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One of the reasons why FromSoftware’sDark Soulsgames are so popular is because they give players freedom when it comes to their characters, which lends itself well to a variety of different play styles. A popular strategy inDark Soulsand similar games is to roll with a character that has a high damage output and can wield heavy weapons, something players can achieve by spending points improving the Strength stat. Generally speaking, mostDark Soulsplayerswill want to spend their points on three specific stats or so, otherwise it can result in a less-than-ideal build where the character is the jack of all trades, master of none....

Summary The development studios behind hit roguelikeDead Cellshave announced that they will be stepping back from further post-launch updates for the game. In the years since its release,Dead Cellsreceived multiple updates and add-ons, keeping the game in players' minds on their playlists long after they had exhausted the original game’s content. Dead Cellsfirst launched in 2018 on PC after spending time in Steam’s Early Access program, while developer Motion Twin refined its action platformer gameplay....

Summary Bungie’s latestDestiny 2trailer reveals the new modes, gear, and rewards that players can experience when Festival of the Lost arrives on October 17. The Halloween inspired event original began as a limited time seasonal activity forDestinyin 2015 with players collecting candy from vendors, collecting masks representing various NPCs, and earning loot from Mystery Bags, Consumables, and of course, premium Eververse store items. Since then, the event has continued to evolve, becoming a much bigger activity inDestiny 2through adding more content, rewards, andactivities like Haunted Lost Sectors....

2020 is set to be a big year for Microsoft andXbox. There will be brand new hardware launch, with the confirmation of the Xbox Series X arriving this holiday season, and a catalog of new exclusive titles coming to Xbox platforms all throughout this year. It is a little unconventional to discussXboxexclusives since Microsoft eliminated Xbox exclusivity in 2018 when it announced that all future first-party titles would be coming to PC as well....

Facebook Gaminghas stiff competition with the likes of Twitch and YouTube Gaming. Along with each service having its unique attributes, the exclusive streamers on the platforms are one of the biggest things that set them apart. With that in mind,Facebook Gaminghas signed Neymar Jr., one of the most popular athletes in the world. When Neymar Jr. is not lighting it up on the pitch for Paris Saint-Germain or his national team Brazil, the soccer star often is found streaming games likeCall of Duty, Fortnite, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive....

Summary AFallout 76player has modeled a base camp after one of the many glamorous pink homes owned by Mattel’s famous Barbie doll over the years. Combine this withthe recent Xbox Barbie crossover, and it seems hype for the Greta Gerwig-directed film has crossed over into the gaming community. Fallout 76garnered a mixed reception upon release, but it still warrants some respect for the new features it brought to the series, such as online multiplayer (making it Bethesda’s first ever game to have such a feature), an overworld even larger than that ofFallout 4, the usage of nuclear weapons to significantly alter the map, as well asthe ability for players to design their own bases....

Across the entirety of theFalloutseries, there have been a number of standout quests both marked and unmarked that have received widespread fan acclaim. Whether it’sBeyond the Beef inFallout: New VegasorFallout 4’sKid in a Fridge, the franchise is loaded with great questlines. Although to be fair, that last quest, Kid in a Fridge, isn’t one of those by any stretch of the imagination. Related:How Fallout’s TV Series Can Beat Out Other Video Game Adaptations...

Summary The originalFinal Fantasy 7has more than its fair share of complex narrative themes at its center. From environmentalism to terrorism to dystopian governments, and a whole lot more in between,Final Fantasy 7’s storytries to explore a wealth of complex ideas, though not all are fully fleshed out in that original 1997 version. But that’s whereFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthcomes in. One of the greatest benefits of splitting the originalFinal Fantasy 7into three parts for the remake is that it not only paves the way for more complexity when it comes to gameplay mechanics and presentation but also when it comes to the game’s narrative themes....

Quick Links Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthhas noshortage of side quests. There are over 30 of them, and each of them presents a unique challenge to players. While most side quests can be unlocked by going to the Community Noticeboard, others require players to complete another mission first. Livestock’s Bane is a side quest inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and it is accessible in the early chapters of the game. Players should be at least at level 18 or above to progress smoothly in this particular quest....

Summary WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS for Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 ahead. Proceed at your own risk. Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 is the newest mainline game in theFive Nights at Freddy’sseries, and the third entry released since the originalHelp Wantedre-established the franchise’s canon. Unlike its predecessors, however,Help Wanted 2was released without a clear protagonist, setting, or place on the timeline. As fans complete the title’s various mini-games and secret challenges, they can progress toward one of two endings....

The thirdHarry Potterbook -The Prisoner of Azkabanintroduces the company Harry’s father, James Potter kept at Hogwarts. Harry hears the group’s name - The Marauders in chapter 10 ofThe Prisoner of Azkaban, titled, “The Marauder’s Map.” The titular magical document looks like a bit of old parchment to Harry at first, but it lights up when George Weasley gives it a prod with his wand and says, “I solemnly swear that I am up to no good....

Sora is joiningSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatealongside Cloud, Sephiroth, andDragon Quest’s Hero as Square Enix representatives. Many fans are excited at the line-up available, especially as Sora and theFinal Fantasycharacters have a history with each other throughout theKingdom Heartsgames. While the chances ofKingdom Heartstitles ever mentioning that these three met inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimateis very low, if Sora’s home games ever chose to there atr a few open spaces that could work....

From ETLOK Studios, a new MMORPG has been announced.Into the Echowill bring players to a new world called Raava and is an attempt to reimagine the genre. A teaser trailer was released today alongside the announcement that pre-alpha for the game will be starting soon. A relatively new developer, ETLOK Studios is based in Toronto and is focused on producing massively multi-player experiences. Its first title,Into the Echo, was announced with a teaser trailer on the IGN YouTube channel....