans to go digging into the developer’s vaults to see if anything could be a potential competitor....

The castle has always been my favourite part ofResident Evil 4. Some people raise eyebrows when I call it the greatest horror game of all time,pointing to the silliness of Leon’s bingo line and the overall campy tonethat they feel disqualifies it from being a true horror masterpiece. But consider Evil Dead. Sam Raimi’s film series is equally revered as one of the best ever to do it, and much likeResident Evil 4, leans into the comedy to heighten the frights....

As one of the Tarnished, you will endure some of the most grueling confrontations in gaming history - at least if you’re new to FromSoftware games. If not, well then, you’re effectively a veteran masochist eager to return to the table for more punishment.Elden Ringischock-full of monstrosities, horrors, and hostile warriorsready to take your head from its shoulders. RELATED:The Lightest Weapons In Elden Ring Despite the existence of the frighteningly cruel world of the Lands Between, there is a (mostly) safe haven of sorts you recognize as the Roundtable Hold....

Quick Links Cassette Beastsowes much of its DNA to the Pokemon series, even as it does many things that stand on their own as genuinely innovative. Even all that Pokemon-like content has twists - take choosing a starter, for instance, which occurs when you answer your preference for one adjective or another, rather than after you get to see who you’ll be picking. Related:Cassette Beasts: The 5 Best Early Monsters To Record It’s a little weird, but that’s just how Cassette Beasts rolls....

After a few hours withStar Wars Jedi: Survivor, I feared it was going to have ‘The Hinterlands Problem’. The Hinterlands is the first area inDragon Age Inquisition, designed for you to meet some key characters, do some quick quests, then leave and get on with the main story. Only it’s not very clear that you should leave, nor is the area’s scope immediately apparent, so lots of people stay here for too long, wander aimlessly, pick up quests too hard, and end up hating The Hinterlands, if not the whole game itself....

Over the past few years, indie games have been the ones I’ve thought about the most when I’ve put them down, or when reflecting on my favourite games in any given year.Immortality, for example, was not my Game of the Year last year but it is the one that will stay with me for the longest. Triple-A games are engineered to give you hours of fun, and the best ones do it successfully, but only on a rare occasion do they leave much of a lasting impression beyond enjoyment....