In our continuing series on world-building its now time to take a look at what it takes to create worlds for Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition. Getting Started It is good to stop and ask yourself questions about your world before you start building. There are lots to think and knowing what the boundaries are and the core focus is from the beginning will help you build a more realistic world....
Nestled on the coastal side of Drangleic is the only place in Dark Souls II with a sense of normality. Majula isn’t the first place players visit, yet it serves as a central hub for the game. Dark Souls II contains various locations that must be conquered before progressing, yet all roads lead back to Majula eventually. Uncannily placed opposite the coastal line is an abandoned mansion. Majula’s various points of interest, like the abandoned mansion and the pit, play a vital part in progression....
One of the strong points in any FromSoftware game is in their NPCs, from the iconic Solaire to the less-than-trusty Patches, regardless of whether they’re capable of moving their lips or not. They’re often basked in mystery with drip-fed lore teasing grander origins and wondrous tales, leaving plenty of wiggle room for speculation. Karla is absolutely no different. She is a witch that you find in the wretched hell-hole that is the Irithyll Dungeon, trapped in a cage, awaiting rescue, a true damsel in distress....
Dark Souls 3 is famous for its intense difficulty, but one of the most challenging parts is simply knowing how to build your character. There are an obscene number of stats that have unclear and minuscule effects, meaning it can be exceptionally confusing to know which are worth leveling up and what weapons you should choose. There are tons of ways that expert players can maximize their power and efficiency in Dark Souls 3, but there are also several builds that can also help you progress smoothly through the game....
Axes are a type of weapon found in many games, though they often get outshined by swords or spears. Despite not getting much glory, this class of melee weapon boasts some of the highest damage of any that can be found in Dark Souls 3. Their horizontal one-handed attacks combined with vertical two-handed strikes allow them to make the most of many situations. Greataxes are the upgrade to axes that require more stamina and strength but can unleash much greater damage....
From Software game director Hidetaka Miyazaki is well known for his dystopian vision, being the creator of the Dark Souls franchise, Bloodborne, and most recently Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. His next game, Elden Ring, is promised to be more of the same. Not even George R.R. Martin’s realism-focused fantasy influence, being the writer of both Game of Thrones and Elden Ring’s mythology, can ground Miyazaki’s dark creative vision. It begs the question, what’s inspiring Miyazaki?...
In Days Gone, the state of Oregon (like most of the wider world) has been ravaged by a global pandemic, but there are still vestiges of the serene wilderness that once made it a tourist destination. One of the better-known attractions is Crater Lake, which has been faithfully recreated within the game — complete with the Crater Lake Visitors’ Centre. Located at the heart of the Crater Lake National Park, the center was once a place where people could learn about the lake and its surrounding region....
Dead by Daylight’s newest DLC features Cheryl Mason and Pyramid Head from the Silent Hill game franchise. While many are excited for these characters’ appearances, there are also those who aren’t familiar with Silent Hill may not understand the history behind these characters. After all, players who’ve only seen the Silent Hill movies would have a different memory of these characters from those who’ve played the games. While knowing character lore isn’t integral for playing as any of the survivors or killers in Dead by Daylight, knowing what characters have been through before being thrust into the realm of the entity can enhance the experience....
Behaviour Interactive announced an impressive milestone for the mobile version of its asymmetrical horror game Dead By Daylight Mobile, revealing that it has now surpassed over 10 million downloads. Reminiscent of Dead by Daylight’s initial success on mobile, to celebrate this achievement, players will be able to get new outfits for both David King and Meg Thomas, as well as enjoy two new graphical updates. In addition to this, Behaviour Interactive also revealed some upcoming plans for new content and further changes to the game’s graphics....
Dead by Daylight Mobile is already a massive hit among the mobile gaming community, having surpassed one million downloads in less than 48 hours. This achievement goes to show that not only is the console version’s player base loyal, but it appeals to newcomers on the mobile gaming market as well. Dead by Daylight Mobile is a near-identical recreation of the popular asymmetrical multiplayer game Dead by Daylight, and after hitting the one million downloads milestone, makes up around 5% of the game’s players on all platforms....
FaZe Clan has had a rough 2019 so far. But now, it seems keen to turn its image around by signing their first female player, a 13-year-old Fortnite pro who also happens to be deaf. The player, EwOk, broke the news on Twitter last night from the Fortnite World Cup in New York. She posted a video of herself making the announcement in sign language. Fans have responded to it with overwhelming support and positivity, congratulating EwOk for her achievement....
There are plenty of new games coming to PS5 for players to be excited about, but one of the most intriguing is Deathloop. The first person time-travel game received a new action-packed trailer at the PS5 Future of Gaming event earlier this year but how exactly the narrative builds on the Groundhog Day style has remained a mystery. Deathloop is a new IP from Bethesda and Arkane Studios, best known for the Dishonored series, and it seems to build on plenty of elements from the studios’ previous games....
Microsoft previously announced that 17 games would be added to Xbox Game Pass this month. However, today on Twitter, Microsoft announced that one game, Gang Beasts, would not be making it to the service until next year. Gang Beasts is a multiplayer party game published by Double Fine, which is perhaps known best for developing the psychological themed platformer Psychonauts in 2005. Since then, Double Fine has gone on to develop or publish a number of games, including Brutal Legend and the upcoming sequel to Psychonauts....
Swimsanity! enjoyed a wide release this week across multiple platforms. The title has competitive gamers excited given recent comments by developers that suggest the team is committed to building a successful esports scene. In an interview with TechRaptor, the Swimsanity! team highlighted the work that was done during the beta to support a variety of game modes, tournaments, and optimal net code. Additionally, the commitment to cross-platform play ensures a broad audience and lively community....
Update: Bungie has released the official Destiny: Rise of Iron trailer! In just a few hours, Bungie will host its Rise of Iron reveal stream, where it is expected to unveil the future of Destiny content. Unfortunately, the advertising folks at Snapchat didn’t get the memo, and decided to launch the campaign a few hours too early. Lucky for us, one Destiny fan was able to grab some snapshots from the Destiny: Rise of Iron....
The Halo franchise will always be associated with Bungie, but the developer has spent the majority of the last decade working on Destiny, an FPS MMO that did not start off well. The original game had a lot of problems, but it still managed to cultivate a dedicated fanbase, and that dedication paid off in the end because Bungie made a lot of improvements to the game between 2014 and 2017....
Destiny 2 debuted a new live event today called Faction Rallies. Like Destiny 1, players can now choose a faction to align with to earn gear specific from that faction. However, unlike the first game, Faction Rallies reward gear through token redemption like most of the vendors in the game. On top of that, every player is competing to see which one of the three factions will come out on top....
The latest exotic quest has finally arrived, giving Destiny 2 players the opportunity to earn the Lumina hand cannon, the franchise’s first true support weapon. While it’s more than capable of holding its own against enemies, this hand cannon can also hip fire an ally seeking orb which heals them and provides a temporary damage buff, while also partially refilling the players magazine. While the quest to earning this weapon isn’t particular difficult, it can be time consuming....
It’s been an interesting 48 hours for Destiny 2 and its community of players. This week’s reset brought with it Niobe Labs, a new area in the European Dead Zone that players were eager to jump into as it held the key to unlocking the final forge for all players. Unfortunately, the new location proved to be overwhelming for even the most hardcore of Destiny players as they dropped off one by one due to overly obtuse puzzles and a hostile checkpoint system....
Destiny 2 is enjoying a busy month after the release of its third major expansion, Beyond Light, and the first holiday event of Year 4. Fans have started completing the newly released Deep Stone Crypt Raid Challenges, and stockpiling Dawning Spirit for the holidays. Amidst the activity, one player shares an asset they found tucked away under Europa’s ice. The zone still has more secrets to uncover, and this discovery may hint to the return of the Black Garden in some form....
