Metaphor: Refantaziois a masterful game on several fronts, but it would be nothing without its characters. The game’s colorful and absurdly lovable cast is something that players have come toexpect from Atlus thanks to thePersonafranchise, which excels in this same area, butMetaphor’s handling of Basilio, the loyal and intimidating yet soft-hearted Paripus, is particularly special and effective. Spoilers ahead forMetaphor: Refantazio,Persona 3, andPersona 5. Basilio is one ofMetaphor: Refantazio’s most unlikely allies: core members of Louis' team, Basilio and his older brother Fidelio are initially positioned as antagonists....

Quick Links It’s Valentine’s Day andMonopoly GOis celebrating with the Sweet Partners event. Players can team up with friends to build sweet attractions on their boards and earn rewards like dice rolls, cash, and sticker packs. There’s even alimited-edition Lovey Gummy Board Tokenup for grabs. To make things even more interesting, players can send Mystery Valentines to their partners, which could include extra dice rolls, cash, sticker packs, or even flash boosters....

Summary SomeMonster Hunter Wildsplayers are encountering a bug that blocks story progress near the end of the game’s main quest. While the issue doesn’t yet have a firm resolution timeline, theMonster Hunter Wildsdevelopment team has acknowledged its existence. The latest mainline entry in theMonster Hunterfranchisehit the market on February 28. The game has already proven to be a big hit that’s estimated to have sold in the millions. This early momentum was generated in spite of someMonster Hunter Wildsplayer complaints about performance issues and bugs....

After their first visit to the Village of the Whispering Winds,Monster Hunter Wildsplayers will be ready to leave the Windward Plains for the game’s second area. They’ll be instructed to head toward the forest, althoughplayers will still have the optionto survey the locale and locate a target before they depart. It’s not a bad idea to explore the Windward Plains a little more and improve one’s equipment before leaving. However, when they are ready to move on, someMonster Hunter Wildsplayers may find that it’s not so easy to head toward the forest, as the game won’t automatically guide them there as it does with most other main story objectives....

Quick Links A gaming headset needs to provide clear audio, a good microphone, and enough comfort to last through long sessions. TheMSI Maestro 300is a wired USB headset designed for versatility, working across PC,PlayStation, Switch, and mobile devices. With 40 mm neodymium drivers, a detachable cardioid microphone, and two sets of ear cushions, it offers a mix of features that make it great for a variety of gamers. It also includesNahimic 3D sound technology, which aims to create a more immersive audio experience with virtual surround audio....

Summary With the release ofDestiny 2’s third Episode came many changes to the sandbox that ended up shaking the meta in many ways, especially with three new Aspects distributed among Arc Titan, Arc Warlock, and Void Hunter. So far, the meta has moved almost exclusively toward Arc subclasses inDestiny 2, including Prismatic with the use of some changed tools. This is because Bungie introduced the new Bolt Charge verb, which proved to be quite powerful so far and will likely remain as such unless it’s nerfed....

Summary Quick Links The Elbaf arc ofOne Pieceis underway and it sees the Straw Hats being truly tested for the first time in the Final Saga. After the events of the Wano Arc,the Straw Hat Pirateswere promoted to the rank of Yonko, although they weren’t properly tested as a crew. Egghead served as a short test for some members of the crew, such as Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji, but the vast majority of the crew remained untested....

Summary Quick Links Sanji has always been one of the strongest fighters of the Straw Hat Crew, rounding out the Monster Trio inOne Piece, alongside Zoro and Luffy. Boasting some incredibly powerful kicks, Sanji’s fighting style has always been one of the most dynamic and active in the series, making every fight scene with the Straw Hat Chef a blast to watch. With a wide variety of cooking-themed techniques, Sanji also has some incredibly powerful attacks inOne Piecethat are absolutely beloved by fans....

Summary Quick Links One Piecechapter 1140 has already set up some of the very best plot points for Oda to tackle in the story moving forward, and quite easily, the most important one here is going to be the games ofthe Holy Knights on Elbaf. As fans know, the Holy Knights look like they’re going to be the main fighting force inOne Piece’sElbaf arc, and with that, Oda has set them up to be the main obstacles in the path of Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates....

Quick Links Meme and toxic decks have been popular inPokemon TCG Pocketsince day one, and Porygon-Z from the Space-Time Smackdown expansion has become a perfect fit for this archetype. Its ability to interfere with the enemy’s Energy Zone has earned it the reputation of the most toxic deck in the current meta. And many players run it purely for the satisfaction of forcing opponents to concede. If you’re looking for a reliable Porygon-Z deck to experience some toxic gameplay, we’ve got you covered....

Dutch Van der Linde’s descent into insanity, nihilism, and sadism is one of the most curious aspects ofRed Dead Redemption 2,and it’s always been a highly debated topic of what exactly caused Dutch to become the way that he is by the end of the game. Yet, what could have possibly caused Dutch’s descent inRed Dead Redemption 2? With so many failures, injuries, and worries that plague Dutch throughout his ride through a tamed West, it’s time to reflect on the causes that made Dutch Van der Linde so evilby the end of the gameto delve deep into his psyche and issues....

Summary TheRelic EntertainmentCEO has detailed the studio’s new strategy after splitting from Sega, stating that it will focus on smaller titles and classic revivals. The CEO also explained how the new strategy will impact theRelic Entertainmentworkforce following last year’s layoffs. Relic Entertainment has a renowned legacy of gamesbehind it, with titles such as theHomeworld,Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War, andCompany of Heroesseries. Even though the studio has breathed life into these gems, it has also struggled with ownership changes....

TheResident Evilseries has been experiencing a renaissance ever sinceResident Evil 7: Biohazardwas released in 2017.Resident Evil 7’s return to a true survival horror experience after the much-malignedResident Evil 6, combined with the stunning graphics of the RE Engine, created one of the most memorable horror games of the decade. Its success gave Capcom the momentum to both continueResident Evil 7’s story with a direct follow-up —Resident Evil Village— and release remakes ofResident Evil 2,Resident Evil 3, andResident Evil 4using the RE Engine....