Tchia’s PlayStation Showcase 2021 trailer showcased gameplay reminiscent of other influential titles, such as a gliding mechanic comparable toThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. However, there is a featured mechanic at the beginning ofTchia’s latest trailer that would appear quite similar to a much more unique mechanic. In a recently deleted post, Jason Schreier had noted an undeniable coincidence when making a sarcastic nod to how alikeTchia’s ukulele system looks toThe Last of Us 2’s guitar system....

Summary For the longest time,Pokémonsat as the most well-known pocket monster series. There were others that experienced popularity, such asDigimon,but for the most part,Pokémonreigned as the king. That all changed in 2024 with the release ofPalworld, a game developed by a smaller company with only a few titles under their belt. However, unlikePokémon,Palworldwent a lot further with its gameplay, allowing players to craft and wield guns to shoot the game’s pocket monsters, which some people havefound ways around....

Square Enix has been releasing remastered versions of the first sixFinal Fantasytitles since July 2021. ThePixel Remasterseries, as it’s known, retains the original pixel art designs of the original games while enhancingtheir graphical and audio fidelityalongside balancing tweaks, improved UI, and some extra content such as a bestiary. These versions replace or supplement previous remakes and remasters, so it’s good to see Square Enix make quality-of-life updates to these nearly 30-year-old games while maintaining the original look and feel of the initial releases....

TheMarvel Cinematic Universeis full steam ahead right now, perhaps more so than ever. It continues to release more content than ever (both in movie theaters and on Disney+). Several films and shows are releasing a year in this shared universe, so much so that it almost feels as if there’s a newMCUstory every other week. Despite this massive amount of content, the MCU has garnered a degree of criticism in recent months for the quality of the movies and shows they’ve released....

Two Point Campusis, of course, closely related to its predecessor, andTwo Point Hospitalfans will enjoy this new entry to the series. The two games share some distinctive features: core gameplay mechanics, a friendly, light-hearted aesthetic, anda silly sense of humor. There are also some hidden easter eggs and in-jokes fromTwo Point Hospital, which can be uncovered by fans as they progress inTwo Point Campus. RELATED:Two Point Campus: How To Upgrade A Course From posters of famous characters to identical items to silly jokes made over the Tannoy system, here are just a few of the easter eggs that can be spotted by eagle-eyedTwo Pointfans....

Blizzard’s massive open-world RPG,Diablo 4, is finally out in the wild for gamers to enjoy. For those that are die-hardDiablofans, the game has been available for a couple of days now via Early Access. Of course, the only way to get into the game early is to drop extra cash on theUltimate or Digital Deluxe edition, which costs $99.99 and $89.99, respectively. For the Standard Edition ofDiablo 4, however, fans will have to pay $69....

Summary Hades 2was announced during The Game Awards in December 2022, though no exact release date has been pinpointed yet. Fascinatingly,Hades 2is breaking tradition for Supergiant Gamesby being the studio’s first-ever sequel. Though there’s been plenty of excitement surrounding the game, there is also quite a bit riding on its highly-anticipated shoulders. To help alleviate this, it was confirmed thatHades 2will be receiving an Early Access period. Supergiant detailed that this will be initially limited to PC but after the full launch, players should expect availability on other consoles....

World of Warcraftturned over a new leaf in many different ways with Dragonflight. The expansion introduced tons of new quality of life improvements, including a complete overhaul to the UI, tons of accessibility options, and ways to make playing the game easier. It also added popular new gameplay features, such as the Trading Post, Dragonriding, and expanded race and class combos. However, among this new content, none have affected the gameplay loop ofWorld of Warcraftas profoundly as the introduction of public events....

Summary Xbox Game Passis losing six games at the end of May 2024. The newly announced wave of departures features a varied mixture of genres, and will lead toXbox Game Passlosing some acclaimed indies such asLittle Witch in the Woods. Microsoft’s subscription service lost six games in January, followed by another four in February 2024. It then removed half a dozen titles in March, while 12 more games left its library the following month in abig blow to horror fans with an Xbox Game Pass membership....

Summary Unfortunately for fans of discs and video game box art, a new report claims that Best Buy will stop selling all physical media as soon as early next year. This comes after another report made headlines earlier this year claiming thatphysical game sales are down considerably. If true, Best Buy wouldn’t be the first store to make this sort of move. Amajor UK retailer announced it will stop selling physical gamesin stores earlier this year....

There are four Artifacts inAssassin’s Creed Valhalla’sDublin region, and the majority of them are fairly simple to collect. That said, there is a Dublin Artifact that some players may have trouble reaching, and it is the one that is situated behind the locked door at the southeast corner of the area. Indeed,Assassin’s Creed Valhallafans will need to find a key in order to unlock this door, and this guide details its exact location....

Summary Obsidian Entertainment’s upcoming RPGAvowedis a somewhat ambitious title for the developer, mixing the fantasy elements of itsPillars of Eternityseries with the life and visual appeal of its more recent title,The Outer Worlds. In fact,Avowedcould end up being fantasyOuter Worlds, but that may not be a bad thing. At the same time, Obsidian confirmed in an interview with PC Gamer last year thatAvowedshares one particular similarity withThe Outer Worldsthat could unintentionally put its skill trees in the hot seat....

Quick Links InBaldur’s Gate 3, moulds are used at the Adamantine Forge, located in the depths of the Underdark, to craft special pieces of equipment. There are a total of six moulds for players to discover hidden throughout Grymforge. Each of these moulds can be used to craft a specific piece of gear at theAdamantine Forge. Crafting an item with the Adamantine Forge requires both the correct mould andMithral Ore, requiring a bit of exploration of Grymforge to obtain these necessary materials....