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This month’s edition ofour board game columnis going to be a little different than usual because it’s Essen Spiel season. One of board gaming’s biggest conventions took place over the weekend in Essen, Germany, and I spent most of the last few days watching coverage of the con from afar. Below are a few of the most interesting games I saw. That said, it’s important to remember that there are hundreds of games at the Spiel, so my apologies if I miss one of your favorites....

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Charlie Cox has become as synonymous with the character of Daredevil as RDJ has with Iron Man. Despite the fact that there is a big profile film starring Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck in leading roles, Netflix’s version of the character remains the definitive version of Daredevil for an entire generation. However, Charlie Cox has expressed some interest in entering James Gunn’s DCU, as one of its principal characters no less....

There is no more appropriately named genre than bullet hell. Known in Japan as Danmaku - or barrage shooters, this sub-genre of shoot’em ups is known for throwing hundreds of bullets at the player, to the point of the hardware slowing down. Everything, from the pace, to the blood pumping music and the incoming curtains of enemy fire, gets turned up to eleven in these frenetic titles. RELATED:Best Arcade Games That Became Console Mainstays For a niche genre from the arcade era, bullet hells have remained a prominent influence on games as diverse asNier: Automata,UndertaleandReturnal....

Palworldis dominating the video game charts and striking debates between those enjoying the new creature-collector andPokemonloyalists. Becoming the second Steam game to rake in more than 2 million concurrent players, the 2024 craze is the talk of the town and there are still plenty of gamers who want to befriend the trigger-happy creatures for themselves. It’s been one week since Palworld was released into the wild and the download count is still off the charts, so we know interested players will be wanting to take the game for a test run without spending full price....

Quick Links This article contains SPOILERS from Demon Slayer anime and animeDemon Slayeris an anime series set in a world where danger lurks in every corner. No one, be it a normal human, a Demon Slayer, or even a Hashira, is safe from the deadly Demons. With the release of the fifth episode of the Swordsmith Village Arc, fans are left wondering about the fate of Muichiro Tokito, the Mist Hashira....

Let’s just get this out of the way: yes, Microsoft dropped the ball when it came to the Xbox One, and that is an understatement. They decided to go into a direction that gamers didn’t like, and they have had to use the past years to make up for it. And let’s get this out of the way too; I am an Xbox One day one owner. Xbox is my gaming home and I have undying loyalty to them, but even I can admit that they took a huge step back since the 360 era....

Quick Links One of the many Nightlords inElden Ring Nightreign, Caligo is a massive dragon that utilizes fog and ice for many of its attacks. This hulking beast can be a nuisance to fight thanks to its ability to fly and stay fairly mobile throughout the battle. Luckily, he isn’t an incrediblycomplex boss to fight, but he will certainly be one of the longer fights you’ll go through. This icy dragon can cover a lot of ground, so it’s important to come prepared with a plan, especially when you may not have much sway over your teammates....

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Quick View Among the many optional bosses inElden Ringthat can be completely avoided to finish the game, one of them is Leonine Ancient Hero of Zamor. Throughout the game, you can find this particular boss in several locations, each offering a unique reward upon defeat. He’s not a particularly difficult boss, but magic and ranged attacks built with spells will work best against this enemy....

It’s wonderful to see the ingenuity of passionate fans as they take on ambitious projects without any thoughts of compensation. And this new mod for the Steam version ofFinal Fantasy IX, which uses an AI to upscale textures from old games, absolutely falls into that category.Moguri Mod, according to the official website, “is a total revamping of the PC port ofFinal Fantasy IXthrough Deep Learning techniques.” This mod’s most drastic changes are in the background arts that are now more detailed, cleaner, and have a higher resolution....

9/10 - Excellent Thrilling chases, great balancing, smooth crossplay support, and a charmingly whimsical art direction Could use a few more maps, AI opponents are a tad on the easy side Release Date October 18th, 2022 Developed By Available On PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Epic Game Store) Reviewed On Xbox Series S Disclaimer: Copy was provided by the developer for review purposes. Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed was a huge wildcard when Columbia and Illfonic first announced it....

Gold rank represents the second highest level of adventurers in the guild, with platinum being the highest. These seasoned warriors have years of experience exploring dungeons, fightingmonsters, and completing dangerous quests. They’ve built a reputation for their skills and success rate. Top 10 Best Characters In Goblin Slayer There are goblins to slay! Here are the top 10 best characters in the Goblin Slayer anime. Together, they delve into the darkness where the average adventurer fears to tread....

Hideo Kojima has finally acknowledged the conspiracy theories revolving around him and Blue Box Game Studios' mysterious title,Abandoned. The video game director has been silent about the conspiracy theories since the first trailer video for the game landed on PlayStation, but the celebrated video game director finally addressed his opinions on the matter during an episode of hisSpotify podcastfeaturing Geoff Keighley; which was spotted byVGC.Kojima states that he has received a ton of photos of Hasan Kahraman, the CEO of Blue Box Game Studios since the controversies began....

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed The streets of Yharnam are paved with blood, echoes, and… less story than you might think? At least, that’s the opinion of one of gaming’s most celebrated storytellers. Neil Druckmann, the creative mind behind narrative-driven juggernauts likeUnchartedandThe Last of Us, has some thoughts aboutBloodbornethat might make Hidetaka Miyazaki fans reach for their saw cleavers....