Science fiction and horror go very well together, thanks to the former’s often cynical look into the unknown and the latter’s fondness for new forms of cruelty. Though there are countless ways to make the next stages of human evolution scary, there are a few that everyone’s seen too many times. Overrated is an overused and nebulous term in modern pop culture discussion. Can anything be accurately stated to “deserve” the praise or attention it gets?...
Activision CEO Eric Hirshberg has announced that he will be stepping down from his position in March after eight long years with the company. The more casual gamers among you likely don’t often think about the hours that go into creating your favorite titles or the people behind big corporate names such as Ubisoft and EA. Yet, if you take a look at just how far the gaming industry has come in the past 30 years, then you’ll realize exactly how much work goes into creating just one game, let alone the legions of releases these companies constantly churn out....
Forspoken is finally out now developed by Luminous Engine and published by Square Enix. As of now, it is exclusively available on PS5 and PC. In this game, you’ll get to see various difficulty settings just like any other action role-playing game. However, the settings are quite different and focus on certain points to help the user choose the right setting. If you haven’t played the game’s pre-released demo mode and are confused about which difficulty you should go with, then we are here to help....
Vampire Survivors, one of the most popular roguelike-time survival RPG games, has a vast collection of collectibles, including weapons, accessories, pickups, items, and more. However, players will not be able to access them all right away. Instead, fans need to put some effort toward unlocking it. On that note, we’ve compiled the list of all items in Vampire Survivors, along with how to unlock them. Vampire Survivors – Accessories List Candelabrador: Raise Santa Water to Level 4....
Rockstar Games and Team Bondi have just released a new orientation trailer for their upcoming open-world detective title, LA Noire, which features an in-depth look at the investigation and interrogation mechanics of the game. Considered to be the meat and potatoes of the game, these two mechanics had been assumed to be very rudimentary up until now. In fact, when combined together, they make up one of the most exciting elements of the game....
Snowblind Studios practically invented the modern, console based hack and slash role playing game with Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance back in 2002. Since that time they delivered the endlessly re-playable Champions of Norrath games on PlayStation 2, and the less memorable Justice League Heroes. Snowblind was acquired by Warner Bros. Interactive in 2009 specifically to develop games based on The Lord of the Rings, which brings us almost up to the present....
With plenty of details on Mass Effect 3 spilling out of the gameplay demo shown at E3 this week, fans are already speculating on what may or may not be featured in the final version of the game. As we pointed out in our extensive story preview, several former squad members made appearances alongside Shepard in the gameplay shown behind closed doors, which has caused Mass Effect 3’s Gameplay Designer to clarify to what extent those characters will be involved....
Cosplay is one of the best ways of expressing your passion for video games. It shows that anyone can become the characters they’ve grown to love, while learning new skills from hot gluing to using a digital sewing machines. And of course, cosplay is about friendship and even love. What better way to have a hobby like this than team up with your friend or your partner to create the most elaborate costume of your favorite video game character?...
Star Wars has been known as a massive media empire for over 40 years. Between the movies, shows, books, and anything you can think of, it’s had a looming presence everywhere. The video games have been an important outlet and pillar in the franchise for just as long. But, for every Star Wars game that comes out, there’s one that was forsaken and forgotten to time. Prior to the infamous Disney buyout of Lucasfilm, there were a lot of spinning plates....
Horizon: Zero Dawn is a brilliant game, and absolutely one of the greatest exclusives for the PlayStation 4. It also tells a thrilling and highly intriguing science fiction story about the end of the world and robot dinosaurs. Yeah, it’s a pretty original story! Unfortunately, it also has its share of problems in terms of story inconsistencies and plot holes. We’re not saying that they completely tarnish the entire story, but there’s no denying that they are there....
FromSoftware’s most recent entry, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, is an incredibly challenging but rewarding game with a deep lore, and it was a big hit with fans of the Dark Souls series and newcomers alike. There were so many memorable moments in Sekiro, from the challenging boss fights to the locations in its world, but also the story itself and some of the dialogue that came with it. The characters of Sekiro are often quite philosophical and as a result, some of the quotes have stuck with us, even almost a year after launching....
Video games can get kind of pricy. Anyone who is into gaming will know that buying the latest games for your favorite console is definitely not cheap, though it’s still usually worth it to get that game you’ve been wanting to pick up for so long. But, the most expensive games aren’t always the newest ones. These games are rare and just about impossible to get your hands on, but serious video game fans that love to collect these games and display them don’t mind paying up....
What a way to end the Halloween season…another spooky title from Mario’s slightly taller brother, Luigi. Fortunately, gamers of all age groups got the opportunity to see Luigi once again don the Ghostbusters-Esque ghost vacuum and make his way through a family-friendly haunted home (or in this case, hotel). Luigi’s Mansion 3 has been a much-anticipated title, and the response is showcasing why. The game is shaping up to be the Nintendo Switch’s biggest launch of the year....
Temtem is the latest massively multiplayer creature-collection adventure created by game company Crema. Even upon seeing the game for the first time, its influence is obvious, Pokemon. This isn’t a bad thing, though as Temtem looks like it’s shaping up to be a strong competitor that brings a lot of good things to both fans of the genre and new gamers alike. For those who’ve never heard of Temtem, it can be a little confusing to know just what you can do....
Margaret Atwood once wrote, “The best way of keeping a secret is to pretend there isn’t one.” In video games, it may seem like you, the player, have found everything there was to find within your favorite game, however, there will always be that one elusive treasure that escaped your eyes the first time around. Whether it’s a high-level weapon, exotic costume, hidden dialogue, or a brand new area to explore, video game developers are incredibly clever when it comes to creating secrets....
Avatar: The Last Airbender is a Nickelodeon anime that has engrossed thousands of fans worldwide. With amazing, strong characters, a believable world, and compelling magical elements, it has everything a show needs to succeed! Not to mention, Avatar’s humour is pretty on point. Fans were disappointed when the series ended, and even more disappointed when the objectively terrible live-action movie was released. The prospect of an upcoming Netflix reboot fills everyone with both dread or anticipation—but at least this time the original Avatar team is involved in the show’s production....
The release of a new Madden game always comes with new people coming in with different play styles. That’s one of the great things about sports games; you can basically play the way you want to as long as it works for you. If you want to play a spread fast-paced offense then you can go for it, if you want to play a ground and pound offense then you can go for it....
It is time for another try at Wordle, but instead of guessing blindly, why not take a more measured approach? Don’t start wasting your five guesses on random words; instead, it is better to gradually refine your answers with each guess. In this helpful guide, we will go through all 5-letter words starting with FL so you have a better idea of where to go next after your preliminary guess....
The Far Cry games are now a household name in the FPS gaming genre. What started out as a semi sci-fi jungle romp has become a wacky series with its tongue firmly embedded in its own cheek. We’ve gone synthwave 80s with Blood Dragon, faced fearsome Yetis in Tibet, and stared down the barrel of an entire religious cult in Montana. However, what is arguably the best game in the series is also the one that has received the least attention, at least as far as history goes....
Yesterday at Steam Dev Days Valve revealed they were working on a new VR controller prototype and more images have now appeared from the event. The new controller images reveal that it no longer needs to be gripped like the current controllers. This allows the user to not only flex the hand but also access functions via the central device sitting in the palm. The controllers are strapped to the back of the hand and wrist which means there is no need to grip....
