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Sovereign Tower Preview: Hands-On With This Unique Arthurian Round Table Management RPG

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Text-based games, management RPGs, and visual novels – of whatever kind – rarely make the most exciting previews. It's just not easy to build a rich interest in the world and characters of a story you can only get the slightest taste of. I'm very pleased to say that a few hours with Sovereign Tower broke that trend entirely. Whosoever turns the key in the giant magic lock on the tower becomes king. So, as the mystically-appointed lord of the tower, your poor faceless wanderer becomes a very important person overnight in what developer Wild Wits calls a "story-rich, Round Table management RPG." It's an entertaining concept that draws its characters and dialogue equally from fantastical tradition and modern life. Couple that with a deliciously detailed art style and a sense of what's most entertaining to do in both management games and visual novels. That's enough to sell it, I think, but it also has some nice surprises and a weird little twist on the g...

Forza Horizon 6: Here’s What Comes in Each Edition

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Forza Horizon 6 is set to release for Xbox Series X|S and PC on May 19 — unless you buy the most expensive edition, which comes out May 15. This latest installment of the reliably excellent Microsoft racing series whisks drivers to Japan to get their speed on. It’s available now to preorder in a number of editions ( see it at Amazon ). Below, you can find out what comes in each one, how much they cost, and more. Let’s put the pedal to the metal and take a look. Standard Edition Xbox Get it at Amazon - $69.99 Get it at Best Buy - $69.99 Get it at GameStop - $69.99 Get it at Walmart - $69.99 Get it at Xbox Store (digital) - $69.99 PC Get it at Steam - $69.99 If all you want is the base game for now, the standard edition is the one to preorder. It comes with the game itself, plus the preorder bonus (see below) Deluxe Edition Xbox Get it at Xbox Store (digital) - $99.99 PC Get it at Steam - $99.99 The deluxe edition includes the game, the preorder bonu...

17 Cheap Board Games You'll Love in 2026

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Are you tired of stressing about keeping up with the latest board games, the hottest new expansions, or being on the outside looking in when wanting to start a new hobby? We’ve all been there. The barrier to entry for many tabletop, card, and board games can sometimes be high, with some games’ starter kits starting well over $100 . It can be intimidating to get into certain board games due to budget, and that’s a shame. Whether you’re getting that special gamer in your life a birthday gift or hosting a casual game night with close friends, plenty of budget options exist that are sure to scratch that itch. And we’ve compiled some of our favorites right here! TL;DR: These Are the Best Cheap Board Games Qwirkle Splendor Duel Boss Monster 10th Anniversary The Chameleon Decrypto Scout The Crew: Mission Deep Sea Codenames Targi Hand Games 21 Coup Couch Skeletons Flip 7 Betrayal: Deck of Lost Souls You’re Getting Old Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza Poop Board Games Under ...

Elden Ring: Nightreign DLC Sees Surge of Negative Steam Reviews Thanks to Its Baffling New Map Full of Bottomless Pits

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Elden Ring: Nightreign's DLC, The Forsaken Hollows, has been out for a month and a half now, which means players have had plenty of time to get used to its two new Nightfarers, two new end bosses, and numerous new night bosses. But one element of the new content that everyone is still really struggling with, even after weeks of practice: the new DLC map. It's really difficult, really confusing, and seemingly no one likes it that much, leading to a rash of negative Steam reviews and a lot of failed runs. The new map is technically not even a new map , though it may as well be. It's a Shifting Earth event, meaning it may or may not be active at any given time when you're playing a DLC boss, with other options being the default map or one of four other Shifting Earths available. However, unlike the other Shifting Earth events, which only transform one part of the map significantly, the Great Hollow shifting earth essentially is a totally different area. Nothing is the...

Nioh 3 Is Up for Preorder: Here's What Comes in Each Edition

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Nioh 3 is set to release for PS5 and PC on February 6. The latest entry in the samurai action RPG series, Nioh 3 promises more precise sword combat, giant boss fights, and super-challenging difficulty. The game is available to preorder now at all the usual retailers ( set it at Amazon ) and it comes in numerous editions. Find out what comes in each one, how much they cost, and more below. Let’s dive in. Below we've broken down where you can preorder a copy of Nioh 3 right now, what preorder bonuses come with it, and what extras come with the Launch Edition steelbook. Nioh 3 - Steelbook Launch Edition See at Amazon - $69.99 See at Best Buy - $69.99 See at GameStop - $69.99 See at Walmart - $69.99 The steelbook launch edition is probably the one to get if you’re going the physical route for PS5. It costs the same as the standard edition (see below), but it comes with the game, plus the following extras: Steelbook case Lucky Tanuki Netsuke Charm Kusanagi Netsuke Charm...

Dixie Kong Joins Donkey Kong Country Returns HD in Surprise Free Switch and Switch 2 Update

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Surprise! Nintendo has released an unexpected free update for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD , adding Dixie Kong and a new Turbo Attack mode for the game on both Switch and Switch 2. The Switch 2 version of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD gets additional improvements, meanwhile, with improved loading times, higher resolution visuals, and the ability to play in co-op with a friend who doesn't have the game themselves via GameShare. Swapping out Diddy Kong for Dixie allows you to benefit from her higher, further jumps. Turbo Attack, meanwhile, tasks you with clearing levels at breakneck speed and within a tough time limit. In other words, Nintendo seems to have added something here for both new players and veterans. A free update is rolling into #DonkeyKong Country Returns HD! Swing into action as Dixie Kong in both single-player and two-player local co-op, and race through high-speed versions of each level in Turbo Attack. Plus, players on #NintendoSwitch2 can enjoy enhance...

Arknights: Endfield Review So Far

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Any game built around gacha mechanics needs to have a certain hook to keep things interesting in the long term, especially if there’s potential to invest your hard-earned dollars into it. For all their systemic sins, Game of Thrones: Kingsroad and Persona 5: The Phantom X at least piqued my interest by expanding on already-revered lore, allowing me to intertwine myself in their beloved worlds. The much more enjoyable Zenless Zone Zero , on the other hand, pulled me in with a mix of high-octane combat, endearing character development, and Y2K flair. Arknights: Endfield is the latest competitor in this genre’s fierce attention economy, offering not only an engrossing sci-fi open world to explore, but another mechanically moreish addition: base building and automation. After approximately twenty hours of Endministrating, it’s clear there’s a lot more to uncover here beyond its sticky login loop, but crucially, I’m keen to expand my horizons in search of character motives, upgrades, an...