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Hearthstone Goes Dungeons & Dragons with Kobolds & Catacombs

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Hearthstone has taken the world by storm thanks to its slick gameplay, easy-to-learn-yet-difficult-to-master rules and mechanics, and its constant expansions and updates. Today, at BlizzCon, Blizzard announced the latest expansion for the game, the Dungeons & Dragons inspired/themed Kobolds & Catacombs.

The most important feature of any collectible card game is how it sets itself apart from other, similar games, and more importantly, if the game’s developers can continue to introduce new and unique mechanics. Since Hearthstone‘s next expansion is D&D themed, it will introduce treasure chests and loot to the game. Players will have to bash open the chests to get at the loot, but it will be well worth it, since what lies inside might just be some of the most broken and overpowered cards in any CCG. Not only will players be able to summon (and destroy) treasure chests, but many cards introduce the keyword “recruit” that lets players summon a random minion directly from their decks.

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Kobolds & Catacombs will finally introduce new legendary weapons, one for each class. The first weapon that was shown off during the Hearthstone panel was the Priest’s Dragon Soul weapon that lets players summons a powerful dragon with five attack and five health  after they play three spells. The second weapon was the Mage staff Aluneth that lets players draw three cards at the end of their turn. I told you these cards were broken. But, weapons aren’t the only broken cards in the expansion, as players will also be able to use three different unidentified item cards. No, seriously, that’s what they’re called, because players don’t know what these items do until they’re drawn. Kobolds & Catacombs will also come with special class-specific spellstones that can easily make or break a match.

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What is a Hearthstone expansion without new minions? Well, Kobolds & Catacombs comes with Guild characters who spawn treasure chests and focus on the recruit keyword. But, the Guild isn’t the only potentially game-breaking set of cards in the expansion. Rin, the First Disciple is potentially the most powerful card in Hearthstone, if not any CCG, because she gives players a set of Seal cards that summon demons. Once gamers play all the Seal cards, they can summon Azari, the Devourer, a demon that destroys your opponent’s deck. Yes, you read that correctly. Also, since the expansion is called Kobolds & Catacombs, it comes with a bevy of Kobold minions to summon and slay.

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New cards aren’t the only additions to Kobolds & Catacombs; the expansion will also introduce the Dungeon Run, a special rogue-like single-player game mode that tasks players with fighting random boss monsters with limited decks. Each time players defeat a boss, they gain new rewards, some of which are too overpowered for regular gameplay, but whenever players lose they need to start over from scratch. Only the players who make it to the end of the Dungeon Run will get the best cards; the risks may be huge, but so are the rewards.

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Hearthstone: Kobolds & Catacombs looks extremely promising and brings in mechanics I never thought I would ever see in a CCG. I can’t wait for its release, and neither should you. Plus, if you were lucky enough to either visit BlizzCon or get a Virtual Ticket, you will gain a special gold edition Kobolds & Catacombs card.

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Joker’s Free Suicide Squad DLC on PS5

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There hasn’t been much buzz surrounding Suicide Squad since its release in February. Warner Bros. was let down by the game’s underwhelming sales, but they remained committed to turning their live service vision into a reality. An exciting new DLC update has been released, introducing The Crown Prince of Crime to the game.

As the game’s first live season begins, players will have the chance to take on Green Lantern and, in the end, unlock The Joker as a playable character. Which Joker are you referring to? This is quite intricate. Furthermore, players can look forward to the inclusion of a Battle Pass, a variety of new shop items available for purchase, exciting Incursions and Strongholds to partake in, as well as an expanded selection of Infamy Sets and Notorious Gear to amass.

What are your thoughts on this? Does the allure of The Joker entice you to return to Suicide Squad, or have you remained a loyal fan all along? We value your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.

 

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Documentary Explores the Making of the Highly Praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for PS5

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Square Enix has launched a captivating documentary series that explores the intricate process behind the creation of the highly praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. In the first episode, titled “Shaping the World,” the developer delves into the process of reimagining the expansive PS1 map of the original game into a vast sandbox for the PS5. The film includes personal stories shared by directors Naoki Hamaguchi and Tetsuya Nomura, as well as other important members of the team.

This reimagining of the all-time PlayStation classic was truly enjoyable. In our review, we praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for its ability to enhance the already impressive combat system of Remake. The game truly shines in its portrayal of an iconic RPG setting. If you have a deep appreciation for the original PS1 game and found enjoyment in Remake, then Rebirth’s character-focused adventure will surely captivate you from start to finish.

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Gran Turismo 7 for the PS5 and PS4 shows continuous improvement

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While Sony may not classify Gran Turismo 7 as a live-service game, the team at Polyphony Digital certainly approaches it with a similar mindset. The game continues to impress with every new update, and although v1.44 may be smaller compared to previous versions, it still manages to enhance the already extensive content of this simulation racer.

The update, now available worldwide, introduces three new cars: the Audi R8 Coupé V10 Plus ’16, the Lamborghini Urus ’18, and the Toyota GT-One (TS020) ’99. Furthermore, it introduces three fresh events to World Circuits, an extra menu to conquer in the GT Café single-player campaign, and a collection of livery stickers inspired by the upcoming Highspeed Étoile anime, set to debut next week in Japan.

If you’re not already acquainted with Highspeed Étoile, you can watch a trailer right here. “Sony has announced that a collection of 26 stickers, consisting of 8 title logos and 18 main character stickers, will be made available for a limited time,” stated Sony on the PS Blog. In addition, Fukushima will be included as a backdrop in the title’s beloved photography mode.

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