Few companies have mastered the art of making turn-based strategy games quite likeFiraxis. The studio’s work withSid Meier’s CivilizationandXCOMhave resulted in some incredible experiences in both franchises. What’s interesting is how Firaxis were able to reboot MicroProse’sXCOMfranchise without sacrificing much of the depth the older titles had. RELATED:10 Video Games That Need A Sequel Or Reboot As with most games, however, the answers didn’t appear overnight. Constant iteration throughout development is whyXCOM: Enemy UnknownandXCOM 2are such great games....

It’s likely that not evenNintendocould have anticipated just how colossal thePokémonfranchise would become when the first games debuted on theGame Boy.Pokémonhas evolved in amazing ways over the past decades. The video game series has never been more popular, but the anime series, trading card game, and spin-off titles continue to add more to the franchise in exciting ways. Related:10 Pokemon Designs That Are Just Too Weird There are hundreds of new and complex Pokémon that have been added to the Pokédex, but there has recently been the discovery of many beta and rejected Pokémon designs that could have pushed certain creatures, and the series as a whole, in a different direction....

Although Link from theLegend of Zeldaseries is one of the most recognizable characters ever - with his typically green tunic, his elf ears, and his iconic scabbard carrying the legendary Master Sword - it’s still easy to forget the fact that each newZeldagame sometimes brings with it a refresh of all the central characters as fans know them. Indeed Link, Zelda, andGanon/Ganondorfall have several iterations that represent different points and eras in theLegend of Zeldatimeline....

The end of Ash Ketchum’sPokemonjourney has been announced and the character’s long-running voice actor has shared a statement acknowledging the news. While it will be months yet before the latestPokemonanime episodes are localized in English, the show’s protagonist recently won his first Pokemon World Championship. The event had led many to speculate Ash’s story would soon be concluding, and it’s now been confirmed. It’s a shocking revelation, one voice actor Sarah Natochenny couldn’t let pass in silence....

Charlie Kaufman has a big and very loyal fandom, and he won it with his sword (insert “the pen is mightier than the sword” saying). One thing that he is known to do, and does very well, isself-referencing and metafictionmovies, most of the time as the screenwriter but also as the director. RELATED:Notable Games Famous Movie Directors Worked On Hisquirkiness and amazing understanding of the human souland everyday mannerisms of people, coupled with his massive talent to be both hilarious and poignant, have made Charlie Kaufman one of the most successful screenwriters of our time, and (thankfully), he doesn’t seem like he wants to stop creating anytime soon....

Summary Debuting as a nemesis and final boss to Mario in hissecond Game Boy entry in 1992, Wario has gone on to lead franchises and celebrated games ever since. While his debut and name placed him as a villainous character, his turn as anti-hero lead of theWario LandandWarioWaregames has created smash hits critically and commercially. Thisgarlic-chomping, treasure-snagging Mario rivalhas seen success on handheld and home console Nintendo platforms, alongside appearances in Super Smash Bros....

The Sentinel Class isLast Epoch’sfighter/knight class, with each of its three masteries offering variations on that core theme. The Void Knight fills the classic Dark Knight role and the Forge Guard acts as a fiery tank with the ability to animate weapons and armor. The Paladin, however, is the focus of this guide. The Paladin Mastery inLast Epochoffers a mixture of powerful fire attacks, healing, and buffs. Many healing and buffing abilities available to the Paladin can affect the whole group in multiplayer, so the Paladin is an excellent Mastery choice when playing in a group....

Players set on exploring the mutated yet nature-dominated world inBiomutanthave plenty of choices ahead of them.This open-world RPGplaces a heavy focus on the decisions one makes and this includes the relationships gamers form with NPCs. Following a great divide that separated the people of the New World, six Tribes have been established, however, the player cannot join all of them. RELATED:Biomutant: Best Builds For Melee Combat While one can change allegiances throughout the game,it is best to ally with a Tribe based on their Auraand if it matches that of the player’s current character....

Fans love to create their own unique styles for operators in theCall of Duty: Warzoneuniverse. From armor edits to unique cosmetics, fans often find ways to personalize each of theCall of Duty:Warzoneoperators. Domino is one of the few Asianoperators inCall of Duty: Warzone.Among its diverse cast, each operator often has skins that represent content from their home country. When one fan noticed that Domino didn’t, they decided to make their own skin as a proxy example....

After another patch was released to fix it, the infinite stim glitch has once again appeared inCall of Duty: Warzone.This glitch is a dangerous exploit that has ruined the competitive nature of casual games. By hiding in the storm, a player can use this glitch to win matches ofCall of Duty: Warzonewithout ever fighting another player. After the community thought the glitch was gone, it has surfaced once again. This is one of thebiggestCall of Duty: Warzoneexploitsthat continues to reappear on almost a weekly basis....

Releasing last week to a mixed reception,Cyberpunk 2077is finally here, with a significant number of players taking their first steps into the crime-infested underworld ofNight Cityover the last few days. It seems so many players have taken to the streets ofCyberpunk 2077that the game has unsurprisingly soared to the top of the sales rankings, with GFK’s compiled stats revealing the highly-anticipated new RPG was the best-selling title of the week in the UK’s physical retail charts....

Quick Links Dark and Darkeris arole-playing gamein which players are transported into the shadow world to fight against the hard powers of enemies. During their adventure, players discover valuable treasures, a few of which you would need in a survival situation. The others don’t have a relatively massive usage. However, if they’re optional for your current needs, trade them or sell them. Knowing how to handle these transactions is vital for every player, since strategic trading will enable you to upgrade your inventory or find the necessary items....

Deathloopis all about trying to achieve the perfect loop in order to take out all eight Visionaries during one day. To achieve this bloody task, Colt must find a way to get multiple Blackreef antagonists at the same location at once. Thankfully, after visiting either Charlie or Fia once, Colt discovers that the two are already set to meet up during midday. This means players can head straight to Charlie and Fia’s location inDeathloopwithout needing to change anything during the morning....