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When it comes to open-world RPGs, no series is more well-known than The Elder Scrolls franchise. While the games have been especially popular since the release of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim a decade ago, they have been a staple of the RPG genre for far, far longer. Early Elder Scrolls games like Arena, Daggerfall, and Morrowind were completely different than the more recent Oblivion and Skyrim. Not only were they naturally much more difficult being RPGs from the ’90s and early 2000s, but they also offered gameplay mechanics and tropes that have largely been abandoned by the series in modern iterations....

Borderlands 3 has been out for a bit now, and we think it’s safe to say that we’ve done our fair share covering the new looter shooter, but there’s always more to talk about. Especially with a game as popular as this. We’ve talked about the good, the bad, the best, and now we’re talking about the drama. Gearbox, in general, has always dealt out/dealt with its own fair share of controversy, and BL3 is no exception....

Monster Hunter World is the best-selling iteration in the entire line of Monster Hunter games, and not without a reason. Up until now, MH has been one of the most niche and difficult-to-penetrate franchises out there. For example, the “tutorial” for the game usually takes around 30+ hours! And the post-game is where most fans say the “real” game begins. But, it seems like this new game had a mission to make the series more…approachable to new players....

In 1987, Nintendo introduced the gaming world to a fantasy adventure unlike any other that came before. It challenged players to take up their swords, steady their nerve, and save the princess from the forces of darkness. We are, of course, talking about one of the most influential games of all time The Legend of Zelda. Since Link and Zelda’s debut way back in the early days of the home console, the formula and style have influenced several other adventures....

As many Overwatch players waiting through the long queue times will tell you, damage-based players, or “DPS,” are the hot commodity Heroes that most seem to favor. This makes sense to a degree: they’re the strongest, flashiest, and usually the most satisfying to play. Still, these damage-laced Heroes can prove incredibly ineffective if you don’t execute your game plan well. Not only do they demand at least decent mechanical skills, but their typically low health can make them vulnerable in the heat of battle....

We all have that one relative that has a shelf or maybe even a closet full of board games. All the classics are there: Monopoly, Sorry, Game of Life, etcetera. As iconic as all of these games are to some, they are a bit tired and boring to others. However, if you’re looking for something to do with your family and friends, instead of blowing four hours on a frustrating game of Monopoly, why not spend it playing a tabletop game?...

The ’90s were a pivotal time in gaming. Compared to the ’80s, which experienced a crash in video game interest at the start, it seemed like the interest in video games only continued to rise throughout the entire decade. Systems like the Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis, N64, and PlayStation created scores of devoted new fans and sparked the beginning of console wars that rage on even today, though the players are different than they once were....

Super Smash Bros Ultimate is one of the most balanced games in the series. It’s clear that the developers are keeping competitive players in mind, having faster gameplay and numerous touches that make each game exciting to spectate. This has led many people to get into competitions, though it’s a big world out there. If you’re someone who wants to get better at Smash Bros Ultimate, you’ll need to do some training first....

11-11: Memories Retold is the new stylish looking WWI game that’s being developed by Aardman Studios and DigixArt. It’s promising an “emotional journey” and an “entertainment experience unlike anything before”. In this new video, art director Bram Ttwheam discusses the game’s art style and how they came to settle on a style as well as the challenges they face making it all work in a game. How do you teach a game engine to paint?...

Cartoons offer a fun and wild adventure when we were kids, and even when we grow up, some are catered to our age range. That is what they can do unlike live-action TV shows. Cartoons usually bring stellar animation, memorable characters, and provide social commentary so that we learned something while also enjoying it. As we get older, we will always remember watching these cartoons on a Saturday or during summer break....

As any experienced Pokémon player will tell you, the series really is not big on the whole balancing thing. What with untimely critical hits, paralysis, freezes, flinches and confusion, competitive Pokémon is (as much as so many players, including myself, enjoy it) one heckola of a mess at times. Alongside all of these sorts of mechanics, there’s also the fact that there’s just an absurd roster of Pokémon now. If fighting games with rosters of twenty or so characters struggle with balance, what happens when you’re talking about a roster of around a thousand?...

The dawn of the new millennium brought with it a plethora of some interesting toys that ranged from groundbreaking to outright lame; from sources of enjoyment to oddities, hazards, and pointless creations. The 2000s were particularly interesting when it came to toys, gadgets, and the culture in general, for a number of reasons. It was a blend of some nostalgic carryover and more archaic toys reminiscent of certain ’90s products. Yet, at the same time, the decade ushered in a new era of more technologically advanced gadgets, powered by increasingly sophisticated AI, software, and digital media....

Some years ago, people felt electric vehicles were the future of transport. Such statements and beliefs spurred the automotive industry to invest in the research and development of said EVs. Today every major vehicle manufacturing company has at least one EV model. EVs are gradually taking over the automotive industry. Some companies involved in EV production include Japanese and Swedish car makers Mazda and Volvo, respectively. © North Monaco/Shutterstock.com The companies have several EVs in their lineup; however, the following article will focus on the 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge and the 2022 Mazda MX-30 EV....

Here’s the thing about fan art: it doesn’t end—and I mean that in whichever way you like. There are oodles upon oodles of it and more coming all the time. So many franchises that have artistic fans and so many bottomless pits filled with the stuff they’ve made, and more coming all the time. If you really want to see the width and breadth of the human imagination, look no further than DeviantArt, or Tumblr, or any one of the many places on the internet where fan creations grow faster than rabbits....

Over the past 23 years, the Pokémon series has continually been one of the most popular video game franchises out there. Whether you became a fan thanks to Pokémon Red and Blue, some of the later games, or even the popular Pokémon anime, you’ll have been sucked in by the world of these Pocket Monsters at some point! With over 800 Pokémon to choose from and all manner of titles on the market, there’s a Pokémon game out there for everyone—or even an app in the form of Pokémon GO!...

Have you ever finished playing a video game and immediately thought afterward, ‘Holy cheese crackers, this game was amazing, and I absolutely must play the sequel when it comes out?’ Have you ever had your hopes and dreams shattered like a broken wineglass when you found out that the sequel was canceled? Far too often than every gamer would like, development on a game is halted and the release of the game is postponed indefinitely....

One of the main ingredients for the success of the Pokémon franchise is nostalgia. Nostalgia means bringing back old characters, places, and Pokémon. This is probably why the leader of Team Rocket, Giovanni, is still active in the anime, games, and manga. Team Rocket was the first and thus most nostalgic evil organization of the franchise. Jessie and James from the anime are definitely not going away anytime soon, and neither is their boss, Giovanni....

Did you know that there are 809 current Pokémon (at the time of this article)? Did you also know that there is more than triple the amount of data entries in the Pokédex throughout various incarnations of the game? My point is there’s a lot of text out there. There’s also a lot of debate on who is the strongest Pokémon. You could even broaden that argument out on Pokémon types....

Each and every day, the good folks over at New York Times come up with a new 5 letter word to set as the Wordle solution for the day. Based on what words you might have already guessed, chances are you could be struggling to come up with all 5 letter words ending in ZE that could work as today’s solution. Well, that’s where come in to help with this handy list!...

Dungeons & Dragons can be played on a tabletop in the kitchen, in the basement, and even on video game consoles. Another place that is becoming popular to interact with the likes of druids, rogues, and elves is through podcasts. Whether it shows that involve popular voice-over actors or shows that involve some people that are not as notorious, D&D podcasts have been picking up steam. Some listen to these podcasts to learn about new tactics the game can offer, while others listen to see how far off the rails the players and dungeon master can end up....