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Summary Xbox Game Passhas added three new games today, including one promising day-one release andDiablo 4. The latter is the first Activision Blizzard game to reachXbox Game Passsince Microsoft acquired the company in late 2023. The popular subscription service has been going from strength to strength since the turn of the year, having added 13 games in January, followed by 14 more titles in February. With these latest arrivals, the total number ofMarch 2024 additions to Xbox Game Passis also rising up to 14....

Indie studio Level Up Games releasedDefender’s Questback in 2012—an unassuming game that would go on to achieve cult classic status among tower defense fans. Over a decade later,Defender’s Quest 2: Mists of Ruinis picking up where its predecessor left off, expanding its gameplay and narrative while maintaining a consistent spirit, charm, and prioritization of strong, character-first storytelling. Defender’s Quest 2’s narrative is penned by Xalavier Nelson Jr., head of the Strange Scaffold development label and the director of critically acclaimed projects likeEl Paso, Elsewhere....

In a year that created no shortage of hardship for everyone, there have thankfully been numerous excellent releases to keep gamers occupied.Persona 5 Royal, Hades, Ori and the Will of the Wisps,andCrusader Kings IIIare just a handful of games that released in 2020 with an enviable 90+ Metascore. RELATED:Every Elder Scrolls Game Ranked From Worst To Best (According To Metacritic) A 90+ score onMetacriticis becoming one of modern gaming’s crowning achievements, and as is the case every year, there are numerous games that have narrowly missed out on the elusive mark....

Now that the twelfth major installment in theAssassin’s Creedseries is out, the franchise runs the risk of growing stale before its conclusion. The overarching story ofAssassin’s Creedhas become convoluted, as simply trying to connect the dots betweenAssassin’s Creed: BrotherhoodandAssassin’s Creed Valhallais likely to give someone a headache.However, there are alternate storylines to keep players engaged RELATED:10 Open-World Games With The Best Side Quests, Ranked Thankfully,Assassin’s Creed Valhallahas a gorgeous open-worldand an abundance of quests....

Apex Legends' mobile version is now in beta, and it is already proving to be a massive success for Electronic Arts and Respawn Entertainment. As it turns out, however, the developer wishes to makeApexmobile a more distinctive version of the game than players may have initially suspected, and this includes mobile-first content releases as well. According to the latest official website dedicated toApex LegendsMobile, this version of the game may not only receive batches of entirely exclusive content in the future, but it might also end up getting new content sooner than any other platform....

A new game from the shadows of Barcelona is being developed.Aragami 2is the successor to game studio Lince Works' 3rd person ninja stealth game, which was released in 2016. It seemsAragami 2picks up where the first game left off, with a clan which had disappeared a hundred years prior “like shadows that dissipate at dawn.” In this stealth game, the player will take up the mantle of one of the last of theAragami, one who is cursed with a supernatural affliction which slowly corrodes the mind and body, yet grants the ninja great control over the shadows....

Summary The next game in theAssassin’s Creedfranchise isAssassin’s Creed Shadows, and it is expected to be released in November, 2024. Set in 16th century Japan, this open world action-adventure game is said to contain many of the stealthy gameplay features the franchise is known for, and the map will be as big as the one seen inAssassin’s Creed Origins,with the country going through all four seasons. Despite many of the series' normal tropes returning,Assassin’s Creed Shadowsis doing something very different with one of its protagonists....

Assassin’s Creed Valhallais gearing up for the Halloween season with the return of the free Oskoreia Festival limited-time event for players to experience.The Oskoreia Festival eventpreviously appeared in the game as seasonal content for players to enjoy for October last year, and now players will get the chance to enjoy the event again with a few new things this time around. With Halloween not too far away, the officialAssassin’s CreedTwitter account made a post revealing that the Oskoreia Festival is returning today....

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagaisbrimming with content and detail. The game unleashes more missions than there are individual bricks in aLEGOset. From puzzles to story missions, to the overflowing bounty of side quests.Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagahas so much to offer for every type of player and fan of theStar Warsfranchise. Related:10 Beginner Tips For Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Since there is so much content in thisLEGOgame, it’s no surprise that players may have missed a thing or two, especially in the abundance of side quests on the many planets, each with its maps to explore....

Summary Ark: Survival Evolvedimmerses players in a terrific world filled with every kind of danger. One needs to turn to the dinosaurs to survive in such an environment. If there is one thing that the fans of this game love, it is the ability to ride and tame these ancient creatures. Each beast has a unique function, different methods of taming, and usefulness to the player. When tamed, thedinosaurs in theArkcan complete tasks like guarding possessions, fighting, carrying items, and riding on....

Better Call Saulhad a lot of great characters that were known for both their antics and their dialogue. One such character that had an important part to play in the series and to the titular character was Kim Wexler, who was played by the hugely talented Rhea Seehorn. RELATED:Best Breaking Bad Cameos In Better Call Saul, Ranked Kim Wexler is a smart, resourceful, and complex lawyer who finds herself easily swayed by people who are bad for her, including Jimmy McGill/ Saul Goodman....

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warhas several options when it comes to tactical rifles. Many of these are either semi-automatic or burst fire weapons designed to bring down enemies with precision.Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’sType 63 rifles have two main builds that make it a powerful primary for fans of either speed or sniping. Tactical rifles have been a point of discussion for theCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warcommunity since the Competitive GAwas leaked....

Mariois one of the most beloved gaming franchises of all time and while Nintendo’s flagship IP is for the most part whimsical and very much family-friendly, there are a fewdisturbing things in theMariogames. RELATED:The Best ’90s Video Games, Ranked While the various games over the years have had their fair share of evil villains there are also a fewMariocharacters who are surprisingly dark, especially when looked at through a different lens....