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Minecraft is nothing short of a cultural phenomenon. It revolutionized video games when its first version released in 2009, encouraging developers everywhere to rethink how they approached their own well-established franchises. People who didn’t normally play games were persuaded to try out the title after learning about its educational benefits. Of course, many picked up Minecraft simply to spend more time with friends. Here are a few reasons why Mojang’s masterpiece continues to be worthwhile for fans both new and old. Minecraft in 2019 | Great updates While updates from 2014 to 2017 weren’t met with positive reception from the game’s community, last year’s “Update Aquatic” (1.13) and last month’s “Village and Pillage” (1.14) introduced a hefty amount of new content for fans to enjoy. The first transformed Minecraft‘s previously lifeless oceans into vastly different environments. Frozen, cold, normal, lukewarm, … [Read more...] about Why Minecraft is worth returning to in 2019

Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord is one of the most anticipated games for several years running now. Warband, the biggest entry in the franchise, has a huge following even today and people have been waiting for a proper new entry in the saga for years. Considering Bannerlord was first announced way back in 2012, I’d say they have been more than patient. Now that it seems that the beta for Bannerlord might be approaching, it may be useful to recap what we know so far about the game.Build a Legacy in Bannerlord When you create a character in Warband, you’re stuck with it for the entirety of the game. In Bannerlord that’s less of an option because both the player’s character and NPCs can permanently die. Fortunately, the death of our hero does not necessarily mean a game over. In Bannerlord players can get a spouse and even have children with them, creating a bloodline and even a dynasty for themselves in the game. The kids’ appearance will combine both … [Read more...] about Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord: What We Know So Far

Kingdom Hearts 3‘s ReMIND DLC was reportedly announced recently during the Kingdom Hearts Orchestra concert in Japan. A fan in attendance noted that the additional content will include an additional scenario, new bosses, a new Keyblade, and a new form. While all of this is certainly better than nothing, there’s room for Square Enix to offer more with subsequent pieces of DLC. The following are a few features that could keep fans invested long after they’ve completed the main campaign and mastered Critical Mode. Kingdom Hearts 3 DLC Wish List | New Game Plus Currently, Kingdom Hearts 3 fans must resort to either loading up a previous save or starting a new playthrough if they hope to experience the title again. A New Game Plus option makes sense given the recent addition of Critical Mode and all the treasures and Lucky Emblems scattered throughout the game. Players could take the items, materials, and weapons they collected in one save with them in the next … [Read more...] about Kingdom Hearts 3 DLC that Square Enix should offer next

Final Fantasy 12 is a divisive game. While some fans adore the title’s unique gameplay systems and engrossing narrative, others criticize it for being too enigmatic. It’s obvious that the entry doesn’t enjoy the same popularity as Final Fantasy 7 or Final Fantasy 15. Thanks to the commercial success of the Final Fantasy 10/10-2 HD Remaster, Square Enix will release Final Fantasy 12 Switch and Xbox One versions on April 30. The following are a few reasons why RPG fans should give the game a shot if they haven’t already. Final Fantasy 12 Switch and Xbox One | Characters Final Fantasy 12 (Amazon Link – Nintendo Switch) allows fans to play as six distinct characters. Vaan and Penelo are admittedly shallow, as the former haphazardly ventures out into the world in hopes of becoming a sky pirate and the latter follows him just for fun. Ashe’s story is completely different, however, as she’s the leader of a resistance movement that … [Read more...] about Why the Final Fantasy 12 Switch and Xbox One versions are worth trying

When it comes to video games, the Star Wars franchise has seen better days. EA and DICE’s 2015 reboot of the original Battlefront was met with lukewarm reception due to its lack of content at launch. Battlefront 2 drew more criticism two years later, as the game deployed a microtransaction model that encouraged pay-to-win tactics. Though a different studio is crafting the newest Star Wars game, Jedi Fallen Order, there are a few reasons to be worried about the project. Check out several causes of concern below. Why Star Wars Fans Should be Worried About Jedi Fallen Order | Cal Kestis looks boring An image of Cal Kestis may come to mind when one thinks of generic male video game protagonists. Cal dons the same build and short hair that mascots like Nathan Drake and Gordon Freeman popularized years ago. Putting his unremarkable character design aside, Cal is similar to Rey in that his upbringing isn’t special. He’s aware of his connection to the Force and … [Read more...] about Jedi Fallen Order should probably still worry Star Wars fans