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How seven mysteries help games develop worlds

There are certain recurring themes people can expect from video games intended to build ambiance, especially in RPGs. No sooner do you enter a new area or attend a new academy, then someone lets slip there are seven unsolved mysteries to discover. Inevitably, the main story or an extended series of sidequests sends you looking after each one. However, people may not realize exactly how extensive this story element is and why it is such a valuable inclusion in games.

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"The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel" is coming to mobile devices worldwide on May 29th, 2024

"USERJOY announces the upcoming release of "The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel - Northern War'" Global Version, scheduled for launch on May 29th. Today, the Pre-registration is live on both the App Store and Google Play, offering exciting rewards along with introduction and promotional video. Embark on this epic adventure by joining the pre-registration today!" - USERJOY .

Vits1d 14h ago

Yeah, I give it 8 months before they close the servers. I love Trails; in all honesty, I think it's one of the best RPG franchises and also the best when it comes to world-building. But it's not popular enough to sustain a gacha mobile game for more than a few months.

TGG_overlord20h ago

Damn son, axing right away straight out of the gates lol. Nevertheless, you have a point...So let's see what happens (or for HOW long the severs will be up.."ArchAge" is already history, but most of us saw that one coming from miles away).

jznrpg17h ago

Love the series but I don’t touch mobile especially with gacha which most mobile games have

Kinza5501216h ago(Edited 16h ago)

Mobile?! No thanks.

SegaSaturn6696h ago

Ewww i thought it was a port of the game, but its a gatcha. Seriously though, those trails of cold steel games are REALLY good.

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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Switch Preview | TheSixthAxis

TSA writes: "It wouldn't be a classic Mario game if he didn't blindly follow the instructions of a letter or invitation. We play this Paper Mario remake."

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darthv722d ago

They really put a lot of effort into making this a full on proper remake/remaster. So much more little details that one would have missed when playing the original GC version.

cthulhucultist1d 21h ago (Edited 1d 21h ago )

Yes you are right. However It seems that the frame rate has been reduced from 60fps to 30fps.

https://www.nintendolife.co...

So in effect, we are

i) paying more for 20 year old game (60$/euros) than its original release
ii) which is a remaster (not a remake)
iii) and with half the frame rate

which is a shame really.

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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Review Embargo Details Revealed

Details regarding the review embargo for Nintendo’s Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door have been revealed.

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