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Disney Dreamlight Valley has been a very successful game since its initial launch in 2022. Rapidly becoming a leading game in the life and farming simulation genres, Disney Dreamlight Valley is well-known for its endless customization and decorating options, generous creative freedom, as well as the nostalgic elements that the game provides. An exciting new chapter for the game is coming with Disney Dreamlight Valley's second expansion pass, The Storybook Vale, launching on November 20. View the full article

Josh Sawyer talks Pentiment, his work on Avowed, choice and reactivity in Obsidian games, movie recommendations, books, vinyl soundtracks, cheese, and much more to celebrate the game's 2nd anniversary. View the full article

Nintendo announced Nintendo Switch Online has added Donkey Kong Land to its growing roster of classic titles. Originally released back in 1995 for the Game Boy, Donkey Kong Land was developed by Rare and is a condensed version of its Super Nintendo equivalent, Donkey Kong Country. It features different level design and boss fights in comparison to […] Source View the full article

***** has announced Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O., a new release in the franchise that’s based on Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown. Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. is in development for Windows PC (via Steam). The new release will launch sometime this winter alongside a big balance update for Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown. Here’s a rundown on the game, […] Source View the full article

The greatly anticipated The Storybook Vale has finally arrived in Disney Dreamlight Valley, and the amount of new content it has introduced is significant. The second expansion pass for the game and follow-up to A Rift In Time has brought not only brand-new characters, biomes, and ingredients, but a ton of new recipes for players to discover and create, too. As soon as a player unlocks the enchanting world of The Storybook Vale, a new collection of recipes will open up in the Collection menu, where all the different recipes for the brand-new world will be revealed. View the full article

The new world boss from Genshin Impact 5.3 has been leaked and, in contrast to many other opponents of the same category, they seem quite ordinary. However, that may be exactly what hides their true potential as a challenging boss in HoYoverses action RPG. The beta tests for Version 5.3 have started following the arrival of Version 5.2 and, with them, several leaks about the upcoming content are starting to emerge. The leaks mainly focus on the four new rumored playable characters in Genshin Impact 5.3, including Mavuika and the Pyro Traveler, but there are leaks about other pieces of content. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

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Mint Mushroom Meat is a unique resource you’ll have to track down in Enshrouded. It’s used for a handful of crafting projects, like creating green fabric, upgrading your Flame, or building certain armor sets from craftspeople. There are a few places you can visit in Enshrouded to track down Mint Mushroom Meat. And although it has meat in its name, it doesn’t drop from an ******—but instead a plant. Here’s what you need to know about how to get Mint Mushroom Meat in Enshrouded. View the full article

A reliable source in the Genshin Impact community finally pinpoints the location of Snezhnaya, the long-awaited realm of the Tsaritsa. While Genshin Impact started off with just Mondstadt and Liyue, it has since grown to encompass the majority of Teyvat's assumed landmass. Inazuma took the Traveler to the easternmost point of the continent, while Natlan fleshed out the western edges of Teyvat. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

There are a bunch of NIS characters found in either the post-game or DLC of The Lost Hero, including Laharl, Asagi, Kotomo, Cornet, and many more. View the full article

One of the creepiest and most dystopian puzzlers around has got to be Beholder. While the concept of being a crooked landlord spying on your tenants for a tyrannous state is pretty bleak, there's no denying that it can ***** you in and keep you there with its strategy-lite elements. Now, this brilliant game is yours to keep for free, but you've not got long to claim it. Read the rest of the story... View the full article

Overwatch 2 recently teased some of the balance changes for the Season 14 6v6 tests, including cooldown adjustments, reversions to several hero reworks, and duration reductions for barriers and battlefield obstacles. These and more changes will be implemented in an effort to adapt Overwatch 2 to the 6v6 format when the first test begins on or around December 17. View the full article

Few games let you smite hundreds of enemies with grandiose attacks as well as the long-running Dynasty Warriors series does, and so in a sense the latest one, Dynasty Warriors Origins, is competing with its past self. But with an enhanced combat system that rewards and incentivizes parrying and perfectly dodging ****** attacks and a more significant focus on telling the story of The Romance of the Three Kingdoms novels from a new perspective, it made a great first impression. These elements were all up my alley for a new Dynasty Warriors game, and playing it left me feeling a sense of wonder, intrigue, and a hunger for more. Playing Origins was one of those odd phenomena where the images on the screen finally matched what my younger brain had seen when playing earlier games in the series. Bases were *******, forests were lusher, and the screen was filled with more enemies for me to slash and punch on my way to victory than ever before. The spectacle and visuals of Origins are the best they've ever been, and sure, a lot of that is thanks to the power of modern hardware, but it's also the quality of everything on display. Long gone are the barren lands and mostly identical trees of Dynasty Warriors 9's open world, the repetitive textures on buildings, or the rockfaces surrounding most levels in games before that. Origins' world and characters are full of life, and each one is detailed more than ever, from their armor to their weapons. Furthermore, Dynasty Warriors Origins introduces a new overworld map mechanic to traverse between battles. This diorama-like map can be explored to find various towns or cities to purchase items, NPCs to converse with, and missions to undertake. I only got to view a small portion of the map, but I did catch a glimpse of a fast-travel button, meaning there are most likely at least enough of these areas to explore to warrant the need for such a system. I did catch a glimpse of a fast-travel button, meaning there are most likely at least enough of these areas to explore to warrant the need for such a system. Origins' story is told from the perspective of a new original protagonist who will be interacting with important warriors such as Liu Bei, Zhang Fei, and Lu Bu. Yes, that Lu Bu. Origins’ story, as the title suggests, also occurs earlier than its predecessors, so the recognizable allies and enemies all have a new youthful vibrancy in and out of combat. And that combat, by the way, felt great. Every swing of my sword or staff was responsive, and perfect parries or dodges were accompanied by flashy animations, with perfect parries giving an even more considerable advantage in turning the tides on opponents. And combos feel better than ever when chained with special moves and other abilities meant to pre-empt ****** attacks and knock them off balance. Add that to the sounds of the yellow turban army shrieking in ***** and ****** and the cheers of my allies as my KO counter rose into the hundreds, and it felt like the quintessential Dynasty Warriors experience I had been missing for years. Some may be surprised or caught off guard when hearing about things like perfect parries or dodges in a Dynasty Warriors game. I'm happy to report that those who want to button-mash their combos through hordes of enemies will be able to do just that on the lower difficulties, just like in the older games, but for those wanting to push themselves and challenge the ******* difficulties, they'll need to make full use of these systems. Playing on Hero mode saw even regular enemies removing larger portions of my health bar, which typically only happens when facing off against named generals. I put this to the ultimate test against the man, the myth, the legend Lu Bu, who fought the entire battle atop his steed until breaking his guard. His introduction is nothing short of what veterans will expect from him; he entered the scene as if he were the game's main character, instantly deleting entire squadrons of my allies and causing them to scream in *******. Now, I don't know how he scales between all the difficulties, but on the hardest one available during my demo (Hero difficulty), I managed to trigger the second phase of his ****** and reduce him to under 40% before running out of healing items against his onslaught of unblockable attacks that dented over half my health per hit. This battle alone has sold me on the combat of Dynasty Warriors Origins. Those who want to button-mash their combos through hordes of enemies will be able to do just that on the lower difficulties, just like in the older games, but for those wanting to push themselves and challenge the ******* difficulties, they'll need to make full use of perfect parries and dodges. The only immediate downside I found with Dynasty Warriors Origins so far is the inability to play in co-op, as this series has been a staple for those wanting to play co-op online or split screen with friends and siblings. While I’m not going to completely let the developers off the ***** for this, there is at least a built-in compromise: during mission preparations, you can select an allied general to accompany you, and during the mission, you can take control of them for a short ******* of time. This helps turn the tide in battles, especially if you are low on health or want to ******** many enemies in a shorter *******. These generals are much stronger than the protagonist in the game's early hours, and while I only activated the ability twice, I learned two things. First, it was incredibly fun and gave me a great taste of other ******* types, and second, it was clear that this mechanic is meant to be one of those you activate when you need to go all-in on a ******. You also gain access to various tactics along the way, like commanding a squadron of archers to rain arrows on enemies. These abilities are fine on their own, but if you use them at the right time or in the right conditions, they can have an even more powerful effect to devastate armies and lower opponents' morale. Morale has always been another component of Dynasty Warriors, because whichever side has the higher morale gains bonuses in combat. In Origins, this is best exemplified by the red armor plates on ****** generals that reduce the damage you deal until they are all removed. Once all the yellow and red plates are removed, they become vulnerable to powerful ******** attacks that make you untargetable while dealing out significant damage to both the ****** you've broken and any unlucky enemies nearby. Meanwhile, the customization system is back, and throughout the story, the protagonist will gain access to a handful of ******* types and skills called arts. The more you use the various weapons and arts, the more proficiency you gain to unlock new arts or upgrades for your current arts. To complement your weapons and arts, there are also several skill trees that will unlock things such as extra item slots to carry into battle, or enable the new extreme musou attacks that allow you to combine with your allies for even larger, deadlier special moves that devastate crowds and stronger enemies. Starting out, I only had access to a single sword. Still, after defeating a general, I unlocked the ability to wield their twin pikes in future missions, which will be an incentive throughout the game to challenge all the generals in a mission, not just those set as mission objectives. Dynasty Warriors Origins has the potential to be the crown jewel in the venerable series with its improved focus on combat, customization, and enhanced visuals. It's been nearly 20 years since I found myself eagerly waiting to play the newest Dynasty Warriors, but with the updates and enhancements I've seen so far in Dynasty Warriors Origins, that streak is no more. I walked away from my two-hour demo session with a renewed interest in a series I once treasured and am eager to get more time with when it releases in January. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

You have the chance to help out several people you meet throughout the Zone while playing STALKER 2. In the second area you unlock, Garbage, the central location you can begin operating from is called Slag Heap, and two friends need your help looking out for someone they know. These two individuals at the Slag Heap want you to help their friend out by delivering vodka bottles to various stashes scattered throughout the Garbage region. If you agree, they’ll show you each stash location. Unfortunately, they don’t remember the one he uses the most, which means you need to visit each one to ensure he gets the delivery of vodka. We’ll breakdown where you can find each Budmo! stash location, and how to complete this quest in STALKER 2. View the full article

Disney Dreamlight Valley has finally welcomed players to The Storybook Vale as part of its latest expansion, and with it comes three new characters, including Hades, **** of the Underworld. Unfortunately, Hades won't be available right away upon entering this new land. Instead, you'll have to complete a few other tasks with Merida first. View the full article

Avowed looks to be positioning itself as Microsoft's premiere RPG of 2025, but it looks like you will have to keep your hands to yourself when you play. View the full article

Shrike is a long-range ******* in SUPERVIVE who deals massive damage from a safe distance with her basic attacks and abilities. Once you learn to play Shrike, you’ll be tapping opponents with just a few basic attacks, or revealing dangerous areas to get the jump on ****** teams. If you want to utilize this ******* to her maximum potential, here is everything you need to know about playing and building Shrike in SUPERVIVE. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Stardew Valley players looking to fill up their watering cans discovered one trick that's exceptionally simple filling it up with water from the kitchen sink. It may seem obvious that water from the kitchen sink would suffice as a water source, but a surprising number of players owned up to not realizing they could do just that. Considering how essential watering is to the farm-life simulation game, saving some time with a convenient water source can be huge. View the full article

Somewhat short but definitely sweet, Starward Industries' The Invincible is one of my favorite exploration games of recent times. Now it's just revealed its next title, an "anti-combat" RPG that lets you battle the elements in an active volcano range. Once again oozing with style, Dante's Ring is definitely getting on my wishlist. Read the rest of the story... View the full article

STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl has finally arrived, and fans can hop into its vast world after a lengthy wait and several delays. Of course, despite technically being a sequel, STALKER 2's inclusion on Game Pass and its intriguing world will likely encourage a whole new audience to check it out. Naturally, those fans may come into the experience with some questions, including how scary this survival horror title truly is. View the full article

Today was the 42nd Golden Joystick Awards, the oldest video game awards night after it started way back in 1983. ... Read more View the full article

From Blasphemous to Hollow Knight, there are some truly brilliant action platformers out there for you to play - however, South Korean studio Newcore Games is aiming to "rejuvenate" the genre with its new game The ****** Within: Satgat. With soulslike combat and dark fantasy samurai, it's certainly got all the ingredients to be a terrific and challenging experience. After showing promise during early access, the day has finally arrived for Satgat to hit 1.0, and it's out right now on Steam. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Gorgeous new neo-future soulslike platformer lands on Steam today One of the best-looking new Steam soulslikes gets an early access date View the full article

The Hit List event for Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 is live, offering players across this title and Warzone plenty of rewards for consistent engagement. The November 21 update for Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 also introduces several changes that seek to improve the game's stability and quality of life, and address player concerns about more controversial issues. View the full article

World of Warcraft: The War Within's upcoming 11.1 patch will be taking players to the long-hinted at goblin capitol: Undermine. 11.2, lovingly titled Undermined, will for the first time be an entirely goblin-centered experience, featuring new ground-mount traversal options, a new dungeon and raid, and new renown reputations featuring four goblin cartels to keep players busy. While players were re-assured that it would feature serious lore and world-building developments in its announcement, any goblin-themed content is sure to include explosions, shenanigans, and certainly, a good time. View the full article

Multiple factions are waiting for you to work with them in STALKER 2, and it all comes down to you being someone they view positively. You can make it easier to work with these factions if you increase your reputation, but how you do it is not entirely clear. Although there are different and unique factions, working with them is straightforward. You have a choice to side with certain ones over others, which will be a repeating conflict you encounter throughout your playthrough. How you navigate these choices is up to you, but if you want to take a break from harming one side and increase your reputation, there are a few ways you can do that for every faction in STALKER 2. View the full article