The indieSouls-like titleSalt and Sanctuarypresented gamers with a grueling journey into an accursed island populated by dark fantasy monsters, and its sequelSalt and Sacrificeseems to pick up where it left off. Although both titles were inspired by FromSoftware’s iconic library, theseindie gamesstill managed to put their own spin on theSouls-like formula. Part of what helpedSalt and Sanctuarystand apart from its contemporaries was the addition of classes and other RPG elements. Classes are often a bit less important inSouls-like games than in other genres, but this may change inSalt and Sacrifice....

Quick Links Thanks to how interestingly tragic the character is and also in large part thanks to Andy Serkis’ stellar performance as him throughout the films, Gollum is loved by fans ofThe Lord Of The Rings. Acting as a villainous presence throughout the entire trilogy, Gollum seems to want nothing more than to have the One Ring for himself once again.Traveling alongside Sam and Frodo, he waits for the perfect opportunity to seize the ring once again, though when he finally does get it back, it’s not a long reunion....

Putting art into genres is always a messy business, but we’ve all found it fairly easy to draw a hard line between an action movie and a martial arts movie. There are tons of films about people beating each other up, but certain techniques set the more skillful concepts apart. Even within the borders of martial arts cinema, the tone of each story radically changes the genre. Most martial arts movies exist as a showcase fora particular combat systemor a specific group of practitioners....

TheMortal Kombat 11community is increasingly hyped for the release of thefighting game’s next DLC character, the Joker. NetherRealm, or more specifically creative director andMortal Kombatcreator Ed Boon, is making the most of the excitement. Earlier today, Boon posted another teaser for the Joker to his Twitter account, showing one of the Joker’s in-game victory cinematics. Joker fans may be especially fond of this victory screen, as it’s a reference to a classicJokerfilm moment....

The following contains spoilers for My Hero Academia Chapter 361, “Abnormal Happenings" by Kohei Horikoshi available in English fromViz Media. In this chapter ofMy Hero Academiathe heroes are finally able to turn the tables, and the one’s leading the charge are the UA high school big three. Mirio, Tamaki, and Nejire’s teamwork are put on full display in this chapter as they not only successfully protect Bakugo and the other heroes from Shigiraki but may actually have a chance at putting pressure on him....

Summary Out of the three main categories of quirks in MyHero Academia, Heteromorphic quirks are some of the most peculiar ones. These abilities are also known as Mutant Type quirks, and the name alludes to the physical anomalies that arecharacteristic of Heteromorphic quirks. The quirk factor of these abilities lies in the physical mutations, meaning these quirks are perpetually active. While Heteromorphic quirks are some of the most unique powers in terms of design and utility, they often rank below their Emitter and Transformation counterparts....

The 90s were a fantastic time to be anNBAfan, defense was rougher,Space Jamwas popular, no Michael Jordan Vs. Lebron James debate, and then there wasNBA Jam. Back when 2K’s microtransactions and ads were not a thing, basketball found a video game home at the arcade thanks to Midway’sNBA Jam. Though the popular title still lives on to this day in one way or another, especially withArcade1Up recently releasing anNBA Jamcabinet, the game’s legacy and cultural significance haven’t really been replicated since arcades pretty much vanished from society....

Earlier this month, rumors began to circle thatanotherBorderlandsspin-off gamewas in development, and that studioGearbox Softwarewouldn’t be the lead developer this time. Those rumors were swiftly shut down by Gearbox’s own CEO, Randy Pitchford, who stated that Gearbox was not co-developing any newBorderlandsgame and it is strictly the sole developer on the series. What is true, however, is news that Gearbox has an all new franchise in the works and it could release later this year....

Quick Links Strandshas a whole new puzzle made up of a jumble of seemingly random letters. However, this scrambled up alphabet soup contains eight themed words that you will have to find to win. If you are already familiar with the rules ofhow to playStrands, and you are looking for help with this specific puzzle today, you can find all the hints you need below. There are general clues, individual word spoilers, the full answer, and even an explanation of how the clue, the Spangram, and all the themed words go together....

Summary Nintendo’samiiboline recently made a change to its packaging that supposedly removed the mention of the Switch console on box when it comes to the reprints of theSuper Smash Bros.-themed amiibo. The removal of the Switch console from the packaging details could mean something might be in the works at Nintendo, or it could mean nothing all that significant. Amiibo are a set of collectible figures from Nintendo that were first produced in 2014, introduced with the release ofthe fourth game in theSuper Smash Bros....

There is something satisfying about video game combat that utilizes swords. The up-close nature allows gamers to live out their barbarian, knight, samurai, and swashbuckling fantasies to the fullest. Gun games are satisfying in their own right, but taking down multiple enemies with swipes of a sword and dueling a boss character feel more personable insword-fighting games. There’s an escapism fantasy that swords play into that is forever timeless, and it harks back to fiction depicted in various forms likeConan the Barbarian, Excalibur, The Three Musketeers,andSeven Samurai....

When it comes toOverwatch, sound is an indispensable part of the experience. This is exactly why the community is furious with the recent sound issues that are resulting from the latest patch, as sounds in the game are failing to be registered. This means that certain cues like an approaching pair of feet are not sounding, leaving players blindsided, frustrated, and dead in-game. The community is outraged most of all due to Blizzard Entertainment’s failure to implement the patch seamlessly....

Quick Links Players who chose Turtwig as their starter inPokemon Brilliant DiamondandPokemon Shining Pearlmay want to find ways to raise its firepower. Certain items in thePokemonworld can affect a Pokemon’s stats in battle, while others can restore health/status effects or raise the power of moves. An item that trainers can get is the Miracle Seed, which boosts the damage of Grass-type moves. By equipping this on Turtwig, or any other Grass-type Pokemon, its damage output from Grass-type moves will increase a little in battle....