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After spending such a long time in development, the anticipation for Square Enix’sFinal Fantasy 16is predictably high. With so much riding on it, there is also every bit of worry that it might disappoint fans of the long-running series. At the very least, though, theaction is going to be hard to top, with the new entry switching things up yet again when it comes to combat. RELATED:Final Fantasy 16: Burning Questions, Answered With protagonist Clive Rosfield being a swordsman of some renown, the combat is both fast and intense, especially when the enemies are more than happy to be aggressive and fight hard....

Final Fantasy 16, the newest entry in the legendary series, features a brand-new protagonist named Clive Rosfield. The game continues the series' longstanding tradition of using well-known RPG mechanics to increase the protagonist’s already considerable power, which is represented by the basic leveling system. As is the case with many RPG’s, Clive will beginFinal Fantasy 16at a low level, which will then increase incrementally when he earns enough experience points....

A major component ofFortniteSeason 4 has undeniably been the arrival and inclusion of Marvel’s collection of superheroes. From Wolverine and Storm, to Avengers like Black Panther, players have been able to encounter Marvel entities throughout the map this season, and even learn some of their powerful abilities. Fans of Black Panther will be delighted to know that the Wakandan royal not only makes an appearance inFortnite, but also gives players the chance to use his signature Kinetic Armor....

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimis famous for its funny NPC interactions. It’s not uncommon to see them behave in unrealistic ways, from followers repeatedly triggering the same traps in a dungeon, to one character talking about howdragons don’t exist inSkyrimwhile standing next to one’s body. It has been over 10 years sinceSkyrim’s release, and users are still coming across such encounters with the game’s NPCs. Every city inSkyrimhas an inn where players can buy basic food items, rest, and listen to songs....

One of the world’s biggest video game expo,E3, made a comeback after missing last year earlier this month. Now that 2021’sE3has come to a close, many gamers have started looking back on all of the new games and trailers revealed, and have started discussing what games they are looking forward to the most. There was a wide variety of games shown during this year’s E3, with companies like Xbox, Nintendo, and Square Enix all coming together to show what players can look forward to playing in the coming years....

Genshin Impactdeveloper miHoYo took to Twitter today to announce an upcoming “special program” on its YouTube channel. The broadcast promises details for the game’s hotly-anticipated version 1.6 update, and the fanbase is raring to go. Rumors and leaks are already swirling,from a map of the new Inazuma regionto suggestions that new skins will be made available, so players are champing at the bit to find out what will be confirmed or denied by miHoYo....

Many wizards and witches in theHarry Potteruniverse discover their magical abilities at a very young age. Oftentimes, they learn of their magic through the spells they involuntarily cast. Once it comes time to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, then they begin learning the names and abilities of such spells and when to use them. Thus, casting spells becomes an integral aspect of magic that every witch and wizard must learn to do virtually anything involving magic (besides maybe potions)....

Developing video games was the wild west in its infancy, with highly influential titles like 1980’sRoguecoming from just a handful of individuals. The Nintendo Entertainment System helped solidify an industry around major console platforms after the video game crash of 1983, though competition with Sega would eventually be superseded by the “big three” manufacturers: Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft. This moved video games in the direction of bigger and more expensive AAA releases, but a glut of successful indie games pushed by theXbox 360’s digital Xbox Live Arcadefostered a space for modern gems likeHollow Knight....

Honkai: Star Rail’s Version 1.5 update introduced a new area for players on the Xianzhou Luofu: Fyxestroll Garden, along with a lengthy event and story to accompany it. The new event,A Foxian Tale of the Haunted, is filled with exciting new gameplay and puzzles for Trailblazers to explore. Among the various Investigation Assignments, players have the chance to obtain nine Treasure Chests and a Hidden Achievement through a repeatable puzzle in the event....

Baldur’s Gate 3is an upcoming party-based RPG based in the Forgotten Realms, bringingtheBaldur’s Gateseriesback to life. Larian Studios, creator of theDivinityseries, has made several gameplay changes compared to the first twoBaldur’s Gategames. Players can play solo with three AI companions, or online with three co-op partners. Unlike previous titles,Baldur’s Gate 3uses a turn-based combat system. This takes away the “real-time with pauses” style that the first twoBaldur’s Gategames popularized, and aligns the third iteration more closely to classicDungeons & Dragonsgameplay....

Summary WithMortal Kombat 1, NetherRealm Studios is at its most creative and experimental. After following the events of a rebooted timeline from 2011’sMortal KombattoMortal Kombat 11, the developer decided to start from square one once again with its newest installment.Mortal Kombat 1ushers in Fire God Liu Kang’s new era, a clean slate forMKlore following the events ofMortal Kombat 11’sAftermathDLC. It’s a bold choice for a franchise as old asMKis, but when a property is around for upwards of thirty years, a fresh start can be just the thing to ensure things keep moving smoothly....

Caravan is an in-game card game you can play against NPCs inFallout: New Vegas. It is a great way to earn Caps to build your stash, and has two achievements/trophies connected with it for players who are trying to earn them all. However, the game can be confusing at first, and you may lose all yourhard-earned Capsif you don’t understand the rules and different strategies that will give you an advantage over the NPCs you are playing against....

Summary Fans of Marvel games have a lot to look forward to in the coming years with several titles in development, including those from Insomniac, according to data that was leaked after the developer suffered a cyberattack that gave hackers access to sensitive company information. Among the recently leaked information were details about Insomniac’s upcoming games, including a development roadmap that showed plans for a futureX-Mengame afterMarvel’s Wolverine. While this title is likely a ways off,Marvel’s Wolverinecould set the stage for its plot, which should include a character popularized by another recent title,Marvel’s Midnight Suns....