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Sometimes inDungeons & Dragons, you want to give your playersa punishment they weren’t expecting. Maybe your party can rush in without thinking or perhaps make a bad decision, resulting in dire consequences. If that sounds familiar andyou’re looking to spice things up at your table, then a clever punishment could be just the right thing to build that tension. Of course, you shouldn’t punish your players often or force them to take on too much of a burden....

There are very few times when you look at a video game and say, “this was made specifically for me”, but that’s exactly whatDisney Illusion Islandis. As a Donald-Duck-loving Disney adult whose favourite genres just so happen to be platformers, Illusion Island eerily felt like Dlala Studios had peered into my brain to make the most George Foster game there ever was.The strong Rayman Legends vibes it was giving off didn’t hurt its case, either....

Final Fantasy 16has a setting and tone unlike anything the series has seen before. The games are well-versed in high fantasy, and past titles have always contained a bit more whimsy and playfulness. However, this entry takes a more gritty and grounded approach to its castles and kingdoms, and it’s not difficult to determine what that tonal shift is inspired by. RELATED:Games To Play If You Like Final Fantasy 16...

If you play games in any capacity, chances are you’ve been a part of a conversation about which game has better or worse graphics and gameplay. A lot of that comes down to what game engine developers work with. Luckily for indie developers, they have a wide range of free engines to choose from. RELATED:The Best Video Game Engines In a way, choosing which engine to create with is similar to an artist trying to pick which medium to create their works of art (as it should be)....

Quick Links Svarog is one of those bosses that can quite easily impact your molars from all the jaw-clenching you’re going to be doing. When it comes to the hunts inFinal Fantasy 16, the grades really don’t feel like they mean a whole lot. Until you reach the S-Ranks, that is. Because Svarog absolutely lives up to his reputation. Related:Final Fantasy 16: All Main Story QuestsHowever, while this dastardly dragon hits like a truck, and has a dozen tricks up its scaly sleeves, it is absolutely a winnable battle....

Quick Links When you pull on the Stellar Warp banner inHonkai: Star Rail, you can get one of the 14 five stars including characters and Light Cones. You can also get the standard banner characters if you lose your 50:50 on a certain character banner. Yanqing is one of these characters. He’s an Ice character who follows the path of The Hunt, which means that he’s a single-target DPS. If you’re lucky enough to pull this beautifully designed character, you’ll need to know about his best Light Cones and gear to make him powerful....

Quick Links SinceThe Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdomis a sequel toBreath Of The Wild, you’re bound to encounter a lot of returning elements. In addition to the various locations, items, and types of mechanics, there are also plenty of familiar faces. RELATED:The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom - Tips For Finding Korok Seeds Among them are the children of the forest, AKA the Koroks. There are plenty hiding and waiting to give you Korok Seeds as well as backpackers who are just trying to reach their friends....

Quick Links The difficulty of the standard Action Mode inFinal Fantasy 16has a pretty interesting ramp to it, though it doesn’t really push back too hard until the final act. The Arcade mode adds some level of challenge to completed stages, but the difficulty there is still limited. Things don’treallystart to get spicy until you encounter the late-game bosses and start attempting some of the high-ranking hunts. However, the greatest challenges you will find in the main game are the trials....

Quick Links If a game involves crafting, you better believe that at least half of the player base is hoarding materials, just in case.Sun Havenis known for having way too many different crafting stations for different activities. With the game having three different farms to run, you can find yourself stockpiling more materials than you can hold. RELATED:Sun Haven: Nel’Vari Farming Guide When you buy a Barn, you’re able to remove items inside to provide space for storage, but the developers have found a better idea....

Quick Links Warframe’sSeven Crimes of Kullervo update has added a melee-themed Warframe to the roster. Named Kullervo, this DPS-centric character can release a flurry of homing daggers to melt through armored targets at any difficulty level, including Steel Path. Fans of melee weapons or Slash procs will feel right at home using this Warframe. Related:Warframe: Wisp Complete Guide – Drops, Abilities, And Builds Getting your hands on Kullervo will be tricky but well worth it, as a good build allows Kullervo to melt Steel Path enemies with minimal effort....

Quick Links While deforestation isn’t as much of a problem inThe Witcher 3as it is in our world, the forests of the Northern Realms tend to be better at protecting themselves. A group of dwarven lumberjacks discovered this unfortunate reality in the side quest, Contract: Lord of the Wood. Related:The Witcher 3: Disturbance Main Quest Walkthrough Geralt will have to avenge the group after taking on the contract from their employer in Novigrad’s outskirts....

Quick Links Star Wars Jedi: Survivorprovides a galaxy’s worth of treasure and collectibles to find out in the wilds of Koboh, Jedah, and more. Cal Kestis has his work cut out for him as he travels between planets attempting to find the secret to unlocking Tanalorr as a safe-haven for those fleeing the Empire. RELATED:Star Wars Jedi: Survivor - Where To Find Every Basalt Rift Collectible So, why not lessen the difficulty of his journey by equipping him with the necessary skills and tools to combat the dark forces in the galaxy?...

Quick Links The Witcher 3expansion, Hearts of Stone, introduces you to the Ofieri. These people have come from afar for their own reasons, bringing their own brand of equipment with them. In the race, Swift as the Western Winds, you will be able to earn a saddle from a merchant if you emerge victorious. Related:The Witcher 3: Treasure Hunt: Hidden From The World Side Quest Walkthrough This race can be easy to miss, though the saddle involved is one of the best in the game....