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BioWareprioritizes relationships and choices above just about everything else inMass Effect: Legendary Edition. While some might rightly classifytheMass Effectseries as third-person shooters, they’re much more in line with role-playing games based on building connections with the characters around the player. Navigating interpersonal relationships is a key element of that, but so is understanding and making choices about the game’s political world. This article contains spoilers for Mass Effect: Legendary Edition At the end ofMass Effect1, Commander Shepard faces yet another tough choice: they need to decide who should be appointed to the Citidel Council, Anderson or Udina....

Minecraft Dungeonsreleased just last month for PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox, and the first DLC will be dropping July 1st. Reception toMinecraft Dungeonshas been phenomenal, and it hasreplacedAnimal Crossing: New Horizonson the US Nintendo eStore. The hot new DLC will give players new areas to explore, new mobs, and three new story missions, all with a humid jungle theme. RELATED:Minecraft Interview: Devs Talk Inspiration, Netherite, New Mobs, and Biomes...

Gundamfans have been spoiled this summer. Not only did the long-awaitedMobile Suit Gundam Hathawayanimated film launch in June, but now Bandai Namco is announcing a major newGundammultiplayer game. IntroducingGundam Evolution, a first-person shooter and team-based multiplayer game that’s already being compared toOverwatchby fans. For the time being,Gundam Evolutionhasn’t been announced for western localization, but tentative plans exist to bring it worldwide.Gundamfans are sure to encourage Bandai Namco to bringGundam Evolutionwestward sooner, rather than later....

In 2018, Nintendo launched its first original mobile game:Dragalia Lost. The ARPG tells the story of Euden, the Seventh Prince of Alberia, a kingdom where dragons live. All those in the royal family of Alberia have the ability to take the form of a powerful dragon during battle. One day, strange events occur in the capital and the Holy Shard that protects the kingdom begins to lose power. To save his people, Euden sets out on a journey to make a pact with a dragon....

TheBorderlandsfranchise is well-known for its cast of colorful characters. From Tiny Tina to Mr. Torgue, there’s almost as much personality in the series as there are guns. WithBorderlands 4in development, many fans are wondering how developer Gearbox will top its previous efforts. If there’s one thing the developer is known for though, it’s continuously pushing the envelope to create characters that are more zany and memorable than before.Borderlands 4already has some high expectations, but the one area fans probably don’t have to worry about it is the entertainment value of its characters....

Mandrakes are some of the most memorable magical plants inHogwarts Legacyand theHarry Potterfranchise collectively. Known for their potentially fatal shrieks, inHogwarts Legacyplayers get to pot mandrakes in Herbology class with Professor Garlick and use them in combat to stun enemies. That said, mandrakes have other magical properties whichHogwarts Legacydoesn’t capitalize on, and missing out on a potentially golden opportunity for one simple feature to snowball into an avalanche of content possibilities....

Summary AnOverwatch 2player recently experienced a server issue that led to them playing an online game without anyone else. This bizarreOverwatch 2match led to some strange gameplay footage, including one of the best Play of the Game highlights imaginable. On August 24,Overwatch 2rolled out a sizable updatethat included tons of bug fixes and a nerf for the new support hero Illari. That said, some players experienced server latency, disconnects, and other strange phenomena after the update went live....

As the latest title set in the fantasy world of Eora,Avowedis bringing Obsidian Entertainment’sPillars of EternityIP into the action RPG genre. While the series that spawned it began as a Kickstarter success which led into a lovingly crafted CRPG experience, the shift towards a first-person experience in the vein ofThe Elder Scrollshas opened up the potential for far more mainstream success. Although it is a newer universe,Avowed’s Eora has already been developed to the point that it has the potential to sustain this growing franchise for years to come....

Summary A very talented artist andPokemonfan recently designed an amazing past Paradox form for Lugia, giving the legendary creature a new look.Pokemon Scarlet and Violetpresented Paradox Pokemon for the first time in the series, and this has prompted countless fans to create their ownParadox forms for Pokemon, often coming up with amazing designs that show either prehistoric or futuristic versions of these creatures. Lugia is one of the most iconic legendaries in the franchise’s history,appearing in manyPokemongames over the years....

Fans ofResident Evil Villagehave shared their game-accurate costumes just in time for this year’s Halloween celebrations. TheResident Evilfranchise has been a popular choice for gamers to take inspiration for their costumes since its inception in 1996. TheResident Evilcommunity has been sharing their creativity on social media this week with a horde offan-favoriteResident Evilcharactersmaking an appearance. In particular,Resident Evil Village’s Lady Dimitrescu, the 9-foot tall vampire lord, was a quick hit with fans and has since garnered an almost cult-level following within theResident Evilcommunity....

ASUS ROG Strix Scope NX Deluxe Gaming Keyboard The Asus ROG Strix Scope NX Deluxe is a gaming keyboard featuring RGB lighting and exclusive ROG RX Red optical mechanical switches. The switches provide a long-lasting lifetime of 100 million keystrokes. The action is consistent and linear, and the strokes offer an immediate response.The keyboard is built to last with IP57 waterproofing and dust resistance and durable aluminum alloy top plate. For added privacy, the keyboard offers the iconic cloaked figure key, which instantly hides all apps and mutes all audio....

Summary Publisher Paradox Interactive announces thatLife by Youreleases in early access next March. Developer Paradox Tectonic had intended to beginLife By You’s early access period this September but explained it needs additional time to work on several improvements to the game. Developer Paradox Tectonic revealed itsThe Simscompetitor,Life by You, last March. The upcoming life simulation game is being directed by Rod Humble, best known for his work onThe Sims 2andThe Sims 3and as the former CEO ofSecond Lifedeveloper Linden Lab....

For anySkyrimfans who want to tap into what it would be like to be a Lara Croft-style explorer in a fantasy realm, the modding community has it covered with a recent mod that takes cues fromTomb Raider, as well asDragon Age. Since releasing over 11 years ago,The Elder Scrolls 5has left quite the impact on open-world games, with its setting, deep lore that spreads across the whole series, and a sense of adventure that keeps players hooked for hours....