Summary TheSuper Nintendo Entertainment Systemestablished itself as a major game-changer soon after its initial release back in 1990. The seminal 16-bit console ushered in a new era of graphics and gameplay, setting the stage for dozens of technological advancements in gaming that followed in the years after. Many of its finest characters struck a chord with players thanks to their richness and depth, shedding light on the storytelling potential of gaming....

The Quarrytells the story of nine protagonists trying to survive the night because of a strange twist of fate. However, fate has nothing to do with their dilemma, as it’s Jacob’s fault in the first place. That’s because the Sport Coach wanted to spend one more night with his summer fling, Emma, so he decided to mess with the van. As a result, he spends the whole night blaming himself and crying alone....

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Episode 32 ofThe Rising of the Shield Hero, “Infinite Labyrinth,” now streaming onFunimation,Crunchyroll&Hulu. Episode 31 ofThe Rising of the Shield Heroconcluded the Spirit Tortoise Arc, leaving a bad taste in the mouths of viewers, triggered by the saddening death of Ost Hourai. The Spirit Tortoise saga laced itself with different thrilling events starting from the Spirit Tortoise’s wide-scale assault on humanity to the reveal of the villainous Book Hero behind the creature’s unnatural awakening....

Summary As EA and Maxis’The Sims 4prepares to enter into its ninth year it’s impossible to understate how much the ability of users to create their own content and mods for the game has contributed to its impressive lifespan. From adding custom houses and characters to making changes to some core gameplay systems, mods let players customize the popular life simulator in almost any way imaginable. With rumors suggesting thatThe Sims 5will add the ability to monetize these sorts of player creations, EA and Maxis should incorporate one popularThe Sims 4mod into the game to give players a smooth, seamless experience no matter how they choose to play....

Summary World of Warcraftwas considered the definitive king of the MMO genre for decades. In recent years, however, the long-running game has faced stiff competition in the genre from games likeOld SchoolRuneScape,Final Fantasy 14, and more. This pressure from competitors has driven Blizzard to try new things with content for the game and has increased the importance of content releases and events. The most recent in-game event was Secrets of Azeroth, in which players were drip-fed one clue daily for three weeks as they attempted to solve a crime....

A staple of thefranchise sincePersona 3, the social link system has been a core gameplay mechanic thatrewards players for interacting with other characters. These rewards usually manifest as increased prowess in battle, or as buffs to various social stats (such as charm, guts, kindness, etc). RELATED:Persona 5: 10 Ways To Level Up Your Social Stats That Players Often Miss In these interactions, players will notice thateach character has a corresponding tarot arcana associated with them, mirroring their overall personalities and quirks....

Zack Snyder’s Justice Leagueis officially here, and barring the black and white version that has yet to release, Snyder’s particular vision for the DC Cinematic Universe is coming to a close. Still, there are still plenty of dedicated fans who loved Snyder’s superhero films and are always looking for more info about what could have been. So far, it seems the director has been happy to provide and recently dropped another interesting tidbit about his version of Superman, one that involves Daniel Day-Lewis....

Quick Links There is a plethora of side content for players to enjoy inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, so much so that many players don’t even touch the main quest until hours in. Each side quest feels unique, and offers Link a new way to test his know-how ofTears of the Kingdom’s new physics interactions. RELATED:Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Mattisons Independence Quest There is a series of side quests spread throughout Hyrule that involve Link gathering members of a traveling musical troupe back together....

Sushi Shop Tycoonis aRobloxgame that will help you feel like theowner of a sushi bar. Initially, your building will not even have walls and employees, but this will change quickly after satisfied customers start to generate income. Although the progression in the game is quite rapid, you can speed it up even more. To do this, you just need to redeem a fewSushi Shop Tycooncodes to get some money for free....

Quick Links Now thatAlan Wake 2players have a basic understanding of mechanics in the Dark Place aftercompleting the previous chapter, Initiation 2: Casey kicks it up a notch. Players will have to be on their guard as they will have to run away from or deal with shadows while they try to find the subway. To complicate matters further, some shadows become Taken and there is no warning as to when this can happen....

Player Mistakes Back to All Characters Albedo is a Geo character inGenshin Impact, and he’s also one of the most mysterious. It’s known that he’s connected to the alchemist Rhinedottir, who had something to do with the Cataclysm. Additionally, Albedo is a synthetic creation made from a piece of chalk by that alchemist. Whether or not he’s set to play an even larger role in the game’s story is unknown, but for now, Albedo is a playable character that can make a great addition to a player’s team....

Players will be challenged with puzzles and mysteries as they play throughAnother Code: Recollection. The game pairs the Nintendo classics,Another Code: Two MemoriesandAnother Code: R - A Journey Into Lost Memories. Players start withTwo Memories, playing as Ashley on the haunted Blood Edward Island. One of the late-game puzzles requires players to find a Silver Sprout Key to get inside an important room. However, this key is lost at the bottom of a dirty fountain....

Cosplay remains an incredible form of fan adoration with players utilizing what they can to craft often stunning costumes of their favorite characters. In some cases, cosplayers take the opportunity to step ahead of the pack and tackle characters that are yet-to-be playable. For one cosplayer, the upcomingAssassin’s Creed Valhallaserved as the perfect inspiration. UK based cosplayer Amazonian Cosplay (amazoniancos) has been updating her Instagram profile toshow off her female Eivor cosplay....