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The obvious choice for most players picking up is to side against the evil JojaMart and shop local, picking up their seeds from Pierre’s General Store. The local shop is closer to the farm, offers bag upgrades – and is also closed on Wednesdays. This is probably the second most inconvenient schedule in the game (behind Marnie’s inconsistent and unpredictable hours at her shop), but it seems there is finally an answer as to why Pierre’s shop takes a mid-week break.

Welcome to another week of hot deals to keep you warm, indoors, and still rich enough for pizza. Things to note for today include Amazon getting competitive with the preorder price of Assassin's Creed Shadows. I'm also all about hooking up you PC folk with free (with Prime) versions of Dragon Age: Inquisition and The Forgotten City, two titles worthy of any respectable pile o' shame.

One Piece fans can't believe how good Tencent's One Piece: Ambition looks and are desperately calling for it to be made available outside of China.

has certainly received its fair share of criticism, and Bethesda titles are always put under intense scrutiny despite their popularity, but the studio has a knack for including impressive details that are easily lost within the games' vast worlds. None are more vast than either, with over 1,000 explorable planets and moons littering its expansive game world. Despite so much getting lost in 's ambitious breadth, there is still one detail which follows through on an off-hand comment made toward the beginning of the game, displaying Bethesda's dedication in making the Settled Systems feel contiguous.

Ghost of Tsushima is finally on PC, and it only took a few days for it to become Sony's biggest single-player launch on Steam. The open-world samurai game has beaten out God of War and Marvel's Spider-Man to become the PlayStation's best-performing solo adventure.

A Helldivers 2 player has found some new dialogue that claims Super Earth is building a "superweapon", leading some to believe the leaked planet explosion may be happening sooner rather than later.

Blizzard has released a new patch for Diablo 4 that significantly reduces the cost of Masterworking material cache transmutes.

AFK Journey is a free-to-play fantasy RPG where you take control of various Heroes and their unique abilities to journey across the world of Esperia. This game does utilize the gacha system, akin to Genshin Impact and other beloved free-to-play games. Get a headstart on your adventure by grabbing some helpful codes that will fill up your wallets with in-game diamonds and gold.

As the Formula 1 circus heads to Imola this weekend, there’s a mixture of excitement and sombre remembrance. Are Red Bull on the back foot again? Will Ferrari and Mercedes’ upgrade packages slingshot them to the front? And was McLaren’s win last time out a flash in the pan or can they keep fighting for the top step?

A short teaser trailer has given us our first proper look at Fortnite Chapter 5, Season 3, and seemingly confirmed that it'll feature a crossover with Marvel at some point.

The series has become a celebrated franchise in the pantheon of Nintendo IP, and the upcoming release of is another chapter in that legacy. The most important accomplishment of the original was giving Luigi an identity of his own, one that distinguished him from his more famous brother. Just as Mario has an enemy in Bowser, the first game gave Luigi an eternal nemesis all his own — King Boo. Even as the green plumber encounters new bosses with each installment, it never fails that King Boo is behind the mayhem.

If you're scouring the internet for the latest Type Soul codes, we've got you covered. Below, you'll find a list of all the currently active Type Soul codes available this month, so you can redeem yourself some free rewards and bonuses.

Goku's long-term English voice actor in Dragon Ball, Sean Schemmel, has revealed that he's put between 60-80 hours of work into Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero so far.

It's been four years since we started making jokes about Tesla's Cybertruck and now the unique vehicle is finally starting to appear in the wild. Between looking like something you might drive in an early PS1 game and the want of Tesla to make games playable from inside its cars, it makes sense that a lot of people look at the Cybertruck and think of video games. That's likely why a company called SS Customs is making Cybertrucks look like Halo's Razorbacks.

With past console generations falling to the wayside as the industry progresses, there's sad news for longtime Xbox supporters coming on July 29, albeit with a silver lining. With the current console generation heading into its fourth year (or, in the case of the Switch, its seventh), support for past consoles, devices, and services is beginning to dwindle as companies shift their focus towards newer releases. Unfortunately, this means that some functions of older consoles are inevitably facing discontinued service, rendering players no longer able to use online services on those consoles.

Servants can help maintain the castle in . You can create a set number of servant coffins per tier of your Castle Heart. This means if you concentrate on building and upgrading, your home can have many coffins and workers.

The weekend is officially here, and we've got some amazing deals rounded up for you! Whether you're looking for a new game to play as we head into Summer or a new piece of technology to add to your EDC, we've got you covered. The best deals for Sunday, May 19, include Super Mario RPG, the Anker Prime Power Bank, Tekken 8, The Legend of Zelda Manga Complete Box Set, and more.

Looking to grab some free resources on Solo Leveling: Arise? You've come to the right place. On this page, we've compiled all of the active Solo Leveling: Arise codes available this month so you can enjoy some free bonuses and rewards.

Players have discovered that Frog Farming is a very efficient way to gain lots of loot in MoP Remix!Edit May 19: Blizzard has nerfed the frog farm Sunday morning! Frog Farming is an old strategy from the Mists of Pandaria days used to farm Lesser Charm of Good Fortune, a popular currency to do many things in original Mists of Pandaria. In MoP Remix, the Frog Farm is back!

In , Snipers make formidable survivors, capable of dominating the Wasteland with stealth and precision. This approach is particularly popular among RPG enthusiasts who enjoy the tactical depth the build adds to gameplay. Equipped with a long-range rifle, players can take down enemies from a distance, often without detection. This method enhances the thrill of the hunt and strategically benefits players by maintaining safety from hostile attacks.

The Power Armor that players can find and wear in is always cool but with one small mod, it's made even better and significantly more intimidating. As the game's community continues to swell thanks to the success of Prime Video's streaming series, many have begun turning to mods to make Bethesda's RPG feel a little more like the Wasteland seen in the show. Some of these are small add-ons that just tweak visual and UI elements to evoke some of the series' imagery, but others are made to make role-playing a priority.

2024 is a big year for , marking the 50th anniversary of the game, and it's consequently a busy one for fans. There's already been a lot to keep track of, from surprising brand collaborations to the new adventure . The biggest releases are still yet to come, however, and the not-so-distant future holds an important event for anyone anticipating the major changes that is set to undergo later in the year.

After countless runs throughout the Underworld in an attempt to defy the Titan of Time, nothing helps the protagonist of unwind like a hot spring. The hot spring is an incantation that Melinoe can unlock like any other to renovate the Crossroads. Perhaps most importantly, the heated pool can also help players woo a potential romantic partner.

Unlike most games, you don't start with a map to help you navigate around in. Thankfully, you can find it in the very early stages of a playthrough as you start working your way around. is a unique Metroidvania,offering players plenty of puzzles to complete and many secrets to uncover.

Despite every game being set in the same world on the same timeline, the developers have managed to make each protagonist feel unique. first launched only on PC in October 1997, and the game was an instant hit, being praised as one of the most immersive RPGs ever. This was due in large part to its main protagonist, the Vault Dweller, a trend that has continued through to the franchise's most recent (single-player) game,.

's open-world and characters have been praised since the game's 2018 launch, with Rockstar's immense attention to detail making for one of the best in-game worlds to become immersed in. Unfortunately, as with nearly every game in existence, there was content that had to be cut during development, but thanks to the modding community on PC, many fans have found a way to restore some of this.

Like any other Bethesda game, Starfield has a whole lot of mods. In fact, less than a year since launch, it's already amassed around 7,300 mods, installed 42.6 million times on Nexus Mods. That might be a far cry from the literal billions of Skyrim downloads, but it's not bad going.

I have to start this article by issuing an apology to Asmodee Canada – many months ago, Asmodee sent over a box of games to review, and somehow Perspectives landed on a shelf it wasn’t supposed to be on, and we missed reviewing it all together. I also have to apologize to myself, because I could have been playing one of the best detective board games currently available, but instead it was sitting on a shelf hidden among the 100s of board games in our collection.

AMD's next-gen Zen 5 and Zen 6 core configurations have allegedly been revealed with the latter featuring up to 32 cores per CCD.

According to several credible reports, Valve is developing a new game called Deadlock. Leaked screenshots from the ongoing Closed Alpha playtest have even been shared on Twitter/X by content creator Gabe Follower.

It’s a good time to be an X-Men fan. The stellar first season of X-Men ‘97just wrapped up, Insomniac Games is working on a Wolverine game for PlayStation 5, and the mutants are (someday) coming to the MCU.

Tesla is dropping support for Steam in its cars.

Video game horses tend to play a fairly uncomplicated role, at least in mainstream titles. Like semi-sentient meat bicycles, they often exist as little more than a way to make the player travel faster, jump farther or occasionally defy the laws of physics. With the exception of Red Dead Redemption 2, an outlier beloved for its equine verisimilitude and breadth of riding-related activities, horses in video games are generally emotionless props, notorious for janky animations and unnatural anatomy.

The Nellis Air Force Base is one of many notable locations in and is located on the northeast part of the map. The compound is the base of the Boomers tribe and is isolated from the rest of the wasteland. Outsiders are not welcome and will be killed on sight. Reaching such a heavily guarded location in one piece can be tricky. Luckily, the game supplies players with two ways to successfully access the Nellis Air Force Base.

’s newest killer is Vecna, as part of a crossover with famous TTRPG. Vecna, also known as The Lich, is a powerful killer with new unique Perks and strategies for learning how to manipulate them. Understanding how they work will be crucial in succeeding at sacrificing all of the victims as Vecna, but also for those who are trying to survive.

In the age of gaming subscription services, PlayStation Plus continues to become a more enticing offer from Sony. The celebrated success of Xbox Game Pass likely had an influence on PS Plus adopting its Extra and Premium tiers, which provide subscribers access to a rotating, but consistently growing, catalog of games downloadable on demand. All PlayStation Plus subscribers, though – even those on the base Essential tier – will want to keep May 29 marked in their calendars.

Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle.

Ubisoft unveiled Assassin’s Creed Shadows last week, giving us our first real glimpse at the first Assassin’s Creed game to be set in Japan. Its Feudal Japan setting is something that fans of Assassin’s Creed have craved for a long time, and while it’s awesome that Ubisoft is finally delivering that concept, some other games did beat it to the punch. Many other developers have noticed how fruitful a historical Japan setting can be, from its feudal era all the way until the West started to intervene in the Edo period. As a result, there are quite a few games that I can recommend you check out while you’re waiting for Assassin’s Creed Shadows‘ November 15 launch.

Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare your scores with friends.

Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for!

Xbox has its first chance to regain some good faith since its recent studio shutdowns this week as Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 hits the Series X|S and PC on May 21. From the little gamers have gleaned from the closure of Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks, it feels like the studios' latest projects not moving the needle in terms of money likely played a big part in Xbox's decision. Potentially daunting for the team behind Hellblade 2 since it will launch on Game Pass day one, but there is a way to make sure the game makes money even if you do plan on playing on Game Pass - via buying its merch.

Baldur's Gate 3 lets you get close to a lot of characters, but frankly, there's not enough hugging to be had. C'mon, we're fighting for our lives to remove mind flayer parasites from our brains, I think we could do with a hug every now and then.

Something that makes television amazing is how it can build stories across hours, months, and years, expand whole worlds into deep and intense narratives, and beam it right into our homes, our brains. Something else incredible about TV is how sometimes the only thing people remember is the ending.

They’re the two most prominent 'F' words in gaming right now: Fallout and Fortnite. And now they’re combining for an epic crossover event.

Assassin's Creed Shadows was properly revealed earlier this week, following its vague tease back in 2022. Alongside the reveal trailer, pre-orders also went live, as the game is set to launch later this year.

A new leak about Natlan’s Pyro Archon in 5.0 has just arisen, hinting at the character using a feature present in another fan-favorite playable unit. The popular action RPG is currently gearing up for the release of the Nation of Pyro. While none of its contents has actually been revealed so far, there have been hints as to what players can expect, as well as some leaks detailing upcoming mechanics. In fact, there have even been leaks about the introduction of a mount system in ’s Natlan region. Other leaks detail the map, characters, and more.

May 20 has a brand new collection of to solve and some players may get a quick win with these category choices. Knowing a little about many different things is a great way to score wins in this particular word-matching game. Having knowledge about different topics and hobbies can make the difference between a struggling loss, and a victorious win.

2K, publisher of major franchises such as ,, and , could steal the show at Summer Game Fest following a new announcement. Summer Game Fest has essentially replaced E3 in terms of being the main gaming event for major studios and companies to show off their upcoming titles, with a live event that kicks it all off followed by a series of further livestreams over the following days, and with the event taking place in June, many companies are already starting to tease what they have in store.

It's been a little over a decade since the last college football game was widely available, and EA Sports College Football 25 looks to rectify that.

The Year of Shadow continues its celebration in 2024. This time, the moody hedgehog will be getting a prequel anime, alongside his starring role in Sonic x Shadow Generations later this year.

When GTA 6 hits the shelves next year, it's poised to become a gaming sensation, likely shattering sales records worldwide. However, amid the anticipation, a significant portion of gamers may find themselves unable to join the action.

May 20’s answer could pose a challenge for many players if they stick to using random guesses or dive in without a strategy. The answer also contains two vowels that might not be difficult to discover at first, but it can be made easier if you use a different mode. You can also use some starting words that give you a slight advantage from the beginning.

A fan's real-life power armor shows off the rebellious side of the Brotherhood of Steel, by referring to one of the branches featured in. The Brotherhood of Steel is a quasi-religious paramilitary order focused on preserving advanced technology and regulating its usage in a post-war society, believing that humanity cannot be trusted with the means to destroy itself and keeping this technology from them could prevent another apocalypse.

Obol Points are one of the many collectible items in . These sleek black and gold cards are a new form of currency accepted by Charon, who makes a reappearance from his original role in. They're described as a slick update to the traditional Obols Charon takes from the dead for passage through the Underworld.

A new set of cards for the expansion has been revealed, and they are a welcome throwback to one of the franchise’s best regions. is an upcoming Japan-exclusive set that will focus on several creatures from the Land of Kitakami, as it portrays elements of ’s epilogue. Nevertheless, it also contains several Pokémon, trainers, and locations from other locations. It has recently been announced that the set will be partially converted for the release of in the Western market in August.

Video game publishing giant 2K Games is gearing up to reveal the “next iteration” in one of its “biggest and most beloved franchises” later this year.

It looks like Grand Theft Auto 6won't be releasing until late 2025, according to publisher Take-Two Interactive's latest financial report.

may unofficially share a universe with — or at least be inspired by — an underrated science fiction show. When it was first announced, was described as the first original IP to come out of Bethesda in over 25 years. And it is — it's set in its own, original universe, featuring characters, settings, and lore all its own. It obviously draws a lot from Bethesda's previous games like , and its sources of inspiration clearly don't end there.

introduces a few new systems to players, including one that allows you to make minute upgrades to Melinoe's base stats and abilities: Arcana Cards. These cards provide passive buffs to a plethora of stats, and some act outside of battle and allow you to re-roll boons, increase your chance of finding a resource pickup, and more.You'll have access to these cards right from the start of the game, but their true potential remains hidden for quite some time.

Assassin's Creed Shadows has finally been revealed, with more info surrounding the game now online to pore over until launch. There's still a lot we don't know though, including where in Japan the game is actually set. We know that the game's map will be about as big as the one in Assassin's Creed Origins, but fans now think that they've nailed down the area of Japan in which we'll be running around as Naoe and Yasuke.

We all know that an Animal Crossing and Pokemon crossover would absolutely slap, but Twitter artist SpicyBeefu has been making it a reality for months, imagining various Pokemon from across the series as villagers.

It only takes a few steps to download mods in , which you can use to gain free perks every time you play. Some bonuses like unlimited coins, all characters unlocked, infinite keys, and unlimited lives are just a few of the available mods for the game. Uninstalling and reinstalling these changes can be a complicated process if you don't know which modifications work or not.

The universe sports a very particular style and aesthetic that's difficult to emulate so it's impressive that one dedicated fan of managed to so authentically recreate it. The boundless customization on offer in Maxis' life simulator is an invitation for creative players to mess around with its various systems and options to develop some genuinely impressive custom creations. It doesn't take much looking to discover plenty of characters and worlds built to resemble iconic pop culture productions like and, but this build may be the most impressive yet.

If you want to be really technical, basically every game is a survival game. After all, the point is to avoid dying, right?

There’s a reason Roblox has become one of the most popular video games in the world. Just like Minecraft, the main appeal is how players can freely do and build almost anything. Unlike Minecraft, Roblox doesn’t just let players build worlds, but entire games to share. Anyone who picks up the game can learn to design and develop whatever type of game they want, from adventures and RPGs to shooters and puzzle games and more. With millions of users and potential designers, tons of amazing games are waiting to be found on the platform. If you’re looking for the best of the best to try out, here are our picks for the current best games in Roblox.

Keepsakes are important tools to help Melinoë through the various regions of the Underworld and Surface in . Each Keepsake provides a unique and powerful buff that lasts for as long as you have the Keepsake equipped (with a couple of exceptions). They also represent your relationships with the gods and mythical beings you encounter.

The barbarian tiefling Karlach is one of the more fiery (pun intended) origin characters in . Despite the illithid tadpole in her head, Karlach has another immediate threat to her life: the mechanical heart placed in her chest. Though players can find some temporary relief for her rapidly-heating heart, the only way to stop Karlach from overheating is if she returns to Avernus. Karlach will immediately dismiss this idea, accepting that she’s living on borrowed time.

Nearly 17 years to the day Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 was released, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero will reportedly be coming out. That is if a recent datamine leak is to be believed.

The unpredictable environments of can hide an assortment of powerful items you may want to collect for your adventures ahead. The landscape of alternative nuclear technology, mutated people and transformed animals can make your journey challenging as you leave the safety of a vault. You'll need every tool possible to survive the dangers of this game's vast open world.

includes multiple bosses in every game that often give Link access to an item or ability that he needs in order to continue his journey. Once shifted from 2D games to 3D games, boss fights became more interesting and intricate as the mechanics evolved due to the new possibilities that 3D formats provide. The result is each game has bosses who are memorable not only for their fights, but their stories, aesthetic, and even the dungeons that lead to them.

is thankfully avoiding a controversial gaming feature that has become more prominent in recent years. While Ubisoft initially revealed its Japan-set title back in 2022 under the working title "", it recently revealed more about the next entry in its long-running franchise, introducing its dual protagonists, Yasuke and Naoe, and their story in a new cinematic trailer, alongside a release date of November 15, 2024.

Let's be honest, school can be a bit boring. Whether it's the regimented schedule, the number of classes or the constant amount of drama, going to school can often feel like a drag. But what if, instead of learning about circa 1800s treaties and Newton's Second Law, you could instead learn about the intricacies of Fire Emblem?

Dragon Age: Inquisition can be a bit of a slog on replays. Everything about the game is slowed down from its predecessors, from its combat, to how fast you're allowed to get through main story quests.

Premium Collectibles released a range of Chun-Li statues in January and well, it got people a little hot and bothered for a couple of reasons. Partly because the statues cost almost $700 each, but also because of what exactly the very detailed model of Chun-Li is doing. The statue captures the Street Fighter veteran in a powerlifting squat, and now she is no longer alone. Clearly the Chun-Li statues sold well as now there's a matching set of Cammy statues for those with $665 handy.

The Fallout London total conversion mod for Fallout 4 was supposed to launch on St. George's Day, April 23rd, but Bethesda's next-generation update disrupted those plans.

2023's release of was, in a way, Bethesda Game Studios' long-awaited return to single-player RPGs following 2015's . is certainly more ambitious than its predecessor – it's immense scale is almost unrivaled – but it's not uniformly iterative, even if 's May 2024 update makes significant strides. makes some welcome reversions, like abandoning the much maligned voiced protagonist that tanks 's roleplaying potential, but despite the long wait for, it still feels like a step backward regarding certain features.

Managing carry capacity and inventory space is crucial before setting out on your adventure in , as it significantly impacts your gameplay experience. Overloading your character with heavy gear affects your weight class and alters stamina and mobility. Fortunately, the game offers options to increase your carry load, allowing you to adjust your stats to suit your preferred playstyle.

In a short interview with MrGM during a live World of Warcraft community event in London, Associate Game Director Morgan Day answered questions regarding Dragonflight, MoP Remix, and The War Within, revealing that all Keystone Master mounts going forward will be capable of dynamic flight!

Players have discovered that Frog Farming is a very efficient way to gain lots of loot in MoP Remix! Frog Farming is an old strategy from the Mists of Pandaria days used to farm Lesser Charm of Good Fortune, a popular currency to do many things in original Mists of Pandaria. In MoP Remix, the Frog Farm is back!

The weekend is officially here, and we've got some amazing deals rounded up for you! Whether you're looking for a new game to play as we head into Summer or a new piece of technology to add to your EDC, we've got you covered. The best deals for Saturday, May 18, include Super Mario RPG, the Anker Prime Power Bank, Tekken 8, The Legend of Zelda Manga Complete Box Set, and more.