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Last year was defined by a number of surprise indie gaming fads.Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockoutturned the battle royale genre on its head with its wacky platforming challenges, whileAmong Usexploded onto Twitch, bringing major entertainers from across Twitch and YouTube together to suss out Impostors. On top of that, there wasPhasmophobia.For much of the Halloween season and afterward,Phasmophobiawas a Twitch star, offering a ghost hunting simulator that entertained and terrified players, streamers, and viewers everywhere....

An avidPokemon GOfan has tracked the Pokemon that players areusing to defend across 100 gyms, attempting to capture a current meta snapshot. The results should point toward whichPokemonare most reliable at holding gym positions and trends. Not only does the player, going by the name of TheTraveller, track whichPokemonare defending gyms, but also which Pokemon are first-placed defenders. In this way, you can measure how players prioritize which Pocket Monster get top billing, which helps show how rarer Pokemon might be stronger defenders....

InPokemon Scarlet & Violet, players can enjoy picnics with their Pokemon (once they’ve got past the intro stage). This is great for a lot of reasons. Firstly, it’s adorable to see Pokemon wandering around, interacting with each other, and curling up for a nap. More importantly, however, having a picnic with Pokemon gives players the opportunity to increase friendship levels, make sandwiches for stat boosts, and evenbreed their Pokemonusing the egg basket....

JapanesePokemon ScarletandVioletplayers have found an Easter egg they believe referencesPokemon Swordand Shield’s chronology. It may also be a direct nod to the character Sonia, who plays a key role in the earlier Nintendo Switch games. It’s rare for Game Freak to acknowledge the chronology of events in thePokemonfranchise, instead preferring an ambiguity that allows for a more malleable timeline. Yet thisPokemon ScarletandVioletEaster egg is very direct with its implications.InPokemon SwordandShield, the player visits a location named Stow-on-Side....

Summary Insomniac Games has revealed that the Bouncer weapon can be claimed for free in 2016’sRatchet and Clankvia a new DLC drop. This classic weapon giveaway comes on the eighth anniversary of the release ofRatchet and Clankand gives fans a new reason to dive back into the game’s chaotic action. Released for the PS4 in 2016,Ratchet and Clankserved as a reimagining of the first game in the series and launched alongside a movie of the same name....

Anchors and Answers is an Insight inRogue Legacy 2that players can discover in the Pishon Dry Lake, and it can be quite difficult to resolve. Indeed, this quest is sure to leave many players scratching their heads as they attempt to arrive at its tricky solution. For those fans that may find themselves stuck onRogue Legacy 2’s Anchors and Answers Insight, this guide will provide full details on how to complete the quest and collect its powerful reward....

Halo Infinitereleases in just over a month, delivering one of the most anticipatedHaloexperiences since 343 Industries officially took over the franchise from Bungie. That’s becauseHalo Infiniteis returning to its roots, delivering a campaign set heavily on a proper Halo ring. It’s a campaign thatHalofans have been anxious for. It may, however, not be the only campaign awaitingHalofans inHalo Infinite. Yet more evidence ofHalo Infinitefeaturing multiple campaigns has been discovered. TheHalo Infinitewebsite on 343’s Halo Waypoint Hub appears to have updated on Friday with three “Jump To” buttons, leading to sections further down the page....

Summary A core feature ofStellar Blade’s gameplay is the tight combat mechanics players must master to be successful in the game. Although the Soulslike mechanics ofStellar Bladeare more forgiving than other games in the genre, the combat itself can be difficult to grasp, as it requires players to nail the timing for both offensive and defensive maneuvers. One of the most important combat mechanics players will need to learn is the timing for parrying enemy attacks, and looking toward FromSoftware’sSekiro: Shadows Die Twicemight offer some guidance for players learning to master this technique....

Elden Ring’s first DLC has been a long time coming for many fans who want to explore farther into the depths of the massive open-world game. Consequently, the news that theShadow of the Erdtree DLCwill potentially beElden Ring’s only DLC comes as a bittersweet revelation for the community. Though this may not be what fans were hoping to hear, it could prove to be the best course of action forElden Ring’s legacy....

With so much hype aroundCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, many have been sharing their views of the game online. It’s no surprise that some popularTwitchstreamers who play games in the franchise have their own opinions on this upcoming title, and it appears that Shroud has a positive outlook on this game. Michael “Shroud” Grzesiek recently returned to Twitch after Microsoft decided to shut down Mixer, bringing with him many viewers happy to watch his return to streaming....

Potions can save your lifemore than once inSkyrim. But to brew them, you will need to collect various ingredients, some of which may be quite rare. One of these is Frost Salts, which will make you run around many locations inSkyrim. Players will need Frost Salts for potions, as well as for crafting items if they have the Dawnguard add-on. Therefore, you need to collect as many of these ingredients as possible, which, fortunately, can be done in several ways....

Star Wars Outlawsis starting to look like an absolutely massive video game, but the most recent trailer did a great job of giving fans a more condensed, easy-to-digest look at some of the key things the game has to offer. In around 10 minutes, the recentStar Wars OutlawsUbisoft Forward gameplay trailershowed off the game’s space dogfighting mechanics, some RPG-like conversations and moral choices, some stealth sequences, a little bit of combat, and even a brief tease of a few minigames for good measure....

Summary One creativeStardew Valleyplayer has given their farmhouse an island-inspired makeover, adding a variety of items with a tropical theme. The results of the player’s design efforts are impressive, and this latest creation has caught the attention of theStardew Valleycommunity, which is full of fans often looking for new farmhouse design layouts to check out in the game. Despite coming out in 2016,Stardew Valleymaintains an active community of players, with a big reason for this continued popularity being the creative freedom that the game offers....