The remastered version of Mass Effect The trilogy included all three original games with updated controls and graphics and all additional content released for them over the years. Despite the comprehensive package, you must have noticed this the Pinacle Station DLC is missing. The omitted DLC was originally released for the first Mass Effect game. The first Mass Effect only had two DLC offerings: the Bring down the sky DLC and Pinacle Station. The latter is included in the re-release, allowing players of the remastered version to save a planet from a Batarian attack, but Pinacle Station was omitted entirely…
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The thirteenth class of Dungeons and Dragons is finally getting an update to go along with the revised 2024 ruleset. While it currently exists in an unfinished state via Unearthed Arcana, it's clear that the artificer subclass will not be left behind in 5th edition. This magical tinkerer is here to stay and now has some new and improved abilities. Most of the changes have to do with updates to TTRPG balance in general, with changes to spell usage and healing being especially pertinent to this class. But subtle adjustments and touches can be found throughout the artificer's features, from…
Among the magical items in Dungeons and DragonsThere are a few select pieces of equipment that qualify as “artifacts.” These items are among the most powerful in the gameand getting them often requires a lot of campaign work. While many of them belong to various creatures from Forgotten Realms lore by default, they can be obtained and used by players who seek them out. 11 are included in 2024 Dungeon Master's Guidesome returning from previous original books, others entirely new. In addition to having properties equivalent to those of many legendary items, most artifacts have various randomly determined powers, are…
Mass Effect: Andromeda It was a controversial game among fans, to say the least. Its major deviations from the original trilogy and lackluster graphics left much to be desired, and although the game was widely criticized, Recent reevaluations have found that the game has more to offer than initially thought. Specifically, many of the game's mechanics can be seen as improvements over the original Mass Effect games, those that should not be forgotten as Mass Effect 5 approaches launch. From simplifying the game's combat to providing players with more variety in their levelsand changing the way the world itself is…
The wizard in Dungeons and Dragons functions as a strange type of spellcaster, one who derives his magic from a powerful patron and whose spells work differently than any other class in the game. Warlocks receive few slots, but can reclaim them more frequently outside of battle, and the spells they get are actually pretty strong. They are also one of the best classes to build a blaster D&Dmainly because of his iconic gimmick and otherworldly outburst. When it comes to the magical items that best support a wizard character, there are a few specific choices that stand out. These…
The trailer for The Witcher 4 shows Ciri several years after the end of the previous game, The Witcher 3slaying monsters like a witcher, just like Geralt before her. Of course, the game will follow this younger wizard during a new journey, which means that certain events from the last game should now be set in stone. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has several dozen possible variations in its endingincluding the many different choices made throughout the game for various side quests. For years, the fanbase has wondered which of these endings would be considered canon if the series moved…
Amidst the excitement over the recently announced The Witcher 4fans are wondering where and how Geralt of Rivia will appear in the new title. Although the grizzled monster hunter was mentioned in the new The Game Awards trailer, it's clear that players will be put in the shoes of their adopted daughter, Ciri, on this outing. Still, with how beloved the character is, it's likely he'll be present in the new game in at least some capacity. Almost certainly, in fact, since it has already been revealed thatt Doug Cockle will return to voice the older wizard. It's an exciting…
Fans of Mass Effect the series will be familiar with many of the major alien species that populate its universe, such as the Asari, Turians, and Krogan. But there is one sentient species that tends to stay out of the picture for most of the story, appearing only briefly in Mass Effects 2 and 3: the Yahg, huge red aliens with incredible strength and a propensity for violence. The Yahg are entirely absent from the games' main plot, introduced in a DLC storyline for Mass Effect 2but the creatures made a huge impact on the fandom. Little is known about…
Monks in Dungeons and Dragons are the usual choice for unarmed and unarmored characters, given their ability to fight using martial arts. Without weapons and armor, monks generally carry less magical equipment than other player characters. Still, there are some items that work perfectly for your skill set. THE Dungeon Master Guide 2024 introduced and updated many items suitable for monks. These pieces of magical equipment improve their user's ability maneuverability, stealth and unarmed combat skillsincreasing all of the monk's major class strengths. Of all the items included in the new book, these ten work best to give monks an…
The fighter will receive a new subclass in Baldur's Gate 3 in 2025 in the form of the arcane archer. This is exciting news for players looking to create a ranged character, as Many of the game's martial classes lack features that specifically improve ranged weapon attacks. Dungeons and Dragons tabletop players, however, may be skeptical, as the arcane archer doesn't have a stellar reputation. Inside D&Dthe arcane archer is probably one of the worst subclass choices for fighters, simply because it is overshadowed by the other options. In particular, the battlemaster can do almost everything the arcane archer can…