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Huge fans of tabletop role-playing games can now delve into Pathfinder, one of the top alternatives to Dungeons & Dragons, by grabbing a bundle of second-edition core rulebooks and supplementary materials. These are available at the starting price of $5 on Humble. The second-edition Pathfinder ruleset provides a sophisticated tabletop experience worthy of consideration. The…
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The Elden Ring expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, may have a release date in February 2024 according to an accidental leak by a retailer. The expansion was announced after Elden Ring’s first anniversary with notable characters Miquella and Torrent depicted in some art. No official release date was given, though from the leak it appears…
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Crimson Herring Games has unveiled a fresh trailer for the Victorian steampunk RPG, Sovereign Syndicate, focusing on Clara, one of the three playable characters. The game will be available for access on PC via Steam starting January 15, 2024. Sovereign Syndicate offers a choice among three characters, namely, an orphaned minotaur magician Atticus Daley, cunning…
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The game developing company Atlus released a behind-the-scenes video for their upcoming game, Metaphor: ReFantazio. In this fourteen-minute video, which was aired originally during a Japanese livestream, the three main creative figures of the team, namely director Katsura Hashino, character designer Shigenori Soejima, and composer Shoji Meguro, spoke about various facets of the game. The…
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Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, a popular mecha shooter game, is now available at a discounted price of $39.99 from $59.99 on Amazon, Target, and Best Buy for the PlayStation 5 variant. A favorite among the Polygon office crew, this game not only offers thrilling firefights but also lets players relish in building their…
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FromSoftware’s Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, which was released in August, will be introducing ranked matchmaking and leaderboards in its new patch 1.05 we can expect on December 19. This new addition will enable players to gauge their mech’s strength rank in gameplay. Even though detailed patch notes haven’t been provided, a trailer gives…
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The forthcoming Genshin Impact 4.4 version will introduce two new characters, Cloud Retainer and Gaming. Cloud Retainer, also known as Xianyun, will be seen in her human form for the first time, in addition to her adeptus. She’s classified as a Liyue Harbor resident equipped with Anemo Vision, categorized under the Passerine Herald title, and…
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The iconic Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) has been indefinitely canceled, marking the end of an era for the game industry’s biggest event. The decline of E3 began when main players like Sony Interactive Entertainment started skipping the event, and new possibilities emerged due to the advent of virtual events during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite an…
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Nihon Falcom recently announced the latest installment of The Legend of Heroes series in Japan, while also revealing plans to re-release The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky for newer gaming platforms, although specifics are yet to be detailed. The information emerged during a Q&A session at an investors’ meeting, where President Toshihiro Kondo…
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Swen Vincke, the director of Baldur’s Gate 3 and CEO of Larian Studios, expressed his sorrow over the latest layoffs at Wizards of the Coast by Hasbro, noting that most of those involved in the initial discussions about the Dungeons & Dragons-based game are no longer at the company. In his remarks, Vincke offered gratitude…
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The forthcoming film adaptation of Norman Reedus Walking Simulator, also known as Death Stranding, is being produced by art-house studio A24. The motion picture will be based on the inaugural release from respected game designer Hideo Kojima’s post-Konami studio, Kojima Productions. It features Norman Reedus’ character, Sam Porter Bridges, traversing a landscape resembling Iceland, interacting…
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Despite fans’ hopes, Baldur’s Gate 3 will not be available on Xbox Game Pass, as confirmed by Larian Studios founder, Swen Vincke, in an interview with IGN. Citing the rationale behind the decision, Vincke explained that Baldur’s Gate 3, a large-scale game without microtransactions, entails considerable development costs. As such, it’s only logical for interested…
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