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Don't Buy From Scalpers, Wait Or Buy A PlayStation Portal Alternative Instead
The PlayStation Portal appears to be selling out as soon as it is stocked, but PS5 owners should pass on the Portal and look to better alternatives.
One Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Tie-In Product Can Really Improve The Graphics
Gaming fans are used to seeing a variety of merchandise tied to popular titles, but one Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 licensed product differs from the rest.
Like A Dragon’s Kiryu Continues To Break An Odd JRPG Convention
Most JRPGs center on teenagers or heroes in their early 20s, but Like A Dragon stands out for featuring grownups, defying the typical JRPG ageism.
One Super Mario Bros. Wonder Character Could’ve Ruined The Game
The Flower Kingdom prince featured in Super Mario Bros. Wonder was not the first such character in Mario’s history, which made some fans concerned.
One Like A Dragon Gaiden Side Mission Has A Cool Connection To Judgment
Judgment shares a setting with the Yakuza games, but it avoided cameos. Like A Dragon Gaiden contains the first proper crossover between these series.
Like A Dragon Gaiden's Newest Gimmick Is Also Its Creepiest
Like A Dragon Gaiden includes the “immersive cabaret,” a divisive addition where real actresses portray hostesses who engage in flirtation for money.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Is The Closest We’ll Ever Get To M-Rated Mario
Most longtime franchise fans who play Super Mario Bros. Wonder will pick up on the evident psychedelic, trippy nature of the Wonder Flower sequences.
Is Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Still A 2023 GOTY Contender?
Tears of the Kingdom was a hit in early 2023, but the year has seen a series of games outdo the latest Zelda, leaving it as a forgettable footnote.
You Should Be Worried About The PS5 Slim’s Detachable Disc Drive
The new slim PS5 all-digital model will pair with a Blu-Ray drive, but leaked information suggests it will require an internet connection for use.
5 Wildcard Characters To Add Chaos To Any D&D Campaign
Adding a wildcard NPC is an advanced technique for experienced Dungeons & Dragons groups, but some archetypes are a better fit for the wildcard role.
Sony's New Movies Feature Somehow Makes PS Plus Worse
Following a major price increase, the Sony Pictures Core app offers free movies for PS Plus Premium subscribers, but it needed more QA before launch.
Starfield Makes You Friends With The Worst Parent In The Multiverse
Among Starfield’s companions, one is very charismatic, but his treatment of his daughter makes it clear that he is a cosmically unfit parent.
You're Playing Starfield Wrong, But It's Not Your Fault
The story of Starfield is Bethesda’s best, but the game’s storytelling ruins its emotional impact. A more linear structure could have remedied it.
Starfield's New Game Plus Improves More Than Just Its Story
Starfield cleverly incorporates its New Game Plus into the game’s central narrative, making it more enjoyable for RPG fans who are invested in story.
Will FF7 Ever Crisis Come To Switch & PS5?
A console port of Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis is likely feasible, but in its current form it is a passive experience with little gameplay to enjoy.
Should You Rush To New Game Plus In Starfield?
Though Bethesda’s Starfield is a massive RPG with worlds to explore, players should rush through the main story missions to get to a New Game Plus.
5 D&D Character Archetypes That Aren’t As Fun As You Imagine
Planning a new Dungeons & Dragons character can be fun, but players need to distinguish concepts that are good in play from those only good on paper.
FF7 Ever Crisis Is Still Missing One Important But Obvious Feature
The compilation of remakes in Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis have appeal for hardcore fans, but it lacks controller support, which is inexcusable.
It Doesn’t Take Long For Ever Crisis To Ruin Its Final Fantasy 7 Vibes
Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis has potential, but the game’s prevalent gacha elements quickly rob players of immersion and ruin the throwback FF7 vibe.
Combat In Baldur’s Gate 3 Doesn’t Make Any Sense
Larian’s changes to the D&D rules in Baldur’s Gate 3 do not deserve the benefit of the doubt, as the Tavern Brawler feat destroys bounded accuracy.