The Best Rogue Backgrounds In DND

Dungeons & Dragonsgives the rogue class a lot of directions to grow into, from daring swashbucklers to covert masterminds. With the wide range of ways you can play this class, there isn’t a one-fits-all solution for what backstory fits them best. For every rogue, there is a backstory that matches up with them, giving them the right skills and tools alongside a good balance of flavor that makes for a compelling backstory and character arc....

May 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1148 words · James Barnes

The Best Sword & Shield Expansions In The Pokemon TCG

Pokemonspinoff material often likes to pull directly from recent launches of the game series, so it’s no surprise that the TCG forms entire eras around each title. Sword & Shield, for example, has over 17 expansions within its era, all focusing on different core ideas and introducing Pokemon from the Galar region. Related:Pokemon TCG: The Best EX Pokemon If you’re going to try your hand at the Expanded and Unlimited formats, knowing the best sets from the Sword & Shield era isalmost a necessity when building a deck– with everything the Sword & Shield expansions introduce, it would be a shame to let the interesting new mechanics fall by the wayside....

May 24, 2025 · 5 min · 1048 words · Phillip Sharp

The Best Team Members For Tingyun In Honkai: Star Rail

Who says gacha-games aren’t as popular anymore?Honkai: Star Railis an engaging turn-based RPG adventure where you build teams to take on other challenging foes as you adventure through the cosmos as a starry-eyed Trailblazer. To build up your roster, you need to spend a few tickets. Related:Honkai: Star Rail - Best Team Members For Asta If you’re lucky enough, you’ll get your hands on one of the best characters in the game, Tingyun....

May 24, 2025 · 5 min · 1028 words · Shannon Barnes

The Greatest Fighting Game Of All Time Is Only $4 During The Steam Sale

What’s the best fighting game of all time?Street Fighter 6? Sure, that’s alright.Mortal Kombat 11? Great game, if you’re into it.Super Smash Bros. Ultimate? Not bad at all. War Gods? You don’t even know what that game is, stop lying. Yes, these are all great fighting games. Except for War Gods. Which is terrible. Just painful. Awful way to waste your limited time on Earth. I give it a 7.9 out of 10....

May 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1203 words · Jill Delgado

The Most Cinematic Boss Battles In FF16

Most ofFinal Fantasy 16’s boss fights have been undeniably cinematic from start to end. These visually appealing fights might’ve even gotten you spacing out in admiration. But even a game full of breathtaking battles has some that are more memorable than others. Related:Best Easter Eggs And Hidden Details In Final Fantasy 16 These skirmishes against giants might remind you ofAttack on Titan. If they don’t spark memories of titans, they may bring back memories of the MCU fights that were buried in your head....

May 24, 2025 · 7 min · 1330 words · Mr. Timothy Jones Jr.

The Most Played Esports Video Games In 2023

Although the esports scene was previously dominated by a good mix of MOBA and fighting video games likeTekken, andStreet Fighter, the tides have shifted. Some newcomers are making quite the name for themselves despite them boasting an audience that primarily plays them on mobile devices. Related:Best Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) Games As the video game ecosystem continues to evolve globally, you’ll notice some games also stay fairly consistent when it comes to retaining their audience as well....

May 24, 2025 · 5 min · 1043 words · Madison Heath

The Sims 4: Best Packs To Play With Horse Ranch

Horses are back inThe Sims 4. If you’ve ever dreamed of being a rancher, Horse Ranch allows you to explore your passion for horses, sheep and goats without any mess. Your Sim can find themselves an equine best friend, build a barn, and get to barrel racing. RELATED:The Sims 4 Horse Ranch: Complete Guide To Horse Care But what if ranching isn’t enough? What if you want to ranch while dealing with aliens beneath the ground or vampires who come to your house at the most inconvenient times,while enjoying your new Western decor?...

May 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1167 words · Cynthia Jones

The Witcher 3 And Cyberpunk 2077 Director Opens New Studio With Former CDPR Devs

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is one of the biggest games of all time, havingsold more than 50 million copies, with it contributing to the bulk of the 75 million copies that The Witcher series has sold overall. Meanwhile, Cyberpunk 2077 retains a large and dedicated fanbase despite its earlier difficulties. Now, game industy veterans with decades of experience between them have formed a new studio known as Blank., which comprise former members of the developer behind those games....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Robert Mercer

This Game Pass FPS Is The Most ‘90s Boomer Shooter Yet

Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengeance of the Slayer is the rare game that opts for two colons in its title, and that excess is intentional. TheFPS, which recently launched onXbox Game Pass, is (as the in-game explanation goes) the product of the same person, two decades apart; started by its developer while in high school as ideas in a notebook, then picked up and finished when he was in his late 30s....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 581 words · Amber Jones

Viture One XR Glasses Review: A Dream Come True For The Switch

I’ve been trying to create the experience of gaming with XR glasses for years, even before such a thing even existed. As a chronically-ill person (shoutout to my sick gamers) I spend a lot of my playtime in bed, and I’m always looking for ways to make that more comfortable. When I was a teen, I had glasses with two sets of mirrors in them so that when I looked straight ahead they would reflect down towards my feet....

May 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1221 words · Melissa Black

Ways To Distract Your Players From The Main Plot In D&D

There are countless plots to use to entertain your party as a GM inDungeons & Dragons. There are pre-built adventures aplenty, plus anything you’re able to think of can be homebrewed into an adventure. Sometimes though, you need a little extra time to figure out what the next part of the plot is. For those moments, you’ll definitely want to pull out a red herring. Related:D&D: Things You Didn’t Know About Aasimar These little distractions often pull your characters from the main plot without them realizing it....

May 24, 2025 · 7 min · 1282 words · Kathleen Gregory

Where To Find Every Character In Story Of Seasons: A Wonderful Life

Quick Links Making friends with your neighboring townsfolk is a pivotal part ofStory of Seasons: A Wonderful Life. Farming is of course a central component of your new life here in Forgotten Valley, but no farming sim would be complete without a handful of endearing locals to color the town and keep you company. RELATED:Story Of Seasons: A Wonderful Life - Gift Guide In this guide, we’ve pinned down all Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life character schedules to help you find the Forgotten Valley resident you’re looking for....

May 24, 2025 · 11 min · 2198 words · Jill Hanna

Where To Find Sea Grapes In Dave The Diver

As you spend your time withDave the Diver, you’ll be tasked with tracking down specific fish and other ingredients for missions and creating particular recipes to serve in the sushi restaurant. However, not all items are easy to find, as many can only be found in certain locations or at specific depths. RELATED:Dave The Diver: How To Change Your Equipment Sea Grapes are one of the early game items you’ll have to find as you’ll need them for the ‘Gourmet Vincent’s Challenge’ VIP mission, which has you looking for White Spotted Jellyfish, Sea Grapes, and Salt....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 285 words · Kelly Hawkins