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As I was playing through Avowed ahead of release, probably my least favourite element in an otherwise very charming RPG was the tier system. Basically every weapon or piece of armour has a tier, and so do enemies—and this is what determines relative power, rather than levels, almost like a simplified form of Destiny’s gear score.As it was, using a piece of equipment lower tier than a foe meant that blows practically bounced off them, even if you’d already given it several upgrades. The result was an annoyingly stop-start progression, where you’d suddenly hit a wall of feeling completely powerless…
2 of the 3 Gamestation Retro devices from My Arcade, Bandai Namco, and Capcom.My Arcade Do you have a fondness for the golden years of memorable arcade classics from Bandai Namco and Capcom? Want to enjoy them all on some dedicated hardware with era-appropriate controls? Then My Arcade has a tempting trio of Gamestation Retro devices to separate you from your money. It’s only been a few days since My Arcade made waves teasing its intriguing collaboration with Atari, and now the company has announced 3 separate products in partnership with Capcom and Namco Bandai. Essentially, the Gamestation Retro packages…
Fade RPG: The Sacrifice is an indie RPG in development at solo developer Knight by Night, which is cool and all, but it’s the fact that it’s a Soulslike inspired by Fable and Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood that I suspect is fueling its Kickstarter funding surge.To be clear, I give 100% of the credit to Knight by Night for getting Fade to 139% Kickstarter funding. I haven’t had the chance to play it, but its trailer looks like a faithful, but unique tribute to the older Souls games, with a blend of influences from the aforementioned IP to Dragon’s Dogma.…
A thrilling new chapter in the Digimon franchise is on the horizon as Bandai Namco gears up to release Digimon Story: Time Stranger in 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. This long-awaited addition marks the first major entry in the Digimon Story series since 2018’s Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory, reigniting excitement among fans who have been craving a fresh digital adventure. A Journey Through Time and Dimensions Digimon Story: Time Stranger takes players on an ambitious journey that transcends the boundaries of both the human world and the Digital World: Iliad, a newly introduced…
The strategy genre is one of the most intriguing in gaming. It is so varied, from traditional RTS games to turn-based strategies to even full-on grid-based strategy RPGs. With the release of Civilization VII, the Siliconera staff has come together to give our picks for the best overall strategy games and RPGs of all time. These are the titles you should check out next for your tactical fix. Image via Sega Siliconera Speaks Up: Best Strategy Game or SRPG The Total War series has had me hooked since I bought Medieval 2 in a Steam Sale over a decade and…
We’ve rounded up 5 Avowed tips to help you survive as you explore The Living Lands for the Avowed achievements. Avowed has now launched in full and left our list of upcoming Game Pass games, so if you’re looking for some hints and tips before diving into Obsidian’s fantasy RPG, read on…5 tips for starting out in AvowedRelease date: February 18Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, WindowsXbox Game Pass tier: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game PassThere’s a lot to get to grips with when it comes to The Living Lands and Avowed’s RPG mechanics. Hopefully these five starting tips help out…
Bear these Avowed tips in mind when starting your adventure across the Living Lands, as they’ll set you up nicely to face the dangerous denizens of the region and the game systems within. As with other RPGs, Avowed has its own mechanics to learn, which can feel a little overwhelming at first when you try to take it all in, especially the freeform skill trees that give you plenty of choice. To get you started on the right foot and help with combat, resource gathering, and exploration, we’ve put together these essential Avowed tips we wish we’d known from the…
If you’re looking for some non-screentime activities that can also help you bond with your loved ones, board games are a great place to start. And strategy games offer a little more strategic depth to them than some family board games — although those are great too. These games can be exhilarating because there’s nothing quite like mastering different mechanics and using your brain to plot your way to victory. It is a workout for your brain that also keeps you entertained. We’ve found the best strategy board games that will have you thinking and planning more than you would…
What are the best GTA 5 mods? There’s no need to trundle through mod databases for dodgy links and unclear mod descriptions as we’ve done the legwork for you, hunting down the most popular GTA 5 mods for your enjoyment. After a decade as one of the best PC games, the Grand Theft Auto 5 mod scene is more than just a few cheats and trainers – it’s rife with incredible additions, useful tweaks, and big transformations. GTA 5 mods are guaranteed to keep you entertained during the long wait for the GTA 6 release date, but there’s almost too many to choose from. If you’re…
There’s something about catching up with an old friend. Whether it’s been weeks, months, or years since you last saw each other, it only takes one moment to reacquaint, and suddenly it’s like no time has passed at all. It has been over a decade since I first played Tales of Graces f on the PlayStation 3, when I enjoyed the game well enough at the time. Yet revisiting this game in 2025 has been nothing short of delightful. Bursting with an endless supply of charming characters, frenetic combat, and a heartfelt story, Tales of Graces f Remastered is a great example…