Summary Commander Shepard had a level of control over the narrative that allowed for optional companions to be left behind in the originalMass Effecttrilogy, and this kind of dynamic has the potential to make the next game feel properly tailored around the player’s desires. With some of the most memorable examples of these situations involving the deaths of existing or potential companions, however, allowing the entire squad to end up dead in the nextMass Effectwould serve to represent a remarkable example of freedom in a party-based RPG....

Quick Links Minecrafthas a long list of enchantments from which players can choose to improve their tools, weapons, and armor. Players are able to increase the speed of a tool with Efficiency, reduce fall damage with Feather Falling, and even turn water into ice with the Frost Walker enchantment. Unlocking the ability to get these enchantments can be a great boost to a playthrough ofMinecraft. Unfortunately, with so many options from which to choose, it can be difficult to remember whateach enchantment does inMinecraft....

The different games in theMariofranchise are some of the most iconic games in video game history. Originating from the firstDonkey Konggame and only known as ‘Jumpman’, Mario would soon become the world’s most beloved plumber, and have his name on many game titles. Related:Best Platformers For Nintendo Switch There are several series that fall under theMarioumbrella which includes the platformerSuper Marioseries, a few puzzle games,several role-playing games, sports games, party games, and more....

Summary One hugeThe Last of Usfan has taken the time to map out all the interesting locations that can be found in the series. The game is a treasure trove for players who enjoy seeing recognizable places, especially becauseThe Last of Usplaces itself in the United States of America, albeit an alternate version. Though the developers take some liberties with the post-apocalyptic setting, the in-game world provides an impressive explorative journey....

Last week, Sony released thePlayStation 5, which marks the transition of the PlayStation brand to the next-generation of console gaming.Although the PS5 is barely a week old, Sony has just released the console’s first update, which is said to bring quality-of-life improvements to the next-generation system. At the moment, specific details of what the latest update brings to thePS5are still unknown, but Sony explains that “This system software update improves system performance....

Since thePlayStation 5launched last November, PlayStation fans have only had one controller color to choose from. The plain white PS5 DualSense controller comes packed-in with everyPS5console, with fans able to purchase additional white controllers if they need any extras for local multiplayer or whatever else. But soon PlayStation gamers will have some new DualSense controller colors to choose from, as Sony has pulled the curtain back on two controllers coming this June....

NieR Reincarnationis a mobile gacha game with more emphasis on story development and exploration than many of its competitors in the genre. InNieR Reincarnation, players will make their way through a mysterious realm known as The Cage. The tragic pasts of the game’s characters will be revealed as the player obtains memories from weapons discovered throughout The Cage. Observant gamers will notice black birds hidden throughout the levels that seek to corrupt the story....

There’s a lot going on in the world of graphics cards, currently. WithIntel possibly delaying its Arc desktop hardware, and the likes of Nvidia andAMDlooking to leap into the next generation in a few months, the final stages of 2022 could be an interesting one for gamers and PC enthusiasts. However, since RDNA 2 and Ampere released in 2020, it’s been a difficult time, owing to the tech deficit and major increase in prices....

TheMass Effect: Legendary Editionis not shying away from change. The upcoming remaster of the originalMass Effecttrilogy will see a unified character creation system spanning all three games, changes to the designs of certain locations, tweaked combat and vehicle mechanics, and changes to take advantage of the remaster’s greater graphical capabilities. There’s one major quality of life change coming to theMass Effect: Legendary Edition, however, which has largely flown under the radar....

One Piece’sEgghead Island arc continues going strong and, over the last few chapters, Oda has slowly been building up towards the climax of the arc. Currently, Luffy and the crew are on egghead and their goal is to escape from the island with Dr. Vegapunk safe and sound. While this seems easy, it must be remembered that heading towards them is a navy fleet of 100 battleshipsled by Admiral Kizaru, who also has one of the Five Elders,Saint Jaygarcia Saturn on board....

Summary Pokemonhas established itself as one of the biggest franchises under Nintendo across over 20 years of releases, and with the landmark success ofScarlet and Violetit doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time soon. Across a multitude of releases that span several consoles, players have explored the many regions of thePokemonworld as they have been introduced. From the original Kanto ofRed and Blueto the modern Paldea of the latest generation, the distinct setting of the series' regions has always served to define newPokemontitles....

Summary Let’s be honest,Remnant 2is not a game that holds the player’s hands, for better and for worse. The first game,Remnant: From the Asheswas much the same but this game feels like it stepped it up even more with even more Status Effects not being explained in the game, all the hidden events through each world, and of course thehidden Archetype that was ‘designed’ to be datamined. RELATED:Remnant 2: Every Archetype Prime Perk, Ranked All that said, there are plenty of nifty little features and mechanics in this game, so let’s look at some of the ones that a lot of the player base surroundingRemnant 2likely aren’t aware of....

TheResident Evilseries has been on a roll lately. The successfulResident Evil 7was followed quickly by the one-two punch of theResident Evil 2and3remakes. It’s no surprise thatResident Evil 8: Villagehas playershunting for details in its debut trailer. Resident Evil 8: Villageis the next canonical entry in the series, something much less frequent than the recent remakes. Not a lot is known save that series mainstay Chris Redfield will make an appearance and it is a sequel toRE7....