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1 month ago | vgkami.com | Marshall Gunnell

Now is the perfect time to jump into the other half of 2025, and online gaming looks like it will continue that venture with the same energy. There are so many new and exciting games across genres. The top of the list now includes shooters with high speeds, clever strategies, and reborn old-time classics. That’s a sign of innovation, and the games that have evolved as the community’s tastes have changed. 1.

1 month ago | vgkami.com | Marshall Gunnell

Balatro’s commercial success was one of the most shocking twists to hit the video game industry in 2024. Its developer, LocalThunk, even expected it to receive a lukewarm response and get at least a 6 or 7 from professional reviewers. However, this simple, roguelike card game, which was even originally called Joker Poker, defied all odds to become the indie game of the year. On Steam alone, Balatro sold more than 100,000 copies upon release.

Jun 21, 2024 | vgkami.com | Carley Garcia |Reyadh Rahaman

Key TakeawayFinal Fantasy XIV is an absolutely massive game with over a decade of history. Similar to other MMOs, the title is packed with specific terms and phrases that can make new players feel overwhelmed. Final Fantasy XIV has been around for over a decade, with more and more content introduced to the game each year. The MMO has so many unique terms that newcomers might feel like everyone is speaking another language. These are some of the most common phrases you’ll hear in Eorzea.

Jun 8, 2024 | vgkami.com | Marshall Gunnell |Reyadh Rahaman |Stephanie DeCleene

Key TakeawayThe term “Nuzlocke” describes a type of challenge run exclusive to Pokémon games. While there are many optional rules, here are the two mandatory ones:The player may only catch the first Pokémon encountered in each areaIf a Pokémon’s HP drops to zero, that Pokémon can no longer be usedAs for the origin of the word: “Nuzlocke” is a combination of the name of the Pokémon Nuzleaf and the name of the character from Lost, John Locke.

Jun 8, 2024 | vgkami.com | Carley Garcia |Reyadh Rahaman

Key TakeawayKeeping these tips in mind can make it much easier to start your Final Fantasy XIV adventure:Do the MSQ (Main Story Quests)Use your retainersAlways be well-fedEquip high-level gearPay attention to class quests and feature questsRearrange your HUDDaily duty roulettes give the most EXPRead your tooltips thoroughlyDon’t be afraid to ask for helpTry playing the game soloJumping into a game as overwhelmingly massive as Final Fantasy 14 as a beginner can seem daunting without a guide.