Several notable games will be leaving Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass on November 15, 2024. The titles include:
- Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (25-30 hours for completion)
- Like a Dragon: Ishin (100-120 hours for completion)
- Persona 5 Tactica (approximately 50 hours for completion)
- Somerville (estimated completion time of 5 hours)
- Dicey Dungeons (around 50 hours for completion, with bonus rounds on hardest difficulty)
- Dungeons 4 (around 50 hours for completion)
- Goat Simulator (PC version only, base completion time of 4 hours, approximately 14 hours for all DLC)
Metal Slug Tactics will be joining the Game Pass lineup in early November.
Lord of Nazarick is a free-to-play Overlord mobile RPG available for iOS and Android worldwide. Players can experience the game's main story, recruit over 50 characters from the anime, engage in strategic battles, explore familiar locations from the anime, and participate in cooperative play and player-versus-player combat.
Monomyth's initial hour features unobtrusive tutorial pop-ups and encourages exploration through straightforward commands, allowing players to interact with the environment in unconventional ways, such as attacking or burning locked doors. The game does not impose invisible barriers, promoting a mindset similar to classic titles like Ultima Underworld. Players can engage in stealth, extinguish light sources, or use creative combat strategies. The design fosters a sense of ownership over the journey, making choices feel personal. Monomyth is currently available in early access on Steam and is noted for its refreshing approach to the RPG genre.
- Genshin Impact is a game where players can create teams of up to four characters and grind materials for characters and weapons by visiting different Domains throughout the week.
Nintendo is offering a trial for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers featuring three games: Minecraft Dungeons, A Little to the Left, and Cursed to Golf. The trial starts on Wednesday, October 23, and lasts for one week, allowing full access to the games with save data carrying over to the full versions. Discounts on the featured games are likely, available to all players. The trial has been confirmed for Europe and is also expected in North America, where Minecraft Dungeons will be replaced by Vampire Survivors.
- NetEase Games and Marvel Games have partnered to create a new free-to-play team-based tactical RPG called Marvel Mystic Mayhem for iOS and Android.
- Players will team up with iconic Super Heroes to combat Nightmare, the malevolent ruler of the Dream Dimension.
- Doctor Strange and Sleepwalker must gather dream energy to equip their allies and prevent reality from collapsing.
- NetEase senior vice president Ethan Wang and Marvel Games general manager Haluk Mentes expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration and the release of Marvel Mystic Mayhem.
PC Gamer has released its comprehensive Top 100 list, with Baldur's Gate 3 now ranked as the top game, dethroning Disco Elysium. Swen Vincke, CEO of Larian Studios, expressed pride in this achievement, highlighting the game's tribute to tabletop RPGs and its connection to the legacy of previous RPGs. Baldur's Gate 3 has maintained its popularity since its launch in August 2023, thanks to substantial updates and its engaging characters and storylines. The game offers approximately 150 hours of gameplay, encouraging players to explore different character configurations. RPGs have historically dominated PC Gamer's rankings, with notable titles like Divinity: Original Sin 2 and The Witcher 3 preceding Disco Elysium. The publication looks forward to seeing if Baldur's Gate 3 can retain its top position in the coming year.
The College of Communication and Education hosted a retro PC gaming event to introduce its new Computer Animation and Game Development (CAGD) program. Dean Angela Trethewey highlighted the connection between storytelling and successful games. The event featured various gaming stations, including an emulator for classic games like “Sonic the Hedgehog” and “X-Men,” as well as laptops showcasing student-developed games. Participants played “Unreal Tournament” and “Duck Game,” with local non-profit Tech Toss contributing equipment and games. The event aimed to foster community dialogue about electronic waste while celebrating the enjoyment of retro gaming.
Minecraft has evolved from a simple sandbox game into a complex universe with millions of players, featuring continuous updates, expansions, and spinoffs like Minecraft Dungeons and Minecraft Legends. The game emphasizes two main activities: mining and crafting. Efficient mining involves avoiding direct downward mining to prevent hazards and using techniques like staircase or spiral mining. Key tools to craft include a crafting table, mining tools (pickaxe, axe, shovel, sword), and establishing a base with a shelter and bed. The hierarchy of tools ranges from wood (weakest) to netherite (strongest), with iron and diamond being priorities. Enchanting gear, armor, and weapons can enhance gameplay, requiring an enchanting table and surrounding bookcases for increased power. Various mobs populate the game, some posing threats, such as creepers, zombies, skeleton archers, spiders, and endermen. Establishing farms for animals like cows, sheep, chickens, and pigs allows for resource gathering and breeding. Multiplayer support enables cross-platform play, enhancing the experience with friends. Mods can alter gameplay, starting with graphical enhancements before exploring more transformative options.
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