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Ooblets is a part creature-collecting, part town-life, part farming-simulator indie game that has players managing their farms and befriending townsfolk in a dance-off frenzy. Players can grow the quirky titular creatures for a variety of reasons, but some farmers are quickly finding themselves with no more room for ooblets, which begs the question: can you get rid of ooblets? It’s not immediately apparent how to do so. Building up the farm to store more ooblets is both expensive and time-consuming....

Regardless of which next-gen platform you choose to make your roost, there always seems to be a constant flow of promotions to take advantage of. In the case of Microsoft’s console, gamers are presented with ever-changing deals but most exciting is the monthly Games With Gold — free games that rotate each month for Xbox Live Gold subscribers to snatch up. Last month, Xbox One gamers were faced with sidescrolling splendor which came in the form of Guacamelee!...

Baldur’s Gate 3 is the first new entry in the series in almost twenty years, and its focus is shifting away from the Bhaalspawn Saga to a story about Mind Flayers invading the Forgotten Realms. Mind Flayers are some of the most iconic and powerful villains in the Dungeons & Dragons franchise. Baldur’s Gate 2 players have already tangled with Mind Flayers during the Underdark section of the game, and the fact that they have a starring role in the latest entry is a frightening thought....

Batwoman ended season 1 with so many cliffhangers it’s almost hard to keep track – Jake Kane was hot on the trail of his daughter, things between Sophie’s ex Julia Pennyworth were heating up, Alice killed Mouse and face-swapped Hush to look like Bruce Wayne. And then the real world gave the fictional one a run for its money, with lead actor Ruby Rose leaving the show and showrunner Caroline Dries and the producers choosing to recast the role....

Developer Hero Concept has debuted urban fantasy-themed beat ‘em up Mayhem Brawler. Inspired by the 90s arcade scene, the brawler will arrive in 2021 on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Mayhem Brawler’s announcement trailer immediately gave off Streets of Rage vibes, advertising its co-op gameplay and hand-drawn comic book-inspired artwork. The game will feature 3 original endings against a backdrop of grunge settings while you throw punches in time to its head-bopping soundtrack....

With the new Grounded update for The Last of Us 2 comes a few different modes that can change up the game’s difficulty. Players can either up the challenge to Grounded difficulty, making resources scarcer and enemies deadlier, while Permadeath will force players back to the beginning of the chapter when they are killed. While there are also aspects that can be changed to make the game easier by giving the player unlimited ammo or other unlimited resources, the game also rewards players who get through the game on the hardest difficulties....

Spells in Dungeons & Dragons are broken up between numerous types of magic that are dictated by the nature of a given spell. For example, spells that alter any element of a creature or object would be classified as transmutation spells. One of the most frequently useful types of magic in D&D is the school of Conjuration. Conjuration spells allow players to create and summon a wide variety of objects and creatures to assist in combat, puzzle-solving, and social situations alike....

Nintendo GameBoy The grandfather of all handheld consoles, the GameBoy effectively defined the category on its launch in 1989. Sega Game Gear The Sega Game Gear was impressive thanks to its colour screen but shocking battery life really let it down Galaxy Invader 1000 A bright yellow gaming machine with a game that played like a cross between Space Invaders and Galaxian. Insanely addictive. Neo Geo Pocket Color The Neo Geo Pocket Color was a solid fave for hardcore gamers at the time but it didn’t stick around long....

A good horror game is like nothing else - the immersion that games offer up is at its most intense when you’re being frightened out of your mind, in our opinion. There are countless scary games to pick from, and the PlayStation 5 has its fair share of creepy titles, so we’ve picked out the very best options to give you a range of highlights. If you’re looking for our other genre guides to the PS5’s catalogue, check out the links in the table below....

Bridgerton Seasons: 2 Episodes: 16 Episode length: 60 minutes Similar to: Gossip Girl, The Crown, Pride & Predjudice Bridgerton season 3: Everything we know so far Formula 1: Drive to Survive Seasons: 4 Episodes: 40 Episode length: 38 minutes Similar to: The Last Dance, The Dawn Wall Better Call Saul Seasons: 5 Episodes: 50 Episode length: 47 minutes Similar to: Breaking Bad, Peaky Blinders, Narcos, House of Cards Better Call Saul season 6: Everything you need to know...

In order to cast spells in Dark Souls 3, players need to attune them at a bonfire as well as equip a catalyst. Which kinds of spells the Ashen One can unleash is determined by the type of catalyst; Staves for sorceries, Pyromancy Flames for pyromancies, as well as Talismans and Sacred Chimes for miracles. The last two mostly differentiate from one another by (usually) possessing weapon skills unique to their class....

If you really like planning ahead and executing superb coups de grâce against challenging opponents, then strategy games are a must-try for you. These titles, whether they’re turned-based or real-time, let you pit yourself against the odds with interesting and often unique systems and game designs. The best of them have the ability to suck you in for one more turn endlessly, but many also tell interesting and engaging stories....

Millions of people are turning to Zoom and other free video conferencing apps for work meetings that could have just as easily been emails. As we’ve noted elsewhere, you can make those meetings a lot more enjoyable by taking advantage of the amazing geeky virtual backgrounds now available for the app. However, backgrounds aren’t the only way to have fun with Zoom. It’s actually possible to host your next game night over the virtual conference app....

On May 31, 2014, two 12-year-old girls stabbed a classmate after seeing the viral bogeyman Slenderman in their dreams. The world was baffled at how a known fictional creation could have such an impact on the real world. Director Irene Taylor Brodsky tries to untangle the web of confusion in Beware the Slenderman, which made its debut at South by Southwest earlier this year. HBO continues its dominance in the long-form news documentary with this in-depth look at the attack....

The post-apocalyptic world of Biomutant is staggering in size, making it a priority to acquire various modes of transport as fast as possible. While you’ll likely stumble upon a few mounts during your playthrough, one of the most useful bits of gear – the Air Glider – is actually locked away behind a side quest. If you’re looking to soar through the sky and quickly reach your next destination, the Air Glider needs to be on your radar....

Black Mirror doesn’t always go for a shocking twist at the end of each of its episodes, but there are many instances where the ending, whether unexpected of not, is left open-ended for the audience to draw their own conclusion. Such is the case with “Smithereens,” the second episode of season 5 which released on Netflix on June 5, 2019. In that episode, a man named Chris kidnaps an employee of a Twitter-like social media company called Smithereen with the intent of forcing a reckoning with the platform’s founder....

Today’s the final day for EVO 2018, and fighting game fans will surely attest that the event has had a plethora of exciting moments ever since it kicked off on Friday. One of those moments certainly involved the developer Arc System Works announcing nine new DLC characters coming to BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle during the title’s finals at EVO 2018, with the fresh roster members set to release across the three different Character Packs 4, 5, and 6, tomorrow on August 6, 2018....

Beloved by many, the Borderlands franchise has produced several games, comics, and plenty of fan art and other fan creations. With such bombastic humor to match the loud art style of the franchise, it comes as no surprise that the fan comics drawn are just as silly, but surprisingly witty and (often) self-referential. But don’t count out games outside the main trilogy of Borderlands 1, BL2, and BL3. Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel and Tales From the Borderlands fans also produced their own takes on the series’ humorous characters and ridiculous affinity for violence, guns, and internet jokes....

Bored of the same old dating simulator schtick and looking for something a little more interesting? Is dungeon-crawling in RPGs starting to get stale and you’re desperate for something more? Then you have to check out Boyfriend Dungeon, an upcoming dungeon crawling-action RPG that lets players date their weapons. Yup, you read that right. In Boyfriend Dungeon, players will collect various weapons while they traverse through a series of unique dungeons, with the goal of getting as far as you can....

Towards the end of February 2021, Bravely Default II arrived on the Nintendo Switch. Despite its name, this game is the third entry in the JRPG series, following the original Bravely Default and its direct sequel, Bravely Second: End Layer. Bravely Default II offers players a new story, region, and cast of fascinating characters. Set in the continent of Excillant, Bravely Default II centers around four characters: Elvis, Adelle, Gloria…and Seth....