Minority Mindset

Let’s be honest — there’s only so much reading and watching tutorials you can do before you just want to jump in and start smashing some monsters. “Oddly enough,” one user named Mand125 noted, “the best way to learn this game is simply to play it.” And they aren’t wrong! Last Epoch is forgiving of trial-and-error, meaning it’s perfectly acceptable to stumble a bit as you get your bearings. Essentially, your character can serve as your own personal experiment in the vast world of Eterra. Dive straight into the campaign mode, taunt some mobs, and soon you’ll find your gameplay rhythm. Before long, you’ll begin to see how synergies work, how character skills progress, and how various systems interact with one another. Give into your gamer instincts and embrace exploration!

Karv’s showcase kicked off with a look at the Forgotten Knight Set, which is always a crowd favorite among players who enjoy setting up powerful builds. The first big change noted was a nerf to the Set Bonus, which dropped from a hefty 75% penetration to a more manageable 50%. While this was viewed with some concern, a silver lining emerged with the Blade of The Forgotten Knight’s buff, escalating its chance to grant haste from 15% to 25%. Players appreciate buffs but cringe at the thought of nerfs. As one Reddit user put it: “Good ol’ More More damage,” reflecting the thirst for higher power. Additionally, the Defiance of The Forgotten Knight saw its block chance improve from 14% to 21%, suggesting the developers are keen on keeping the balance between offense and defense.

The overarching sentiment in the subreddit comments reflects admiration for EHG’s studio culture and how this spirit translates into the game, Last Epoch. Humeon, the original poster, kicked things off by applauding the senior developers for allowing newer team members to take the spotlight during interviews. “It’s a mark of a good studio environment,” they noted, and the players have echoed that sentiment. Several users shared their appreciation for how the team dynamic allows everyone to contribute and showcase their expertise. EHG’s willingness to foster a supportive team environment not only helps in enhancing the game’s quality but solidifies a tight-knit community that transcends the screen. As one user, EHG_Derek, stated, “I’m really happy it shows,” reinforcing the notion that the developers value player feedback and support.

The initial post, authored by TorbinzTheFirst, highlights an affection for loot lizards that runs deep in the Last Epoch community. Having shared countless hours of gameplay with his 6-year-old son, the author is concerned about their potential reduction in Season 2. His joy in recounting their shared adventures, from recognizing characters to sitting through cringe-worthy quotes, resonates with many who appreciate gaming as a family bonding experience. One commenter echoes this sentiment and shares their own story about how their son emulates a game boss’s catchphrase at daycare — “No escape, haha!” It’s these goldmine moments that truly validate the worth of gaming together and underline how loot lizards became so integral to their experience.

Investigating the Dutton family tree is akin to untying a complicated knot. You might believe you’ve solved it, but then you discover another knot further down the lineage.

The premise is simple: for seven days, 10 celebrities eat, sleep, and live together (think the Big Brother house… but greyer) while completing challenges. If they buy anything, the money comes out of the prize fund, and if they fail any challenge, they lose even more money.

As mentioned above, Johnny Cage is a new face in the EarthRealm crowd, and he’ll be the point-of-view character in the sequel. While the current Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat games is primarily played as a former A-list action star who can’t stop making movie references, Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon says that the new live-action incarnation will feel “fresh” in several ways.