Games

Over time, I’ve gone from finding Farming Simulator amusingly confusing to quietly admiring it. While games like Stardew Valley and Core Keeper have swallowed many hours of my time with their farming aspects, Giants Software’s series stands in a league of its own. The commitment to authenticity and detail in simulating real-world farming methods, equipment, and procedures; the opportunity to construct and manage production supply chains, scaling up from a solo venture to a business tycoon is remarkable. Although the concept of an esports league seems strange, there’s no disputing the franchise’s success.

The STALKER series was quite popular both critically and commercially around a decade and a half ago, but due to the long gap since its last release, many who are looking forward to playing STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl may not be well-versed in its earlier versions. As a result, it’s likely that they will find the upcoming game’s experience unexpected.

The new PlayStation 5 Pro has been generally well-received, even with its expensive price tag, thanks to various appealing features like the PlayStation Super Spectral Resolution. However, it appears that the AI upscaler encounters issues for certain games, such as “Star Wars Jedi: Survivor” from Respawn Entertainment. In a recent review, Digital Foundry noted screen shimmering when played in Performance Mode, which could be attributed to PSSR’s upscaling.

In the realm of modern gaming, particularly in those titles that emphasize combat, it’s common to encounter a showdown with a formidable boss character. These clashes often serve as a challenge for players to demonstrate their mastery of skills, a chance to assess the effectiveness of enhancements, and a thrilling chase against an opponent who seems invincible. Yet, not every combat-focused game follows this convention. There are numerous exceptional games out there that boast little to no boss fights, instead offering unique, impactful encounters that leave lasting impressions, but which don’t necessarily qualify as true brute force tests. As a gaming enthusiast, I appreciate the diversity in design that allows for such variety.

2022 saw whispers about FromSoftware potentially being acquired by Sony. Now, reports suggest that Sony could be negotiating to buy Kadokawa Corporation, the parent company of FromSoftware. According to a recent report by Reuters, this is based on information from two sources who say the discussions are still ongoing. If successful, the deal might be finalized in the coming weeks.

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