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When ConcernedApe’sHaunted Chocolatierwas announced towards the end of 2021, players were excited to see the one-man development team’s follow-up to the beloved farming simulator from 2016.Stardew Valley, ConcernedApe’s previous game, took the gaming community by storm when it was released and became an internet sensation despite its modest beginnings.Haunted Chocolatierlooks just as promising as its predecessor and could be another strong addition to the indie game market. AlthoughHaunted Chocolatierwas only confirmed a few months back, there are a few details that have surfaced to give players an idea of what the game might entail....

First announced back in September 2021,Final Fantasy 16has finally received another lengthy trailer. During Sony’s latest State of Play, another three minutes of the game were shown off, with the game’sSummons and charactersbeing an emphasis of the trailer, along with glimpses of the brand new Valisthea setting. Though a release date hasn’t been confirmed just yet, it seems as thoughFinal Fantasy 16is shaping up nicely, and long-time fans of the series are well and truly hyped for its eventual release, though Xbox and PC players may have to wait awhile, with the game being a time-limited console exclusive for the PlayStation 5....

Square Enix has delistedFinal Fantasy 9, but beforeFinal Fantasyfans panic it’s only in a very limited capacity. Specifically,Final Fantasy 9has been removed from the Amazon App Store. All other versions ofFinal Fantasy 9remain available and there’s no indication that’s going to change anytime soon. Even the situation with the Amazon App Store isn’t permanent, as Square Enix plans to returnFinal Fantasy 9to the storefront in time.Final Fantasy 9was originally released in 2000, the lastFinal Fantasygamereleased on the original PlayStation console....

Summary Spoilers ahead from games created by Arkane Studios, Bungie, Bethesda, MachineGames, Irrational Games, Valve, & Infinity Ward FPSgames present players with a greater level of immersion, as they themselves step into the shoes of the character they are portraying, and develop a bond with the character, whether it’s player-created or otherwise. The bestFPSgames often provide a sense of character through the protagonist, even to those who don’t say much, or anything at all....

FromSoftware’s newest gameElden Ringis a big success with most players, carrying many of the best mechanics from prior SoulsBorne titles into uncharted, open-world territory. It has many of the staples associated with the series, from a story reminiscent ofDark Soulstobosses that would fit right in withBloodborne. Still, for every great addition like Torrent and the open-world format, other ideas were left on the cutting room floor. One element that has never appeared outsideBloodborneis the iconic Trick Weapons that made Yharnam hunters so ferocious....

GameStop has been in the news a lot recently for reasons only tangentially related to games. Most recently though, it’s because it released its first earnings report since the stock fiasco in January. News ofGameStop’s stock prices dominated news headlines earlier this year. Day traders on Reddit’s r/wallstreetbets subreddit worked together to begin buying and holding GameStock stock en masse. This causedGameStop’s stock to skyrocket over 200% in value. They did this to mess with some large firms that were short selling the stock; so they could make money, while the established traders lost big time....

Developer miHoYo continues to improve upon the foundation it set forGenshin Impactwith regular updates, events, and more. The latestGenshin Impactevent gives players more reasons to return to the MMORPG, but one fan has discovered a climbing glitch associated with the event. Genshin Impact’s Labyrinth Warriors event has officially begun, and with it comes new challenges that unlock special rewards. With thisGenshin Impactevent, there are several doors to enter scattered around the world of Teyvat....

Ghost Watcherswas released to minimal fanfare but began to make some noise as the day progressed. The multiplayer co-opghost-catching horror gamecan be played solo or with a gang and features voice interactions to spice up the experience. The game, however, has itsown way of dealing with the horror elements. The idea to combine the stereotypical know-hows of the usual exorcisms with the ‘hunt and catch’ mechanics was a jackpot. But the game isn’t pretty forward, though....

Ghostrunner 2is a first-person one-hit kill slasher game set in a futuristic cyberpunk universe where players are tasked with protecting the Dharma Tower from a deadly AI cult. As the game proceeds, the protagonist, Jack, comes across a variety of enemies,including menacing bosses, and Ahriman the Destroyer is one of them. Ahriman the Destroyer is the first boss that players will face during the first level ofGhostrunner 2,Uninvited Guests. He wields a massive sword and possesses an excellent speed, making the fight quite challenging....

AHalo Reachplayer has discovered a strange detail about one of the series' iconic vehicles - the forklift. Thevehicles inHalohave always been a crucial part of the franchise, and it’s interesting to see that they have many quirks left to discover, even in the older titles. The forklift was first introduced as a drivable vehicle inHalo Reach, and it became instantly iconic. Not because it was particularly useful - but because it wasn’t....

The multiplayer component ofHalo Infiniteis still making waves in the gaming landscape, partly due to its continual free updates that add a whole range of new cosmetics to the game. Everynew update gives rise to new water-cooler discussions, and the game’s latest update is certain to get people talking. As of December 29,Halo Infiniteplayers can purchase a range of “Mister Chief” inspired cosmetics, ranging from weapon charms to vehicle sprays, to even a fully-voiced AI companion, all of which proudly brandish the iconicHalomeme’s absurd hand-drawn face....

Summary The head ofHelldivers 2developer Arrowhead Game Studios is responding to calls for increased server capacity in the wake of the new game’s launch. The sci-fi shooter just released, but it’s already made a big impact on the gaming scene.Helldivers 2is drawing players in droves and winning praise from fans and critics. Of course, this large influx of players is having an impact on the title’s servers. Since its launch,Helldivers 2has been outperformingCall of DutyandFortniteon PSN, topping the charts as the number one game on the network....

InHogwarts Legacy, players are introduced to potion brewing fairly early in the game, and the creation of potions can be crucial to success. From healing brews like the Wiggenweld potion to more dangerous mixes like Thunderbrew, the game offers plenty of options for aspiring potions masters. One ingredient thatHogwarts Legacymakes fairly easy to find is Leech Juice, which is helpful as it is used in both the aforementioned Thunderbrew, and also in the highly useful Maxima potion....