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MADFINGER Games recently shared a heartwarming post that shows a great connection between developers and players. It’s unusual to see such genuine appreciation in a world often focused on competition and criticism. Players responded with kind messages – one, from GhostofTigerBay, wished the team a Merry Christmas and encouraged them to relax with their families, acknowledging their hard work. It’s wonderful to see a community that values developers and makes them feel appreciated during the holidays. This positive relationship enhances the Gray Zone Warfare experience, creating a sense of community and shared joy beyond the gameplay itself.

The end-of-year celebrations for Gray Zone Warfare weren’t just about playing the game; they were a great opportunity for players to connect with the developers and each other. The event started in a fun and unique way thanks to a post by user werytrololo, featuring ‘Lamang Santa,’ played by QA Lead Jacek. Lamang Santa asked players what they’d like to see added to the game, and fans loved it! One player described it as ‘talking to Santa about a wish list, but for weapons and features!’ This friendly interaction with the development team created a lot of excitement and showed players how much the developers care about improving the game.

A player named Visual_Client_2980 shared their disappointment online that they couldn’t gift bath salts to the character Aphrodite, and many others feel the same way. Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, represents indulgence and pleasure. It seems odd that players can give her traditional gifts like nectar and ambrosia, but something as simple and enjoyable as bath salts isn’t an option. Players have jokingly wondered why she wouldn’t appreciate a little pampering, with one commenting that the inability to give Aphrodite and Artemis bath time lowered their enjoyment of the game significantly.

Artemis clearly has a very caring side, particularly when it comes to Melinoë. One fan pointed out that if Melinoë was upset, Artemis would immediately comfort her, apologize, and then swiftly track down whoever caused the problem, ready to deal with them. This highlights her strong protective instincts, but also shows how Artemis, as a goddess of the hunt and nature, is surprisingly compassionate. It’s funny to think about being bullied and then having Artemis dramatically take revenge! It’s not every day you get a goddess to have your back.

Eris is a truly exceptional character in Hades. While the game features many compelling figures, Eris stands out for her beauty and surprisingly complex personality. Players are captivated by her, with some even jokingly referring to her as their ‘wife,’ highlighting the strong connection they feel. She represents the game’s central theme of conflict, embodying a fascinating balance between chaos and order. Her design is so compelling that it draws players in, allowing them to appreciate her wild side while still recognizing her stunning appearance. It’s remarkable how captivating a goddess from the underworld can be!

When Hades 2 won Action Game of the Year, the online community exploded with excitement. Fans immediately shared their joy, with many expressing their enthusiasm simply as “LETS GOOOOOO!” The game’s compelling story, beautiful visuals, and engaging gameplay had clearly resonated with players. While some were surprised by the win given strong competition from games like Ninja Gaiden and the newest Doom title, the community overwhelmingly celebrated Supergiant Games’ achievement. Many agreed, as one user put it, the award was “1000% deserved!” – a testament to how successfully the developers built upon the strengths of the original Hades.

Players were understandably upset when the game stopped awarding experience points for crashing steam locomotives. One player jokingly described having to convince a character, Abe, to keep playing after those crashes became a thing of the past. While the change was likely intended to make the game fairer – previously, players could level up skills too quickly by crashing – many, like PostingLoudly, missed the fun of earning powerful skills by playing at high speeds. They felt that completing the game deserved at least one fully maxed-out ability, and who wouldn’t want to feel unstoppable after a fast-paced playthrough?

To mark 85 years of Tom and Jerry, Warner Bros. released The Golden Era Anthology on December 2nd. The collection was highly anticipated and quickly became a top seller after preorders started in September. While the suggested retail price is $60, Amazon has sold it for up to $66.49. A previous Amazon deal offered the collection for $46.79 in mid-December, but that price was only available for a short time.

I’m so excited for Metroid Prime 4! It’s the latest game in the series, made by the amazing team at Retro Studios and published by Nintendo. The best part is, you can play it on either my Nintendo Switch or the newer model, which is awesome!

Traffic backed up because a new Taco Bell opened its doors, marking the first location in Newfoundland and Labrador in several years. Hundreds of excited customers visited over the weekend, leading city officials to advise drivers to expect delays.