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Billy is checking out Stickfight Archer this week and the game offers a decent way to kill some time, and enemies, for those willing to play.

To cap off our week-long celebration of all things Pokemon, we proudly present a first look at Generation 8: Pokemon Sword and Shield. Our full review is coming soon, but for now, here is what to expect from the latest and greatest Pokemon release.

Mirroring the classic Darkest Dungeon tactical battler, Warsaw puts players in the role of Polish resistance fighters trying to survive during the ill-fated Warsaw uprising of World War II. The odds are stacked against you, but with perseverance and excellent tactics, you might emerge victorious.

Mastermind is one of those books where the main character exists inside a computer role-playing game. Sometimes called LitRPG, they can be fun reads for those who love both videogaming and role-playing. Mastermind: Titan Online however, is off to a rough start.

The long awaited third episode of The Long Dark has finally been released. Crossroads Elegy finds us playing as new survivor, Astrid. It also introduces many much needed improvements and quite a few cool (or perhaps ice cold) gameplay features and quests alongside the continuing story.

Billy is taking to the skies in Fly Sky High to complete levels, dodge obstacles and unlock new plans in a casual mobile game.

The remake of Ghostbusters The Video Game is pure joy for those who love the franchise. Like the original, this one features the same tight story created by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis. Busting ghosts just looks better and plays more smoothly now.

Baldur’s Gate Descent into Avernus is one of the most ambitious campaigns ever produced for Dungeons and Dragons. Spanning the realm from that classic city down to the depths of the Nine Hells, this is one hot module for the fifth edition game that players will love.

Telling Lies is a voyeuristic full motion video game where player sleuths try to unravel a compelling and realistic mystery involving sex, lies, terrorism, the FBI and murder. Your tool to accomplish this is a searchable database of video files, all captured without their subject’s knowledge.

Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid has made its way to PC after months on console and it’s a great game that any Power Rangers fan should check out.

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is the huge expansion to the core Monster Hunter World game. It features bigger monsters, longer hunts, better equipment and basically more of the same excellent crafting and fighting gameplay that makes the Monster Hunter series so special.

Regardless of the role-playing game, the game master will need to be proficient in a diverse set of skills like storytelling, hosting, conflict resolution, diplomacy and management. The Ultimate RPG Gameplay Guide can give both novice and expert GMs a solid plus-five bonus toward their success.

After 22 years charging every windmill in the game industry and offering his blood, sweat and tears to provide fans with thoughtful and entertaining articles, Todd Hargosh is hanging up his Hardcore column. This week begins the final countdown for Hardcore. And, Todd names his well-vetted successor.

Michael’s back with another summer series for this week’s Anime Sunday. It’s his Cheat Magician Episode 01 Impressions!

Jordan has finally got around to reorganizing his backlog so its easier to choose which game he wants to play. So what does he go with?

We are roughly a week out from the release of the eighth generation of Pokemon games, Sword and Shield. To honor this momentous event, we are going back through the entire 23 year series history. Today we celebrate the most recent entry in our beloved series. It’s time for Pokemon Generation 7: Sun and Moon!

Ever wished you could find the perfect game to give to a non-gaming friend to show them why you love the artform so much? Or maybe it’s you who wants to get into the hobby, but you’re just not sure where to start. Either way, Drew is here with an exhaustive list of three whole options that just might be what you’re looking for.

This week Chella and Drew recount their favourite experiences from this year’s AdventureX, the UK’s only convention dedicated to narrative-driven games. It was a busy convention this year, so they didn’t have time to see everything, so there’s probably a few glaring omissions – but don’t worry, they’ll be there next year, too, and you can take them to task then.

Under a newly announced partnership, MSI will outfit the University of Missouri Esports team with state-of-the-art gaming systems and provide resources and expertise to bolster their program. The campus will enjoy a high-tech gaming space with high-end broadcasting capabilities and a spectating area.