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Quick Links Geoff Keighley has just unveiled all of the nominees for this year’s The Game Awards, includingthe six picks for the top prize.

Summary Lots of anime have a few things that are staples of the medium. For example, many shonen anime will have the optimistic, happy-go-lucky protagonist alongside their brooding, tough exterior, brash friend or rival. Another staple of anime is the mascot character. 8Pochita Chainsaw Man Pochita is a great example of a mascot character that became such even without much actual screentime in the series. As both manga readers and those who watched the first season of Chainsaw Man know, Pochita was Denji’s little dog-chainsaw demon buddy who sacrifices himself in the first episode to save Denji and, in turn, grant him his abilities....

Summary Pokemon TCG’sHeartGold and SoulSilver’s Unleashed set focuses on Pokemon from the Johto and Sinnoh region. This includes powerful Prime Pokemon that have unique card designs, cards that need to be deciphered, and others that only work when you have two pieces to unite as one. Of course, with so many different gimmicks in this set, there are some traits that help increase the value of the cards found within. So whether you’re looking after some neat legendaries to add to your stash or trying to see how much your collection is worth, these are the best pulls from the Unleashed set....

Ah, Merch! It is the mark of a fan showing their love for their favorite franchise, and with a juggernaut of a franchise such asFinal Fantasy, you’ve got a wide variety readily available to the public. Yet, just beyond the reach of the average fan lies a world of merchandise that is elusive and will give your pockets a run for their literal money. Unless you’ve got connections who can procure the rare for you or an extremely disposable income to chase these pieces down, the best we can do is enjoy these rare goodies from afar and wish we could have them in our hands....

It sounds like the folks atSquare Enix have completed the story of the third entry in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series. If you’re a bigFinal Fantasy 7fan like me, that means you’re able to’t wait to play the latest entry and - possibly -kind of forget what happened in the previous game, catch yourself back up on what happened in the previous game, and then remember that you didn’t rememberbecauseit doesn’t make a huge amount of sense....

Quick Links The Sunken Temple of Qarn (Hard) is a level 50 Dungeon inFinal Fantasy 14, and a revised version of the normal level 35 Dungeon. You are tasked with venturing back into the Sunken Temple of Qarn to rescue miners of the Amajina & Sons Mineral Concern. With raiders tripping the various deadly traps found around every corner of the temple, and ancient beings stirring once again, rescuing the miners is no simple matter....

Summary The Witcher 4is currently in development, and it will feature Ciri as the main character.While minor details about the game like map sizehave been revealed, that’s pretty much all we know about the game’s plot so far, and the vast majority of Witcher fans saw it coming. Ciri has been considered a secondary protagonist by author Andrej Sapkowski for quite some time, while The Witcher 3’s widely accepted canon ending has Ciri on the path to becoming a Witcher....

Summary WhenCD Projekt RedreleasedThe Witcher 3: WIld Huntin May 2015,it was something of a revelation. At the time, thePlayStation 4andXbox Onewere still new (both released in 2013), and neither arguably had their “Wow” title,showcasing the potential for gaming moving forward. The Witcher 3 did just that and then somewith its two post-launch DLC expansions, Heart of Stone and Blood and Wine. As a result, The Witcher as a franchise, which had a smaller dedicated fanbase, blew up,with many taking an interest in the world, including the powers that be at Netflix....

Quick Links It has been a few years since the last installment of the Stalker series, butStalker 2: Heart Of Chornobylhas arrived with new challenges to thrust you into and a new story in The Zone for you to survive. While there are many questions surrounding the lore of the game, it might be a good idea to start off with the basics. New players and old ones alike will come to the inevitable question when entering into the world of the Stalker series: what is The Zone?...

I worry I’ll never play another game likeVampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines. In the RPG’s world, it’s always night. That makes sense, you’re a vampire after all. You can’t go out in the sunlight, so you skulk around the city streets after dark. It’s a lore-driven decision, but the result is that VTMB presents a version of Los Angeles we never see in video games. Santa Monica, Downtown L.A., Hollywood, Chinatown — they’re settings you would expect to see in sun-drenched games like Grand Theft Auto 5, Dead Island 2, or Tony Hawk....

Among the short list of living legends in the game industry, Warren Spector’s name is right at the top. The godfather of the immersive sim genre, who created Deus Ex and helped bring Ultima Underworld, System Shock, and Thief to the world, isn’t ready to rest on his laurels. Spector, along with Thief project lead Greg LoPiccolo and Underworld designer Paul Neurath, are creating what they believe to be the next evolution of the immersive sim....

Quick Links No matter how much of a roller coaster master you might be inPlanet Coaster 2, you’re no match for nature. The weather changes regularly, and it can greatly impact your guests' experience in the park. Thankfully, there are a few ways you can mitigate the weather’s effect on your park, be in through sales or careful planning. We’ll show you how to check the weather forecast so you’re able to prepare ahead of time to show off your park for guests....

Quick Links InAmazing Frog?, there are countless activities to enjoy. You can find weapons, aim to get a jetpack for easier movement, and interact with other frog citizens in the town. Additionally, you can explore hidden locations scattered throughout the city. One such place is a laboratory, where you can discover the rocket’s launch codes to travel to the Moon. However, the Moon is far from a peaceful destination—it is home to massive worms that can be quite troublesome....