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Baldur’s Gate 3has taken the gaming community by storm, allowing players to experience the thrill and magic ofDungeons and Dragonson screen. In accordance with the fifth edition rule set of the tabletop game,Baldur’s Gate 3features 12 playable classes, all with their own subclasses. While someclasses inBG3are clearly better than others, some remain underutilized and underrated. This can be for a number of reasons, from a lack of interest in the power fantasy that these classes provide to a preconceived weakness inBaldur’s Gateitself,D&D, or other similar games....

Amnesiac and without knowledge of his past, the Moon ElfYsuran AuondrilofBaldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance 2is known only as one with immense potential in the dark arts. As a Nercomancer, Ysuran is capable of manipulating the very essences of life and death themselves, able to drain energies or even summon undead creatures. This makes Ysuran one of the more potent, offensive spellcasters inBaldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance 2. RELATED:Baldur’s Gate 2: The Biggest Differences Between The Original & Enhanced Editions...

Fans of acclaimed cult classicStarship Trooperscan take the fight to the Bugs inStarship Troopers: Extermination, a co-op FPS that will have teams of players become members of the Deep Space Vanguard and form humanity’s last line of defense against the alien menace. Like classicStarship Troopers,players can use various weapons to rain hell on enemies.Exterminationadds base-building mechanics, character classes, and special abilities to turn the tide. RELATED:RPGs With Skill-Based Progression For players who want to become Bug-killing experts,Starship Troopers: Exterminationshows they need more than just the right weapon to do the job....

Quick Links Summary Final Fantasy 16’s protagonist Clive is a formidable fighter, but his skills can be enhanced even further by unlocking and mastering new abilities. After gaining enough AP, players can unlockand master all of Clive’s abilities, but new players may be wondering which ones they should focus on unlocking first. Some abilities are better than others, and there are a few things that players should keep in mind when spending AP early on in the game that will make their experience more enjoyable....

Summary Age of Empiresis one of themost legendary RTS seriesof all time, with all of its games being celebrated by the masses as some of the very best in the genre. The first two games are quite famous, with the third game having its fair share of fans, too. After what felt like eons of waiting, the fourth game was released to positive reviews, even if some people felt like it was trying to emulate the success ofAge of Empires 2a bit too much for their liking....

Summary Although known for being the setting of high fantasyDungeons & Dragonsnovels set in the world of Krynn,Dragonlancestarted as a setting developed by Laura and Tracy Hickman as well as Margaret Weis forAD&D 1Eand2E. Starring the Heroes of the Lance,Dragonlancechronicles their journey to save the world from the evil dragon queen Takhisis’s threat while exploring the gods' absence. RELATED:Video Games To Play If You Love Dungeons & Dragons With over 100 books on its belt, it’s no surprise thatDragonlancebecame one of the settings adapted as aDungeons & Dragonsvideo game....

Summary Ubisoftis one of the biggest studios in gaming, and some of their most famous titles are heavily reliant on narrative structure and character development. Franchises likeAssassin’s CreedandFar Crynow have numerous games under their belt and their heroes have achieved cult status in the gaming and voice-acting community thanks to Ubisoft’s innovation in writing complex protagonists. Whether players want a swashbuckling, arrogant pirate, or a cool, mysterious secret agent, Ubisoft rarely disappoints....

Blizzard recently sent out a survey asking players aboutWarcraft 3: Reforged, indicating it may have more significant plans for the faulty remaster. The questions seem to suggest Blizzard could even be planning a soft relaunch ofWarcraft 3: Reforged. A select group of fans on the Blizzard survey email list recently received a survey pertaining toWarcraft 3: Reforged. The survey’s questions were geared towards identifying what players like or dislike aboutWarcraft 3: Reforged, and what they would like to see change in the future....

Infinity Ward has just hosted Call of Duty Next, a big reveal event forCall of Duty: Warzone 2.0,Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, andCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Over the course of an hour or so, Infinity Ward showcased some ofModern Warfare 2’s maps, detailed itsnew Gunsmith 2.0 system, revealed its plans forWarzone 2.0, and confirmed that the long-rumored DMZ mode is coming to the game on launch. On top of all that, Infinity Ward also gave some details on some new gameplay mechanics heading toCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, with some of its most interesting revolving around how the player moves....

Call of the Seais like a much simpler version ofMyst, with fairer puzzles and a clearer narrative arc driving the whole thing. Norah is an endearing, likable character who narrates everything as players explore the island, examining objects, jotting down clues, and figuring out how to work all kinds of different contraptions. Along the way, she finds evidence of her husband and his expedition team, piecing together exactly what happened to them, with things getting grislier as the game goes on....

Stranger Thingshas become a global phenomenon and has stepped up its merch game accordingly. They’ve collaborated with brands everyone knows and loves likeTransformersandFortnite, have exclusive collections with favorite retailers like Target and Walmart, and to top it off, new merch always drops aroundStranger ThingsDay, an annual all-out celebration of the franchise. The bestStranger Thingsmerch does a great job evoking the vibe of the show, including the ’80s nostalgia, tense and thrilling horror and action scenes, and the power of friendship....

Summary Historically, the platforming genre was one associated with children’s games, bright colors, and lovable characters. From Donkey Kong to Mario, Sonic to Spyro, Crash Bandicoot to Banjo-Kazooie, and Rayman, when most people think of platforming games they are likely to think of these iconic beloved children’s characters and their bright and breezy games. But platforming games new and old alike have put darker twists on this genre. From grimmer settings to sinister antagonists, or even just some very mature and often distressing topics, these are a widevariety of platforming gamesthat put a much darker spin on the platforming genre....

The beloved seriesDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaibahas reached its end, after successfully becoming one of the most popular anime series in the world.Demon Slayeraccomplished in telling a thrilling story that had dynamic and lovable characters, that contended with forces of evil and survived countless trials of loss and suffering. While many fans are sad to have the series end, there is an inspiring future hinted at in the show’s final moments....