Summary Xbox Game Passtoday addedTin Heartsto its fast-flourishing content library. This release coincides with a new free update forthe charming steampunk puzzlerthat’s likely to get anyone in the holiday mood. Originally released in spring 2023,Tin Heartsis envisioned as a narrative-driven take on aLemmings-like puzzler. It thus tasks players with helping little toy soldiers navigate through dozens of levels to learn the story of their creator, genius inventor Albert J. Butterworth. Made by Rogue Sun, a studio consisting of formerFabledevelopers from Lionhead,Tin Heartsis the ninth title to hit Xbox Game Pass in December....

Party based games have created many unique team configurations, but one thing remains consistent between them: someone has to deal the damage.Xenoblade Chronicles 3is no different. Specifically, the damage dealers in this series are known as the attackers. As expected, attacker classes have a host of abilities that let them melt enemy health bars. But inXenoblade Chronicles, they also have to worry about positioning, enemy aggro, and proper use of their limited arts slots....

Summary A developer working onZenless Zone Zero, the upcoming free-to-play action RPG fromChinese publisher HoYoverse, has commented on the idea of bringing the studio’s newest title to more platforms, specifically the Nintendo Switch and Xbox.HoYoverse’s latest releases, likeGenshin ImpactandHonkai: Star Rail, have been massively successful, establishing themselves as some of the few live service juggernauts in the industry. Because of their widespread popularity, some gamers often forget that not everyone can play the company’s titles on their preferred platform of choice, as they’re only on PlayStation console-wise....

After years of campaigning, fans will finally get to seeZack Snyder’s Justice Leaguein just a few weeks. However, avid DC fans will be disappointed to hear that the much-awaited film will end with a “massive cliffhanger.” The news was confirmed by Snyder himself during the IGN Fan Fest, along with a reminder of the fact that there will most likely be no sequel. The film, with aruntime of four hours and two minutes, is Snyder’s version of the first movie in theJustice Leaguefranchise....

It’s the beginning of December, the holidays are rolling in, and for fans ofOverwatch, that means looking forward to a new seasonal event. Not only are real-life festivities given time in the spotlight, but in-game ones are as well and are honored with limited-time seasonal events. Fresh new game modes and fun new aesthetics are what madeOverwatchstand out as such a unique first-person shooter in the past years. RELATED:The 11 Most Innovative And Influential First-Person Shooter Games...

For the longest time, people thought thatFinal Fantasy XVwould never be a reality. The game was announced all the way back in 2006 asFinal Fantasy Versus XIII, before shifting gears and turning into a fully-blown mainline title by the name ofFinal Fantasy XV. However, post this reveal,Final Fantasy XV’s development was anything but smooth sailing. From scrapped concepts to the change of directors itself, there were several issues that worried fans about the fate ofFinal Fantasy XV....

Fire Emblem: Heroesis a free to play mobile spin off of theFire Emblemseries.Heroesfeatures characters from every core entry of theFire Emblemfranchise as well as characters from spins-offs such asTokyo Mirage Sessions,and regularly receives updates and new characters. Despite having been released in 2017, there are still a great deal of key characters from across theFire Emblemseries who have yet to be included in the game. So today, we’re going to examine ten of the most important characters fromFire Emblem’s history who have yet to be included inFire Emblem: Heroes....

Fallout: New Vegasis over ten years old, but with just a few mods, the acclaimed RPG can feel good as new. In fact, the last decade has seen mainstream RPGs, particularly from Bethesda, move away from some traditional RPG mechanics to the extent that many consideredFallout 4a solid shooter with RPG elements. For those old-school fans who want to dive back into the Mojave Wasteland and see what a more traditional RPG can look like in 2021, here’s the top 5 mods to makeFallout: New Vegasfeel like new....

Summary As far as the grand strategy genre goes, there are few that do it quite as well asCivilization. Debuting all the way back in 1991,theCivilizationfranchiseputs players in the boots of an iconic historical leader, and tasks them with creating their very own bustling civilization, all the while working towards a military, scientific, cultural, economic, or religious victory. Though many strategy games have tried to imitateCivilization’s addictive formula, few have succeeded, though it seems likeAra History Untoldcould be one of those few....

Assassin’s Creed Miragetakes players back in more ways than one. It explores Basim’s past prior (chronologically) to his role inAssassin’s Creed Valhalla, it is an action-adventure game as opposed to an action RPG, and it returns to the Middle East. Indeed,AC Miragehas been billed as a love letter to the earliest entries in the franchise since its announcement, and it’s clear how closely connected to the original games it is....

Summary Given the popularity ofDark Souls, it’s incredibly easy to associateFromSoftwarewithDark Soulsand other Souls-like games. However, it’s interesting to note thatFromSoftwareisn’t always about their “git gud” hit franchise, as mecha fans love the devs for itsArmored Coreseries. UnlikeDark Souls, theArmored Corefranchise focuses heavily on simulation - both in terms of constructing mecha and using them in combat. RELATED:Must-Play Gundam Games For Mecha Fans, Ranked Contrary toGundam, eachArmored Coretitle carries a particular level of intensity with regard to mecha customization and gameplay, to the point where it can become quite enjoyably overwhelming for gamers....

Summary The grim world ofWartalesis full of hardy companions with a range of fighting styles, each suited to different needs in its turn-based strategic combat.Each classwill also have several optional Attributes and Specializations, meaning that even two fighters of the same class can be wildly different in their play-style and effectiveness. In addition, the weapon and armor types available to the respective classes will also vary depending on their role, so players must ensure that every character is equipped with the most effective weapons and armor for their class....

Fans of Level-5’s JRPG franchise can turn toNi no Kuni: Cross Worldsfor a new experience. Taking a page off the virtual reality anime trope,Ni no Kuni: Cross Worldshas players become beta testers of an MMO called “Soul Divers” which, unfortunately to them, seems like more than just a game. Players of theNi no Kunititle will have to save the game world to prevent the destruction of theirs, with the powers of their chosen Class being their ever-reliable abilities in this journey....