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When thinking of theMass Effectfranchise and what makes it so iconic, several things come to mind. From the terrifying Reapers to in-depth romances and the original trilogy’s strong protagonist, there is plenty to love about Bioware’s SciFi RPG series. However, all these iconic features are tied to the singleplayer offerings of Mass Effect, with the co-op survival multiplayer ofMass Effect 3being largely forgotten. As such, the confirmation thatMass Effect 3’s multiplayer will not be includedin theMass Effect: Legendary Editionis hardly a surprise....

Summary In 2024, the latest title from the modernPersonacreators at Atlus’ Studio Zero will be released.Metaphor: ReFantaziois a turn-based RPG with light action elements, essentially serving as the next evolution inShin Megami Tensei 5andPersona 5 Royal’s brand of JRPGs. There’s a reason it isn’t connected to their franchise, however, and that is to giveMetaphor: ReFantazioits own look. In trading urban fantasy, and a post-apocalyptic take on it, with a high fantasy setting,Metaphor: ReFantaziohopes to do something new with its predecessors' style....

Summary Minecraft’s 1.21 update looks to revolutionize redstone with the crafter block, a component block that can automatically craft the recipes set into it so long as it has the needed resources. However, this upcoming block points to the natural next step for radical redstone shifts inMinecraft. 1.21’s crafter block may not seem overly impressive on its face. It lets the player input a recipe and then have the crafter spit it out when hit with a redstone charge....

Summary Although it’s still a while off, the excitement forMonster Hunter Wildsis building. This game will represent a major milestone for the franchise, being the first title natively released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series, as well as the first generational leap sinceMonster Hunter Worldachieved mainstream success. The fifth generation has spreadMonster Hunterto plenty of new fans, but after six years, those fans are ready to seeMonster Hunter Wildstry something new....

A newGenshin Impactpromotional code rewards players with a significant amount of Primogems. This is by far the most important currency in the game as it allows Travelers to acquire Intertwined and Acquiant Fates which are used for wishing on the game’s character and weapon banners.Even thoughGenshin Impactruns on a gacha-based system, the game still offers large amounts of free items which often include Primogems. Players who complete various objectives like daily commissions or event-exclusive quests can usually acquire 9-10k free Primogems per one update....

Though eagerly awaited at first,Battlefield 2042has encountered one criticism after another following its launch late last year. Though many fans of the series aren’t thrilled with how DICE handled the content included as part of this release, bugs have been a major point of contention as well, with patches bringing about much-needed tweaks and fixes to the game.Battlefield 2042was due to get its next major patch, Update 3.3, in mid to late February, but this is no longer the plan, according to the latest announcement from DICE....

Summary The various rumors springing up about aNintendo Switchsuccessor make it seem as though the console is all but officially confirmed at this point. An important factor associated with the launch of any new gaming hardware is what games will be available to play immediately after the system hits shelves, and Nintendo has a lot of potential with its various franchises to give theSwitchsuccessor a major launch. Of all the franchises to consider for the launch of the Nintendo Switch successor, it makes the most sense to balance realism and idealism....

It’s the most wonderful time of the year; discount season.Bandai Namcois hosting a massive Winter Meltdown Sale on the Nintendo Switch eShop that is now live, and will last until May 27, 2025, at 11:59 pm PT. TheBandai Namcosale is highlighted by the likes ofDragon Ball FighterZ, Ni no Kuni,andJump Force Deluxe Edition. While some promoted price slashes offer small deals, this Winter Meltdown Sale has some games being discounted by nearly 85%....

Summary The Straw Hat Pirates are an incredibly powerful pirate crew, considered to be one of the Emperor Crews of theOne Pieceworld. They are feared all over the world and for all the right reasons. While the Straw Hat Pirates are very dangerous, they had to go through a perilous journey to reach the level that they are on at the moment. On their journey, they had to face off against some of the mightiest crews and while they failed to win against some, they utterly destroyed the vast majority of them....

Cutty Flam, also known as“Iron Man” Franky,is the talentedshipwright of the Straw Hat Pirates, and one of the most entertaining characters inOne Piece. This self-made cyborg is beloved by many, because of his hilarious antics, tough personality and impressive inventions. So it is no surprise that he managed to build so many close friendships despite his rather tragic life. Franky is one of those characters that make others want to hang out with him, since his raw charisma is magnetic....

Summary Overwatch 2is making some changes to the Push, Flashpoint, Hybrid, and Escort game modes to make them faster-paced. These speed adjustments are being made in response to positive feedback during the recent Quicker Play testOverwatch 2held as a part of its new Quick Play: Hacked feature. In January,Overwatch 2introduced Quick Play: Hacked, a limited-time, recurring event where the casual game mode would experience experimental changes. The inaugural test was called Quicker Play, which reduced respawn times, sped up payloads and push bots, and increased the capture and scoring speed of objectives....

Even among fans of the first game, opinions on direct sequels to popular role-playing games are sometimes sharply divided. Sequels to popularRPGs that shake things upby being a completely different type of game? They’re even rarer and more polarizing than that. Yet, withPersona 4 Arena Ultimax, Atlus and Arc System Works achieved precisely that. Those who are acquainted with and like the fighting game genre will discover a very strong foundation at the heart of the game....

Fans have every reason to believe thatPersona 6will resemblePersona 5more than any other game in the franchise.Persona 5was a massive hit that skyrocketed the franchise’s popularity, and so odds are that Atlus is studyingP5to figure out what made it so successful. For instance, Confidants will almost certainly return inPersona 6, given how much deeper and more rewarding they were than Social Links of games past. However, ifPersona 6brings back any past mechanic, Shuffle Time may be one of the prime candidates, and Confidants could be key in revamping it for the modern age ofPersona....