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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhuntfeatures several playable archetypes, each inspired by the tabletop game or otherVampire: The Masquerademedia. The Toreador Muse is an excellent archetype for group matches, with powers that allow it to improve the survivability of its team via healing. It also performs well in solo play due to its aforementioned healing and ability to use powers even while downed. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhuntis a free-to-play battle royale by Sharkmob set in the World of Darkness....

Summary Role-playing games can often feel very formulaic. 1990s and 2000s CRPGs blend in much more than action games or platformers of the same era. Any given screenshot from one of Square’s Super Nintendo turn-based RPGs might be confused with any of its sibling products. It’s easier to feel fatigued from this specific genre, perhaps more than any other. Thankfully, some games have given a good spin to the genre by embracing unique settings, unheard mechanics, ora bizarre presentation....

With 2023 ending, it’s time to reflect on everything the television landscape delivered to its audiences. While everyone looks forward to the large, universe-spanning projects major streaming platforms are developing, networks are putting out some of the best content they’ve ever released. The draw to shows on streaming services was the ability to binge-watch an entire season in one sitting. However, the weekly format of network television can be more fulfilling, giving audiences something new to look forward to every week....

Far Cry 6has been fairly well-received by reviewers and fans alike. WhileFar Cry 6introduces the player to the franchise’s largest setting to date, it retains that classicFar Cryfeel that fans can’t get enough of. There are a few complaints, however, that the game does little to differentiate itself from other games in the series, a fact that may not be helped by some of the season pass content scheduled for the next year....

Summary TheHalofranchise is in a bit of a strange spot right now. Once the crown jewel of Xbox’s first-party line-up,Halohas undoubtedly lost its shine, at least a little. While 343 Industries hasn’t done an awful job with theHalolicense, it’s definitely made some pretty big fumbles over the last few years, andHalo Infinitehas unfortunately been one of those. ThoughHalo Infinite’s multiplayer was deemed as a great return to form upon its initial release, 343’s lackluster approach to the live-service model left fans disappointed within months, buttheHalofranchiseisn’t down for the count just yet....

The Elder Scrollsis one of the biggest RPG franchises in the industry. Since the first game,Arena,released in 1994,Elder Scrollsgames have consistently redefined the RPG genre with powerhouse titles. The most recent mainline entry in the series,Skyrim,was originally released in 2011 for the PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. The game was incredibly successful, and eventually received ports to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and even the Amazon Alexa. The game was incredibly popular, so much so thatSkyrimhas become synonymous with western RPGs as an all-time classic....

Summary SPOILER WARNING FOR BALDUR’S GATE 3 AHEAD Baldur’s Gate 3is surpassing all expectations it had, proving to be a groundbreaking modern CRPG that pleases old and new fans alike. Set in Faerun ofDungeons and Dragons' Forgotten Realms universe, the attention to detail through every part of the world and its many inhabitants has been a major part of the game’s positive reception. Following in the footsteps of its predecessors,Baldur’s Gate 3features several well-developed companions that can make up the player’s party, but another one of the game’s points of emphasis is an unprecedented success....

The Valor system introduced inWorld of Warcraft’sPatch 9.0.5 changed a lot about how players acquire and upgrade gearfor end-game progression. Before, players had to run Mythic dungeons at higher and higher levels to even have a chance at getting gear with a decent iLvL. Now, players can upgrade endgame gear without quite so much hassle using Valor, a currency awarded to players for completing Mythic dungeons and completing daily Callings for their Covenant....

The epic gameXenobladenever fails to astonish players with its richness. Players witness Mechonis and Bionis battle for eternity before the world was what it is today. Later, the group with Bionis, Homs, flees to Colony 6 to stand up against Mechonis' legacy. RELATED:5 Things Xenoblade Chronicles X Does Better Than The Core Series (& 5 It Does Worse) Colony 6 needs rebuildingand fast. It is full of missing items, people, and requests from the various hierarchy....

One of the more surreal aspects of Marvel’s current hit seriesWandaVision(aside from pretty much the entire rest of the show) is its periodic in-universe commercials that serve to help drive home its classic sitcom vibe. Well, it seems at least one of them was more than just a one-off gag. That’s right, the Strücker watch, featured in one suchWandaVisionad, is actually available for purchase here in the real world. Hot Topic just so happens to offer a replica of the watch seen in the oddly unnerving retro-style commercial....

With the sequel toBreath of the Wildcoming sometime in 2022, next month’sThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward SwordHDwill have to hold fans over until then. This remaster of the franchise’s black sheep, 2011’sSkyward Sword, reportedly boasts a litany of enhancements planning to make the game more accessible than ever before. Skyward Swordserves a unique position withinThe Legend of Zeldacontinuity. Story-wise,Skyward Swordisthe earliest game in theZeldatimeline, showing the founding of Hyrule and the first incarnations of Link and Zelda....

Summary A craftyLegend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer has built an impressive battle tank with a surprisingly wide range of abilities to help Link in his never-ending fight against evil.Tears of the Kingdomhas been one of2023’s biggest games so far, thanks in no small part to how it evolved the already successful formula of 2017’sThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildwith new features that allow players to explore the vast realm of Hyrule however they see fit....

If a game is lucky enough to get a sequel that’s great. Sometimes bad games or average ones need a sequel in order to work out the kinks. For example,Assassin’s Creedwas a unique idea that was met with a lot of mixed praise that thought there was potential. WithAssassin’s Creed II, this potential was met thus blossoming a seemingly never-ending franchise. RELATED:PlayStation Games That Never Received A Single Sequel Some video games have not been fortunate enough to make a bigger splash than just one or two games....