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A creative player ofThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimhas just produced a mod that adds the viral Grimace Shake from McDonald’s into the action-RPG. With severalbig titles getting into the Grimace shake memes, it was only a matter of time until theSkyrimcommunity would come up with its own way of adding the trend to the world of Tamriel. Given how active theSkyrimplayer base continues to be, it is not surprising for the game to still be tackling relevant topics today....

Summary Like many RPG titles, the narrative experience ofThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimis so much more than its main quest. The title has remained so consistently relevant over the past decade thanks to the scale of its exploration and worldbuilding, with there being a wide range of different factions that feature their own compelling stories. Faction questlines are a longstanding staple ofThe Elder Scrollsand other Bethesda franchises likeFallout, andSkyrimdid not disappoint with how impactful some of its secondary questlines are....

One creativeStar Wars Jedi: Survivorplayer took some hilarious liberties with the game’s character customization by giving Cal Kestis a very American-inspired appearance. Thanks to somemodifications on Cal’s appearance, the Jedi shares more of a resemblance to Joe Dirt than aStar Warsprotagonist. Following the incredible success ofFallen Order, the anticipation forStar Wars Jedi: Survivorhas left many fans foaming at the mouth for the game’s release. Thankfully, the game is now here, and it’s launched with an overwhelming amount of positive reviews....

Summary Many fans ofStardew Valleyenjoy exploring the game and its unique gameplay opportunities, with one player even devising a way to design and build their own blacksmith shop. While thefarming life-sim video gamemostly focuses on agriculture and exploration, some fans instead choose to test the full range of the game’s customization elements. First released in 2016 to incredible popularity,Stardew Valleyhas grown to be one of the most popular games of the life-sim genre....

Streets of Rage 4came out on April 30th of 2020, bringing with it all the glorious beat ‘em up action thatSega’slegendary franchise is known and loved for. Given the twenty-six year gap between the third and fourth games, many older gamers will be excited to see this title while younger folks may be wondering if it is worth their time. Related:Top 10 Capcom Beat-Em-Ups, Ranked Five positive and negative aspects of the game are detailed below, which will hopefully help indecisive gamers make a decision....

The first PlayStation was incredibly important to both gaming as a medium and the industry. Sony took a big gamble by entering the spacedominated by Nintendo and Sega, but the company managed to knock it out of the park on its first try. Many of the games have become timeless classics, but a lot of them have not aged well, either. Third-Person shooters in particular were hard to make. RELATED:Games You Never Knew Were Ported To The PS1 3D game design was in its infancy and developers were trying different ways to make it work....

Originally released in 2015 to a less-than-stellar reception,The Elder Scrolls Onlinehas since grown into something vastly different. Now, ZeniMax Online Studios' title has blossomed into one ofthe most popular multi-platform MMORPGsaround, showcasing huge swaths of Tamriel for players to explore. ZeniMax has not only continued to provide content and quality of life upgrades to the game, but also come to develop yearly expansions for players to enjoy. Previous year’s expansions have taken players to new areas from the volcanic island of Vvardenfell inMorrowindto the dragon-riddled, arid savannas inElsweyr....

Summary Performances and voice acting have always been an underlying strong suit of theCall of Dutyfranchise. While some early entries in the series - and maybe even some later ones - featured some occasionally corny dialogue and over-the-top voice work, mostCall of Dutyentries fromCall of Duty 4: Modern Warfareonwardshave had pretty great performances across the board. Even the handful of celebrities thatCall of Dutyhas had over the years have been decent more often than not....

Final Fantasy 13could be considered an oddball in the series. WhereasFinal Fantasy 7has an entire compilationof games, other media, and more andFinal Fantasy 10got a direct sequel in the form ofFinal Fantasy 10-2, Final Fantasy 13is the only game in the series with a full-blown trilogy. Notably,Final Fantasy 10-3is something that has been planned but never came to fruition. This may be becauseFinal Fantasy 13is part of the Fabula Nova Crystalliscollection, which contains its series and theType-0games....

InThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, few monsters are as unpredictable as the troll. Geralt meets a handful of them who are more than willing to settle issues peacefully, though there are others who have more violent means of solving their problems. This is what makes them such interesting creatures. ThroughoutThe Witcher 3, Geralt can meet trolls in the main quest, during side quests, and even in undiscovered locations (most often caves)....

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 Remakeis now available, filled with nostalgia and the skating moves that gamers have been missing. Its release brought back some of thebest skating games in the skateboarding video game genre. There are a ton of challenges for levels both new and old, and players need to complete all challenges to be able to 100% the game and the level. The Mall The Mall level is an abandoned mall filled with spray paint, railings, ramps, broken walls, one of the many alien plushies tounlock the alien skin inTHPS 1 and 2 Remake, and hanging glow sticks....

Summary WhileWayfinderis first and foremost a co-op open-world game, it can still be a ton of fun to explore the world of Evermore and its many mysteries without any companions. This is actually beneficial for a few reasons, including the fact that it allows players to venture at their own pace, and acquire a whole lot more EXP from killing enemies which can be ideal when trying to build up a new Wayfinder to ensure they’re fully prepared for the mid to late game challenges....

Throughout the course ofElden Ring, the player—as the Tarnished—will face demigods, Omens, dragons, and all sorts of twisted creatures. Their rise to Elden Lord (or any other ofElden Ring’s endings) is an epic tale of defeating and defying gods, trying to sort out right and wrong in Elden Ring’s incredibly detailed, but admittedly confusing lore. However, one wild fan theory actually suggests thatElden Ring’s story and lore are based on mushrooms....