Summary The firstMass Effectwas released in 2007 for the Xbox 360 when third-person shooters were extremely popular. Following Capcom’sResident Evil 4in 2005, games likeDead Space,Gears of War, andMass Effect, among many others, drew inspiration from the immersive over-the-shoulder camera angle to make combat more engaging. These shooter elements paired with a more classic BioWare movement when not in combat helpedMass Effectfeel unique and varied.Mass Effectdevised a unique style of gameplay by blending elements of classic RPGs and third-person shooters that went on to remain mostly consistent throughout all the games that followed....

Finn the Human is one of the original characters people could use inMultiversusduring its long open beta period. He’s nota newcomer like Jason Voorhees, the Joker, or soon-to-arrive Agent Smith. So, those of you who like his playstyle have had plenty of time to become familiar with him. And, in the open beta, Finn had some really strong Perk setups that could have a massive impact on a match. But now, in the full release ofMultiversus, the Perk System has basically been reworked entirely, and there are a lot fewer options than there used to be....

Where It Snacks and Snoozes is a request inNew Pokemon Snapthat players can complete after they have gotten Florio Nature Park (Night) to Research Level 2. It centers around taking a good photo of a Heracross, though locating this Pokemon can prove to be slightly tricky. For those players that may find themselves stuck as they work to completeNew Pokemon Snap’s Where It Snacks and Snoozes request, this guide contains all of the information that they will need....

The “Hange Zoe” ofNieR Automata, as many fans refer to her, Jackass is a curious character. When 2B and 9S first meet her in episode 3 at the Resistance camp, she’s ecstatic at the opportunity to have met some YoRHa androids, and immediately asks their permission to be taken apart for “research”. A comic relief character in an otherwise dark series is always welcome, and it’s a bonus if theyprovide value to the plot....

A recent poll conducted in Japan reveals who some of the most popular characters are from Intelligent Systems’Fire Emblem Engage. The game released last year to plenty of critical acclaim, acting as an anniversary title by pairing severalreturningFire Emblemlordswith a cast of new characters in order to defeat a great evil in the form of the Fell Dragon. While the initial response to some characters and their designs were less than enthusiastic, there were several characters that fans were excited to meet....

Summary The world ofOne Pieceis absolutely massive, and as such, it is no surprise for the fans to know that supplementary content often comes out on multiple occasions a year. Whether that be through vivre cards, novels, orOne Piecemagazines, Oda always looks to add depth to his story. Of course, then, there is the question of whether what is being added is canon or not. Frankly, that varies on a case-by-case basis....

Xboxboss and Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer is gaining an impressive accolade next month at the DICE Awards, where he will be presented with a Lifetime Achievement award. This news has led many paragons of gaming to praise the head ofXboxon social media, with PlayStation executives being one of the most notable examples. The award has been selected by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS), an organization made up of professionals in the video game industry....

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 2is on its way, bringing with it a rebuilt slice of Cloud and company’s planet and new revelations. The first game took place entirely within the futuristic city of Midgar, but the next game will have the party set out on their global quest in earnest. The fight against Sephiroth, Shinra, and seemingly fate itself will take them from coast to coast across Gaia, and will bring with it many faces both new and old....

The reception to Activision and Vicarious Visions' re-release ofTony Hawk’s Pro SkaterandTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2has been very positive, to say the least. These are two well-remembered classic skateboarding games, bundled together in the newTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2remaster. Unsurprisingly,Tony Hawkfans are hoping that Activision has plans for further remasters in the future. They just might get what they want, if a new rumor spinning out of recently-shared holidayTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2promo art is to be believed....

Summary Nvidiacould have some exciting news to share at next month’s SIGGRAPH 2024 conference as it invites Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to the stage. Huang co-foundedNvidiain 1993 at age 30, and it has become the third-largest company in the world behind Microsoft and Apple. Nvidia is a software engineering corporation in charge of designing graphics processing units (GPUs), application programming interfaces (APIs), and overall high-end computing in the fields of engineering, media and entertainment, and scientific research....

Rune Factoryoriginally began as a spin-off of theHarvest Moongames, now known as theStory of Seasonsseries. Like the iconic farming sims, players grow crops, upgrade their farm equipment, sell animal products, fish, and marry an NPC. However, unlikeStory of Seasons, players wield weapons and explore dungeons as another main aspect of the game. Additionally, whileRune Factoryhas open-ended farming sim gameplay, the games also have linear storylines to complement it. Rune Factory 5has already been released in Japan, but the localization won’t get a worldwide release until March 2022....

After launching a few months ago,Star Wars Squadronshas gone on to become a big hit for EA’s Motive Studio. Primarily focused on immersive space battles between the Empire and New Republic,Star Wars Squadronsis a unique EA game in that it isn’t full priced and the studio made the decision tonot rely on downloadable content or live service content. Instead the game takes the old school approach by offering fans everything from day one with plenty of unlockables to be had....

Summary Telepathy inStar Warsis the Force-related ability to influence the minds of others, induce actions and speech, or to communicate between minds. Its scale and effectiveness are dependent on the users' prowess with the Force. The Jedi mind trick (made famous by “These aren’t the droids you’re looking for”) is the best-known example in the franchise. There are several different ways to use telepathy, but the rarest form may be communicating with animals....