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Summary TheVampire: the MasqueradeTTRPG is one that boasts an incredible wealth of world-building and lore for players to really sink their fangs into, immersing themselves in the popularWorld of Darkness. Players have the freedom to choose what kind of vampire they wish to be inVampire: the Masquerade, including the clan and faction, depending on their Storyteller, of course. There are four major factions in thevampire worldin the modern nights, consisting of the Camarilla, Anarchs, Sabbat, and the Independents, which technically are factionless....

For many gamers, it has proven to be incredibly difficult to obtain either a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X in the month since the two next-gen consoles launched. Not only has the usual paradigm of supply and demand made availability scarce, butscalpers have been using botsto snatch up stock once it becomes available and then reselling consoles at three or four times the retail price. Barring luck and good timing, it’s nearly impossible for a human being to place an online order faster than a bot, and many disappointed consumers have questioned why retailers didn’t have anti-bot protections in place in preparation for what turned out to bePlayStation’s biggest console launch in history....

Summary God of War’s use of ancient pantheons is clearly the cornerstone of what makes the franchise such an incredible collection of games. From the beginning of the franchise and its exploration of Kratos taking on his fellow Greek gods to the evolution of finding himself in an all-new realm filled with the popular gods of Norse myth, both pantheons have done their part to help tell Kratos' layered story. However, when looking back at the franchise as a whole, the concentrated vision that’s focused on fewer gods that the Norse series embraces servesGod of Warbetter than its Greek counterpart....

Summary Though theWorld of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandariaevent is intended to give players a power trip that normally is not attainable in other game moves, a point of contention with players was how Blizzard dealt with the “frog farm” in the Timeless Isle. In the initial days ofWorld of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria, players scrambled to find ways to reach level 70 quickly and farm resources. As one of the first known farms inWoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria, the Gulp Frogs of the Timeless Isle are found on its southeastern shores....

Following the recentXboxand Bethesda Games Showcase, it was clear to see that there are plenty of new titles on the way to Xbox and PC owners. A wave of new games landing in players' laps is nothing new for Xbox fans, as they consistently receivenew titles every month as part of Xbox Game Pass. While Game Pass shows how Xbox is consistently working to improve its service, there are some elements of Xbox’s online package that fans have found to be left behind....

A big portion of theXbox Series X/Sbranding is giving users' a wide variety of controller options. With the latest controller announcement, the family ofXbox Series X/Scompatible controllers grows even larger. Since the Xbox One era, Microsoft has made a point about the way players actually play games on its systems. There is the sleek Elite Controller, that while lacking visual customization options, is one of the greatest controllers ever, with its brilliant design and additional buttons....

2020 will likely go down as one of the most interesting years in gaming in recent memory. Between the DMCA issues on Twitch, the raging lawsuit betweenApple and Epic Games, and the severe shortage of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, it would likely be difficult for players to say that 2020 was a boring year for the gaming community. While topics surrounding video games were interesting on their own, the games released in 2020 seemed to pack quite a punch as well....

While there’s still a ways to go — over a year, in fact — beforeFantastic Fourhits theaters, Marvel Cinematic Universe fans already know the movie will mark the start of Phase Six. By then, there will be plenty more character debuts and more story threads put in place. Most of the excitement surrounding the Fantastic Four joining the MCU has been focused on who will play those four scientists-turned-superheroes. Another big question for fans will be just who else might appear in their movie....

Summary Shapeshifting is a pretty fun power regardless of the media it’s used in. The ability to transform into anything, any creature, or any person (depending on the internal rules of shapeshifting) is an ability to truly shine when the user of said ability is creative. And, as such, this is a power and/or character type that’s used pretty often in both anime and manga. In particular, there are some real standout protagonists with shapeshifting abilities across the manga medium....

There is a staggering amount of games on the Nintendo Switch, many of which offer large playtimes for the players, however, not all games can or should be played indefinitely, getting stale or boring overtime (or offering little to no content after beating the story). Related:The 10 Best Platformer Games Released In 2019 So Far (According To Metacritic) This list contains 10 of the best games on the Nintendo Switch that can be played basically forever, be it through random generation, online play, or a sheer amount of content available to the players, some of which many people may not have heard of or had a chance to play yet....

Apex Legendsgamers are currently asking for major changes to its Ranked Arenas matchmaking functionality in light of how the feature affects competitive players. The massively popular battle royale game has been seeing a growing fanbase since its inception withApex Legendshitting 100 million players back in 2021. Over the years, the game has added a variety of features and functionalities to build on its existing popularity. This even includes a highly anticipatedApex Legendsmobile version....

Assassin’s Creed Valhallais taking the franchise to the Viking Era, but it is also taking it out of the B.C. era. Many assumed that an ancient civilization would followOrigins' Egypt andOdyssey’s Greece, but instead it’s leaping 1000+ years into the future. What this means is that the nextAssassin’s Creedgame may be more open-ended as to which time period it explores, and whileAssassin’s Creed 2021is by no means confirmed, Ubisoft’s schedule means that there’s likely one in the works....

Summary ABaldur’s Gate 3player has discovered a hilarious message hidden by a developer of the game written with a strong passive-aggressive tone. ThisBaldur’s Gate 3message is one that could easily pass by many gamers throughout their playthrough. Nearly a year after the game’s initial launch, gamers are still finding plenty of details hidden away inBaldur’s Gate 3. It’s a big part of the game’s charm, and a strong reason why players continue to explore the game via multiple playthroughs....