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In the battle between the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One, the PS4 was the clear winnernot only in terms of exclusivesbut also features like native streaming, which Xbox lacked until 2022. Is that to say there were no exclusives? Absolutely not. There were a lot of great Xbox One exclusives that didn’t get recognition until many years after release or, in some cases, got fixed years later. To boot, the Xbox One X was the most powerful console of that generation, so many of the great third-party games played best on the One X....

Collecting Trainer cards in thePokemon TCGis another fun option to explore if you’re struggling to pinpoint a Pokemon worth collecting. While some ofthe best full-art trainers like Misty, Rosa, and Erikacan cost hundreds of dollars, options like Lt. Surge are affordable alternatives, especially if you prefer the originals. While Lt. Surge hails from an era before the full-art Trainer craze gripped the Pokemon TCG, he still boasts several pairings with his most iconic Pokemon in sets like Gym Heroes and Gym Challenge....

Summary Hyper Light Breakeroffers players a number of different tools in combat, but none are as important as Amps. Amps are a secondary attack or an amplification of a current attack that can give you a competitive edge out in the Overgrowth. But, which Amps are the best? Like most elements in Hyper Light Breaker, this will all depend on overall playstyle. Different Amps will work better for different types of players depending on a variety of factors....

Quick Links Causing chaos with your frog character inAmazing Frog?is undeniably fun, but finding various weapons and driving different vehicles adds another layer of excitement. However, why not take a break from the chaos and customize your character? It’s pretty cool to look like your favorite and iconic characters. Who wouldn’t want to resemble Kratos or the Grinch? Or perhaps Link, Mario, and countless other familiar faces? you’re able to find costumes in the game that let you embody these characters....

Quick Links While playingSengoku Dynasty, most of your time will be spent mining either a form of wood or metal. As you progress through the different tiers of equipment, you’ll consistently need to go on resource-gathering runs. You’ll also need the ice resource once you get to the mid-game. This is one of the rarest resources in the game due to its limited presence. Even if you don’t need it, you’d want to start mining ice as early as possible so that you can have a good stack of it when you require it....

Summary Thanks to a 2024 rerelease on the Nintendo Switch, many people might not realiseMySimsand MySims: Kingdom are not recent games. MySims was released in 2007 as a spin-off to The Sims, and was followed up by its 2008 sequel, MySims: Kingdom. While you’re able to’t buy the games individually for the Switch, your time is still precious, and so the question to be asked is: which game is better?...

Looking into your star sign can tell you many things about yourself. From your strengths to weaknesses, it’s always a shock to see just how accurate they are. Star signs link us to who we are and help us relate to others around us. With such a wide cast of characters across a lengthy playtime,Mario & Luigi: Brothershiphas many characters to relate to. Using your star sign, we can pinpoint exactly which character you are most like based off their traits....

Next Why Black Myth: Wukong Should Win Game Of The Year I’m going to begin pleading my case for whyFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthshould win Game of the Year in an admittedly strange way. For most of 2024, I considered Rebirth to be a massive step down fromRemake, a game that I held near and dear for itsheartfelt story, tight design, and satisfying combat. While Rebirth has shades of what made Remake so special in the 20 hours or so I played before dropping it for eight months, its open-world elements were overwhelmingly bloated and kept distracting me from Cloud’s seemingly urgent quest todefeat Sephiroth with a never-ending pile of minigames....

Quick Links Dr. Ivo Robotnik, the iconic villain of theSonic the Hedgehogseries, is just as famous for his peculiar nickname, “Eggman,” as he is for his mechanical creations. While the moniker might seem like a playful jab at his round physique, its origins run deeper, tying into both the character’s design and the series’ history. Fans have long debated whether “Robotnik” or “Eggman” is his true name, but the truth is rooted in a blend of localization and creative intent....

It seems like people are finally realising the genius of publisher Critical Reflex. At least, my colleagues are. I’ve been singing its praises for a good while, thanks at first toArctic Eggs, then toMouthwashing, and finally toThreshold, all of which released this year. Mouthwashing is the only one to take hold on my fellows’ minds, probably because it’s the best of the three, but you should all pay attention to the others....

Quick Links Each December, the bleak depths of the Fog get a little more festive. Snow falls, lights are hung, and grisly ornaments decorate the Trial Grounds. That can mean only one thing: the Bone Chill event has returned toDead By Daylight, bringing with it a bevy of seasonal items, challenges, and rewards. From ice-covered weapons to warm-looking sweaters, there are holiday party favours for everyone. Grab some Snow Skulls, hop inside a blood-spattered Snowman, and detonate some Winter Party Starters as you navigate 2024’s Bone Chill Event Tome and claim all of the available rewards....

As anRPGfan, I’m always hoping that I’ll find something great to play in a new year. In 2024, that game was… well, the same one as in 2023. I finishedBaldur’s Gate 3this year, and wrapping up Act 3 confirmed thatLarianhas created one of the best RPGs of all time. But the rest of the year… eh.Metaphor: ReFantaziois stellar, but I haven’t been able to devote much time to it. I had a pretty decent time withFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, but was frustrated by its stop-and-start, linear-then-open-world rinse and repeat structure....

If you haven’t played any game likeMarvel Rivalsbefore, it’ll take you a while to get used to the gameplay since it can be quite overwhelming. Not only do you have to get used to the general gameplay, but also learn all the abilities your teammates and enemies are using since you’ll have to deal with them often. However, once you do get used to the game and it starts getting boring, you’d want to challenge yourself with the heroes that take a lot of skill....