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A New Pack Of Minecraft Movie Figures Is Up For Preorder

Game News - Sat, 04/19/2025 - 09:10
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The Minecraft movie has only been in theaters for a few weeks, but it's already the second-highest-grossing video game movie of all time. It's also spawned a trove of merchandise, including the upcoming Minecraft Ultimate Movie Pack, which bundles eight figures based on various characters from A Minecraft Movie, including Jack Black's Steve and the rest of the main cast, as well as a few Minecraft monsters like the Creeper, Skeleton, and more. The bundle launches July 1, but preorders are available for $75 at Amazon. Preordering the pack soon is probably a wise move, since other Minecraft Movie merch has sold out quickly.

Minecraft Ultimate Movie Pack (8 Figures) $75 | Releases July 1

The Minecraft Ultimate Movie Pack has eight 4-inch scale figures, including:

  • Steve
  • Creeper
  • Garrett
  • Henry
  • Dawn
  • Natalie
  • Dennis the wolf
  • Skeleton

Each figure features multiple points of articulation and comes with a signature accessory. For example, Steve comes with his sword and bag, Garett comes with buckchuckets, and the Skeleton has a bow and arrow. Oh, and the Creeper figure glows in the dark, which is pretty neat.

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If you're on the hunt for more Minecraft Movie toys and merch, be sure to check Mattel's Minecraft page on Amazon, which has action figures, plushies, play sets, and more.

For those who are already looking to preorder the Minecraft Movie on Blu-ray, multiple editions of the film are up at Amazon and Walmart. This includes a $38 limited 4K steelbook edition, a $35 Walmart-exclusive Collector's Crafting Table Edition that features a foldable box that turns into the Minecraft Crafting Table item, and standard edition versions of the movie on 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD. There's no release date announced for any of these Minecraft Movie Blu-rays, but securing your copy now locks you in for the low-price guarantees at Amazon and Walmart, meaning you'll only pay the lowest amount if the price changes between now and launch.

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Elder Scrolls: Skyrim Collector Building Set Restocked At Amazon For $50

Game News - Sat, 04/19/2025 - 05:22
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The first officially licensed brick-building for the The Elder Scrolls franchise is back in stock at Amazon. Created by Mega Bloks and originally released last November, the Skyrim-themed collector set lets fans build an posable display model of Alduin The World Eater. The 627-piece kit is affordably priced at just $50, which likely contributed to its popularity at launch.

This is one of three Mega Bloks sets based on Bethesda's role-playing games that hit store shelves in November. The other two building kits are themed around Fallout and were similarly challenging to find in stock over the holidays and earlier this year.

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Sunderfolk Review - A Great Tabletop-Inspired Game With Friends

Games Reviews - Sat, 04/19/2025 - 04:55

Sunderfolk feels at its best when you're playing together with friends on the couch during what would have otherwise been an uneventful weekend afternoon. The game embodies two of my favorite aspects of tabletop RPGs: strategic teamwork and memorable anecdotes. It does struggle to be fun when you're playing solo, but that feels like it's clearly the wrong way to play the tabletop-inspired, turn-based tactical RPG, which really only comes together when different minds are working together to coordinate their respective perks and customized deck of card-based abilities to strategically accomplish the task at hand.

In Sunderfolk, each player takes control of one of six anthropomorphic heroes: an arcanist crow, a pyromancer axolotl, a ranger goat, a bard bat, a berserker polar bear, or a rogue weasel. After proving themselves capable bouncers in a tavern, the heroes band together to protect their home village, Arden, from a series of escalating threats and try to find a way to prevent the growing corruption of the magical tree that keeps everyone safe from the coming darkness. It's your typical run-of-the-mill fantasy setup, with would-be heroes rising to heed the call of adventure when no one else will, and for the first few hours, Sunderfolk doesn't do much to differentiate itself from contemporary stories.

You can play as the spellcasting arcanist, supportive bard, high-damaging ranger, bulky berserker, sneaky rogue, or explosive pyromancer.

But then you get to really know the NPCs, and Sunderfolk's story starts to make its mark with its varied cast of characters, all of whom are voiced by actor Anjali Bhimani to replicate the experience of playing a tabletop adventure with a Game Master who is portraying all the non-hero characters. Bhimani does an incredible job adjusting the pitch, tone, accent, and speed of her voice to add a distinct flavor to every character, injecting a feeling of life into the narrative that makes it easy to love the heroes' allies and effortless to hate the villains. My friends and I were far more invested in saving the village and discovering what was going on upon meeting an adorable, one-armed penguin orphan named Amaia who was doing her best to keep Arden's mines running, especially once her cruel and lying uncle was introduced. We vowed to do everything to save the little bird (and desperately hoped her uncle would be revealed as the true big bad so that we'd have a chance to destroy him), and much of that emotional investment, as well as our feelings about the other characters, was derived from Bhimani's portrayal.

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How To Watch Fortnite's Star Wars Celebration

Game News - Sat, 04/19/2025 - 04:17

Epic Games has teased a special Fortnite announcement will be made at the Star Wars Celebration in Japan on Saturday, April 19. Fans can tune into a livestream to catch the Fortnite announcement, which is rumored to be a Star Wars-themed season of content.

To watch this special reveal live, fans will want to visit the Star Wars Celebration livestream on April 19 beginning around 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET. This livestream can be viewed on either the official Star Wars homepage or YouTube channel.

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This '90s-Style Fortnite Commercial Makes Eric Andre Drink Slurp Juice

Game News - Sat, 04/19/2025 - 04:09

Remember the '90s? Epic Games sure does, and the company channeled that totally radical decade with a new ad promoting the new Slurp Rush map for Fortnite Reload. Featuring the talents of Eric Andre and Kyle Mooney, the ad is an homage to those commercials from the 1990s that were trying to sell disgusting sugary beverages and snacks to kids.

The defunct soft drink Surge, which was advertised in the late '90s with the tagline "Feed the Rush," is a specific target of parody here, but this type of ad was very common throughout that whole decade for pretty much anything that was aimed at kids, including those sugar-filled drinks and candy (like Gushers), as well as toys.

The reason for this ad's existence is to promote Fortnite's Reload mode, a battle royale mode which allows players to respawn automatically as long as one member of their team is alive, and takes place on relatively small islands that are based on past chapters of the main Fortnite battle royale. Earlier this week, Reload launched its third map, Slurp Rush, which is based on the Chapter 2 island. To celebrate the launch, Slurp Rush is the only Reload map you can play on right now, but after this period of exclusivity ends it will rotate every half-hour along with the existing two maps.

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Schedule 1 Mixing And Recipes Guide

Game News - Sat, 04/19/2025 - 02:45

So, you've found your clients with specific preferences in Schedule 1 and want to know how to cater to them? We've got you covered with our full list of Schedule 1 recipes, mixing combinations, and other tips to ensure a happy client base at all times.

Table of Contents [hide]Schedule I mixing and recipes guide

To start, you'll need to unlock the Mixing Station. This happens automatically when you reach the rank of Hoodlum 1, or when you begin the Mixing Mania questline. You'll need to purchase the $500 Mixing Table from Dan's Hardware, and then install it in whichever property you're currently using as your manufacturing base.

From there, you add one product with one ingredient to produce a new blend. The properties of the strain of product and the ingredients used will have an impact on the effects of the new blend. There are base products in the game, but the names of the new blends they create when added to a Mixing Table are randomized. The original items and their properties are:

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How To Play Schedule 1 Multiplayer

Game News - Sat, 04/19/2025 - 02:45

If you're looking to play Schedule 1 with your friends, you might be wondering how to get them into your game. We've got instructions on how to join other players, as well as all you need to know about hosting a co-op game.

How to play Schedule 1 co-op

In both Schedule 1 and the free demo version of the game, your lobby can have a maximum of four players, meaning up to three friends can join you. To get your friends involved, you'll first need to ensure you've added them as Steam friends.

Add friends to your lobby from the main menu.

Then, after launching the game but before starting or continuing a saved file, look to the top right corner of the screen, where you'll see the current lobby. Press the plus (+) button and select your friend from your Steam friends list. You can send one invitation at a time, so repeat this for however many people you'd like to play with.

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All Schedule 1 Cheats And Console Commands

Game News - Sat, 04/19/2025 - 02:45

The latest game sweeping the Steam charts is the drug-empire-building simulator, Schedule 1. Early in the game, your Uncle Nelson will give you just a few small tips, and a minimal amount of money. From there, you'll be expected to grow your totally legal business from the ground up. It's understandable, then, that you might be looking for some cheats or console commands to help you along the way. We have a full list of all Schedule 1 cheats, along with instructions on how to use them.

All Schedule 1 cheats and console commands

Here are all of the cheats and their effects for Schedule 1:

CheatEffectfreecamToggles free cam mode on or offsaveSaves the gamesettime <hhmm>Set time of day to a specific 24-hour timegive <item> <quantity>Gives a specified item and quantityclearinventoryClears inventorychangecashChanges cash balance by the specified amountchangebalanceChanges online balance by the specified amountaddxpAdds the specified amount of experience pointsspawnvehicleSpawns a vehicleset movespeedChanges move speed multipliersetjumpforceChanges jump power multiplierteleport <placename>Teleport to a named locationsetowned <property>Sets specific property or business as your ownpackageproduct <item>Packages the item in your hand in the specified packagingsetstaminareserveSets stamina reserve to a specified amountraisewantedRaise wanted levellowerwantedLower wanted levelclearwantedClear wanted levelsethealthSets health to specified amountsettimescaleSets the time scalesetvar <variable> <value>Sets state of specified variablesetqueststate <questname> <state>Sets state of named questsetquestentrystateSets state of named quest entrysetemotionSets facial expressiolnsetunlockedUnlocks a named NPCsetrelationshipSet a relationship with given NPC from 1-5addemployeeAdds employee to your propertysetdiscoveredSets product as discoveredgrowplantsGrows all plants in the worldsetlawintensitySets intensity of law enforcement activitysetqualitySets quality of equipped productbindBinds key to specific commandunbindRemoves a bindclearbindsClears all bindshideuiHides all UIdisableDisables specific objectenableEnables specific objectendtutorialEnds the tutorialdisablenpcassetDisables asset under all NPCsshowfpsShows current FPShidefpsHides FPScleartrashRemoves all litter from the worldHow to use Schedule 1 console commands

In Schedule 1's Early Access phase, you no longer need to download external programs to use console commands or cheats. Instead, navigate to the in-game settings menu by pressing the Esc key. From there, click Settings.

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Save On Blue Prince And Get A Free Game This Weekend

Game News - Sat, 04/19/2025 - 02:24

Every year has that one sleeper game that people can't stop talking about, and in 2025, it's Blue Prince that's dominating video game discussions. If you've been looking to try out this roguelike puzzle game for yourself on PC, you can get a nice discount on it through Fanatical, but you'll want to move fast. Normally $30, this brand-new game is on sale for $25.49 until April 20, 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET.

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A combination of mystery, architecture, and roguelike elements, Blue Prince will appeal to anyone who has a fondness for intricate details and elegant design. The core gameplay loop sounds deceptively simple, as you'll start each day in a mansion that the protagonist is hoping to inherit by finding the elusive Room 46 inside of it, and you'll have several choices to make as you "draft" your way to the other side. The end result is a game that marries video game influences with tabletop inspiration, creating a stately experience.

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This Switch 2 Game Card Also Works On The Original Switch

Game News - Sat, 04/19/2025 - 02:23

Nintendo Switch 2 game cards for Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma will also work on the original Switch, according to publisher Marvelous Games.

In the FAQ section of Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma website, Marvelous Games explained that the Switch 2 version of the game is a red 64GB game card that includes the full game and the upgrade pack. However, the publisher also said that the Switch 2 card can also be inserted into the original Switch. Regardless of which system the card is inserted in, the correct version will launch automatically.

It's unclear whether Switch 2 Editions of game cards of other games can be inserted in the original Switch or if this is a specific case just for Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma. Nintendo has already confirmed that players can continue the original Switch versions of Switch Editions will still be available after upgrading.

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Celebrate Final Fantasy IX's 25th Anniversary With This New Vinyl Release Of Game's Soundtrack

Game News - Sat, 04/19/2025 - 02:03

Final Fantasy IX is one of the best games in the franchise. It’s often overshadowed by other in the series, but its cast of memorable characters, emotional storyline, and fantastic combat earned it universal acclaim when it hit PlayStation in 2000. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, you can now preorder the Final Fantasy IX Soundtrack Vinyl ahead of its July 18 release. These sorts of items tend to sell out fast--the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Vinyl is being resold for a staggering $83--so consider reserving a unit before it’s difficult to find at a reasonable price.

Final Fantasy IX Game Soundtrack (25th Anniversary) $59 | Releases July 18

This imported vinyl from Japan includes a collection of tracks from the original game, plus new versions of certain tracks like Melodies of Life (the game’s theme song). Along with all the music, this 25th Anniversary collection features a gorgeous new cover illustration from Final Fantasxy IX character designer Toshiyuki Itahana, and notes from the soundtrack’s composer, Nobuo Uematsu. As a bonus, an MP3 download code is included with your purchase so you can listen to the soundtrack while away from your record player.

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Preordering at Amazon means you won’t be charged until the item ships. You’ll also become eligible for any price cuts between now and release. Need a record player for the vinyl? You’ll find a bunch at Amazon, spanning affordable models like the Amazon Basics Turntable for $54 to the premium Audio-Technica AT-LP70X for $219.

Several other Final Fantasy soundtracks are up for grabs, though the selection isn’t quite as robust as you’d expect. Many of these go out of stock fast, and the only way to pick them up is through resellers with inflated prices. However, there are still a few available at reasonable prices. Here’s a look at some other Final Fantasy soundtracks you can add to your collection.

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This Officially Licensed D&D Dice Set Was Designed By The Creator Of The Progress Pride Flag

Game News - Sat, 04/19/2025 - 02:02

Pride Month isn't here quite yet, but Sirius Dice is starting the celebration early with the release of a new Pride-themed set of Dungeons & Dragons dice in collaboration with Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast.

Sirius describes the colorful new Dungeons & Dragons Progress Pride Dice Set as a "celebration of inclusivity, identity, and the joy of storytelling." The dice contain Daniel Quasar's Progress Pride Flag pattern encased in clear resin, and each die in the set has its numbers painted a different color, creating a rainbow effect when the set is lined up together.

The entire set was designed by Quasar, who picked out each ink shade to create a dice set that would accurately reflect both the Progress Pride Flag itself and the full spectrum of the rainbow. The Progress Pride Dice set is a round-edged version of Sirius Dice's original limited-edition sharp-edged Progress Pride dice, which were released in June 2024 to celebrate Pride Month.

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Nintendo Switch 2 First-Party Accessories Will Be More Expensive Than Originally Announced

Game News - Sat, 04/19/2025 - 01:42

While the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 isn't increasing in the US, you can expect to pay a few bucks more for its official accessories. Nintendo officially announced price changes to the line of controllers, protective carrying cases, and other extras that'll accompany the Switch 2 on its June 5 launch day, with the average increase being around $5. If you're still interested in grabbing the next-gen Nintendo console, you can check out our Switch 2 preorder guide for details on everything from the hardware to the games that will be available when the system launches.

"Nintendo Switch 2 accessories will experience price adjustments from those announced on April 2 due to changes in market conditions," Nintendo announced in an official press statement.

Some of the new prices you can expect include the Switch 2 Pro Controller for $85 (was $80), a pair of Joy-Cons 2 for $95 (was $90), and the Nintendo Switch 2 dock for $120 (was $110). We're not certain yet if a single Joy-Con 2 will also cost more, as Nintendo didn't mention it on its price adjustment list.

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Star Wars Crossover Coming Soon To Monopoly Go

Game News - Sat, 04/19/2025 - 01:17

Starting May 1, Monopoly Go players might see some characters appearing from a galaxy far, far away. That's because the mobile game is getting a Star Wars collaboration that will see Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Darth Vader meeting up with Mr. Monopoly.

Announced at Star Wars Celebration Japan, the Monopoly Go crossover will cover the Skywalker Saga as well as The Mandalorian. Confirmed characters coming to the game (along with the previously mentioned) include Han Solo, R2-D2, Yoda, Anakin Skywalker, and Qui-Gon Jinn. There will be a Star Wars Go sticker album to unlock as well as special tokens, shields, and emojis. The Star Wars collaboration will run through July 2.

Monopoly Go was the biggest mobile game launch of 2023, according to developer Scopely. The free-to-play game reportedly brought in over $2 billion in revenue after just 10 months of availability. In addition, Scopely apparently spent $500 million on marketing and user acquisition, which is more than The Last of Us Part II reportedly cost to develop.

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Multiple Lego 3-In-1 Sets Getting Big Discounts At Amazon

Game News - Sat, 04/19/2025 - 01:07

Just launched in January, the popular Lego Creator Medieval Dragon 3-in-1 Set is getting its first big discount. Now available for its lowest price ever at $48 (was $60), the set lets you build three different creatures and comes bundled with cool accessories--making it a versatile playset for builders of all ages.

Lego Creator Medieval Dragon 3-in-1 Set (715 pieces) $48 (was $60)

As you’d expect from the name, the Medieval Dragon 3-in-1 set offers three different projects--a dragon, a sea serpent, or a phoenix. There are only enough pieces to assemble one at a time, but having the option to restart with a new build definitely gives the set more longevity than your typical Lego set. The phoenix model even includes a stand for easy display. All three feature articulated joints, allowing you to find a cool pose for them in your game room when not in use. You’ll also get a treasure chest accessory.

See at Amazon Medieval Dragon Set configured as a phoenix and sea serpent

Dimensions for the completed figures vary, but the dragon is around 15 inches long, 5 inches tall, and 20 inches wide. If you need help with the build, the set supports the Lego Builder app--offering detailed 3D instructions.

This isn’t the only Lego 3-in-1 on sale right now, as several others are getting generous price cuts at Amazon. There are numerous sets that let you build various animals, vehicles, and other items, and many are discounted their lowest prices ever, such as the Majestic Tiger, Koi Fish, and Red Panda set that's down to $40 (was $50). You'll find a list of several more Ledo 3-in-1 sets below

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Marvel Rivals Swimsuit Skins Are Coming

Game News - Fri, 04/18/2025 - 23:14

Marvel has announced the return of the Marvel Swimsuit Special later this year, teasing that the new issue will include some future skins for Marvel Rivals.

Marvel announced in a blog post that a new swimsuit special, titled Marvel Swimsuit Special: Friends, Foes, and Rivals #1, releases on July 9. As part of the announcement, Marvel said the issues will also contain designs for Marvel Rivals skins in the issue. It certainly sounds like that means swimsuit skins are coming to Marvel Rivals, and a late July or early August event would work perfectly with the summer skins. The blog post doesn't provide any more details about who would be getting these skins, or even what the skins are, but considering they are in the swimsuit issue, they will probably be beach-appropriate.

Marvel Swimsuit Special: Friends, Foes, and Rivals #1

The Marvel Swimsuit Special features a loose plot, with this year's based around Wasp organizing an official swimsuit special after Roxxon Comics made an unofficial one. This is just a pretense to the real plot, which is magazine-style spread of art featuring Marvel characters in swimsuits. Marvel said it would be revealing more about the issue leading up to its release, which could include teases of the Marvel Rivals skins. Based on the blog post, it sounds like it will just include designs that will be in Marvel Rivals and not skins that you can only get by purchasing the comic.

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New Ryan Gosling Star Wars Movie Has Same Name As This Great PS2 Game

Game News - Fri, 04/18/2025 - 23:08

Star Wars Celebration has kicked off in Japan, and one of the highlights so far is the announcement of a new film in the sci-fi series that'll be directed by Shawn Levy (Deadpool and Wolverine) and will star Ryan Gosling. Star Wars: Starfighter was revealed during The Mandalorian and Grogu panel, and it is scheduled to be released on May 31, 2027.

While details are slim for now, what we do know is that Starfighter is set five years after the events of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and Gosling will play a brand-new character. In case you're wondering, Star Wars: Starfighter shares nothing--that we know of, so far--with the video game of the same name released for PC, PS2, and Xbox in 2001. The game is currently available on PC platforms like Steam and GOG, in case you want to revisit it.

Star Wars: Starfighter comes to theaters on May 28, 2027. #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/dsbVb3VdBY

— Star Wars (@starwars) April 18, 2025

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Gris And Neva Collector's Edition Bundle Launching November 21, Includes An Artbook, Vinyl Soundtracks, And More

Game News - Fri, 04/18/2025 - 20:16
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Video games are some of the best--and interactive--art around, and if you ever needed a prime example of the medium's artistic impact, then Gris and Neva by Nomada Studio more than fit that bill. Both of these elegant games are being bundled into a new Collector's Edition exclusive to GameStop, and you can preorder it for $200 ahead of its November 21 release on PS5 or Switch.

Gris | Neva Collector's Edition $200 | Releases November 21

The Gris | Neva Collector's Edition includes physical copies of both games--either PS5 or Switch versions--plus a selection of collectible extras like a gatefold vinyl set of both games' soundtracks, steelbook cases, exclusive art prints, and a 168-page hardcover art book, which offers a look behind the curtain at how these games were developed. Preorders for the Nintendo Switch and PS5 versions are available at GameStop.

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In case the Collector's Edition sells out--or you don't feel like waiting until November--the Deluxe Editions of Gris and Neva also launched this month. While you aren't getting as many extras in these versions, they're still great editions of the games and much more affordable than the Collector's Edition bundle.

The $50 Gris Deluxe Edition comes with a copy of the game, a CD soundtrack, a collectible tuck-in box, and a 100-page art book chronicling the visual journey of the game from concept phase to final product. The $55 Neva Deluxe Edition offers a similar assortment of extras. Alongside the physical copy of the game, there's also a CD soundtrack, a download code for the score, a collector's box, and an 88-page art book containing sketches, concepts, and other designs used in the development of Neva.

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Kemco RPG Selection Vol. 4

New Releases - Fri, 04/18/2025 - 17:00
Chronus Arc - The game features familiar quests, but also dungeons filled with puzzles to solve, and characters who grow and can be developed as the story progresses with the class change system. Additional elements such as dungeons and special items are available for extra fun! Bonds of the Skies - The game features classic turn-based battles, with a Synchro Gauge system which lets you unleash powerful skills when synchronized with the Grimoas. A wide range of achievements, including quests to complete and items to collect, await you during this epic adventure! Legend of the Tetrarchs - This is a full-fledged fantasy RPG with thrilling turn-based battles. Throw yourself into command battles with up to 10 allies and your own strategy using skill sets. The beautiful pixel animation and art aren't just present in combats but also while you adventure around the expansive open world or dungeons! Go on treasure hunting to boost your status, take on side quests and speed up battles to become the legendary new hero! Monochrome Order - Your Judgments will greatly affect the story and your character's role in both good and evil paths. As there are multiple endings, explore different routes to guide the world toward the right direction! Get up to 18 allies from your Judgments to try various formations and overcome challenges with each character's unique skills!

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