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What really goes into fine-tuning a roguelike, according to Lost in Random: The Eternal Die director
Balancing a game’s difficulty, especially one that’s meant to challenge the player, presents its own challenge for developers. Sometimes, the final game ends up being easier than some developers desired. Such is the case with Lost in Random: The Eternal Die, a roguelike spinoff of 2021’s Lost in Random that...
The Eternal Die team always knew Lost In Random would make a great roguelike
While 2021’s Lost in Random was far from a roguelike, the team behind the adventure game always knew its zany world and dice-based gameplay would be a great fit for the fast-paced, combat-focused genre.“Lost in Random being a roguelike sounded like a great idea and [way] to continue with the...
Pokémon Go Eevee Community Day Classic guide
Pokémon Go is having an Eevee Community Day Classic event on both July 5 and 6 from 2-5 p.m. in your local time.As expected with a Community Day event, Eevee will spawn in huge numbers with a high chance for it to appear shiny. There are also several other bonuses...
J-pop icon LiSA sees herself in the anime movie Perfect Blue
A ’90s psychological thriller like Satoshi Kon’s Perfect Blue and a modern-day comedy like Spy x Family didn’t seem like they had much in common, until J-pop star LiSA connected the dots for us.In a moment of serendipity, I wore a Perfect Blue T-shirt to my interview with J-pop rock...
Sniper Elite: Resistance offers a forgettable and formulaic fight against the fascists
There’s an old saying that goes: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” However, few people know that this is usually followed by another adage: “But if it’s already stale, don’t keep reheating it with an air fryer.” Both statements are true for Sniper Elite: Resistance, the latest installment in...
Assassinâs Creed Shadows voice actor Masumi reflects on her first video game performance
Singer-songwriter, actor, and now video game voice actor Masumi is not new to playing a Japanese assassin grieving the loss of her father. She starred as a yakuza heir in 2021’s Yakuza Princess — her “breakout movie,” as she calls it. Then, she booked a new challenge: Naoe, the shinobi...
All Palworld Pals, types, and skills in the Paldeck
1LamballNeutralHandiwork 1, Transporting 1, Farming 12CattivaNeutralHandiwork 1, Gathering 1, Mining 1, Transporting 13ChikipiNeutralGathering 1, Farming 1 (eggs)4LifmunkGrassPlanting 1, Handiwork 1, Gathering 1, Lumbering 1, Medicine Production 15FoxparksFireKindling 15BFoxparks CrystIceCooling 16FuackWaterWatering 1, Handiwork 1, Transporting 16BFuack IgnisWater/FireKindling 1, Handiwork 1, Transporting 1, Watering 17SparkitElectricGenerating Electricity 1, Handiwork 1, Transporting 18TanzeeGrassPlanting 1,...
How to fish in Palworld
Palworld’s fishing mini-game allows you to catch Pals without any Pal Spheres. Introduced in the Tides of Terraria update, you can fish them straight from the ocean. All you need is a fishing rod, some bait, and a bit of practice with the surprisingly tricky mini-game.Learning how to fish in...
Switch 2 set to make Summer Games Done Quick debut
Summer Games Done Quick is back for its annual speedrunning event, and this year, the Nintendo Switch 2 will make its GDQ debut with Mario Kart World.Summer Games Done Quick 2025 will kick off the pre-show at 12:30 p.m. EDT on Sunday, July 6, before officially opening up with a...