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Instead, those who tuned in for the event were instead treated to a long presentation about i ts new Prime Matter publishing label . In some ways, it felt more like a presentation aimed at developers and potential partners than one geared towards gamers, with very little on offer in the way of new gameplay footage and trailers. That said, there were one or two nice surprises on of


Just last week, Square Enix held a Dragon Quest- centric live stream celebrating the series' 35th anniversary where it officially announced Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate . It's been known since 2020 that Square Enix has been working on a follow-up to Dragon Quest 11 , but now it's received an official title. Because of its announcement last week, it's unlikely that Dragon Quest 12 will get any time at Square Enix's E3 showcase . The games it has confirmed to be showing include Babylon’s Fall , Life is Strange: True Colors , Life is Strange Remastered, and Marvel's Avengers . Unfortunately, Dragon Quest didn't make the list it se


The Demon Doors in Fable are typically hidden and cryptic doors that, upon opening, offer a wealth of treasure. They are often seen as puzzles in and of themselves. These sentient doors offer you a task, quest, or riddle in return for the riches they offer behind t


At the beginning of the game, the player will need to enter the castle's kitchen to speak to the workers there. Keen-eyed fans will catch a black, smoldering chicken wobbling out the door, and the same cook from the cinematic is inside, talking to the staff. The chicken was safe after all! Maybe industrialization isn't as bad in Albion as they're making it out to be


It's actually the oldest recorded name for the kingdom ; merchants from (present-day) Marseilles passed through Gaul and perhaps Britannia too, and recorded the area's name as Albion. As a result, it was also almost the name for the country of Canada, too, until they changed their mi


While Fable has traditional weapons such as swords, axes, and bows, there are also many varieties of unique ones that spice up the action RPG combat. These special weapons ( the franchise has always offered some incredible ones , such as Fable 2's The Rising Sun, picture above) almost always provide a huge damage buff and are especially useful in the tougher batt


This is another one for the slow players who weren't caught up, but a little harsher. Given that the remastered version came out just one year after the initial release, players that were picking it up on this marketing cycle got shafted big time. And fans will gladly mention how easy it is to spoil many plot points in The Last of


Though it certainly had its moments, some may find it hard not to feel just a little underwhelmed by everything that E3 2021 had to offer . Going into the expo, there were scores of big titles that could theoretically have made an appearance and yet the majority of them failed to even get a mention, let alone a trailer. It's possible that the gaming community's expectations were a tad higher than they should have been, but there remains a sense of disappointment lingering in E3's wake nonethel


Having first been announced at The Game Awards back in 2017, it has now been more than 1,200 days since fans caught a glimpse of Bayonetta 3 . Its absence from E3 2018 was perhaps to be expected and few really thought it would show up at the following year's event either. For it to have once again been a no-show in 2021, however, will be a cause for concern for some series f


Fallen Order decided to drop the "mac daddy" of all spoilers by revealing the very last 5 minutes of the entire game to set up the next instalment. The Thanksgiving Day commercial let slip that Darth Vader would be the final boss which might possibly be the biggest slip in the entire Star Wars unive


The last anyone's seen of the Adventure game mounts was a gameplay showcase in 2019, but little word on when the game will be done has come from the studio in quite some time. Ubisoft has plenty of other games already confirmed to be showcased, so, unfortunately, it doesn't look like there's much new information about Beyond Good and Evil 2 at E3 2

A big aspect of Fable — that many want to see in a reboot — is moral alignment. It's a feature that heavily comes into play when trying to go through the City Of Aurora Demon Door. The thing will only open for people who are completely good or completely e


What's really neat about these special weapons is that they are all distinct with cosmetic flourishes. The majority of these weapons also feature augmentations that can add magic-based damage to each attack. Right from the start, be sure to look in every nook and cranny in order to get your hands on th
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/72434/10-big-games-that-probably-wont-be-at-e3-2021/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:39:01 +0000 Les Dalziel https://stayclose.social/blog/72433/10-big-games-that-probably-wont-be-at-e3-2021/ Fans have been clamoring for a true sequel to Mario's debut outing on the Switch for years now, but, as of the moment, Nintendo has remained tight-lipped regarding the future of everybody's favorite Italian plumber. An announcement at E3 2021 was always unlikely, but, with a new version of the Switch seemingly imminent , it could still happen before the year is


Instead, those who tuned in for the event were instead treated to a long presentation about i ts new Prime Matter publishing label . In some ways, it felt more like a presentation aimed at developers and potential partners than one geared towards gamers, with very little on offer in the way of new gameplay footage and trailers. That said, there were one or two nice surprises on of


Just last week, Square Enix held a Dragon Quest- centric live stream celebrating the series' 35th anniversary where it officially announced Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate . It's been known since 2020 that Square Enix has been working on a follow-up to Dragon Quest 11 , but now it's received an official title. Because of its announcement last week, it's unlikely that Dragon Quest 12 will get any time at Square Enix's E3 showcase . The games it has confirmed to be showing include Babylon’s Fall , Life is Strange: True Colors , Life is Strange Remastered, and Marvel's Avengers . Unfortunately, Dragon Quest didn't make the list it se


The Demon Doors in Fable are typically hidden and cryptic doors that, upon opening, offer a wealth of treasure. They are often seen as puzzles in and of themselves. These sentient doors offer you a task, quest, or riddle in return for the riches they offer behind t


At the beginning of the game, the player will need to enter the castle's kitchen to speak to the workers there. Keen-eyed fans will catch a black, smoldering chicken wobbling out the door, and the same cook from the cinematic is inside, talking to the staff. The chicken was safe after all! Maybe industrialization isn't as bad in Albion as they're making it out to be


It's actually the oldest recorded name for the kingdom ; merchants from (present-day) Marseilles passed through Gaul and perhaps Britannia too, and recorded the area's name as Albion. As a result, it was also almost the name for the country of Canada, too, until they changed their mi


While Fable has traditional weapons such as swords, axes, and bows, there are also many varieties of unique ones that spice up the action RPG combat. These special weapons ( the franchise has always offered some incredible ones , such as Fable 2's The Rising Sun, picture above) almost always provide a huge damage buff and are especially useful in the tougher batt


This is another one for the slow players who weren't caught up, but a little harsher. Given that the remastered version came out just one year after the initial release, players that were picking it up on this marketing cycle got shafted big time. And fans will gladly mention how easy it is to spoil many plot points in The Last of


Though it certainly had its moments, some may find it hard not to feel just a little underwhelmed by everything that E3 2021 had to offer . Going into the expo, there were scores of big titles that could theoretically have made an appearance and yet the majority of them failed to even get a mention, let alone a trailer. It's possible that the gaming community's expectations were a tad higher than they should have been, but there remains a sense of disappointment lingering in E3's wake nonethel


Having first been announced at The Game Awards back in 2017, it has now been more than 1,200 days since fans caught a glimpse of Bayonetta 3 . Its absence from E3 2018 was perhaps to be expected and few really thought it would show up at the following year's event either. For it to have once again been a no-show in 2021, however, will be a cause for concern for some series f


Fallen Order decided to drop the "mac daddy" of all spoilers by revealing the very last 5 minutes of the entire game to set up the next instalment. The Thanksgiving Day commercial let slip that Darth Vader would be the final boss which might possibly be the biggest slip in the entire Star Wars unive


The last anyone's seen of the game was a gameplay showcase in 2019, but little word on when the Adventure game mounts will be done has come from the studio in quite some time. Ubisoft has plenty of other games already confirmed to be showcased, so, unfortunately, it doesn't look like there's much new information about Beyond Good and Evil 2 at E3 2


A big aspect of Fable — that many want to see in a reboot — is moral alignment. It's a feature that heavily comes into play when trying to go through the City Of Aurora Demon Door. The thing will only open for people who are completely good or completely e


What's really neat about these special weapons is that they are all distinct with cosmetic flourishes. The majority of these weapons also feature augmentations that can add magic-based damage to each attack. Right from the start, be sure to look in every nook and cranny in order to get your hands on th
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/72433/10-big-games-that-probably-wont-be-at-e3-2021/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:38:53 +0000 Les Dalziel https://stayclose.social/blog/72380/western-rpgs-that-are-amazing-after-a-rough-opening-few-hours/ Taking the body of his daughter, the Stand returns, plunging her young fingers into and through the skin of his neck before giving him a challenge that can, possibly, save his life. Flick a piece of popcorn high into the air, above the nearby streetlights, and then catch it in his mouth, three times in a row. Failure results in him losing his head. He fails, but that’s not really the point here: what fascinated me was the popc

Most fans won't be too upset about this one considering Kingdom Hearts has one of the most dragged out and complicated storylines of all time. It would take an expert to even decipher what's happening in regular gameplay let alone a trai

One of the biggest new features that Fable should look at incorporating is a complete overhaul of the series' morality system. Morality plays a massive role in Fable games, and it has evolved quite a lot over the course of three games. Fable should look at deepening the morality system and making it feel much more modern and reactive to the player's actions. A system similar to the Warner Brothers' Nemesis System , something that has in-game characters/villain react to choices, would be a great way to do this while also making the player feel as though they have a greater impact on Albion. Having an evil character lead to more good heroes rising up to fight them or a good character leading to more powerful and crazier evil characters would add a lot to Fable 's replayability while making every person's save also unique and more perso


It's possible to play through the entirety of Fable 3 with a friend. In fact, it's a co-op experience that rivals some of the best ever . And players will need a partner (or a second controller) to open this Demon D


Fast forward many years and the man becomes absurdly wealthy thanks to an inheritance from a relative and, um, becoming a corn magnate. As in, he sells Corn Flakes, popcorn, and corn chips thanks to the corn he grows on the land he owns through his inheritance. I told you it was bizarre. He lives in a huge house, has a small army of live-in servants, is married to a supermodel, and has a daughter he loves very much. One day while walking the streets of Venice with his young daughter, he sees her smile and earnestly believes it to be the happiest he has ever been. That’s when the Stand stri


Once players complete the quests "My Speciality" and "I Wanna Get Better!" they'll receive a request from Aria in the Golden Settlement to deliver a Queen's Dinner to Venus. Players must earn the recipe for the Queen's Dinner itself by completing a separate quest. As stated above, recipe requires both a Crisbee Donut and Tangy Carpaccio to m


An oft-overlooked classic example of great Western RPG gameplay, Vampire - The Masquerade: Bloodlines is a wildly fun game that explores the dark world of vampire gangs . For such a cool concept, gamers should be skeptical, but this game is the real deal and utilizes customization and dialogue options to create one of the steadiest RPGs in recent mem


The world of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure focuses on the Joestar family for far too long. It is, after all, JoJo’s Bizarre adventure game beginner guide, so it makes sense that this titular adventure would follow Jonathan Joestar and his descendants. However, once you’ve caught up to Part 4: Diamond Is Unbreakable , you start to see that there’s more to the world of JoJo than just one family and a cursed bloodline. Josuke Higashikata , Part 4’s protagonist, starts to take a back seat while his pals and acquaintances step into a more central role. The growth of the initially shy Koichi Hirose into the confident and assertive young lad we see at the beginning of Part 5 is emblematic of that shift. Koichi is, arguably, more of a protagonist than Josuke ever was, with more of the traditional shounen story beats associated with him as opposed to the rest of the cast. This was where it became clear that the world of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure deserved to be explored further, away from the Joestar family - and with Netflix’s Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan , we finally get just t


The quickest way to achieve that is to use the kingdom treasury — only accessible to Kings and Queens. Put a bunch of money into it, and the purity slider will move to the good side, whereas taking money from the treasury will have the exact opposite effect. Regardless of how they do it, as long as players are on one end of the scale, the door will open once they approach


The player can start "My Speciality" as soon as Team Snakemouth reaches Defiant Root and unlocks one of the best healing items in the game. In order to complete the quest and unlock the recipe, players must deliver a Tangy Berry to


Another opportunity that Fable could take advantage of is upgrading the game's combat system. Every hero should still be able to wield melee weapons, ranged weapons, and magic, but Fable would benefit greatly from increasing the depth of all the options available to the player. Weapons that all feel vastly different from one another would help players be able to better flesh out their own unique playstyle while also adding some much-needed depth to the series' combat encount
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