Summary There’s just something so inherently interesting about playing the ‘bad guy’ every now and again. There are so many games out there about a hero going through the standard hero’s journey to be a big hero and save the world in the end, but what about a game featuring a villain just trying to build their dream dungeon? Well, while this might sound like too niche of a concept, there are actually a fair number of games that scratch that itch....
Genshin Impact’sgrowing roster of playable characters means an ever-growing list of 4-Stars and 5-Stars to choose from. However, some players have pointed out the pattern (or lack thereof) of how HoYoverse decides on character rarity. While some characters, particularly the Archons, definitely deserve their 5-Star status, certain 4-Star characters seem better suited to join their ranks, at least lore-wise. HoYoverse teasing and releasing different playable characters inGenshin Impactcomes as no surprise as they’re one of the game’s main selling points....
Genshin Impactallows gamers to explore a vast fantasy world with seven known regions found on the main continent of Teyvat. Each region is filled with creative landmarks, many of which are linked to the game’s plot and quest lines. Now, a number ofGenshin Impactplayers are theorizing about a mysterious area on the map that may or may not have a purpose. Inthe region of Liyue, players can find an area known as Guyun Stone Forest, which is a subarea of the Sea of Clouds....
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderhad a lot going for it, from its interconnected Metroidvania design to its Soulslike combat, but one of its biggest highlights was the number of planets to explore. Over the course of the game, players get to explore six differentStar Warsplanets, each being faithful recreations of their on-screen counterparts or an authentic interpretation of original locales. In just a few months' time,Star Wars Jedi: Survivoris set to bring another handful of planets to the table, though hopefully it’ll keep players away from Coruscant....
The Finnish game studio Housemarque has a long and storied history working with Sony to bring many fan favorite arcade titles to the PlayStation consoles over its 25 year history. Some of its more popular games include titles likeSuper Stardust HD,Dead Nation,Resogun, andMatterfallto name a few. The studio is preparing to launch its first PlayStation 5 title this year with the third person shooter,Returnal, which was previouslyannounced during the PlayStation 5 reveal streamback in June 2020....
Assassin’s Creed Odysseyuses allusion, or references to historical or literary events or works, to enhance its storytelling and ground the narrative in a deeper, more robust background. The world of Ancient Greece itself is vast and full of war and politics, butAssassin’s Creed Odysseytakes it a step further by incorporating Greek Mythology into the story as well. One distinction that needs to be made is the difference between Allusion and Easter Eggs....
Summary Kickis again making headlines after its CEO announced its latest strategy to continue competing with Twitch. If all goes according to plan, funds will be distributed to smaller and medium-sized streamers totaling $200 million. While this is an ambitious statement,Kick has drastically increased viewershipin just a few months since its conception, so it must be doing a few things right. While Kick was created as an alternative toTwitch, it’s slowly becoming its own platform with its creator-tailored policies....
The Elder Scrolls' magic system is among the most elaborate in gaming. Players can choose to play as a pure wizard, slinging fireballs and summoning Daedra, or they can use magic to supplement their warrior or thief-oriented builds. In the past, spellcrafting deepened the possibilities with magic, andThe Elder Scrolls 6would benefit from encouraging this once again. The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimskipped out on spellcrafting, opting for premade spells. While not uncreative in its implementation, especially as players could dual wield spells, it did take a certain amount of autonomy away from the player....
As many fans ofThe Last of Uswill likely know, no franchise or company is ever immune to massive leaks that end up becoming spoilers for all people who read about them. What happened withThe Last of Us Part 2is that a major dramatic event was spoiled shortly before its projected release date, so there was a fairly high chance that players using social media and reading news about it were going into the game already knowing what that was all about, and it ruined the experience....
The newestHunt: Showdownupdate has arrived. It brings a new weapon variant, fresh legendary content, and new trial missions.Hunt: Showdowncontinues to be supported heavily by Crytek. Hunt: Showdownis one of the moreunique battle royale experiences, thanks to an innovative and special PVE and PVP gameplay. Human hunters must take down bosses and AI enemies while also watching out for other human enemy hunters, and the game is tense and nerve-racking in the best ways....
Cosplay superstar Lisa Mancini has just created the ultimate mash-up featuring two of the most empowered female icons -Wonder WomanandSailor Moon. Mancini is a very talented artist, and it’s evident in the way she was able to display the perfect balance of Wonder Woman and Sailor Moon’s essence. Looking at the two feminist idols blended into one being, it almost seems as though they were destined to bea duo like Batman and Robin....
It’s been four years sinceRockstar GamesreleasedRed Dead Redemption 2, and the developer’s next original release is nowhere in sight. While Rockstar Games has announced that it is releasingnext-generation ports ofGrand Theft Auto 5andGTA Online, it hasn’t revealed what its next original release will be. And while nothing official has been announced, a reputable Rockstar Games leaker has suggested that fans may get answers sooner rather than later. Tez2 is known for being aRockstar Gamesinsider, and they took to the GTA Forums recently to talk about Rockstar’s next game....
Over the years, Nintendo has created many gaming series that fans have come to love. Among this impressive list, one of the most popular isMario Kart. For those needing proof, they only need to look at thesales ofMario Kart 8 Deluxeon the Nintendo Switch. Since its release, it has become the best-selling game on the platform. One reason for the popularity of the series is the multitude of zany courses players can race across....
