The Deck of Many Things is one of the most interesting magical items in the world. Dungeons and Dragonsbut it will also never appear in a large percentage of campaigns. Like a deck of cards that contain some truly wild effects, the Deck of Many Things has the potential to sow chaos in any story. This can be a lot of fun, and the risk of using the cards makes the rewards seem even better, but it's not the right option for every campaign or table. In my own long duration D&D campaign, Personally, I never took the leap of…
Author: Ben Brosofsky
The PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection may be the most exciting PlayStation announcement in a while, but there's one big downside to a conceptually fantastic venture. Revealed as a celebration of the nearly three decades that have passed since the debut of the original PlayStation, the 30th Anniversary Collection rebrands the lineup of PlayStation 5 products to honor the style of the original system. The white and black contrast that defines the current range is traded for a more muted balance of gray, while the face buttons and PS logo return to their original multicolored style. While the collection is obviously…
The always-new Like a dragon This series may be the hardest left three yet with Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in HawaiiBut if past ventures are anything to go by, it will find a way to stick the landing. Announced at the developer's 2024 RGG Summit, Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Follows a succession of games that mix dramatic yakuza stories with fun side content and a lot of heart. Although they traditionally take place in urban Japan, 2024's Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Introduce Hawaii as a setting, and the tropical flavor isn't completely gone. Rather than following late series…
Over a year in the life of Disney LorcanaThe game is moving full steam ahead, and the next step in its continuous evolution will be Azurite Sea. As a collectible trading card game that uses Disney cartoon characters from a wide variety of films and shows, Disney Lorcana has no shortage of material to draw from. Azurite Sea will be the sixth free set for the game, introducing over 200 new cards and a selection of products that could appeal to veteran players and newcomers. Disney's Lorcan: Azurite Sea The characters set sail on a quest to repair the Great…
I like many of the changes in the 2024 Dungeons & Dragons Player's HandbookBut most of them are not necessarily things that would push me to immediately toss aside the 2014 copy. I've been running for a long time DND 5e campaign for years, and I'm quite comfortable with the older edition at this point. That's not to say that I always remember every detail off the top of my head - I definitely don't - but I have a good idea of how to use the book to quickly check facts when they are relevant to play. Although I…
Tales from the shell is set to deliver an entirely new kind of experience in Middle-earth, and it has finally received an official release date in honor of Hobbit Day. While most video games based on the world of The Lord of the Rings And The Hobbit Have several variety of battlefield action, Tales from the shell went for the domestic life simulation market instead. In the idyllic village of Bywater, the gameplay loop focuses on tasks like gardening, talking to neighbors and decorating a hole in the ground for a hobbit to live in. As revealed in the Hobbit…
PlayStation is revising one of the biggest PS4 exclusives with Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, An update that, although unnecessary, could still be the definitive version of the game. Originally released in 2017, Horizon Zero Dawn Stated a claim as an open-world adventure that hit The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Through a total of three days. It served double duty as a PS4 tech demo, with a lush, vibrant world that showed what the console was capable of without having to sacrifice stable performance. Over seven years later, Horizon Zero Dawn Still looks better than many games that…
It sounds like a new one Batman: Arkham Game may be in the works at Rocksteady Studios, but as exciting as it may be, it's incredibly unlikely that the game will be the one I personally want. The Batman: Arkham Iconic for a reason, the series elevates the superhero genre with engaging storytelling, fluid combat, and a richly atmospheric take on Gotham City. More recent successes than these Marvel's Spider-Man Games for PS4 and PS5 draw a lot of inspiration from Rocksteady's titles, and I would argue that the newer alternatives still lose in a direct comparison. Like a lot…
Call of Duty: Warzone has undergone many changes and updates over the years, and Black Ops 6 is bringing another first season of content to the game. How the Call to action take on the Battle Royale format, War zone brings the franchise's signature gunplay and personality to a larger arena where death is permanent. It also expanded to a new platform this year with Mobile Warzonewhich also receives updates that are not completely synchronized with the PC and console version of the game. Some of the War zone changes are directly integrated Black Ops 6as Features like the loading…
Assassin's Creed Shadows The 2024 delay may come as a disappointment to many, and my sympathies are with anyone who is already hyped to play the game in November. Game delays can often be a good thing, but that doesn't make them any more fun, and it's been almost four years since the last one. Assassin's Creed Play on this scale. For me, though, the delay actually comes as something of a relief, and I feel like I'll be able to get more excited for the game once the new February 2025 release rolls around. I was a Assassin's Creed…