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Cactus is notoriously difficult to obtain, largely due to the way its defensive ability, Thorns, works. Thorns damages enemies that attack you – a straightforward concept. While seemingly simple, actually getting Cactus is surprisingly complicated. Players often find Thorns isn’t a very effective way to defeat enemies, and it takes a significant amount of effort to acquire. First, you need access to the Tier 1 Desert map while playing on Hyper mode.

This horror series is set in 1962, decades before the events of the recent *IT* movies (*IT* from 2017 and *IT: Chapter Two* from 2019). It will explore the violent past of Derry, Maine, revealing the origins of the evil entity known as It/Pennywise and how it influenced the town and its people.

This fall is shaping up to be great for Nintendo fans! Just last month, they released Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 for the Switch and the new Switch 2. November brings two more exclusives: Kirby Air Riders and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, both for Switch 2. And to finish the year, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will be available in December on both Switch and Switch 2.

Microsoft believes we’re entering a new era where AI will move beyond chatbots and become seamlessly integrated into the everyday digital experiences of millions of people. According to Microsoft’s consumer chief marketing officer, Yusuf Mehdi, their goal is to fundamentally redesign the operating system to be built around AI, creating what they call the ‘AI PC’.

The team is still working on Star Wars: Eclipse, and they plan to reveal more details soon, according to a recent blog post.

I’ve been looking for a game that blends shooting, first-person platforming, and a story told like a visual novel, but it’s been really difficult. It’s rare to find a game designed for fast, skillful playthroughs where you’d drop your weapons to focus on acrobatic movement – it’s just a very specific combination that most games don’t offer.

Putting the difficulty aside, this game is truly excellent. It’s a challenging series where careful timing and skillful play are essential – every fight, move, block, and dodge matters. Being tough is actually a core part of what makes it so enjoyable and well-loved.

Embark on a new adventure as a Pokémon Trainer in the streets of Lumiose City!

When the update launched, trainers were given a large number of items all at once – things like Pokeballs, potions, and storage expansions earned by leveling up. This caused a lot of players to quickly fill up their item storage.

Valorant has become a huge success for Riot Games, building on the popularity of their earlier game, League of Legends. It’s a ‘hero shooter’ – a first-person shooter where characters have special abilities – but stands out from games like Overwatch by focusing on strategy and precise shooting, much like Counter-Strike.