Hero builds are hardly complete with trinkets inDarkest Dungeon 2. Often, trinkets can completely transform a hero, turning weaknesses into extreme positives. Many of the best trinkets carry negative effects because their upside is so high that they need some kind of penalty to balance them out. RELATED:Hardest Turn-Based RPGs Ever Made, Ranked Generally speaking, these gambles are often worth the risk.Darkest Dungeon 2gives gamers some of the most challenging maps and bosses to fight against....

When you think “JRPG,” you tend to think of vast, lengthy adventures that can take up weeks or evenmonthsof your time. The in-depth and rich nature of many of these epics can have you endlessly captivated, spending countless hours grinding away and slaying monsters, seeking treasures, and tackling various side quests in the process. Still, there are a number of these role-playing experiences, or at least games that holdsomeJRPG qualities, which prove surprisingly short....

After the 1990s established the survivalhorrorgenre and popularized horror in gaming in general, the 2000s had all of the tools needed to create unique and new experiences that still stand the test of time. The decade was filled with experimental projects that still shape games of today. RELATED:10 Horror Games With Lengthy Stories (& How Long They Take To Beat) Many established horror series saw the release of some of their greatest entries in the 2000s, while new series' were birthed and put new twists on the formula....

Summary Alongside the reveal of the highly anticipatedAlan Wake 2, Remedy Entertainment has confirmed it will be using its in-house game engine Northlight, ensuring that the upcoming sequel captures the first game’s visual style and atmosphere. While fans had always hopedAlan Wakewould someday receive a sequel, there had been speculation one was sure to come after it was confirmed inControlthat the two games shared a fictional universe. So withControlalso built on the Northlight engine, players will already have a frame of reference of what to expect ahead ofAlan Wake 2....

The next generation of consoles is coming in soon. ThePlayStation 5’s launch is just a week away, and those who have pre-ordered consoles or are looking to pick one up at launch are eagerly awaiting updates. As such, depending on which retailer the would-be PS5 owner has one to, it’s important to know what’s happening on launch day, especially those who don’t want towait to upgrade to the PS5. Unlike previous launches of new consoles, there will be no waiting in line and camping outside of retailers in hopes of snagging one....

Animal Crossing: New Horizonshas provided players a wonderful outlet for creativity, and fans of the game have not let it go to waste. Beyond all thewonderful creations players have made, the game has also served as a way to bring people together in spite of the Coronavirus pandemic keeping them apart. As yesterday was Mothers' Day, there are still many unable to go and visit their mothers in person. To get around this, clever players have taken toAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, joining their mothers in game on all sorts of fun adventures together....

December 7 is a big day forApex Legendsfans. Not only does it begin a new Raiders collection event, where those dedicated to Wattson can pick up her heirloom if they so choose, but Winter Express is returning for the “holo-days.”Winter Express is arguably one of the bestApex LegendsLTMs, and many have been waiting for it since the calendar flipped. There have been some who are less ecstatic about the event, though....

Apple announced today that it added more than 30 new games to itsApple Arcadesubscription service today. TheApple Arcadeadditions feature some great classics, but also a few surprise heavy hitters. Apple Arcade is a monthly subscription plansimilar to Xbox Game Pass that gives users access to over 150 games for $4.99 a month. The service has always had an interesting mix of titles, ranging from more traditional mobile titles likeGame of Thrones: Tale of Crowsto mobile ports of popular indie games such asCat Quest 2andEnter The Gungeon....

Summary Renowned for his clever use of flashbacks to flesh out the characters that constitute the massive cast ofOne Piece,Eiichiro Oda often focused entire arcson certain individuals during the pre-time skip era of the manga. What this yielded was a succession of phenomenal character-driven narrative segments, as seen in stretches such as the Arlong Park Arc, the Enies Lobby Arc, and the Post-War Arc. Since then,Oda has relied on this storytelling approachto a lesser extent, although there are some exceptions in the post-time skipOne Piecearcs....

Throughout the entirety ofBetter Call Saul, Jimmy McGill is known under many names, such as Saul Goodman, Gene Takavic, or Viktor Saint Claire. These personas have one fundamental thing in common: they are all founded on the skills and mischievous personality of Slippin' Jimmy, an alias that McGill went by back in his hometown of Cicero, Illinois. RELATED:Things Better Call Saul Does To Set Up The Story Of Breaking Bad...

Nearly two years after the firstHauntingseries premiered,The Haunting of Bly Manordebuted on Netflix in October of 2020. Crafted by Mike Flanagan,Bly Manorproved that while it also featured a haunted estate, it would differ fromThe Haunting of Hill Housegreatly. Much like its predecessor,The Haunting of Hill House, the Bly estate consists of many frightening ghosts. Unlike the Hill House property, Bly does not earn its frightening name because of the ghosts trapped on the land, but the familiarity of the story that so few know....

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearlremake the originalPokemon DiamondandPearl,returning players to their expansive Sinnoh region. The Sinnoh region included and introduced some iconic Pokemon for players to catch and evolve, and withBrilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl’saddition of the Grand Underground, players have even more opportunities to catch powerful Pokemon. RELATED:Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl: Which Starter Makes The Game Easier? Many players strive to create the strongest team they can, and with so many options to choose from, it can be difficult to find the right Pokemons....

Kamado Tanjiro is the main protagonist of theDemon Slayer series, who originally lived the peaceful life as a regular coal burner. However, after most of his family was slaughtered by the demon king Kibutsuji Muzan, the young protagonist sought out the former hashira Sakonji Urokodaki and armed himself with powerful techniques under the Water Breathing style. RELATED:Demon Slayer: Best Breathing Techniques & Who Can Use Them Breathing styles allowindividuals to enhance their physical capabilities and perform powerful attacks facilitated by unique breathing patterns....