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Summary There has been a lot of talk about the prevalence of microtransactions inDestiny 2with the release of Lightfall and a general sense of frustration in the community. Even players from other live service games have likely become all too familiarwith Aztecross' famous video essay on the state ofDestiny 2. RELATED:Destiny 2: Best Sparrows In The Game No matter what players think of the game’s state, one thing can be agreed on:Destiny 2isn’t a very beginner-friendly game, and the abundance of DLCs found on Steam alone can be a daunting sight for new players who are careful about spending money on a brand-new title....

WhileDestiny 2gives players several abilities to counter other foes across PvE and PvP, a new clip shows how effective Strand is proving to be inside the Crucible at shutting down opposing players' attempts to deploy their supers. Players have been experimenting with the new Darkness subclass since thelaunch ofLightfall, taking full advantage of the expansion’s buildcrafting reworks to unlock the full potential of the subclass. However, the clip in question highlights how one of the most basic abilities available to Titans can be the difference between life and death inside the Crucible....

Summary It’s not uncommon forDestiny 2to be addressed as a FOMO-heavy game, something that has deep roots in its seasonal model and vaulting content of all sorts, including seasons themselves and even weapons, in some cases. This fear of missing out is something Bungie has been trying to moderate for a while now, as it can be hard to justify cycling content out every few months in a market filled with other live-service titles, even consideringDestiny 2’s success....

The following article contains spoilers forDexter: New Blood.New Bloodis nearing the breaking point for the protagonists as Dexter is shown at his most vulnerable, getting frustrated over the fact that Harrison is unable to open up to him, while the teenager reveals part of his dark side through drugs and a near-death experience. Kurt Caldwell’s true character is also revealed as he continues to display strange behavior, while Angela and Molly try to finalize Matt Caldwell’s disappearance but come away with strange results....

Summary Dungeons and Dragonsjust introduced Asteria, the first canonically autistic character in the history ofD&D. This groundbreaking hero acts as a narrator inThe Book of Many Things, the next majorDungeons and Dragonssourcebook. The Book of Many Thingsis a new resource inspired by the Deck of Many Things–one of themost infamous magic items inDungeons and Dragonshistory. Like Fizban and Tasha have in previous releases,The Book of Many Thingshas an in-universe narrator to provide commentary, this time in the form of Asteria....

Elden Ringreceives the Game of the Year award from the Japan Game Awards, a show taking place as part of TGS 2022. It is no secret thatElden Ringhas been one of the more notable releases of 2022 to many gamers. Receiving amazing sales figures and critical praise, many believed even in the first few months of this year thatElden Ringshould be crowned game of the year. The game comes from acclaimed developer FromSoftware, previously known for theDark Soulstrilogy and other hits likeBloodborneandSekiro: Shadows Die Twice....

Summary The world ofElden Ringis filled with disturbing and unsettling creatures, but the Omen are among the most frightening and pitiful. This category encompasses central figures likeElden Ring’s iconic twins Morgottand Mohg, as well as a number of minor and unnamed characters, many of whom lurk beneath the surface of The Lands Between. Understanding the Omen is critical for grasping the greater existential and sociological questions ofElden Ring. In typical FromSoftware fashion,Elden Ringmakes the player do much of the heavy lifting when it comes to understanding the lore....

Faith caster builds gain access to a wide variety of incantations, granting them access to various offensive spells and buffs inElden Ring. Among all incantations, Giant’s Flame spells are among the strongest. This spell class offers everything you need for your journey through the Lands Between. Whether you desire a cleansing spell to remove pesky status effects like Poison and Scarlet Rot or wish to buff yourself for an upcoming boss fight, Giant’s Flame incantations have you covered....

Long-time fans of actor, comedian and banjo enthusiast Steve Martin are likely already familiar with hisThanksgiving road trip filmPlanes, Trains & Automobilesfeaturing the late, great John Candy. This movie, which is so beloved that many are even able to ignore its flagrant disregard for the sanctity of the Oxford comma, captured the hearts of audiences with its hilarious hijinks and genuinely earnest moments alike. But there’s one particularly memorable scene that a number of fans will instantly recall the moment thecomedyfilm is mentioned to this day, and it seems even a huge star like Emma Stone isn’t immune to that response....

Not many people probably expected a movie about a killer doll to become such a massive success. However, that’s just what happened with 1988’sChild’s Play, which grossed $44.2 million on a $9 million budget. Those numbers were good enough to spawn a sequel, which ultimately led to the series growing and growing. RELATED:The 10 Best Survival Horror Games Of All Time, Ranked According To Metacritic Along with a few short films, this series features eight feature-length movies and there’s a television show in production....

There aren’t many story beats thatFinal Fantasyhasn’t explored in its 36 years of existence, as its litany of protagonists have all embarked on epic journeys for a variety of reasons. FromCloud’s begrudging following of Avalancheto Noctis' betrothal to Lunafreya, the series has used a vast range of motivations to push stories forward.Final Fantasy 16promotional material has indicated that it may take a dark approach, with the narrative showing main character Clive at two distinct points in his life, pushed by the simple thirst for revenge....

Summary Some classicStar Warscharacter skins are coming back toFortniteas part of its new LEGO crossover, allowing players to roam the Island as minifigure versions of Han Solo, Princess Leia, and Luke Skywalker. On December 7, Epic launched an alternate LEGO-themed gameplay mode forFortnite, which replaces the game’s usual character models with cute LEGO figures and reimagines the massively popular online battle royale title as a survival crafting sandbox akin toMinecraft. So far,LEGO Fortnitehas been a major success, with player counts surpassingFortnite’s regular Battle Royal mode regularly since it first launched....

EachGenshin Impactupdate introduces at least one new character to the playable roster with Kuki Shinobu being the most recent addition. The upcomingGenshin Impactupdate 2.8 will bring the long-awaited four-star character from Inazuma, Shikanoin Heizou. Heizou will apparently be the last character addition before the new major update which will introduce a brand new major region named Sumeru. A recentGenshin Impactvideo has revealed more information about this unique Anemo Catalyst user....