XIV has tons of content at this point. Veteran players have probably forgotten about half of the available dungeons and trials that don’t come up in your standard Duty Roulette, and grinding out the same old end game dungeons can get a little tiring. Wondrous Tails is essentially a way of mixing up your usual routine, completing a randomized set of challenges to fill out what’s basically a bingo card....

With Bardic Inspiration, every bard can use a bonus action to give a Bardic Inspiration die to another creature, or most often another character in the party. A player with a bardic inspiration die can spend that die by rolling it to add the result to an ability check, attack roll, or saving throw (basically any D20 roll). If possible, I recommend giving the other player a real die to hold onto so they don’t forget about having inspiration....

There are two main ways to get yourself a Smeargle: Smeargle via the Johto Safari Zone The simplest way to get Smeargle is by catching one in the Johto Safari Zone. Let’s break this process down step-by-step. Step 1: Going to Cianwood City The Johto Safari Zone is located somewhere to the northwest of Cianwood City. If you’re not anywhere near the area, you can use the Fly to head there quickly....

Killing the Brain of Mensis (one Blood Rock only) Insight Farming in the Chalice Dungeons (infinite Blood Rocks) Both methods can be difficult and complicated. So we’ll break down the easiest ways to get through these methods alive. Method 1: The Brain of Mensis The easiest way to find a Blood Rock is by killing the Brain of Mensis, found in the Nightmare of Mensis towards the end of the game....

Hunted, slain, exorcised, generally not having a good time… These guys really can’t catch a break, can they? But don’t feel too bad about it, cause, you know… they’re usually kind of evil. And if you want more monster hunting in your manga time, then here’s a few series where the monsters might have deserved it. 10. Kaiju No. 8 Writer & Illustrator: Naoya Matsumoto What better series to start off with than one with the literal word “monster” in the title?...

It gives you a rush you won’t forget, as you’re testing your mettle against different players or waves of enemies. Along with your trusty melee weapon, you can bring a Pet with you as well! Having the right pet will dictate how your opponents approach you in an offensive setting. Your pet can also turn the tide against any situation thanks to their unique special abilities. But which pets are the best to bring along with you?...

However, take a quick look at Fallout 4’s NexusMods page and it’s easy to understand the reason. The community built around Fallout 4 has continued putting out content on the regular ever since its release, becoming more sophisticated as time goes by. Nowadays even the smaller quest mods can add over an hour of gameplay. The bigger ones? They might as well get bought out by Bethesda to be released as entirely new, full-priced games!...

So it’s fair to say heavy armor tends to be a warrior’s best friend. Especially for anyone who prefers prefer two-handed weapons. And some sets of heavy armor can be accompanied by shields for a major boost! Tamriel has some of the most beautiful sets of armor in the world, just as we saw in TES IV: Oblivion. The designs in Skyrim don’t fall short and, in my opinion, are even better than the ones in TES’ previous installment....

Given the nature of the game, which merges Square-Enix’s classic Final Fantasy-style JRPG characteristics with the world of Disney properties, there’s always a ton of material for composers to work with. This melting pot of Japanese influences and Western franchises allowed composer Yoko Shimomura to create some of the most memorable pieces in gaming history. Japanese-American singer and songwriter Utada Hikaru has also been a staple of the game’s music, creating tracks like the first game’s Simple and Clean....

SMGs are an excellent weapon in a Guardian’s hands. They’re aggressive, but can also be incredibly stable and smooth. You can fire from the hip on short-range encounters, or aim down sights to get some precision kills in more distanced shootouts. In other words, SMGs are versatile and always get the job done. They’re the middle ground between good balance, nice handling, and massive destructive potential. Whether you’ve always loved SMGs or just want to adapt to Destiny 2’s new SMG-heavy meta, here are my picks for the best in the game that you need in your arsenal....

From the sassier North American frontiersmen, to the Viking era, and even into ancient Mesopotamia, beards are always valued status symbols that significantly complement a man’s badass features. And it’s not surprising that the same goes for anime. Let me guess why you’re here: you want a comprehensive ranking of the best anime characters sporting some awesome beards. Well my friend, look no further! As usual, we have a few rules in choosing which characters get picked here....

It’s no surprise many people got a Wii U and later a Nintendo Switch just to play this game, even if they weren’t particularly interested in the console itself. Whether you’re one of these people or not, I’m sure you’re all thirsty for more Breath of the Wild. It’s a fantastic game, and it can be hard to play something else after experiencing it. Lucky for us, the modding community has gone above and beyond to mess with BotW....

This is one of the earliest iterations of the game, and a big fan favourite. Rome: Total War was the 3rd release from developers The Creative Assembly. As many say, earlier releases tend to be less refined and more ambitious. Cramming in every little idea you could possibly think of. This works to the advantage of Rome specifically, as it is one of the most diverse Total War games out there....

Are they terrestrial or aquatic? Born in the void or on a planet? What’s their opinion on the possibility that we’re all just different aspects of an omnipresent God? The mysteries never end. Yet after a dozen or so full Stellaris playthroughs, the base game’s species and archetypes might start feeling a bit too familiar for a game about braving the great unknown. If you’re already at this point, you’ll be happy to know that the modding community has a ton of content to quell your thirst for novelty....

After all, the thrill of seeing how well they keep their secrets while also maintaining a double life can be somewhat enticing for us viewers. And the excitement we feel for that “mystery element” holds true even when it comes to other genres. Case in point, we’ve got a list here of the most notable anime characters that are burdened with the task of maintaining two or more identities in their respective series....

Part of what makes it so popular is how colorful the Zeldaverse is. The enemies, locales, and characters are all vibrant and diverse. They all pull you into their world and make you want to experience everything it has to offer. After over 25 years of games, there are countless characters in the annals of Hyrule history – but they’re not all the same. Some of them stand tall among others, symbols of excellent writing and character design....

I just remember that people shied away from it since it seemed like a very difficult hairstyle to pull off. Plus, side-swept fringes were typically associated with emo and scene queens, so. There was that. Now? Heck, there are like a dozen different bangs styles. And people seem a lot more eager to try them out. If you fancy a couple fashionable fringes for your Sims as well, you’ll find that the Sims CC community has lots of Maxis Match haircuts with bangs that you can try....

Ever since our first introduction to Artoria way back when, Saber Servants have been our entry point into the series as a whole. Sabers, as you may expect, do not provide a specific niche like Casters or Assassins. They’re “basic” in the sense that new players will often use this class to acclimatize themselves to the game. That isn’t to say Sabers are basic, however. Many Sabers have skills that are deceptively simple but tricky to master....

What started as simple cavalry members riding across the plains on horseback, has since expanded beyond our wildest imaginations. From cars to pterodactyls to planets, there’s seemingly nothing these broncobusters can’t tame and ride! And in this ranking we’ll take a look at some of the best 5-star Riders FGO has to offer. Be sure to check out this list whenever the Caster influx becomes too much! 5. Sima Yi (Reines) Reines is the poor man’s answer to not having Waver....

But as the years went by and technology permitted more and more sophisticated gameplay, they were relegated to a secondary spot in the collective unconscious. That is, until Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney came along and showed Western audiences that the genre still had a lot to offer. It also brought Westerners closer to the concept of visual novels, so popular in Japan and among anime enthusiasts. This game is the reason masterpieces such as Danganronpa had a chance at worldwide success, and the gaming industry is much better because of it....