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Quick Links InShin Megami Tensei 5, there are Key Items called “Talismans” that unlock special Magatsuhi Skills. Like most special items in video games, these can be obtained through completing sidequests or finding collectibles, such as the Miman. Using the Talismans inShin Megami Tensei 5isn’t difficult and requires no effort in combat. However, to unlock better Magatsuhi Skills, players will need to collect all 33 Talismans. RELATED:Shin Megami Tensei 5 Review About Talismans Every race inShin Megami Tensei 5has a respective Talisman....

The art director ofSilent Hill 2andSilent Hill 3is officially working on a new project, the freelance artist announced Sunday morning on Twitter. Masahiro Ito is a name with an impressive legacy that’s recently had a resurgence in the video game industry. But after his most recent work as a creature designer forMetal Gear Survive, many questioned what he’d work on next. It seemsItohas found a new project to pursue, but he’s not quite ready to reveal what it is....

In open-world gaming, having a companion tag along for the journey can prove to be useful, or at the very least provide some adorable company. Manyvideo games have renowned dog NPCs, such asFallout’s Dogmeat or the canine chum fromFable 2, who accompany the protagonist and provide help.The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimalso has companions, but they are mainly human or human-esque, though a mod for the game now makes it possible for players to have their own loyal German Shepherd....

With theMass Effect: Legendary Editionset to remaster the original trilogy, BioWare’s Mac Walters recently revealed a document full of early companion concepts which were cut or changed well before the game’s retail release. With many drawing direct influence from other areas of popular culture, thesecutMass Effect 2companion charactersrange from the stoic and serious to the downright silly. It will be hard for many BioWare fans not to read aboutMass Effect 2’s cut characters and wonder what might have been....

Summary The universe ofStar Trekis home to some truly amazing technology, fromthe faster-than-light warp driveto the sophisticated universal translator. However, one ofStar Trek’s coolest gadgets is the holodeck. In this advanced form of virtual reality, users can experience and interact with a hyperrealistic simulation. While the holodeck is famously prone to failure in just about every iteration of the franchise (holographic malfunctions are now aStar Trektrope), the technology offers limitless potential for creativity....

Respawn Entertainment has released nine minutes of gameplay footage fromStar Wars Jedi: Survivor. The footage gives players an extended glimpse at Cal Kestis' latest adventure, as he attempts to restore the Jedi Order inStar Wars Jedi: Survivor. Star Wars Jedi: Survivorhas big boots to fill. 2019’sStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderwas a massive surprise to fans, with low expectations allowing Respawn Entertainment to surpass them with ease. Despite the size of theStar Warsfranchise, the games have often struggled to find critical success....

Summary New players ofStardew Valleymight think this cozy little farming sim is all about relaxation: farmers taking their time, cultivating their crops, connecting with their local community, and stopping to smell the roses. More experienced players know that, while thatisall true,Stardew Valleyisalsoa game about profit and productivity. Building a successful farm with all its utilities and exciting additions can be an expensive business. For a long time, players have known kegs and preserves jars are the best way to make money, turning their delicious crops into artisanal goods....

IfStarfieldplayers choose toside with the Hunter during the Unearthed main story mission, he’ll ask for their help with a very personal matter. For obvious reasons, he sees Keeper Aquilus as something of a loose end and wants him gone before the final showdown with the Emissary. Rather than getting his own hands dirty though, he’ll ask the player to do it for him as some kind of morbid exercise of trust....

Quick Links One of the most interesting Main Quests inStarfieldis Unearthed. The mission is entangled so much with other Quests to the point where its last step is to complete Final Glimpses, which is another Main Quest. While completingUnearthedinStarfield, players will explore Earth and find out about the catastrophe and what triggered it. Additionally, a crucial decision must be made at the end of the Main Quest, which will affect players later on in the game....

As 2021 draws to a close and the gaming world prepares to head into a jam-packed 2022, many of the game industry’s biggest marketplaces have begun to release their best-selling lists for the past year.Nintendo titles dominated Amazon’s best sellerslist claiming 19 out of the Top 20 spots for the massive marketplace and many more lists will surely arrive within the coming days as companies wrap up their 2021.Steamrecently joined the end-of-year celebrations with its best selling list featuring a wide variety of categories celebrating the best and brightest of the year....

Summary An update reveals that there are post-launch plans forStellar-Bladein the form of additional costumes.Stellar Bladehas made waves in the gaming community as a third-person action-adventure game with impressive graphics. This game appears to have potential, and Sony seems to have vouched on the matter, partnering with developer Shift Up and publishing under Sony Interactive Entertainment.Stellar Bladeis expected to be released on April 24. Initially titledProject Eve, the game was first unveiled in 2019, targeting a release on the PlayStation 4 with fast-paced swordplay thatevokesNier: Automataas well as theHorizonseries, especially in the visuals and premise....

TheGrand Theft Autofan community is full of creative people, many of whom pour their energy into creating tributes to their favorite games in one format or another. However, it appears that Take-Two Interactive is drawing a line at fans reverse-engineering its games, and the company is now suing the creators of reverse-engineeredGrand Theft Auto 3andGrand Theft Auto Vice Cityfan projects. The suit was filed in California and is aimed at a group of 14 programmers from around the world, all of whom have been working together to make derivative source code for both games....

Summary Making decisions is a major part of a lot of video games these days, and horror games in particular seem to feature manytough decisions where player choice really matters.The player has to make these choices to progress the story.Telltale’sThe Walking Deadis known to feature the darkest and toughest decisions that rival the choices that characters have to make in the comic book series it’s based on. RELATED:Telltale’s The Walking Dead Most Memorable Characters The events ofThe Walking Deadgame take place soon after the zombie apocalypse starts in Georgia....