Lords of the Fallenmakes it very clear very quicklythat it’s not a ‘Dark Souls’ clone. The game almost immediately introduces its players to all the mechanics that separate it from other similar games, with the Umbral World and Umbral Lamp being some of the biggest examples. Players can do a lot with their Umbral Lamp inLords of the Fallen, from transporting themselves to a new (albeit horrifying) world to ripping the souls out of their enemies andeven using the Umbral World itself to farm a whole lot of Vigor....

Strandsis a short, daily word puzzle game by the New York Times Games. This newspaper is the same one thatpurchasedWordlein 2022, and it is pretty famous for its Crosswords as well. This is the new game by them that is still in beta testing, but if you are trying it out, you might want a little help with today’s category. This puzzle was quite a challenge, and if you are looking for help but don’t want to use the in-game clue system, this article has you covered....

Summary APalworldfan has created an adorable original Pal called Mushgloom, showing what it would be like if the game had one more Grass/Dark-type monster.Palworldwas released in Early Access with more than 100 Pals divided into nine elements, each with a different design and origin. WhilePalworldplayers wait for new Pals, the community has been showing its ingenuity by creating original Pals. Previously, aPalworldfan created Plossum, an original Grass-type Pal in the shape of a green skunk carrying a bulb on its back, which is very similar toPokemon’s Bulbasaur....

Summary Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s season is still in full force after the release of The Teal Mask DLC and with another expansion coming in the next few months, but if the same pattern for past releases is to be assumed for future games, morePokemontitles may be announced next year. One of the most likely options seems to be remakes forPokemon Black and White, as Gen 4 was given this treatment last, and Gen 5 is the next in line....

Summary The latestXboxVapor gamepad, the special edition Nocturnal Vapor Controller, is now available to pre-order. Microsoft’s gaming consoles have always offered up fun alternate controllers in a variety of unique color schemes, and the Xbox Series X/S is no different. From themed controllers inspired byXboxgames likeFalloutandHalo Infiniteto special designs made to commemorate events like Earth Day, there is no limit to the options that players have while picking out the perfect peripheral for their Series X/S or other compatible platforms....

Summary Video games can bring all sorts of locations to life.Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealthis great for exploring Hawaii.InFamous 2replicated a New Orleans-like setting with aplomb. EvenThe Getawaymanaged to map London accurately. However, some other countries aren’t featured in video games very often, likeAustralia. The Land Down Under has produced a range of famous games, likeBioshock(via 2K Australia),L.A. Noire(via Team Bondi), andWay of the Exploding Fist(via Beam Software). Yet they’re not particularly Antipodean....

Summary Final Fantasy 14is introducing probationary Worlds, a new type of server specifically designed to alleviate data center congestion. This new type ofFinal Fantasy 14World is coming to the European Logical Data Center on June 11 in preparation for the release of theDawntrailexpansion. Dawntrailis arriving inFinal Fantasy 14on July 2, with early access for players who pre-purchased the expansion starting on June 28. As with any major MMORPG release, fans can expect login queues, server congestion, and other connectivity issues onceDawntrailcomes out....

Summary Mild spoilers for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth ahead Cody Christian, the actor behindFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthhero Cloud Strife, recently discussed one of the most challenging scenes for him to record: the part where Cloud turns into a Moogle. When Square Enix released the long-awaitedFinal Fantasy 7 Remakein 2020, the game’s entire cast received new voice actors, including Cloud himself. While Steve Burton voiced Cloud in theCompilation of Final Fantasy 7and theKingdom Heartsgames,All Americanalumni Cody Christian picked up the Buster Sword forFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeand its eventual sequel, this year’sFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth....

Quick Links One of the main tasks that players have inKunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddessis purging the defilement in different places. By cleansing them, players will be able to recruit villagers and gain resources. After successfully fending off the attack of the Seethe and purging the Torii Gate, players will be able to turn it into a base. After players look around, they will find that there are many things that need to be fixed....

Summary APokemon Scarlet and Violetplayer developed a strategy around the Grass Pokemon called Sunflora and a team of uncommon critters to take down Pikachu the Unrivaled in a single strike. ThePokemon Scarlet and Violetplayer shared a video of their coordinated effort and detailed how their team was customized to take down the Seven-Star Tera Raid boss. Known as the Mouse Pokemon, Pikachu is the latest Seven-Star Tera Raid boss to appear inPokemon Scarlet and Violet....

Summary AStardew Valleyplayer has noticed how luck impacts a particular element of the game, and it could save other players a lot of time and trouble. While luck doesn’t impactwhat players get out ofStardew Valleygeodes, it plays several roles that can make or break a day in the game. Stardew Valleyplayers get their first hint that luck is important when they watch the TV on their farm for the first time....

Summary The Texas Chain Saw Massacrehas teased its next Killer, Hands, who appears to be an original character that takes on the appearance of an evil biker. The newTexas Chain Saw Massacreaddition is set to release on June 11. Texas Chain SawMasscareis still receiving semi-regular updates, with a recent one making significantchanges toTexas Chain Saw’s lobby system. Now, players receive a three-minute ban for voluntarily leaving a match in an effort to fix lobby-dodging issues....

One of the major differences betweenHadesandHades 2, is the considerable increase in collectible items and materials in the latter. In every major region of the game, players will encounter a wide variety of plants, metals, minerals, and much more. And the further you get into a run, the rarer the materials you encounter will become. One of the more important crafting materials, which has several important uses, isIron. Ironis one ofHades 2’s trickier materials to find....