Summary A talented modder has expandedBaldur’s Gate 3’s character customization with 54 new racial options to choose from. The mod is named Fantastical Multiverse 1.0, developed by DungeonsAndSouls. It expandsBaldur’s Gate 3’s current race options with new choices fromDungeons and Dragons' Eberron and Grim Hollow settings, as well asFinal Fantasy 14. ForBaldur’s Gate 3players looking to spice up a second or third playthrough, Fantastical Multiverse seems like a great option....

Lycoris Recoilhas been receiving plenty of fanfare lately. The anime is on the top of many fan-voted charts, the blonde protagonist is appearing all over online anime spaces, and even Hideo Kojima has recommended the animeduring the middle of its currently airing run. The original anime has been successful in a world full of long-awaited adaptations, and will now be getting a manga adaptation. The series takes place in a world where orphan girls are taught to be Lycorises, a form of violence control....

Character creation is an essential part of the RPG experience. Players rely on the character creation mechanics to craft the best characters possible, whether that means someone that looks like them or otherwise. Many RPGs have very detailed character creation mechanics thanks to advances in technology and graphics. While improved graphics and mechanics are undoubtedly welcome in a video game franchise, especially one that spans over many years, the advancements can also have an adverse effect on the gaming experience....

There are elements in a lot of video games that can cause even the most seasoned gamers to experiencestressand for some, that’s part of the fun of gaming to begin with. There’s nothing wrong with enjoying stress-free experienceswith cozy games of course, but a lot of players enjoy having to overcome difficult challenges instead. Related:Great But Extremely Stressful Games Nowhere is this more present than inmanagement games, where one wrong move early on can cause a snowball effect that leads to frantic split-second choices later in the game....

The planes ofMagic: The Gathering’s Multiverse are incredibly diverse. Each has its own set of physical laws that govern howany given world’s mana flows. One of these planes, Alara, was once a peaceful place without major conflict, but nowhere in the Multiverse is free from violence forever. RELATED:Magic: The Gathering - 10 Specific Reasons Cards Were Banned Over the years, Alara has been split to the point of destruction and has been reformed....

The trailer for new gameEverdream Valleyhas seriousStardew Valleyvibes. The farming sim will likely interest those who enjoy games of this genre, but the similarities toStardew Valleygo even as far as the name of the game itself. Stardew Valleycame out back in February 2016. It was praised by critics and sold over 400,000 copies within two weeks. Incredibly, it was created entirely by Eric Barone, who designed, programmed, animated, wrote, and composed the game....

NieR: Automatadirector, Yoko Taro, has revealed in a new interview that he wanted characters from the game inSmash Bros. While sitting down to discuss the Switch release ofNieR: Automata, which launched on June 12, 2025, over five years since the game’s initial release on other platforms, Taro discussed the legacy of the game over these past few years. Taro also went on to detail why the game was ported to the Switch, but ultimately, he also revealed that he wished the team had the game on Switch sooner, so characters could have been inSuper Smash Bros....

Nightingalereleased a new trailer at The Game Awards that highlighted new features like caves and the ability to glide, while giving new looks at enemies players will encounter.Nightingale’sPCgameplay is shaping up to look like a fun shared-world adventure, but it’s the deep lore that many fans may find most interesting. InNightingale, players exist in an alternate history, one influenced by the Fae, and literature wasn’t always fiction. For example, Ada Lovelace died at 36 of uterine cancer in the real world, but she lived and is aRealmwalker inNightingale(likely thanks to the advent of magic with the Fae)....

Summary Immortality is a power that has been central to many fictional stories, and there are numerous characters across fiction who have craved this power for themselves. Of course,One Pieceis no different than that regard and Oda has played with the idea of immortality on many occasions. This is more true than ever before in the final saga of the series, where several characters have finally been confirmed to hold immortality....

Summary The release ofResident Evil 4’s latest DLC has reignited discourse around developers' holding players' hands through immersion-breaking game design, but this controversy could have potentially been avoided had Capcom capitalized on Ada Wong’s I.R.I.S. lens introduced in Separate Ways. In early October, shortly after Separate Ways was released, a stir was caused within the gaming community across social media after a Twitter post went viral regardingResident Evil 4’s overuse of yellow paint on a ladder....

Open Roadsis many different things. It’s an adventure, a mystery, and an exploration-focused cozy game. It’s also a deep story about a mother and daughter bonding over shared family history, tragedy, and secrets. And it’s also a story about an epic cross-country road trip.Open Roadsis the first title from Open Roads Team, set to be published by Annapurna Interactive. The game, which stars Kaitlyn Dever and Keri Russell as mother-daughter protagonists Tess and Opal Devine, is currently scheduled for a February 22 release on multiple platforms....

According to one Blizzard developer, there are plans to seriously nerf Tank hero Roadhog inOverwatch 2. The switch to a 5v5 setup and the associated buffs that Tanks received across the board has made Roadhog a little too powerful in the eyes of manyOverwatch 2players, so it’s safe to say that there will be those who are happy with the nerf. Roadhog has been a playable character inOverwatchsince the original game launched in 2016....

Summary Amid rampant rumors and speculation surrounding alleged internal plans to release several keyXboxtitles on PlayStation and Nintendo consoles, CEO of Microsoft Gaming Phil Spencer has let fans know when they can expect Microsoft to clear the air.Xboxis coming off a very successful Developer Direct last month, which showcased new gameplay footage and release windows for three of its big AAA titles set to release this year inSenua’s Saga: Hellblade 2,Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, andAvowed....