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The term “Nintendo hard” is often used to describe a game with such white-knuckled difficulty that it evokes memories of standardly difficult games released on the original Nintendo consoles. Though the days of the NES have come and gone, the beloved game company has no shortage of brutal challenge for its players. RELATED:10 Games To Play While You’re Waiting For Diablo 4 We might have a few strange soft spots for our 8-bit endurance tests, but what about their more difficult settings....

Whether it’sPokémon cards, action figures, or antique comic books, collecting is a fun and addictive hobby. Funko gives fans of television, movies, and video games endless options for adorable and unique figures based on their favorite characters with their line of Funko Pop! Vinyls. First founded in 1998, Funko Inc started out as a small company based around the idea of bringing nostalgic merchandise to their customers, and the line of toys has exploded in popularity since then....

Alan Wake 2’s release is mere days away, just ahead of Halloween. Remedy Entertainment’s latest title is shaping up to be one of the biggest titles of the season and possibly of 2023. It’s been 13 years since the originalAlan Wake, and in that time, it has become a beloved cult classic.Alan Wake 2looks to further the fervor of its fandom by finally following up on the storylines and providing a proper sequel that will hopefully see it continue on to strong reception....

Summary Anime is known for its popular rivalries, most commonly its battle shonen anime. Rivalries likeSasuke and Naruto, Goku and Vegeta, and Bakugo and Midoriya come to mind when fans think of the term “rivalry” in anime. These rivals compete with each other to get stronger and grow as people, and they sometimes even rely on each other when times get tough. Above all, rivalries in anime are used as a means to encourage character growth, both physically and mentally....

Respawn Entertainment’sApex Legendsis a game relies heavily on its alternate character skins, with some special ones only available via Twitch Prime subscription like theGilded Rose variant for season four headliner Revenant. That means much like with other customization-heavy titles such as Epic Games’Fortnite, there are plenty of fans creating concepts they want to see for the bevy of characters who are continually added into the game. One such fan who has been putting out excellentApex Legendsconcepts is an artist who goes by Wolfdawg on Twitter....

Baldur’s Gate 3is a game that isabsolutely brimming with side content to complete, and despite being the final act of the game, Act 3 is no exception. One such quest that players will come across is to assist in locating some letters that have gone missing from the Sword Coast Courier business that operates out of Rivington. The player can become knowledgeable about the situation either by speaking to some NPCs outside who mention their own letters that have gone missing, or by talking to the person working at the Sword Coast Courier office who will confirm that they cannot “guarantee delivery” due to recent frequent attacks on their courier pigeons....

Summary City-building tends to have players creating large towns that eventually expand into becoming cities while tending to the needs of their townsfolk. While these games may have a few elements that would suggest it isa survival game, these titles aren’t always considered the case. However, some city-builders are heavily reliant on the player and their city surviving against harsh weather, or the possible dangers that happen outside their walls. In these cases, gamers are left constantly building and supporting their city through researching improvements to their different structures....

Ambiguous endings have become increasingly common in video games, particularly in releases from indie developers. It’s unlikely that the correlation between the rise in ambiguous game endings and the rise in social media is a coincidence, as an ambiguous ending that gets people talking offers some great free marketing. However, ambiguous endings in games, films, and books are a risk, as they’re often divisive, and a poorly written ambiguous ending can leave people frustrated that they invested time into a story and didn’t get a conclusion....

Civilization 6introduced the concept of civilizations having multiple possible leaders to choose from with different personal benefits that add on to a civilization’s existing benefits. While currently only England, France, India, and Greece have these options, more civilizations could get these choices in the future. With some leaders included inCivilization 6’s DLC packages being returning faces from previousCivilizationtitles, it could be possible for more returning faces to appear as additional leaders with pre-existing civilizations....

Summary The Lovecraft-inspired Metroidvania game,The Last Case of Benedict Fox, developed by Plot Twist and published by Rogue Games, has recently been updated in a major way. Although this update doesn’t add new in-game content forXbox Game Passplayers, it ushers in comprehensive modifications that significantly transform the gaming experience. The Last Case of Benedict Foxmade its debut during the Xbox and Bethesda Showcasein June of the previous year. A subsequent gameplay trailer provided a sneak peek into the game’s world, spotlighting elements like its map, the upgrade system, the dynamic action gameplay, and a few bits of its overarching narrative....

Of all the live service games out there right now,Destiny 2is perhaps the most mixed for players. For every new and exciting feature or weaponinDestiny 2, there’s a disappointing change made to hand cannons. To be fair, this is to be expected for any game that has endured as long asDestiny 2has with its model. New content must come quickly, with devs working hard to keep players engaged. At the same time, players desperately rush to keep up with the grind that makes upDestiny 2’s gameplay loop....

Quick Links While there was originally a Spring event inDestiny 2called the Revelry, it has since been replaced withan event called Guardian Games. As an event, Guardian Games is like aDestiny 2version of the Olympics. The idea behind the event is that Warlocks, Titans, and Hunters all compete to win the event. While the basic premise for Guardian Games remains the same as when it was first introduced back in 2020, the event has seen some significant changes since last year....

Iron Bull was one ofDragon Age: Inquisition’smost well received charactersby fans, and it would seem wasteful to overlook him inDragon Age 4, which is currently in development. Given the context of the political conflicts engulfing Thedas at the end ofDragon Age: Inquisition, particularly the new Qunari invasions, it would seem necessary that Iron Bull and his mercenary band naturally have a role within this paradigm. While much ofDragon Age 4’sthemes appear to be focused on Solas and other potential antagonists, it is clear that the Qun are exploiting matters and focusing on invading Thedas....