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BitCraft, a new procedurally generated sandbox MMORPG, has been officially announced. The game is currently being developed by Clockwork Labs, a new fully remote independent game development studio. Clockwork Labs also announced thatBitCraft’s pre-alpha would be starting soon. Clockwork Labs is based in San Francisco, California andBitCraftwill be their first foray into the genre.BitCraftis categorized as a massively-multiplayer community sandbox game. At the moment there is no definitive timeline for the release of the game....

As Activision Blizzard continues to work on the sequel toOverwatch,fans of the original title have been expressing their appreciation for it artistically. OneOverwatchfan’s baked recreations of characters such as Junkrat, Orisa, and Roadhog are particularly gaining traction now. Reddit user Ow_yamyam recently shared theirOverwatchcookies, all of which share clear similarities with various characters from the Activision Blizzard title. The baked goods included Ana, Hammond (aka Wrecking Ball), Junkrat, Lucio, McCree, Orissa, various Pachimari, Pharah, Roadhog, Sigma, Torbjorn, Tracer, and a Winston that is actively raging....

Persona 4 Goldenhas so many paths for players to follow through Social Links that players can’t possibly go through all of them. But that’s part of the magic of thePersonaseries. Choosing who the character spends their time with to enhance theSocial Link between the protagonist and the mini charactersin the game can open up more avenues for exploration. But not all Social Links are equal. Some can be exciting, some are insightful, and some are inspiring....

Prior toPokemon the Series: Diamond & Pearl, Ash Ketchum had spent his journeys with two other female companions: the tomboyish Misty and the compassionate May. Ash would find a new level of connection with his next companion, Dawn. Together, the two form one of the strongest bonds between characters in thePokemonanime. RELATED:Pokemon: Best Serena Episodes, Ranked From the get-go, Dawn is one of the most confident and determined companions Ash has ever traveled with....

One of the biggest problems with advertising next generation consoles like thePS5is that players can’t truly know what certain features will mean for their gameplay experience until they try them. One canread about the DualSense’s haptic feedbackand adaptive triggers, or the PS5’s SSD and 3D audio all they want, but experiencing it is another thing entirely. To help with this, Sony reached out to various developers creating games for thePS5to get their perspective on how these features change the game for their teams....

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apartmet expectations, as the game serves as a terrific example of what the PS5 can do. Alongside gorgeous visuals,Ratchet and Clankfansare given a massive arsenal to play around with. While the story may be predictable, it is a lot of fun, with the new additions of Rivet and Kit fitting perfectly into the established universe. With a ton of upgrades and an impressive amount of replayablity, gamers can spend a good bit of time hopping through rifts and blasting their way across planets....

A big bulk ofRick and Morty’s comedy consists of homages and parodies from popular pop culture titles. Most of them are irreverent deconstructive jabs atother franchises' world-building while others provided a template for some of the comedy show’s most defining moments. In fact, nearly every episode in each season of the series contains references or obvious structural similarities to films. RELATED:The Best Netflix Original Comedy Movies, Ranked Suffice to say, the show owes a lot to pop culture....

Grand Theft Auto Onlineplayers are anxiously awaiting new information about the online multiplayer game’s next major update. It’s been nearly half a year since the Los Santos Tuners update, and more than half a year prior to that for the Cayo Perico Heist. That’s almost a full year with only one majorGrand Theft Auto Onlineupdate. Yet evidence is growing that Rockstar’s getting close to what’s coming next. In fact, one leaker claims to know the codename of the next update: “Fixers....

TheSerious Samseries recently returned withSerious Sam 4and the next standalone experience has been confirmed by Devolver Digital as an expansion calledSerious Sam: Siberian Mayhem. The chapter can be played separately fromSerious Sam 4or as a complementary piece for it and the expansion will include new weapons, gadgets, vehicles, and new enemies. Devolver Digitaland Croteam have teamed up with Timelock Studio to create the new title which is set to release later this month on January 25....

Summary Silent Hill: the Short Messagemade a lot of mistakes. In the months since its release, articles and fan discourse have dissected the game, criticizing it for everything from weak narrative and lack of atmosphere, to repetitive, uninteresting gameplay. Still,Silent Hill: The Short Messagewasn’t a complete disaster, and contains one element future games would do well to take another shot at. First released in 1999, and taking direct inspiration fromResident Evil, the originalSilent Hillwas built around strategically placed camera angles designed to frame the game’s horrors and accentuate its atmosphere....

There is no shortage of warriors and creatures to be found across the lands ofSkyrim.While many smaller and regular-size enemies are plenty dangerous, they lack the intimidation factor of larger opponents. Some of the game’s bosses enjoy a significant height difference over the Dragonborn, and can be spotted from far away, making themeven more imposing to go up against. Whether festering in a Nordic barrow, lying dormant in a Dwemer ruin, or simply roaming the wilderness, these towering enemies are some of the toughest opponents the Dragonborn will have to face....

ThePS5is a massive success for Sony right now. The PS5 is already on track to outperform the PS4 in sales, and fans seem to be delighted with its new games and features. Reports of PS5s breaking are few and far between so far, and even software issues likegames permanently being stuck downloading and the Rest Mode issueseem to have been patched out already. There is one small issue, however, as some PS5 owners are reporting that the console is quickly starting to look “dirty....

Summary Star Warsis home to many known-unknowns, and Jedi Master Yaddle is among the most obscure characters onscreen. Yaddle is a member of the same unknown alien species as Yoda and Grogu, who were all trained in the ways of the Jedi. Yaddle’s story onscreen is brutish and short, but it’s worth exploring more. These Force-sensitive aliens are capable of living extremely long lives and seem relatively peaceful as a species, judging by the aforementioned three characters....