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  • 12 Recent Games To Play When You Want A Great Story Or Characters

    12 Recent Games To Play When You Want A Great Story Or Characters

    Games rooted in abstract systems or that see you controlling vast armies of faceless soldiers can be great, but sometimes you want something that feels a little more intimate and human. Something where the characters are so lively, playing the game almost feels like hanging out with friends, or maybe an experience that offers piercing…


  • Genshin Impact’s New Event Is A Surprisingly Great Roguelike

    Genshin Impact’s New Event Is A Surprisingly Great Roguelike

    Genshin Impact was definitely not a game in which I expected to find great roguelike gameplay. Its open world design (which was frequently compared to Breath of the Wild at launch) seemed antithetical to the restrictive conditions of an interesting roguelike. I’m glad to find that I was very, very wrong. The new “Labyrinth Warriors”…


  • Genshin Impact, Six Months Later

    Genshin Impact, Six Months Later

    Genshin Impact was a landmark game for 2020, and for global awareness of Chinese-developed video games. Its impressive graphics, compelling fantasy world, and charming characters impressed and attracted millions of players.