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The JRPG genre has undergone several changes and reforms over time, reaching a point where the term itself is considered to be stifling and offensive by modern Japanese developers as well! These games are known for their epic stories, memorable characters, and riveting combat systems that keep players engaged for hours on end. Most JRPGs are lengthy experiences that will keep players hooked until the very end. RELATED:The Best JRPG Soundtracks, Ranked There’s no denying that JRPGs do end up conforming to certain tropes and clichés, which may irritate some fans who want the genre to evolve....

While the official Call of Duty League has its own set of rules, the competing players often add even more limitations to the game in an effort to maintain balance.Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’sCDL season is nearing its start, and as players look closer at the official “Gentleman’s Agreement,” some players have some reservations ahead ofCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’s2021 events. Fans are expecting the 2021 CDL announcement and Challengers season to start later in January; until then, fan hype continues to build....

Call of Duty: Warzone, for as popular as it is, has always been a heavily glitchy game. Some of these bugs have been harmless, while others have seenCall of Duty: Warzoneplayers cheating their way to an unfair victory. Fortunately, the latest bug falls into the former category, as it is a strange issue that has no negative impact on gameplay. Visual glitches have often been the most entertaining issues inCall of Duty: Warzone, and while the discovery of a headless Operator is not quite as shocking asthe recent N64 Caldera glitch, it is certainly interesting....

Call of Duty: WarzoneSeason 3 kicks off today Part 1 of the battle royale’s Nuke event yesterday. Season 3 has promisedCall of Duty: Warzonefans an updated Verdansk map to play on, and a trailer gives them their first look at the map’s redesign. Map updates are a big part of battle royales, as they help keep things fresh for players. While this isn’t the first timeCall of Duty: Warzone’s map has been updated, it is the first one of this scale....

CD Projekt RED revealed new details about one of the biggest gangs inCyberpunk 2077. Other gangs and corporations have been given reveals, likeKang-Tao, a corporation that makes smart guns, and The Mox, a gang that defends sex workers. On Twitter, CD Projekt RED shared the logo for aCyberpunk 2077gang called the Valentinos. The developer said that the gang is “bound by a strong moral code and century-old traditions.” Just likeCyberpunk 2077gang the Tyger Claws, which is mostly made up of members from the Japanese ethnic group, the Valentinos control Heywood and has many Latino members....

Recurring conventions grow on long-running game franchises like ivy, gradually becoming traditions. Oftentimes, the full merits and drawbacks of these tropes are only fully appreciated after a fresh installment makes a sharp break from what came before. This dynamic, a balancing act between reverence for the past and future reinvention, is especially evident in theFinal Fantasyfranchise. After a series of experimental titles, compilations, remakes, and futuristic outings,Final Fantasy 16’s crystal-saturated medieval setting is poised to serve as a return to form....

The successor and alternate story toUndertaleknown asDeltarunehas recently dropped its latest demo. The first chapter was launched on for free on PC and Mac, created once again byUndertalecreator Toby Fox. It launched Halloween 2018, with a three year gap of news for fans. This newestDeltarunedemo contains the second chapter of the game, where it launched on the PC for itch.io and Steam. Thesecond chapter ofDeltarunecontinues the adventures of Kris, Susie, and Ralsei taking them to another adventure in the Dark World....

Destiny 2has had an interesting journey with many players enjoying the looter shooter and other wishing that Bungie stuck to more conventional first-person shooting games. Despite splitting opinionsDestiny 2has managed to cultivate a dedicated audience and has kept them entertained through frequent updates. With the anticipatedBeyond Light expansion arriving in less than a monthand set to introduce major changes to the current game, voice actor Lance Reddick who voices Zavala in the game continues to tease big things are on the way....

Diablo 4has almost limitless items that keep players returning for more. For instance, the Aspect of Anemia is one of many utilities exclusive to the Barbarian class inDiablo 4, and it is perfect for bleeding builds, be it against single or multiple targets. However, many players do not know how to get the Aspect of Anemia. The Aspect of Anemiagives players a lucky hitwith a high probability of stunning bleeding enemies....

A few months have gone by since rumors began to circulate that the next era ofDungeons and Dragonswas much closer than originally anticipated. Whether that next evolution will come in the form of DnD 5.5, DnD 6.0, or justadditional rule books with optional changes to the core systemis still unclear. That said, players may be learning a little bit more next week during the upcoming D&D Direct. The popular TTRPG will be hosting an action-packed event on April 21 to highlight what is happening for the franchise throughout 2022 and beyond....

Summary Upcoming PS5 exclusiveStellar Bladewas first revealed back in 2019. In that time, a great number of screenshots have been released for the title—hinting toward much of what will be featured in the game. Stellar Blade,previously dubbedProject Eve, is a sci-fi RPG that was recently delayed into 2024 and is being developed by Shift Up. The title will depict the story of a near-future humanity exiled into space after an alien invasion....

As one of themost successful games to releasein 2020,Fall Guyshas had to contend with the byproducts of that success rather rapidly. From requests for new levels to new skins, developer Mediatonic is doing its best to keep up with the demand for content. Recently,Fall GuysCommunity Manager Oliver Hindle teased the plan for Season 3 of the popular game. According to Hindle,Fall GuysSeason3 will have more levels than in Season 2....

Summary Fallout 2designer John Deiley discussed his original idea for the intelligent deathclaws of Vault 13, and how they were unceremoniously killed off before they could be developed further as a concept. Even though theFalloutfranchise has always been known for its special brand of humor contrasted against the bleakness of a post-apocalyptic wasteland,Fallout 2is widely viewed as the entry where its humor is front and center. The wasteland is littered with pop-culture references, from Monty Python toThe Terminator, and even the player protagonist being ironically referred to as The Chosen One exemplifies the overall direction thatFallout 2decided to take....