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doesn't explain all its systems perfectly. It leaves many things open for players to explore and discover on their own. Sometimes, these things are fun to experiment with, like 's Skill Cores and the new Folio system of progression. Other times, they seem like unintended omissions.

Forty U.S. states and Washington, D.C. called on Meta Platforms to crack down on scammers who hijack Facebook and Instagram accounts, to address a "dramatic" surge in account takeovers.

Fans looking forward to the release of may want to set aside a healthy amount of free time before leaping into the action. Capcom's long-awaited sequel to the cult-classic action role-playing game is set to expand on the original's monster slaying formula with a larger open-world, more in-depth combat mechanics, and a wealth of quests that will require players to use all their wits to bring down towering beasts. Much like the first, the second game will be massive and will take a while to complete.

For many, the promise of a game lasting upwards of 100 hours is no longer the selling point that it used to be. People who grew up with games may now find themselves with families or other responsibilities — and so, at least from what we see in comments sections and the like, there's a clear demand for shorter titles that offer more focused experiences.

Gamers are being inspired by the Willy Wonka fiasco that recently happened in Scotland, recreating the barren and meme-worthy experience in their favorite titles. Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Far Cry 5 have both gotten humorous renditions of the disastrous event, which drew in customers with its misleading AI-generated advertisements. The forlorn recreation of Roald Dahl’s magical world turned out to be a threadbare experience with a lone Oompa-Loompa rationing out jellybeans to children and The Unknown (a nonexistent character made up by AI) then jumping out to scare them silly.

The latest set of Unmatched: Slings and Arrows features William Shakespeare and three of his compelling characters.Sunrise, FL – March 4, 2024. Today, Restoration Games announced details of the next Unmatched set, Slings and Arrows. In addition to William Shakespeare, the set includes Hamlet, Titania, and the Wayward Sisters as playable heroes. The heroes are brought to life by the incomparable art of Zoë van Dijk, who illustrated Battle of Legends, Vol. 2. The battlefield, the world-renowned Globe Theater, was illustrated by Nastya Lehn.The set will be available for preorder the company’s website (restorationgames.com) on March 4 (shipping early May) and will include a free foil promo version of one of the set’s cards. The retail release date is June 12.Unmatched: Slings and Arrows features two decks that were entries in the design contest Restoration Games held in 2020. William Shakespeare was one of the winning decks, designed by Jonathan Guberman, and rewards players for completing lines in iambic pentameter. The Wayward Sisters deck was a runner-up and designed by Jason Hager, one of the designers of the recent cooperative version, Unmatched Adventures. This multi-hero deck brings the witches potion machinations to life with cunning coordination.“Slings and Arrows has such a vibrant theme with some of the most compelling characters in all of literature,” said Justin D. Jacobson, president of Restoration Games. “In the vein of the highly successful Cobble & Fog, these heroes will challenge players’ preconceptions about what an Unmatched deck can do and reward them for mastering their unique playstyles.”

The latest set of Unmatched: Slings and Arrows features William Shakespeare and three of his compelling characters.Sunrise, FL – March 4, 2024. Today, Restoration Games announced details of the next Unmatched set, Slings and Arrows. In addition to William Shakespeare, the set includes Hamlet, Titania, and the Wayward Sisters as playable heroes. The heroes are brought to life by the incomparable art of Zoë van Dijk, who illustrated Battle of Legends, Vol. 2. The battlefield, the world-renowned Globe Theater, was illustrated by Nastya Lehn.The set will be available for preorder the company’s website (restorationgames.com) on March 4 (shipping early May) and will include a free foil promo version of one of the set’s cards. The retail release date is June 12.Unmatched: Slings and Arrows features two decks that were entries in the design contest Restoration Games held in 2020. William Shakespeare was one of the winning decks, designed by Jonathan Guberman, and rewards players for completing lines in iambic pentameter. The Wayward Sisters deck was a runner-up and designed by Jason Hager, one of the designers of the recent cooperative version, Unmatched Adventures. This multi-hero deck brings the witches potion machinations to life with cunning coordination.“Slings and Arrows has such a vibrant theme with some of the most compelling characters in all of literature,” said Justin D. Jacobson, president of Restoration Games. “In the vein of the highly successful Cobble & Fog, these heroes will challenge players’ preconceptions about what an Unmatched deck can do and reward them for mastering their unique playstyles.”

AI roundup: Nothing, a London-based startup is eyeing AI-powered devices and it may focus on India as a key market. The company is now launching Nothing Phone 2a and working on the Nothing Phone 3 device. Ahead of the US presidential election in November, Donald Trump's supporters are creating fake AI images of him with black voters. Know more about what is happening in the world of AI today.

People have been playing for over a decade at this point, but in all that time, it's doubtful they've reached a character Level of 1337. series has been a massive success story for Bethesda since the first game released in 1994. That success extends to the fifth installment in the main franchise, which remains incredibly popular with players.

Out of the blue, Novato-based game developer Toys for Bob announced it is going indie, splitting from Activision and Microsoft. The brief announcement message says this is a move to 'return to roots' and be a nimble studio once again.

As it becomes harder and harder to imagine how studios will possibly make games look more realistic than they already do, developers are trying to find new ways to further immerse players in their games. Some are pushing VR, letting people feel like they are quite literally stepping into some of their favorite games. PlayStation has used the DualSense to further immersion, its haptic feedback letting you feel certain elements of your game. Now, thanks to the GameScent, not only can you see, hear, and feel your games, but you can smell them too.

Even though many of us may see Skyrim as one of the greatest RPGs of all time, there’s no denying that it’s a painfully flawed game. We know this, and that’s why modders are always working to make sure Bethesda’s aging epic maintains some degree of relevancy.