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Summary Despite ongoing animosity between fans ofPalworldandPokemon, some artists took to social media to call for peace between the camps. The artists posted their takes ofPalworldandPokemoncharacters interacting with one another as a sign of cooperation and unity, and fans of both games complimented them for their efforts. Released in early access on January 19,Palworldhas quickly risen on the Steam sales charts due to its addictive gameplay and accessible $30 price tag....

Game Rant Arcade is back again, capping off what’s been an incredibly long week for many. Luckily, the past seven days have been ripe with video game news and some interesting releases, so join Cameron and Anthony as they break down some of the biggest shakeups and updates that the industry saw. Kicking things off, it’s unclearhow successfulOutridershas been. In fact, not even the developer, People Can Fly, is sure, as the studio has yet to receive royalties from Square Enix, the game’s publisher....

The characteristics of rougelike games has evolved throughout the years, incorporating elements of other genres that were not present in its eponymous incarnation.Hadeshas become a breakthrough in the genre since its official 2020 release, introducing fans to a style of game that was largely partial to more niche spaces. Historically, rougelikes have always taken after the cornerstone gameRogue, which built upon dungeon-crawlers by introducing procedurally rendered dungeons, a permanent death mechanic that made each decision vital, and turn-based combat....

Summary Although the beloved Mark V armor fromHalo: Combat Evolvedis now available inHalo Infinite, fans aren’t happy with the $20 price tag attached to it in Season 5. The Mark V armor’s pricing is sparking debates about 343 Industries' monetization practices inHalo Infinite, lessening the excitement that some fans have had since Season 5’s launch last month. Halo InfiniteSeason 5: Reckoning launched on October 17 with a slew of new content for returning players and newcomers to enjoy....

Hearthstonerecently announced the Year of the Wolf - its newest Standard cycle coming alongside the Festival of Legends set. Once the expansion drops in April, the Core set from the previous Year of the Hydra will be replaced, swapping out the free cards available to all players for a new collection. The arrival of the Year of the Wolf will also officially see the cards from the Year of the Gryphon expansions retired to Wild, outside the onesHearthstoneis adding to the new Core set....

As is the case in most games with combat elements, choosing the right armor inHorizon Forbidden Westcan make a world of difference; particularly whenplaying the game on harder difficulty settings. Choosing the best outfits is even more important in The Burning Shores, as a lot of the machines that Aloy encounters in the DLC expansion will be the more powerful Apex variants. RELATED:Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores - Every New Legendary Weapon (& Where to Find Them)...

Summary Kingdom Hearts 4will mark the beginning of the Lost Master Arc, the first big narrative switch-up the series has seen. Series protagonist Sora will be stuck in the alternate reality known as Quadratum, encountering familiar friends and enemies alongside a host of new ones as he searches for a way back home. Right now,Kingdom Hearts 4is full of possibilities, enough that fans are hyped even with little more than its teaser trailer available....

Summary Survival against seemingly impossible odds is a theme that has always resonated with humanity. This makes sense. Early humans would have related to tales about their constant struggles against a hostile environment. The never-ending search forfood, resources, and shelterall while avoiding a thousand different ways to die can make fora simple but dynamic conflictof human vs. nature. To facilitate this type of narrative, survival has often gone hand-in-hand with another major theme: isolation....

Throughout most of theMass Effecttrilogy, the genius Quarian mechanic companion Tali’Zorah has been shown with her face completely obscured by the tinted visor of her environmental suit. One fan has taken the small hints given inMass Effect: Legendary Editionand run with them, creating a total of five possible takes on Tali’s concealed face. Redditor poyedateldetey appears to have taken inspiration from concept art and what little fans know afterMass Effect: Legendary Editionchanged Tali’s face, drawing several different possibilities for what could lie underneath her helmet....

The actor responsible for voicing the legendary cyborg ninja Raiden from theMetal Geargames has hinted that the fans of the franchise may have something to look forward to. While Konami hasn’t provided any concrete information about what it might or might not be doing with the IP in the background, a series of recent rumors has suggested that a project or two may be underway after all.A classic gaming franchise,Metal Gear Solidhas been set by the wayside for a number of years at this point, with Konami seemingly uninterested in leveraging the IP in any meaningful way....

Microsofthas finally detailed the reason behind the company’s biggest hardware controversy to date. The information came to light via a new documentary thatMicrosoftitself released calledPower On: The Story of Xbox. The six-part documentary is currently available on YouTube, with a whole episode dedicated to the “Red Ring of Death” saga. Microsoft has acknowledged the Red Ring of Death many times in the past and has even went as far as to make some self-aware jokes on the matter....

As players flood back into the zany world ofMiitopia, they will inevitably find themselves running short on gold. While there are plenty of ways to go about farming money in the game, one commonly held beliefs is that theRock Paper Scissors minigame is one of the best ways to make money in the game. For lucky players, this is certainly true. Players can take a single game ticket and turn it into a massive amount of gold depending on how far into the game they are, but there’s a bit of confusion surrounding the best way to go about doing this....

Summary Minecrafthas often been criticized for being on the easier side of survival games, especially in recent years. Fortunately, a new challenger in the genre could offer a way to add some fresh struggles toMinecraft. Minecraftcan be a tough game at times, particularly in early-game caving and Nether exploration. The risk of losing items upon death makes even a mere piglin horde a terrifying prospect. However, the player can quickly gain enough armor and Totems of Undying to make fear of death a thing of the past....