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Honkai Star Rail's combat could have looked a lot more like Clair Obscur'sHonkai Star Rail ’s follow-up attack system is one of the most satisfying parts of the turn-based RPG’s combat system, but according to the lead designer, this feature very nearly wasn’t included. Instead, the mobile game’s combat originally looked a lot closer to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 ’s parry-centric QTE system. In a recent interview with IGN’s Rebekah Valentine for the game’s second anniversary, Honkai Star Rail ’s lead designer, Chengnan An, spoke about the evolution of the gacha game ’s combat mechanics. According to An, early builds of the game featured “weakness break QTEs” that would let the player manually choose an action when breaking the enemy’s elemental weakness. However, the team switched out this mechanic for follow-up attacks, like Honkai Star Rail Herta ’s iconic ‘Fine, I’ll Do It Myself’ spin attack, because An said, “On paper, [weakness break QTEs] made sense, but in practice, it actually slowed down the flow of combat.” Of course, QTEs in turn-based RPGs aren’t unheard of, and Sandfall Interactive’s Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is currently blowing up the best Steam Deck games chart while implementing a very similar system. Continue reading Honkai Star Rail's combat could have looked a lot more like Clair Obscur's MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: Honkai Star Rail codes , Honkai Star Rail tier list , Honkai Star Rail banners

Pocket TacticsMay 25

Koei Tecmo's upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 game confirms USB mouse supportAs the Nintendo Switch 2 ’s release date marches ever closer, we can’t help but get intrigued about the console’s main new gimmick - mouse controls. We already knew that you can use the Joy-Con 2 controllers as wireless mice, but thanks to Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition , we now know that Nintendo’s forthcoming console has USB mouse support. Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition is the enhanced Nintendo Switch 2 version of Koei Tecmo’s simulation strategy game . The company recently showed off some new gameplay footage on its YouTube channel, which is already a marked improvement on the original Switch version of the game, which we gave a 6/10 in our Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening review . As part of this demonstration, we got to see the presenter switching from a set of Joy-Con 2s to a conventional USB mouse while playing the console docked. Since our Nintendo Switch 2 hands-on experience, we’ve had our concerns about using a mouse for the handheld, not only due to the limitations of where you can use it, but because of the strange, thin design of the Joy-Con 2 when compared to a standard PC mouse. However, getting to use your preferred peripheral when using the Nintendo Switch 2’s mouse functionality could change the game. Continue reading Koei Tecmo's upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 game confirms USB mouse support MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: The best Switch games , The best upcoming Switch games , The best Switch RPGs

Pocket TacticsMay 25

ARC Raiders' secret countdown may lead to launch date reveal at Summer Game FestThere’s one thing that ARC Raiders fans like me are desperately pining for right now, and that’s a definitive launch date. Embark Studios’ forthcoming extraction shooter stormed out of the gate with an excellent Tech Test last month, leaving players eager for more trips into the Rust Belt. The wait for ARC Raiders may get easier during Summer Game Fest , if a hidden in-game countdown delivers the goods. Continue reading ARC Raiders' secret countdown may lead to launch date reveal at Summer Game Fest MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: Best Steam Deck Games , Best Handheld Consoles , Best FPS Games

Pocket TacticsMay 25

F1 25 dev is open to new Nintendo Switch 2 racers, on one conditionBurning rubber and snapping around bends in F1 25 should be ace if Codemasters’ follow-up is anything like its predecessor. While I’m more of a Formula 1 management sim kind of guy, the prospect of a decent F1 racing game on Nintendo Switch 2 is an exciting one. The good thing is that Codemasters’ creative director, Gavin Cooper, shares that notion, but bringing a proper Silverstone experience to the handheld isn’t a straightforward task. Continue reading F1 25 dev is open to new Nintendo Switch 2 racers, on one condition MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: Best Switch Racing Games

Pocket TacticsMay 25

Get up to 85% off Steam Deck games, including Hogwarts Legacy and InscryptionWhether you’ve been playing on a Steam Deck for years or you’ve recently got your hands on a new handheld, there’s nothing like a brilliant sale to get you excited. From action RPGs like Hogwarts Legacy to horror-style card games like Inscrpytion, Humble’s latest sale has plenty of must-play games to pick up. Continue reading Get up to 85% off Steam Deck games, including Hogwarts Legacy and Inscryption MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: Hogwarts Legacy Switch release date , Hogwarts Legacy Merlin Trials , Can you be evil in Hogwarts Legacy?

Pocket TacticsMay 25

Fortnite’s Epic return and the challenges of launching a game in 2025 | Week in Mobile Games podcastPocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple, deputy editor Paige Cook and news editor Aaron Astle discuss the latest games industry news on the 54th episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast. On this week’s show we cover: ... [ MORE ]

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Steam Deck's greatest fighting game, Sifu, is 100% free for a short timeSifu ’s simple premise of a solid revenge story, met with gripping cinematic-style combat and a unique roguelite twist, made it a highlight for me back in 2022. Developers Sloclap stuck with a formula, and did it masterfully well, standing out as one of the best games that year despite being an indie game. Even if you don’t fall in love with it as much as me, you can grab it for free on Steam Deck and handheld consoles right now, and there’s no better deal than 100% off. Continue reading Steam Deck's greatest fighting game, Sifu, is 100% free for a short time

Pocket TacticsMay 24

If you want to catch a shiny Gigantamax Machamp in Pokémon Go you gotta be quickPokémon Go’s Max Battle Day is back, and this time around, ferocious fighter Machamp gets the Gigantamax treatment. If you want to truly lay the smack down and be in with a chance of capturing a shiny, then you’ll only have a few hours to do it when the event kicks off tomorrow at 2:00 pm local time and ends at 5:00 pm local time. We’ve previously had a whole weekend to work towards capturing a shiny and noticeably larger Pokémon, when the legendary Suicine was Dynamaxed during the last Max Battle event a few weeks ago. But this time around, we’ve got quite the time limit to get our hands on a mighty Machamp. There are plenty of Pokémon Go events to keep you busy, but this particular one is as fast and furious as Machamp’s fighting style. All Power Spots during the event will host Gigantamax battles, and Machamp will appear in six-star Max Battles. You’ll also be in with the chance to scoop up 1.6k Max Particles, with Power Spots offering a hefty boost. Once you’ve collected the Max Particles from the Nearby menu, you’ll be able to earn double the amount just by exploring, too! Continue reading If you want to catch a shiny Gigantamax Machamp in Pokémon Go you gotta be quick MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: Pokémon Go Eevee evolution guide , Pokédex – all Pokémon listed , Pokémon Go promo codes

Pocket TacticsMay 24

My favorite gaming earbuds just got a huge glow-up, but it's limited-editionI could wax lyrical for hours about how much I love the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds . Comfortable design? Check. Impressive audio quality? Check. Bluetooth and 2.4GHz connections? You get the point - if you’re in the market for some gaming-focused earbuds, there are very few that can stand in the league with the GameBuds right now, and if you’re keen to grab some, SteelSeries has just dropped a new limited-edition model that makes it even more appetizing. Continue reading My favorite gaming earbuds just got a huge glow-up, but it's limited-edition MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: Best portable gaming consoles , Best gaming phones , Best Android phones

Pocket TacticsMay 24

Check out our exclusive Nintendo Switch 2 accessories offer codeIt won't be long until we've all got our hands on a precious Nintendo Switch 2 , and just like new parents want to keep their babies safe, it’s always worth protecting your new piece of kit. Considering the prices of Nintendo's new console and its games are quite a bit higher than what people may have been used to with the original Switch, getting a bit of money off the accessories is going to be very welcome, especially with our exclusive offer code. Continue reading Check out our exclusive Nintendo Switch 2 accessories offer code MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: Best portable gaming consoles , Best gaming phones , Best Android phones

Pocket TacticsMay 23