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Summary The Sims 4players face a new challenge to tackle as a community: build an in-game replica of a particularly ugly real-life house. SomeThe Sims 4enthusiasts used the community-led challenge to test their building skills. Almost ten years after its original release in 2014,The Sims 4is still growing. While many other games might see a full decade in operation as the end of their lifespans,EA Games saw millions of new players tryThe Sims 4in the last year alone....

Quick Links Standoff 2offers players adynamic action shooter experience. There, you will find various modes in which only your skill will help you win. In addition, the game has many customization options. So, to get them as soon as possible, you can useStandoff 2codes. Each of these codes contains various rewards, such as limited-time or permanent skins. In addition, some of them will reward you with boxes with random skins....

Summary While playingStardew Valley, one gamer was interrupted by a startling visitor: a real-life bear. Sometimes, real-life events require gamers to step away from playing their favorite games, but few have likely had to take a break fromStardew Valleyto avoid a run-in with a potentially dangerous wild animal. Since its initial release in 2016,Stardew Valleyhas become one of the best-selling indie games ever. As of December 2024,Stardew Valleyhas sold over 41 million copies, according to its official website....

The Lord of the Ringsis filled with memorable characters who have entered the fantasy canon, from the wise wizard Gandalf to the reluctant adventurer Bilbo Baggins and many more. While some of these characters may make an appearance inTales of the Shire,the upcoming cozy life simulator is likely going to focus on a primarily new cast. However, one thing that would greatly strengthenTales of the Shireis the inclusion of a loyal constant companion for the player, similar to Frodo’s best friend and determined follower, the iconic Samwise Gamgee....

Quick Links The Invoker Ascendancy for the Monk inPath of Exile 2is great for players who want to lean into Cold and Lightning damage skills, and for anyone who’s looking to use the Tempest Flurry skill, there are a number of ways to elevate that skill with the Invoker’s passives. The following is a leveling and early endgame guide for the Invoker Monk with Tempest Flurry designed for smooth clears, high Lightning damage, infinite Power Charge generation, andailment affliction inPath of Exile 2....

Summary Light novels may not have the same presence in the mainstream media as regular manga titles, but that does not mean there aren’t people who love them. Light novels are different from manga in certain regards, but that doesn’t mean they are lower in quality. In fact, multiple light novels became so popular that they had to be adapted into manga. 2024 was a big year for flight novels, and that was reflected in their sales....

Summary One of the most popular series on television or streaming is getting ready to release its final season. This particular series just happens to be based on a set of books, though it’s long ago diverged in very important ways from its source material. That’s two ways in which Season 5 ofThe Boysand Season 8 ofGame of Thronesare similar.The Boysshowrunner Eric Kripke hopes that’s really where the similarities end. And he wants people to know that he does worry there’s one other thing the two series will have when it’s all said and done....

Summary When theHarry Potterreboot begins, it will have the opportunity to explore relationships and dynamics in ways the originalHarry Potterseries only hinted at. Among these, one of the most beloved and enduring fan ships is that of Remus Lupin and Sirius Black. Oftenreferred to by fans as “Wolfstar,“the idea of a romantic relationship between these two characters has sparked widespread interest and countless fan fiction over the years. This pairing not only has emotional depth but also has the potential to enrich the storytelling of theHarry Potteruniverse....

Summary Developer Something We Made and co-publisher popagenda have announced thatTOEM 2is in development and have given fans a glimpse at what the game will look like.TOEM 2is the sequel to the charming indie gameTOEM: A Photo Adventure, and it appears to feature much of what made the first title beloved by gamers. With so many indie games released every year, Something We Made looked to stand out from the crowd with 2021’sTOEM,thanks to a charming hand-drawn world seen through a black-and-white lens....

Summary The journey to reconnect withDeath Stranding’s world grows closer, as anticipation builds for its sequel,Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.With a confirmed release in 2025, many of the specifics surrounding the game’s launch and its evolving features remain hidden, asKojima Productionshas only unveiled its usual, cryptic trailers. As for now, it’s unclear when or how Kojima will reveal more, but that question is expected to receive some answers after the turn of the year....

After more than a decade since the character last appeared in his own game, expectations will likely be high for Level-5’s upcomingProfessor Layton and the New World of Steamset to release sometime during 2025. Though the titular Professor Hershel Layton has featured in crossovers and spin-offs likeProfessor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace AttorneyorLayton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy,Professor Layton and the New World of Steamwill finally see the professor return as the lead in his own game....

Quick Links When you first interact withWarp SpiresinInfinity Nikki, you’ll likely use them only for fast-travel. However, as you begin to progress through the game, you’ll discover that these incredibly important monuments house a wide range of important mechanics. The most important are the variousRealmsthat become available, starting with theRealm of Escalation. Because of their importance, there are a huge number of Warp Spires to be found throughout the game. In this guide, we’ll show youwhere to find every Warp Spire inInfinity Nikki....

Quick Links Rinascita is a region that’s brimming with its own culture, and before it transitioned to using universal Shell Credits, it used Monnaie as its main form of currency.Wuthering Wavesplayers won’t have to worry about their Credits becoming obsolete in Rinascita, but collecting Monnaie should still be something to consider. Monnaie is an outdated currency that still holds value in Ragunna’s Averardo Bank, and if you want to get some additionalrewards like Astrites inWuWa, then you’ll want to find as much Monnaie as you can....