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Yahoo
31-03-2025
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Assassin's Creed Shadows Tips Galore And More Of The Week's Best Gaming Pointers
Whether you want to know how to use Assassin's Creed Shadows' level scaling to your advantage, get rich quick in feudal Japan, or make your hideout as pretty as it can be, we've got the tips for you this week. In addition to that, we'll also help you get started in Atomfall and tell you what to expect out of AI Limit, so read on. Assassin's Creed Shadows is an open-world RPG through and through, complete with stats to level up and progressively more powerful gear to find. As you might expect, it employs a level scaling system, where the enemies and quests you encounter get stronger as you do. That is to say, if you're level five, the enemies around you will be level five. When you reach level six, the enemies will turn into level six enemies. Easy, right? - Timothy Monbleau Read More You'd be entirely forgiven for thinking that the Projects screen in Assassin's Creed Shadows is just a Battle Pass system. The gradual drip feed of rewards presented in a straight line evokes strong déjà vu of countless live service and free-to-play games like Fortnite or Genshin Impact. Additionally, Assassin's Creed Shadows has microtransactions, so you might (reasonably) fear that Projects exist just to separate your cash from your wallet. Fortunately, while Projects are similar to Battle Passes in form, they differ a bit in function. - Timothy Monbleau Read More While it's completely viable to cut down your foes solely via stealthy assassinations and brute-force katana strikes as either Naoe or Yasuke, leveling up and investing in additional abilities makes combat far more enticing. You can Spartan kick your enemies as Yasuke and lurch forward in a lightning-quick strike as Naoe. But such skills require you to spend time earning XP to invest Mastery Points. But how can you do so in the most efficient, and quickest, ways? - Brandon Morgan Read More I've heard tales of people willingly and happily spending an hour or two—sometimes even three or more—in a game's character creator. Folks craft celebrity lookalikes, themselves, and their ideal vision of the perfect hero. Personally, I'm in and out in five minutes, ready to play. But what happens if you speed through that process with your character and then find it's subpar in gameplay? Fortunately, Monster Hunter Wilds won't shoulder you with buyer's remorse given its various settings for tweaking your character's style. - Brandon Morgan Read More When I first discovered the ornament vendor in Assassin's Creed Shadows—the kindly woman selling decorations and customization options for the hideout—I had a feeling I'd end up spending tons of Mon decking out my dojo. Well, that assumption was correct. Many thousands of Mon later, I was rolling in rocks, trees, and roofing materials. But I was out of money. So I had to find some new strats to keep the cash flowing. - Brandon Morgan Read More There is an abundance of soulslike titles these days, giving fans of the brutal genre plenty of options for where to spend their time exploring, making builds, and taking down extremely challenging bosses. If you're an anime enthusiast as well, you may have had your eye on AI Limit, which costs only $35. This may leave you wondering how long of a journey the game offers and whether it's worth investing in. So let's get into it. - Billy Givens Read More To level your skills up in Atomfall, you'll need to find Training Stimulants. And while you'll have a solid selection of skills you can buy early on, you can add additional skills to your repertoire by finding manuals out in the world. But which to choose first? - Billy Givens Read More There have been quite a few games over the years that examine the fallout of a nuclear event, but developer Rebellion's new title Atomfall distinguishes itself by using a real-life accident as the basis for its tale. Taking place in an alternate reality following the Windscale nuclear disaster of 1957, this UK-based survival-action experience provides a large open-world experience with plenty to do and see in a radioactive England. Here's how long it'll take you to see what Atomfall has to offer. - Billy Givens Read More Customization is one of my favorite parts of just about any video game, followed closely by base-building elements. Assassin's Creed Shadows features both, and you can even customize your base—otherwise known as your hideout—with cherry blossom trees, deer statues, intricate pathways, and so much more. Unfortunately, it'll cost you. Who knew interior and exterior decorating would be such a lucrative market in Feudal Japan?! - Brandon Morgan Read More If you're just diving into Atomfall, you should know this survival title is designed to test your skills and patience (in a good way). With danger lurking around every corner and extremely limited resources at your disposal, you'll want to approach every moment with caution and planning. Before you set off on your journey in Atomfall, here are three tips to keep in mind that can help improve your chances at survival. - Billy Givens Read More For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
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Pointers For Marvel Rivals And Path of Exile 2, What To Play Before AC Shadows Arrives, And More Of The Week's Top Tips
Whether you want to tackle Path of Exile 2 solo, make the most of Mr. Fantastic's stretchy powers in Marvel Rivals, or just get Final Fantasy VII Rebirth looking and running its best on your Steam Deck, we've got the tips for you. Many will argue that the best solo class in Path of Exile 2 isn't the one topping the meta currently but the one you enjoy the most. That's true…to some extent. Some builds prove viable from the get-go, capable of pushing all of the end-game content across Wraeclast. Others, not so much. For example, the Warrior, while entertaining as you smash your foes with reckless abandon, poses a problem in the end-game because most late-game enemies and bosses excel against melee builds. But seeing as you can only choose one, we recommend starting with a minion build, which means selecting the Witch! - Brandon Morgan Read More Following multiple delays that have pushed the game deeper into 2025, along with reports of this being the biggest AC game with the longest development time in the franchise, Assassin's Creed Shadows is nearly upon us. Of course, there's still time to complete a game or two beforehand. While February is positively jam-packed with new game releases, you may want to hit up your backlog instead of paying cash for something new before Shadows (or scope out some possible deals on older games). Here are a few titles we recommend you stomp through first! - Brandon Morgan Read More Let's cut to the chase; it's a small miracle that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth runs on the Steam Deck. This is a game so visually demanding that it's the poster child for the $800 PS5 Pro. Yet, the power of Valve's handheld device is roughly comparable to last gen's PS4. On top of that, even Square Enix games that can run on last-generation hardware have struggled on the Steam Deck. So you can probably understand that my expectations for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth were pretty low. If Cloud's adventure ran well enough that I could sneak in some games of Queen's Blood on the go, I'd consider it a win. - Timothy Monbleau Read More Donkey Kong Country Returns HD marks the second time the popular Wii game has been ported to another Nintendo console. But it's the first time it's been given the full high-definition treatment. The game certainly looks better than ever, though it's worth noting there are no meaningful changes to the gameplay added in this version. - Billy Givens Read More ARPGs like Path of Exile 2 and portable gaming devices like the Steam Deck go together like spaghetti and meatballs. Fighting huge mobs of enemies and grinding out rare loot is perfect for pick-up-and-play gaming, especially while you lay in bed listening to all those podcasts your friends keep bugging you to check out. Granted, this is only a great experience if the game you're playing runs well on Valve's flagship portable device, so how does Path of Exile 2 hold up? - Timothy Monbleau Read More It is only fitting that the First Avenger himself, Captain America, was one of the first heroes to join Marvel Rivals. For a character whose primary weapon is a shield, it makes sense that Cap would take on Rivals' version of the Tank role as a Vanguard. However, unlike beefier Tanks, the Sentinel of Liberty requires a little more finesse than other characters like Hulk. - Simon Estey Read More While he is a little late to Marvel Rivals, the namesake of Marvel's first family has joined the multiplayer hero shooter. Despite taking on the role of a Duelist, Rivals' version of DPS, the character also contains elements of the Vanguard Class, making him an elastic and versatile choice. - Simon Estey Read More Now that Hello Kitty Island Adventure is available on Nintendo Switch and PC, you may be curious if you can play with your friends on other platforms, or perhaps if you can carry your save over to a new platform. We'll fill you in on everything you need to know about the game's crossplay and cross-save functionality below. - Billy Givens Read More Cozy, laid-back games have a tendency to feature a bit of character customization, and Mika and the Witch's Mountain is no different. In this relaxing, delivery-focused game, you can equip the titular character with a variety of outfits and charms that give her a bit of additional personality. While a few of these can be earned during the story, most will have to be purchased from a somewhat hidden location. Here's where to find it. - Billy Givens Read More Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is the second re-release of the original Wii version of this classic platformer. Prettier graphics aside, basically everything fans love (or hate) about this Kong outing remains intact to enjoy all over again—or for the first time. If you're new to the game, we've got three tips that we think might help you in the early hoursAnd if you're really struggling, the second tip might be especially helpful, so read on! - Billy Givens Read More For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
