Summary While theGrand Theft Autoseries has plenty of darker moments, its general tone tends to be more lighthearted, and even parodic at times. Those looking for a much more grounded and gritty Rockstar game need only turn their attention to theRed Dead Redemptionseries. Two open-world action-adventure games set in the twilight days of the Wild West era,Red Dead Redemptionand its 2018 prequel are both packed with heavy narrative themes and dramatic story moments....

Summary Nearly 30 years after players were first introduced to the amoral Umbrella Corporation and the undead horrors it unleashed, Capcom’sResident Evilfranchise has earned a place of prominence in both gaming and pop culture. By blending familiar horror tropes with often outrageous storylines, all propped up by a cast of some of gaming’s most iconic characters, theResident Evilseries set the standard for survival horror titles. However, following underwhelming appearances by series mainstay Chris Redfield in the latestResident Evilgames, it might be time for Capcom to rethink how it uses some of the franchise’s most familiar faces....

Shoot Toilet Simulatoris a fun shooter inspired by thepopular Skibidi Toilet trend, which became the concept for manyRobloxgames. The main goal of the game is to improve your shooting skills and then resist numerous waves of enemies, which is quite difficult and time-consuming. By redeemingShoot Toilet Simulatorcodes, you will receive generous rewards from the developers that will help you progress in the game much faster. Among the rewards will be both precious currency and various kinds of booster potions that will increase your efficiency, so don’t miss the opportunity....

Summary Manhwa, especially royalty ones, are known for their often splendid depiction of clothing –sparking a comparison with manga– so it’s no secret that authors will heavily take all of the chances during royal balls and events to showcase their talent in illustrating breathtaking designs and expert color choices. This can include from clothes that feel soft and flowy through the screen to sparkling and expensive jewelry enough to inspire real-life engagement rings and stylistic choices....

Neve Campbell will bring Sidney Prescott back to movie theaters inScream.The sequel looks set to have a time jump of approximately five years, with Ghostface targeting Sidney and her family. Kevin Williamson will finally get his chance to direct, after creating the horror franchise back in the 90s. With the film coming soon, fans are speculating about what Sidney’s story will be this time around.There’s a particular plot point fromScream 3that could be revived inScream 7, which involved Sidney changing her name and going into hiding....

Summary As theMCUcontinues to grow and evolve, and events start converging towards the inevitable release of Avengers: Secret Wars, the connections upcoming projects will have towards those end goals have become more important than ever before to the fabric of theMCUas a whole. One such project isAgatha All Along, the upcoming Disney+ show that explores Agatha Harkness in the aftermath of her conflict withWanda Maximoff in the show Wandavision. As she and her unlikely coven of witches seek out the power to reclaim her own abilities as a centuries-old witch, the direction Agatha will take in theMCUas a whole is up in the air, with her comic book history showing her both in an antagonistic and heroic light....

Sword of Convallariais a turn-based strategic RPG, utilizing characters pulled from the game’s gacha system. The pixel art game, developed by XD Entertainment Pte Ltd, XD Inc., comes with a rich story that follows the events of the main character and the destruction of a Kingdom. Players can play through the story and earn gems,Sword of Convallaria’s gacha currency, which are later used to summon characters and weapons. WithSword of Convallaria’s release, the first summoning banner will contain some entry-level Legendary units that will make the first portion of the story mode feel like a breeze....

Summary Star Trek: Section 31dropped its first trailer at San Diego Comic-Con 2024. One of the stars shared the footage and shut down the rumors surrounding his character. Star Trek: Section 31is coming out next year and fans are already looking forward to it. The film, headlined by Academy Award-winner Michelle Yeoh, is the firstStar Trekmade for Paramount Plus and focuses onStarfleet’s Section 31, an autonomous intelligence and defense organization that carries out covert operations for the United Federation of Planets....

Summary There is little doubt thatStar Wars Outlawshas plenty of cameos prepared for fans of theStar Warssaga, like Jabba the Hutt, who has already been confirmed. After all, whileStar Wars Outlawscan’t fully rely on fan service to be successful, there needs to be fan service to some degree for its world to feel somewhat familiar to those who have immersed themselves in its almost five decades worth of lore and world-building....

Star Wars Outlawslaunches in just a few days, and the upcoming entry is set to bring players to a series of iconic and new planets, with multiple ways to approach both its main campaign missions in addition to exploration and optional side content. Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment’sStar Wars Outlawshas been highly anticipated as the first fully open-world title set in its universe, placing fans in the role of hustler and thief Kay Vess as she navigates tricky situations involving unsavory gangs and other scoundrels during the classic Imperial Era setting....

Summary Star Wars Outlaws, Ubisoft’s newest open world game, is compensating players with free in-game items for the game-breaking bugs that plagued the earlier version of the game. AlthoughStar Wars Outlawsofficially releases on August 30, players have been spacefaring in Massive Entertainment’s game ahead of time, thanks to the special editions of the action-adventure title that offer early access. Set between the events ofThe Empire Strikes BackandReturn of the Jedi,Outlawsis the latest chapter in theStar Warsfranchise....

Almost a decade after it made its Nintendo 3DS debut, theSteamworldfranchise is set to get one of its biggest titles yet. While the franchise may have expanded to new genres withSteamworld DigandSteamworld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech, nothing has really compared to that original turn-based adventure. But that is all set to change with the release ofSteamworld Heist 2. Steamworld Heist 2is once again taking players on a wild adventure through a unique steampunk world where danger lurks around every corner....

Summary Straywas among 2022’s best gaming surprises. Seemingly coming out of nowhere, the high-fidelity, funky, feline-focused futuristic adventure won over countless gamers, despite some clear shortcomings and a brief runtime. WithStraycoming to the Nintendo Switch this November, it could be getting a second wind of sorts, and the creative minds behind it should ride this momentum. Coming from French developer BlueTwelve,Straydemonstrates clear passion and verve, standing out even in a majorly competitive indie scene....