Quick Links Novacrystalis an equipment material inMonster Hunter Wildsthat can be used to craft high-quality weapons and armor. DespiteNovacrystalbeing considered “highly coveted for its rarity” according to its in-game description, it’s actually quite easy to find when you know where to look. 8 JRPGs That Break the Genre’s Rules These JRPGs sought to redefine the conventions of the genre and introduce their own rules. Stop scouring the entire game map for this rare crystal....

Tales of Arisechanges several staples of the JRPG series' game system, in particular, it has an unique heal system called the CP, Cure Points - here’s how it works and how you may heal, buff, or revive your characters. Tales of Ariseis the first console game of the series in five years since the release ofBerseria, and like its title suggests, it strives to bring the series to new heights. Or at least going back to where it was pre-XilliaandZestiria, by most notably introducing new gameplay systems....

Today,genDesign (the creators behind Ico, Shadow of the Colossus, and The Last Guardian) announcedthey will be partnering with Epic Games Publishing to implement a new “developer-first approach” to publishing its video games. As mentioned in theEpic Games announcement, this will bring the most developer-friendly terms that “fundamentally changes” the current publishing model. With this new approach, genDesign keeps 100% of all IP and creative control, has its projects fully-funded by Epic Games, and offers at least 50% of all profits made by its games....

John Wick Hex’svery existence would have surprised me if you would have told me about it back in 2014. The creator behind indie darlingThomas Was Alonemade a John Wick game? And it’s a tactical strategy game? There’s no doubt in my mind that that combination of words would have blown me away back when John Wick was synonymous with just a single movie, not a franchise. Nevertheless,John Wick Hexis here and I’m happy to report that it is freakin' awesome, and might be one of my favorite games of the year so far....

Ken Levine’s current projectJudasmay have derivative elements, but it’s the execution of the narrative that truly matters, not the trope the story is built atop. Often, forcing elements that are wholly ‘original’ into a narrative can harm, rather than help, the story. Ken Levine, head of Ghost Story Games, and creator/director ofBioShock,BioShock Infiniteand the upcoming Judas did anexcellent interview with IGNand Geoff Keighley recently. The trio discussed the “narrative lego” technology that underlies the gameplay of Judas, essentially procedural elements that adapt and change the story depending on the player’s actions....

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed It is no doubt that we might be approaching the end ofJujutsu Kaisenevery single day now. Gege Akutami’s unpredictability remains the bane of the existence of every single fan, and a new theory has started floating on social media platforms, predicting a worse ending forJujutsu Kaisenthan even Hajime Isayama’sAttack on Titan.The theory speculates how none of the sorcerers would be able to defeat Ryomen Sukuna, making him victorious once and for all....

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed After years of keeping us waiting, we are finally getting Charlie Cox’s Daredevil back in his own series. Releasing nearly a decade after Netflix’sDaredevilfirst premiered, the MCU series will finally arrive on Disney+ on March 4th, bringing the unlikely team-up of Matt Murdock and his sworn enemy, Vincent D’Onofrio’s Wilson Fisk. But it is not just the two of them returning, several original stars from Daredevil’s run in theDefendersuniverse are expected to return along with a handful of new ones as well....

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Once upon a time in the glitzy realm of pop music, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, and Ariana Grande danced to the same beat, all under the watchful eye of Scooter Braun. Their collaborations churned out chart-toppers and unforgettable moments. But suddenly, the harmony hit a sour note! Behind the scenes, tensions simmered, leading to a surprising fallout....

Quick Links Palworldwill give players many different resources to gather and useful items to craft. These items can be acombat-focused gun, a Pal Egg hatchingIncubator, or even terrain traversing gadgets such as theGrappling Gunor aGlider. The one thing these items have in common, however, is they all have a rarity rating. Palworld: How To Get Cake If you’re trying to get Cake in Palworld and need some help, this guide has you covered....

Ian Bell, the CEO of Slightly Mad Studios, revealed some new details aroundProject CARS 4in his recent tweets, promising a realistic experience that would return the series to its simulation origins. Despite the fact that Bell deleted all his tweets aboutProject CARS 4soon after sharing them, some fans managed to take screenshots from the tweets before they were wiped. According to Bell, the new iteration of theProject CARSseries is set to feature the most realistic visuals ever in a simulation racing game....

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed When it comes to action-packed TV shows that keep viewers hooked and on tenterhooks,DaredevilandThe Punisherreally hit the nail on the head with their pulse-pounding thrills & high-stakes drama. Much of the credit for these gripping series goes to their exceptional cast, with Charlie Cox and Jon Bernthal leading the charge. Cox masterfully portrayed Daredevil, a blind lawyer moonlighting as a vigilante, while Bernthal brought an unparalleled fierceness to Frank Castle, better known as the Punisher....

Creating a compelling villain can be one of the most difficult challenges a fiction writer can face. They have to be powerful, but not insurmountable. They have to be ominous without being annoying. They should be relatable without being admirable. The balance is incredibly tricky, butBlizzardseems to have found that balance with Ramattra. Poised to be a major player inOverwatch 2’s upcoming story campaign, Ramattra is the leader of Null Sector, a faction of rebellious omnics who want equality with — and possibly dominance over — the humans that created them....

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed The adventures of little yellow men and their lovable leader, Gru, helpedDespicable Meand Universal create an unparalleled run at the box office. Every movie to date has taken home at least $250 million in the US.Minions: Rise of Grumade the most money of the franchise hits to date,topping $370 million domesticand spawning the “Gentleminions” phenomenon....