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on November 22, 2025
<br>Sucker Punch Productions’ transition from superheroes to samurai was a resounding success. We all knew the game would be gorgeous, as evidenced from its E3 2018 reveal, but what we didn’t know was just how much of a gem its story and gameplay would be. The tale of Jin Sakai was an engrossing one, pulling players in as he attempted to rid his home of the Mongol threat. Sucker Punch beautifully realized the world, stacking it with characters that would challenge the player’s perception of the old ways and push them towards a new path, the path of the Ghost. Similarly, on paper the gameplay is simple, but elegantly crafted and possessing hidden depth. Swapping of different stances, the different gadgets and the ability to instill fear when in Ghost mode all add to masterful gameplay loop. What really makes me so thankful for Ghost of Tsushima, however, is that it’s just fun. In a year defined by tragedy, hardship and anxiety, Ghost of Tsushima makes it easy to get lost in its beautiful world. When you need a break from the hard-hitting story, there’s plenty of Mongolian slaying to be found. Sucker Punch Productions gives players a samurai sword, let’s them loose in a beautiful world and let’s them have at it. 2020 has been a rough year for so many, but Ghost of Tsushima provides a fantastic 20-30 hour respite from the world.<br><br> <br>Mondstadt World Quests A Guide to Completing: Ah, Fresh Meat Full Bough Keeper Walkthrough How To Unlock Cecilia Garden Uncover the Secret of the Uninhabited Island Guide Tips For Completing Mondstadt: The City Of Wind And Song Look For Posters And Billboards Guide Swan's Quiz Correct Answers One Giant Step For <a href="https://WWW.Genshinart.com/articles/genshin-impact-nodkrai-your-ultimate-2025-guide.html">nodkraicharacters</a>; Alchemy G<br><br>A game I'm thankful for in 2020 is one that was met with universal critical acclaim and extremely-divided fan reactions: The Last of Us Part II. There are elements of this game that can be legitimately criticized, but personally the good outweighed the bad. But while I would argue this is overall a great game by most objective standards, I'm thankful for it because of more personal reasons. The original game was a topic of deep discussion with my other half so naturally we were anticipating this release. Playing through the game together was a good bonding activity and led to hours of discussion about the character choices and the storytelling approaches used in The Last of Us Part II.<br><br> <br>Gacha has its charms, but for the most part it’s not great. Drop rates for coveted characters are low, and the pity system only helps so much. Most players experience the full weight of this system when pulling for new characters on their dedicated bann<br><br> <br>Diona in Genshin Impact is somewhat difficult to pair with a good weapon, mainly because she’s a rare example of one of the characters really only working well with a four-star or higher rated weapon. While this seems easy enough because most of the bows available are four-star or higher, that also means they’re harder to find or gain through Wish Eve<br><br> <br>With the Expedition mechanic, players can passively farm certain key resources over time. Expeditions take a little over 19 hours, though certain characters only take 11 hours if you send them adventuring in their home region. It’s still a long time, but every little he<br><br><img src="https://keqingmains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Shenhe-Art-Genshin-Official.webp"; style="max-width:400px;float:right;padding:10px 0px 10px 10px;border:0px;" alt="" />Pokémon has always been a series near and dear to my heart, and while I was always keen on the mainline titles, the first spin-off I was ever introduced to was Pokémon Mystery Dungeon. I fell utterly in love and this year got the surprise announcement that the first title was receiving a remake. It ended up being everything I wanted and more. A return to one of my absolute favorite games in a new style and yet felt like revisiting old friends I hadn't spoken to in a long time. The story is entirely about friendship, a bond between Pokémon as they struggle to save the world together and solve the problems as they're shunned away from their home after being accused of crimes they didn't commit. It added great new things like shiny Pokémon, mega evolutions and a ton of visual upgrades for items that helped build on the world. It even fixed one of my biggest disappointments that was after the game your partner no longer said good morning to you, but now they will every day even after they've evolved. Heck, they even finally added bandanas on the main Pokémon duo while they're still in their basic forms. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX is a comfort in every way. It's familiar, yet changed, just as you would expect from an old friend and I'm thankful I had the chance to dive back into the wonderful experience once more.<br><br> <br>Or so you’d think. Even with speedier characters out foraging, most people tend to log in to Genshin Impact around the same time every day. At the very least, players tend to wait until all their expeditions are done before claiming them, rendering any time saving a tad m<br><br>There's no greater a highlight than a moment around fifteen-ish hours into wandering the world. Having already established the omnipresent "the world is one big environmental puzzle" motif at the heart of Genshin Impact and successfully completing a near two kilometre trek to a new region, to activate another beacon filling in more of the map, only to spot one of thousands of optional collectibles atop an incline of rocks; a few seconds of climbing later and off in the distance, another beacon. A subtle indicator -- of which the game does a great job at allowing players to organically discover parts for themselves -- that hinted not only towards another environmental conundrum, but also of what may lie beyond. Even then: what other little moments will distract me. It's a truly great, out-of-the-blue moment but another point in Genshin Impact's favor. How, indeed like Breath of the Wild before it, the journey becomes as pivotal and as fulfilling as the destination. Ultimately, the marvel of seeing yet another perspective on the vast world before you. Before long, you're ready to plot another course and begin that journey all over again.<br>