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Summary It has been confirmed that the developer of the indie classicStardew Valleywill be releasing an official cookbook to help fans recreate some of the game’s tastiest dishes in real life. This collection of recipes will be the third officialStardew Valleybook to be released, following theStardew Valley GuidebookandJunimo Coloring Book. Since its release in 2016,Stardew Valleyhas seen extraordinary success and popularity, especially considering it was originally created by a solo developer, Eric Barone AKA ConcernedApe....

Indie darlingStardew Valleyhas captured players' hearts ever since 2016 with its charm. With the many adjustments, improvements, and polish thatdeveloper ConcernedApe has put into the gameover the many years it’s been around, many fans love discovering how to use the new features to add to their farming experience. For the fans who love having ducks on their farm, they can finally go for a swim, and one tip shared on Reddit may increase the odds of it happening....

After months of build-up, theSteam Deckwas released today, with systems beginning to ship to customers that reserved an order. As a result, many gamers will soon be getting their first chance to go hands-on with the portable gaming PC. Recently, the co-founder of Valve, Gabe Newell, talked about thelaunch of the Steam Deck. In an interview with IGN, Newell discussed the demand for theSteam Deckas well as the future for the system....

Adaptations are usually met withmixed reviews, and video game comics are no exception. While movies and TV shows are aimed at a broader audience, comic books can typically reach fans with a lot of crossover interests, which is why they’re a popular choice for video game franchises to branch out with. Related:DC’s Titans: Things About Raven The Series Changes From The Comics Comic books fans, however, are all too familiar with hyper-stylized tie-ins with an odd touch of the bronze age of comics added in because whoever ordered the run hasn’t read a comic book since 1980....

While the RTS genre spent most of the 90s finding new ways to present itself both in terms of visuals and new systems, the 2000s was a time of fantastic refinement for the genre. Real-time strategy games took time to find what really made them so spectacular, then hone in on those aspects to create some of the best titles in the genre. Games from this erawere making good on the promises of RTS titles from the 90s, using new technology afforded to them by PCs and consoles....

Summary The term “Shojo” refers to the manga and anime genre that centers its storytelling around an audience of young women and girls. That isn’t to say that other demographics can’t enjoyshojocontent, but that the target consumers of shojo are young women and girls.But what makes a shojo? RELATED:The Best Shojo Anime Of All Time (August 2023) Many will assert that for something to be shojo, it has to be originally published in a shojo magazine likeNakayoshiorRibon....

Summary Elden Ringhas an assortment of weaponry for players to experiment with, so they can find theperfect build for their playthrough. Besides the usual swords, axes, and hammers, players also have an assortment of spells they can unlock to sling at their enemies. These spells require different stats to use, with some requiring a player to invest in Faith, while others require an increase in Intelligence. The higher the stat requirement, the better the spell usually is....

Summary Steampunk blends the old-world charm of history with the excitement of fantasy and invention. This fun and eye-catching style has won fans not just in books and movies, but also in the world of board games.Steampunk-themed board gamesoften draw players into alternate realities where steam power, brass gears, and Victorian fashion are the norms. These games are not just visually captivating; they offer complex mechanisms, intriguing storylines, and competitive gameplay....

PlayStation-exclusive titles have swept the industry with critically acclaimed franchises and iconic characters, and Sony’s outreach has extended to many different collaborations with its platform-exclusive titles. But while many of these have includedPlayStation character crossoversthrough other games, there is a new collaborative event that offers something for the appetite. Games have previously inspired entire cookbooks and certain meals in games have looked remarkably appetizing due to graphical fidelity or their importance to a game’s sequence....

Photorealism in a video game relates to graphics that mimic real-world people and environments. While some games adopt a cartoony style of artwork, other games areaiming for photorealism.It’s more work to add photorealism to a video game, but the results speak for themselves. Inthird-person games,the protagonist must be rendered flawlessly, and only a handful of developers have achieved this. RELATED:15 Best Third-Person Adventure Games Of All Time, Ranked The term photorealism should be used sparingly, but the word is used liberally in video games....

Good parents are often hard to come by in the world ofvideo games. From neglect to downright abuse, terrible video game parental figures are a dime a dozen. (Just look at the complicated story ofMortal Kombat.) However, there are a few diamonds in the rough that make us praise the sun.The Witcher’sGeralt and Ciri is one of those great parental relationships. RELATED:10 Video Game Couples More Romantic Than The Witcher’s Geralt & Yennefer...

Metroid Dreadcame out earlier this month to widespread acclaim. Its stellar gameplayand impressive animationshave earned the praise of fans and newcomers alike, and many are happy to see the return of a long-dormant franchise. RELATED:Metroid Dread Proves 2D Games Can Never Die WhileMetroidis lauded for its influential gameplay, it is not particularly known for having a dense narrative.Metroid Dreadchanges things up a bit by focusing a little more on its story....

Summary Time has flown sinceAnimal Crossing: New Horizonswas released and so far there is nothing new on the horizon for the massively popular title. The game enjoyed a resurgence of players after the release ofNew Horizons' Happy Home Paradise DLC, but that was back in 2021. Players have been left to build and rebuild their ideal islands, catch everything that moves, and have the same conversations with their residents over and over again....