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Summary A recent interview withAvowed’s director, Carrie Patel, has revealed that Obsidian Entertainment’s latest title was originally a multiplayer take onSkyrim.Avowedwas in development for six years, and the game was rebooted twice during this time, removing all multiplayer elements as it took its current form. Avowedwas originally announced during the Xbox Games Showcase in July 2020 and released a few days ago for PC and Xbox Series X/S, becoming the latest game set in thePillars of Eternityuniverse....

GivenAvowed’s emphasis on the metaphysical conceit of the soul and the Dreamscourge (fittingPillars of Eternitystorytelling), it should really come as no surprise that the metaphysical poets of the 17th century influenced the game to some degree. These poets focused on conceits and the spoken element of delivery, not the lyrical quality. This is embodied inAvowedcompanion Marius, whose entire concept revolves around a quote from John Donne’sDevotions: “No man is an Island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the Continent, a part of the main....

Quick Links ThoughAvoweddoes a decent job explaining its mechanics andgameplay features for new players, many still don’t know how to break down gear.Avowedplayers must collect certain materials to upgrade weapons and armor at Camp. Though you can find these upgrade materials, out in the world, thebest way to get upgrade materialsis by breaking down extra equipment. This guide explains how to break down gear inAvowedon both PC and console, and lists what materials you can expect to receive by breaking down different types of gear....

Summary There’s been a lot of hype around the release ofLike A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaiiand a lot of new players will be using this wacky spin-off as their first jumping-in point for theYakuzaseries. Despite being a spin-off game in the vein ofLike A Dragon: Ishinrather than a mainline entry, the game retains a lot of theYakuzaDNA in its gameplay and systems. Like other recent spin-offs,Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiireturns to the action-brawler style of olderYakuzagames, rather than the turn-basedLike A Dragonsystem....

Quick Links Sports-loving Pochacco is one of the many friends you’ll meet onHello Kitty Island Adventure. To become friends with him quickly, you should give him gifts every day, just as you would with any other character. Leveling up Pochacco’s friendship opens a variety of quests and gameplay perks inIsland Adventure, so he’s one you should take the time to know. Pochacco Gift Guide What Can You Give Pochacco? Pochocco’s 2-heart and 3-heart gifts all require station upgrades and leveling up other characters' friendships....

Summary One of the joys of being both a parent and a gamer is passing onsome shared memories and experiencesto your kids.Nintendois the best company in the gaming industry for this, with its family friendly brand and array of high-quality, accessible mascots. Of those mascots, arguably the most critically acclaimed isThe Legend of Zelda, which has several entries considered among the best games of all time. With that brand of quality comes a level of complexity that can prove a significant obstacle to younger players, more so than the likes ofKirbyorSuper Mario....

Summary The Decepticon Shockwave has one of the most unique designs inTransformers. Featuring his signature singular eye and arm cannon, he is one of the franchise’smost famous and iconic villains. He pops up in variousTransformersmedia, including a couple of live action appearances. The designs are usually kept very similar, but there are a few different variations on the character’s appearance in comic books, toys, TV shows and video games. This list ranks the best of the best when it comes to the cold and calculating Shockwave....

Summary Netflix’s smash hit sci-fi horror showStranger Thingsis approaching its final season, with season five set to be released in 2025. The show centers around the town of Hawkins, which has a connection to the Upside Down, an alternate version of Hawkins containing monsters and evil. Within the show’s cast of characters is a group of kids hoping to defeat the evils of the Upside Down, aiming to save the town of Hawkins from the monsters taking over....

Quick Links Summary Buffy the Vampire Slayerintroduced viewers to several memorable characters throughout its seven-season run, but few sparked as much debate among fans as Riley Finn. AsBuffy’s first serious boyfriend after Angel,Riley brought a new dynamicto her life—one that revolved around college, the Initiative, and the struggles of a relationship built on power imbalances. His departure inSeason 5was a pivotal moment for both his character and Buffy’s growth. However, Riley’s story didn’t end there—he made a brief but impactful return inSeason 6, showing how far he had come since leaving Sunnydale....

WithSid Meier’s Civilization 7, much of what players got used to with the previous entry has been completely overhauled. The game has been condensed into three distinct ages, much of the gameplay has been revamped, and entire victories have been stripped from the game. Even though many of these changes make this experience feel like a fantastic breath of fresh air, some of the changes may not be for everyone. Specifically,Sid Meier’s Civilization 7’sapproach to religion may not be exactly what players expected....

Summary Quick Links With so many excellent light novels floating around, the competition is extremely stiff, so cementing a solid reputation is not easy.Classroom of the Eliteis among the handful of titles that have become renowned throughout the world. Classroom of the Elite didn’t waste any time building on its success by announcing new projects, and almost all of them ended up being major hits. Recently, the light novel teased a major announcement, and it wasn’t until February 25th, 2025, that fans found out what it was....

It would seem that February is slowly but surely becoming one of the busiest months in the games industry. This February has been an interesting one, to be sure, astop-selling games likeKingdom Come: Deliverance 2andAvowedhave made some big waves, but how does it measure up against last year’s month of love? Perhaps the greatest difference between this February and last is consistency: there haven’t been as many genre-defining or record-breaking games in the past month when compared to February 2024, but there haven’t been any colossal flops either....

Summary Daredevil: Born Againwill be violent and brutal that’s what the cast members said in interviews. The producer adds that their bosses are supportive of it. The originalDaredevilseries, starring Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock, aka Daredevil, originally streamed on Netflix from 2015 to 2018. It was critically acclaimed and a fourth season was in the pipeline, but Marvel ended their deal with Netflix and moved to Disney Plus. When Marvel cut their ties with Netflix, it also led to the cancelation of several shows, includingDaredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, The Punisher, Iron FistandThe Defenders....