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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii – A Tale of Extraordinary Disorder and Chaos

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When I launched the game Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, I didn’t simply start a session. I put myself in the scuffed boots of Goro Majima, who is as much a character as he is a force of nature. It’s never about undertaking dungeons or grinding for loot; here, selling yourself to a life that is louder, wilder, and certainly more unhinged than yours is the goal. It's about setting sail into the seas with a sword in one hand and a crew who’d rather stab you in the back than offer a sip of their rum. And oh, the stories that are told, once you give freedom to a madman like Majima. This isn’t just something you get if you occasionally buy Xbox games ; it is an epilogue meant to Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. It is complete chaos that tosses away everything Including the series premise and tosses it over the edge. He isn’t a simply a pirate. Because Majima is a human hurricane and the Goromaru, his ship, is his weapon of mass destruction...

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed – A Wasteland Reimagined with Fluidity and Flair

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A Darker Disneyland, Now More Alive Than Ever There’s a moment in Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed that sticks with you. Mickey, armed with his magical paintbrush, teeters on the edge of a decrepit, half-finished attraction, surveying the twisted echoes of Disneyland. The wind howls, neon signs flicker with half-remembered magic, and a river of forgotten ink oozes below. The Wasteland has never looked more breathtaking—or more tragic—but this is the real deal as the new generation of consoles kicks in. This is not just a remake; it’s a reimagining of Warren Spector's grand, flawed opus, enhanced with tighter controls, smoother movement, and a sharper artistic vision. But does it finally live up to its ambitious premise (as in the past, I remember, I was not that comfortable with Disney Epick Mickey)? More Than a Remake: A Platformer Refined The original Epic Mickey had heart, but it often stumbled in execution. The camera was notorious for its reb...

Embracing the Lands Between: A Beginner's Guide to Elden Ring

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While welcoming rich narrative and detailed battle system mechanics, the Elden Ring features a large speeding area. In his open-world RPG, where players build new characters and explore new realms, novice-level players will have trouble getting started. Luckily, accompany me on this journey and I will turn you into an esteemed Tarnished that will singularly conquer the Lands Between. Avoiding Guide Mistakes Many novice players can make common guide errors that may greatly slow their progression. Make an effort to control dodge, parry as well as counter-strike movements virtues while harnessing your weapons. Find yourself using a range of playing styles to determine which one you prefer the best. Explore The Lands: The globe in Elden Ring is teeming with hidden places, remote regions, and difficult dungeons waiting to be uncovered. Take Your Time: Do not rush through.  Elden Ring has a plethora of landscapes to be covered so pace yourself. ...

Silent Hill 2: Touring the Shadows of Human Thought

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Survival horror has never solely relied on blasting groups of zombies with combat weapons. It is far more contained than that, originating from fear, helplessness, and the slow realization, that at times, the right step to take is to flee. Few games manage to implement this idea, but in my opinion, Silent Hill 2 does it best. In its first couple of hours, the game tells you something deeply unsettling: not every encounter is worth winning. Health items and ammo are far more attainable than James Sunderland’s sanity as he shuffles through the foggy streets, making resources rather limited in Silent Hill 2 . The game’s design makes you feel like it is best to run away from battles. Once you meet one of the shambling horrors, which is a grotesque creature that looks like it has risen from a collective nightmare, you do not want to fight them. You want to run. And it is not solely about inadequate resources; the odd clumsy controls mean that at the very least, fighting feels needlessly tax...

Shadow of the Erdtree: An Expansion or Development?

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New content, new bosses, new lore to chew on, but above all – that same Elden Ring magic that has you contemplating whether to throw your controller or give it another shot. Taking a Step Back Into the Lands Between, Does It Still Feel Special? Let’s get the uncomfortable part out of the way first. Shadow of the Erdtree is not drastically different from the base game. If you have already explored the strange lands of Elden Ring and fought through The Troll and other brutal bosses, you may think that you have seen this before. And it’s not wrong. But what’s odd, almost nostalgic, is how much Shadow of the Erdtree feels just right in terms of the weight of discovery. The same landscapes somehow feel so familiar. The same excitement when you encounter a new boss who is powerful enough to crush their enemies. Everyone knows the world of Elden Rings is vast, especially with the new upcoming Shadows of the Erdtree DLC. Opening this game always feels like opening a new chapter of a belove...

Cheeki Breeki and the Heart of Chornobyl: The Story of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl unfolds in a world where developing a game is not an itinerary rather a fight for survival. It feels as though it’s at this point, in the game development cycle that, the team is forcibly sucked into and enchanted by the lore and aesthetic the game offers this resembles the stalker zone quite closely. Despite the meet odds - odds that would make the toughest stalker cower in fright – the GSC Game World team was able to seamlessly integrate a sequel that gives off vibes of nostalgia of the original through its game trilogy whilst also leaving unhindered room for strategizing the sequel game. The Burden of the Past Let’s cut to the chase, the truth is that the original S.T.A.L.K.E.R game emerging out of Eastern Europe holds the record of being a Eurojank classic. Naturally, the functionality and user experience of the game was sheer horror, the bugs alone are enough to make anybody deeply frustrated. The AI was the cherry on top, on some days it co...

Black Ops 6: Primary, Secondary, and Melee Weapons

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Call of Duty is an impressive franchise that once again comes out with a great shooter. After I reviewed the Black Ops 6 Campaign in an extensive, in-depth article, I focused my attention and would like to shine a light on an important aspect of the gameplay: the weapons. One of the central elements of any player's experience when entering Black Ops 6 is their arsenal. From primary weapons that set engagement tone and melee options that add brutal intensity in close-quarter combat, your arsenal has an enormous effect on strategy and playstyle. Let's examine this variety of primary, secondary, and melee weapons in Black Ops 6, taking note of each's impact and versatility through gameplay examples to demonstrate them all; hopefully, this in-depth look not only informs but encourages experimentation and optimized loadouts! Primary Weapons Primary Weapons in Black Ops 6 form the cornerstone of any loadout. You rely on primary weapons for both mid and long-range engagements...