Annapurna Interactivecontinues to be the A24 of video games. While it might throw out the occasional stinker like 12 Minutes, most of its published games are striking, innovative, and unlike anything else you’re able to find in the medium. It gives a platform to fantastic ideas that might otherwise go unnoticed, and in the process has become a name to keep an eye on. Tonight’s Annapurna Interactive Showcase was both a statement of intent and a fascinating glimpse into the future....

One of the main takeaways fromAssassin’s Creed Mirage’s gameplay debut during this week’s PlayStation Showcase washow much it looked like the original from 2007. We’re praising this game as a bold return to form, instead of a smaller title in a sea of leviathans that harkens back to the past out of desperation. All before the series moves on with its vision of bloated, live-service worlds wrought with content that doesn’t mean anything in Assassin’s Creed Infinity....

Assassin’s CreedMiragelooks great. Somehow I think I’m in the minority by saying this, but it’s exactly what I want for the series. It’s a return to its stealthy roots, with plenty of parkour and assassinations galore. It doesn’t look like it’s got a skill tree, and there’s certainly no open warfare on display in the early trailers, so consider me happy. This is exactly what I wanted for the series, and I thought it was what everyone else wanted, too....

The ’90s were a real turning point for the arcade space in terms of booming new genres and its design philosophy. There were many great ’80s arcade games, but they did tend to bebrutally difficult to an unfair degree. RELATED:Best Co-Op Arcade Games Many of these titles still had a checkpoint system upon running out of lives instead of the standard continue where you left off feature. ’90s arcade games, while still challenging, were designed with single credit runs in mind for the expert players....

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomoffers dozens of unique approaches to combat, including sharp swords and humongous hammers. However, despite the numerous heavy-hitting creations that you can create via fusions, your most valuable asset might be a little magic. RELATED:The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom - Every Sage Ability, Ranked Magic Rods and Sceptors featureunique fusion interactions when paired with certain rare gemstones. These five major fusions each provide a distinctive benefit that will bolster your abilities both in and out of combat....

Amiibosare pretty special. ANintendocreation, not only do they allow fans to own little figures modeled after some of their favorite characters, but those characters can get you stuff in their corresponding games. Tap an amiibo to yourNintendo Switch, and it will unlock items or help you out in some other way, providing you own the game that particular amiibo is compatible with. Researching which amiibos do what is a good place to start if you’re trying to figure out which ones to buy first or next....

Since the very beginning, art has always universally portrayed the intense feeling of losing someone. Grief is a complicated thing that none of us have or perhaps ever will figure out. It isn’t a surprise then that sincevideogames are a form of artthat plenty of games have tackled the complex emotions associated with grief. RELATED:Saddest Endings In Video Game History, Ranked Whether it’s a game about trying to prevent the loss of someone or one that is based on real events, gamers have always found some solace in these titles....

As trans people looking for representation, for a long time we’ve been forced to feed off scraps made of headcanons and hate. While there are more pressing issues facing the trans community today, it’s only recently that we’ve been able to see ourselves authentically on the screen, not as crazed killers or figures of fun. There’s still work to be done here -trans men have a minor foothold in gamingbut are woefully underrepresented everywhere else, while trans women are oversaturated in headlines buthave a lack of polygonal presence....

Quick Links Planeswalker Party is one of the four pre-constructed decks released alongside the main Commander Masters set inMagic: The Gathering. Planeswalker Party is built around the “Superfriends” archetype - a Commander theme that is focused on the planeswalker creature type. RELATED:Magic: The Gathering – Commander Masters Enduring Enchantments Precon Budget Upgrade Guide As with every pre-constructed deck, there are plenty of ways to upgrade it to improve its gameplay....

Quick Links AccessingDiablo 4’sendgame will require you to finish the campaign and beat the Cathedral of Light capstone dungeon. This dungeon is a test of your build’s effectiveness against some of the game’s hardest boss encounters. Good survivability, damage, and mobility are crucial to defeating this dungeon’s final boss. Related:Diablo 4: Complete Beginner Guide Beating this dungeon unlocks World Tier 3, a difficulty required to access most of Diablo 4’s endgame content....

When it was revealed that the latestCrash Bandicootdeveloper,Toys for Bob, was getting moved into theCall of Dutymines, many fans saw that as a sign the series was going on hiatus once again. But even when the studio showed its face with a brand new Crash game, it did little to reassure fans, as it became apparent that Crash Team Rumble is a live service. Some saw it as the final nail in the coffin, withActivisiononly seeing the series as a chance to make some microtransaction money....

There’s always room to grow. Being a Dungeon Master is no easy task, but it is quite a unique experience, creating a world and a story but having no control whatsoever over your main cast of characters. However, that also means you have the biggest job in the party since you are in charge of literally everything that isn’t the party of players. RELATED:Dungeons & Dragons: Tips To Help You Improvise Here are some little (or big) things you can do to ensure a betterDungeons & Dragonsexperience for both you and your players....

Diablofans will be well aware that one of the biggest parts of the game is all about the grind. Each game has a host of rare drops for players to find, with only the most dedicated players willing to spend enough time to grab the rarest loot on offer.Diablo 4is no exception, although there are a handful of items that the vast majority of players will never acquire, no matter how long they attempt to find them, and it’s causing a stir amongst the Diablo faithful....