The Souls-like genre has exploded in recent years, with FromSoftware’sDemon’s SoulsandDark Soulsgames spawning a number of imitators of vastly differing quality. Now,Mortal Shellhas entered the ring from developer Cold Symmetry, a small studio of triple-A veterans. And whileMortal Shellhas its fair share of troubles, it successfully captures what makesSouls-like gamesso alluring to so many. Mortal Shellstays true to the core of the genre, offering a difficult experience with the narrative mostly relegated to text blurbs and lore scattered around the world....

Summary Tropes are something that commonly occurs across books, movies, games, and TV shows, with anime being no exception to that rule. In fact, due to the popularity and growth of anime over the years, anime now has its own subset of tropes, with some definitely more prevalent than others. RELATED:Shonen Anime Tropes That Aren’t Around Anymore While there are some tropes that aren’t so relied on in anime, there are definitely those that are overused, appearing in most major anime series usually for dramatic or humorous effect, and whether these tropes actually achieve this is down to each individual viewer....

Summary Overwatch 2just rolled out its mid-Season 9 patch, featuring buffs to almost half of the game’s playable heroes. This update, which also includes the PvE Hero Mastery: Gauntlet game mode, a nerf to the DPS passive, and new features for competitive play, is live inOverwatch 2right now. Season 9 ofOverwatch 2introduced some sweeping changesto the shooter with increases to damage, health, and projectiles. Some of these tweaks have been divisive amongOverwatch 2fans, but many agree that the adjustments have made matches more dynamic and engaging....

InPalworld, Arsox is a four-legged fiery creature akin to a fluffy ram that’s hot to the touch. However, knowingwhere to findArsoxis sometimes tricky, givenPalworld’s massive map. Arsox also presents some other challenges as a beast that’s a bit tougher to catch than some of the other early-game Pals. However, finding and catching Arsox can be beneficial as one of thebest Pals for your base inPalworld. Arsox has some handy skills and stats, making it an ideal multitasker for base management and a decent fighter to keep in your back pocket....

Summary What setsPersona 3 Reloadand other games in the franchise from the rest of JRPGs is its social sim element. Players need to improve their relationships with other characters to get better stats from Persona Fusions, which involve sacrificing two Personas to create a more powerful one. This mechanic was called “Social Links,” but was changed to “Confidants” inPersona 5. Confidants offer the same benefits as Social Links but with additional rewards....

Fans of thePokemonfranchise know Snorlax is a rather lazy and gluttonous Pokemon. Snorlax is one of the original 151, and is currently not able to evolve. However, it received a pre-evolution, Munchlax, in Generation 4. Those looking to use Snorlax to defend gyms or in PVP inPokemon GOshould make sure it has good IVs and a good set of moves. Unlike in the earlierPokemongames,Pokemon GOtrainers won’t need a Poke Flute to wake and catch Snorlax this time around....

The latest Easter egg a player was able to uncover insidePokemon Scarlet and Violetbrought with it a mix of emotions due to it being a tribute to a character from one of the franchise’s more recent video games.Pokemon’s history is full of characters thatPokemonplayers keep near and dear to their hearts, whether it be older players' fandom forProfessor Oakto the near-universal love for Eevee. This particular player, though, has a soft spot for a character they got to meet inPokemon Legends: Arceus....

Fans hoping to easily get their hands on a current-generation console might have to wait for upwards of a year as the graphics chip shortage continues. According to Toshiba, the shortage could easily last until September 2022. A news report from Bloomberg states that Toshiba won’t be able to meet the demand for microchips for at least another year and in some cases, the company might not be able to be insteady production of chips until 2023....

Summary Lugia made its first appearance inPokemon The Movie 2000. Since then, thisPokemonhas gone on to become one of the most popular and often most highly sought-after Pokemonout there. Plenty of top-notch Lugia cards have been released over the years. While some aren’t worth all that much, others can sell for some pretty impressive figures. When it comes toPokemoncard values, there are a few things to take into account. Card rarity, age, and condition all play a big role in determining how much value a particular card has....

Arthur Morgan’s journey across the plains of the Old American country can be a perilous one inRed Dead Redemption 2. Players have a lot to manage when they take on Arthur’s spurred boots — his hunger, his ammunition, and his horse’s well-being. Players will also have to stay cautious; rival gangs can appear anywhere on the map to make targeted attacks against Arthur. Talismans and trinkets can be crafted by a fence for the player and can add a heap of extra benefits and bonus effects at the cost of legendary animal parts, or after requiring players to jump through countless hurdles....

While most players these days spend most of their time in Rockstar’s outlaw simulator doing missions online, the original story mode ofRed Dead Redemption 2still manages to draw plenty of attention from fans. Some of those fans have taken a quick break from hunting Naturalist targets and playingRed Dead Online’s unofficial pastime pigbyto make their own community ratings of the best chapters in the game’s original story mode. Originally posted by Reddit user u/reddeadoutlaw2024, the list goes through each chapter ofRed Dead Redemption 2, ordering each one by overall quality....

Summary There is evidence within the files of the Nintendo Switch version ofRed Dead Redemptionthat suggests that it was originally going to be a remaster instead of just a port of the original game. Many fans had wanted to see the originalRed Dead Redemptionbe re-released on modern platforms for many years, so it was surprising when Rockstar Games revealed thatthe firstRed Dead Redemptionwould be coming only to the PS4 and Switch....

Progressing through a video game will usually require the player to fulfill certain criteria by obtaining items, weapons, and more. Oftentimes these trinkets can be uncovered while exploring a world or advancing a story, but they can also be bought from shops if the player has amassed enough money. RELATED:Iconic Video Game Shopkeepers Certain games require shops to be visited to continue the story, but not all of them are suited to the world in which they exist....