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One hallmark of a game’s success is its longevity, and multiplayer games in particular are figuring out ways to maintain their relevance in the community years after their initial release.Splatoon 3is no different, with Nintendo gearing up to release new content for the squid-filled universe in the form of a DLC, which the fan base has been waiting for since the developer gave some hints last year.Splatoon 3made a big splash upon its launch, gathering multiple nominations at The Game Awards and eventually carting home the award for Best Multiplayer Game....

Summary Following the surprisingly robustValhallagame mode forGod of War Ragnarok, Sony has gone on to release a roguelike mode forThe Last of Us Part 2, leading some to speculate as to whether the company will continue this trend with other first-party exclusives. As PlayStation fans prepare for apotential follow-up toGhost of Tsushima, it’s worth wondering how the intense roguelike gameplay ofThe Last of Us Part 2could be adapted to Sucker Punch’s historical action-adventure IP....

Quick Links With the release of Phase 4 ofWorld of Warcraft Classic’sseasonal server, Season of Discovery, players have been given a chance to see new items and materials pop up in the game that they may not be used to yet. Some of these items (such as the Worg Pup Carrier) are items that give players collectibles, while others are used as materials or currencies. One new item added during this Phase is the Firelands Ember, which can be obtained in numerous ways throughout Phase 4 of the Season of Discovery....

Quick Links Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthintroducesthe Item Transmuter,which lets players take materials found throughout the open regions and craft them into various items. This can range from consumables that restore HP and MP to powerful gear and accessories that rank well above those found in chests. As players rank up their Craftsmanship Level, they will get access to better recipes that will require even more rare items to make. One of these rare crafting materials is theGreat Malboro Tendril, which can only be obtained by finding and defeating a legendaryFinal Fantasyenemy that many fans may be familiar with....

Thrall has been one of the most prominentWorld ofWarcraftcharacters since the release ofWarcraft 3back in 2002, and fans have been completing quests for the former Warchief since the Activision Blizzard MMO launched. OneWorld of Warcraftfan has pointed out an interesting detail about Thrall’s character model inShadowlands. Twitter user That_kind_oforc recently shared an image of a group ofWorld of Warcraftcharacters from the most recent update as part ofShadowlands' epilogue. This screenshot includes important NPCs like Baine Bloodhoof and Thrall representing the Horde and Jaina Proudmoore andAnduin Wrynnstanding on behalf of the Alliance....

During the campaign of theWorld of Warcraft: Dragonflight, players will come across several factions who have made the Dragon Isles their home. One of these groups is the Iskaara Tuskar, a nomadic race that has been living within the Dragon Isles for generations. Related:WoW Dragonflight: Iskaara Tuskarr Renown Guide After helping the kind and generous Tuskarr with an infected Gnoll problem, players can start raising their Renown with them, which is similar to reputation systems seen in the past....

Quick Links WotLK Tailoring Complete Guide Tailoring is a primary crafting profession inWorld of Warcraft: WotLK.It largely involves creating armor from cloth found on various humanoids throughout the game. There are some new recipes inWrath of the Lich King Classicthat come along with the increased level cap of professions, from 375 to 450. The most notable reasons one would choose to level Tailoring are forEmbroideries,Bags, and the newMagical FlyingMounts.There are also a select few armor pieces that are very strong or evenBest in Slotfor some classes....

TheEshos Shrineis a combat training shrine located in the West Necluda region inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Unlike other shrines focused on solving puzzles using Link’s special abilities, such as Ultrahand, its purpose is to teach Link basic combat skills needed to defeat enemies efficiently. Here’s what players need to do to clear the Eshos Shrine inTears of the Kingdom. Related:Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Best Shield Fusion Combination Eshos Shrine Location TheEshos Shrineis found atcoordinates 1566, -1944, 0157in the West Necluda region....

Summary Sequels, in very traditional formats, have been absolutely thriving this year. Back in April,Star Wars Jedi: Survivorhit store shelves, and aside from a few pretty major technical issues, it was heralded as a great game and a fantastic traditional sequel, taking its predecessor’s foundations and building on them, improving all of the original’s best bits while fixing complaints fans had about the first game.The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomcame out soon after it and did the same for its own predecessor, and more recentlyMarvel’s Spider-Man 2has followed suit....

Valkyrie Elysium WHERE TO PLAY Here begins the tale of a new Valkyrie. Valkyrie Elysium is the latest title in the ‘Valkyrie’ series that depicts the ‘death of humankind’ and ‘the existence of gods’ with a unique worldview based on Norse mythology. As the first action-RPG of the series, Valkyrie Elysium retains the familiar special attacks and combo system while taking it to the next level with a new three-dimensional, fast paced battle system....

Summary Not every villain in fiction does evil for the sake of it. Sometimes, they genuinely have good intentions, but their extreme methods make them a pariah. Others think they’re doing the right thing, but conventional morality would say otherwise. Despite how noble their goals may be,plenty of villains in animeand beyond are convinced they’re the hero but are, in fact, the furthest thing from it. Fortunately, these kinds of villains tend to regret their actions and turn over a new leaf....

Summary Gacha games become quite the turn-off for some players due to having to “spend” to get ahead of the competition, with elements such as characters and upgrades locked behind a rolling mechanic. With gacha games likeGenshin ImpactandFate/Grand Orderoffering a pity system or a threshold that “guarantees” a rare character, it’s easy to be dissuaded or even be encouraged by the idea of spending to get that character or item on the banner....

Summary Renowned as one of the most innovative, witty, and charming first-person puzzle platformer series of all time,Portaland its sequel,Portal 2,follow test subjects at Aperture Science and their experience solving physics-based puzzles using a portal gun. With its sarcastic AI cast and compelling plot twists,Portal’s simple yet effective gameplay can leave players wanting more after completing the series. Although few games can matchPortal’ssuccess precisely, several embody the series’ best features through their mechanics, themes, and aesthetics, making them perfect for fans ofPortalandPortal 2in many unique and exciting ways....