MMORPGs are known for their mesmerizing world-building, in-depth lore, and the extensive line-up of quests and events. However, one significant, albeit commonly overlooked, aspect is the interaction and cooperation with other players that comes about due to the myriad of group quests these games offer. From joining guilds and clans to going on group explorations, MMORPGs offer several ways to supplement meaningful interactions that canbolster new friendships. The benefits of making online friends are profound, ranging from finding people with similar interests to befriending individuals from all over the world with diverse backgrounds and cultures....

One of the primary methods forMonster Hunter Riseplayers to optimize their armor sets is through the game’s decoration system. AsMonster Hunter Riseplayers obtain higher level gear they may notice that many of the armor pieces contain slots depicting various gem icons. In these slots, players are able to set various decorations that grant a variety of skill bonuses to aid players in their hunts. To craft and set decorations inMonster Hunter Rise, players must speak to Smithy in the Steelworks area of the village and select decorations from the menu....

Monster Hunter Stories 2allows the player to collect Monstie companions to help them in battle, exploration, and traversal. Following the trend of characters in RPGs having at least one special ability, Monsties inMonster Hunter Stories 2also have special actions that they can perform. These are called riding actions and they can be immensely useful either in battle or exploration, depending on the context. RELATED:Monster Hunter Stories 2: Monster List Players have to strategize and approach situations based on theirMonstie companion (especially in the early stages)and the riding ability it has, as not all riding actions are useful in a particular situation....

PLEASE NOTE: This article contains MAJOR SPOILERS for Mortal Kombat 1.Even in the earliest days of the franchise when there was no dedicated campaign mode, theMortal Kombatseries has always had a fairly strong story, and it’s a huge element that’s helped it stand out from its fighting game competition over the last 30 years. Though it can be pretty silly,Mortal Kombat’s storyis usually pretty compelling, with a colorful cast of distinct characters tying its events together in an engaging way....

Distinguished by their emerald green hair and the red gemstone embedded into their foreheads, the Superds are a proud race of warriors who hail from the Demon Continentin the world of Studio Bind’sMushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation. Feared for strength and prowess in combat, as well as their actions during the Laplace War, the Superds suffer from a horrible reputation owing to the latter event. Their most visible representative in the series, Ruijerd Superdia, has made it his life’s mission to retake control of the narrative surrounding the Superds, and restore their honor in the eyes of all residing in the world ofMushoku Tensei....

As an open-worldsurvival experience, Inflexion Games’Nightingaleis all about giving players the tools to play however they want, even to the extent of generating the worlds they can explore using the Realm card system. The mysterious Fae realms are full of possibilities, creating an engaging crafting system that feeds seamlessly into progression. With materials to be gathered from all corners of a realm, having the ability to carry heavy items and multiple stacks is always a key skill to have....

Nintendo has recently given more details about the upcoming Switch gameSuper Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, specifically why Bowser appears to have such fury in the first place. In the new addition to the game, Bowser has been tainted by a “mysterious black goop” which has turned him into a huge beast. Mario and hisunlikely teammate Bowser Jr.must work together and travel across the islands of Lake Lapcat. Mario must harness the power of the “Cat Shines” to help defeat this rather ferociously huge version of his old nemesis, while Bowser Jr....

The Celestial Dragons are among the most influential characters inOne Piece. They are the descendants of the twenty kings who formed the World Government centuries prior to the beginning of the story. Following their victory, the rulers opted to remain in Marijoa and came to be known asthe Celestial Dragons. The records of their existence were erased, and their countries elected new royal families to lead them. The Celestial Dragons have plenty of prerogatives that set them apart from the otherOne Piececharacters....

The World Government is the most corrupt organization inOne Piece,and it has been fooling people for centuries. Ever since its establishment, the World Government has committed all kinds of atrocities to keep its secrets from leaking. This involves murdering influentialOne Piececharacters, altering historical records, and destroying entire nations. The World Government was created when twenty rulers allied together to destroy the Great Kingdom. They treated the Great Kingdom as a threat, which prompted them to take action....

Pokémonis an entertainment franchise that is well-known and well-loved around the world. The series has crossed over global and generational borders, so much so thatone fan even accidentally helped name their nephew “Zacian"after the sword-wielding legendary inPokémon Sword.Therefore it is not surprising to findPokémon-inspired announcements in almost every aspect of a fan’s life, whether it be in technology, food and even fashion. Pokémonfans have an exciting collaboration to look forward to this holiday season as The Pokémon Company has revealed a partnership with popular eyewear fashion brand, JINS Eyewear....

Sometimes, no matter how skilled or experienced a player is with a game, they hit a run of bad luck. OneRed Dead Redemption 2player hit a series of incidents where theirhorse worked against them, not just once, but multiple times in a row. Horses are a big part of the game inRed Dead Redemption 2, as players often come to rely on the animals for transportation, in-game bonding, and in general, helping make the game a smoother experience....

Red Dead Online,Red Dead Redemption 2’s new multiplayer sandbox, is a world full of desperadoes and there are bound to be conflicts. While some players would prefer to spend their time peacefully fishing or roaming the prairies, others have ill-intentions, and Player vs. Player combat is commonplace in theseearly stages of the game’s beta. While Rockstar has implemented two systems, Parley and Feud, in an attempt to manageRed Dead Online’s PvP, seemingly rampant griefing is still preventing some players from enjoying their time in New Hanover and beyond....

PlayStation 4 is turning back the clock and adding yet another retro game to its library of PlayStation 2 originals. Capcom has announced thatResident Evil Code Veronica Xwill launch for PlayStation 4 this week as part of the console’s PS2 Classics collection. The news broke on the officialResident EvilTwitter account, where Capcom shared a post stating, “Resident Evil Code Veronica Xis coming toPS2 Classicsnext week on PS4.” The title will be available on May 9 in North America, and will release a day later, on May 10, toResident Evilfans in Europe....