Summary Slitterheadis an upcoming third-person horror-action title and the debut project by developer Bokeh Studio. With its neon and rain-soaked version of a Japanese city draped in perpetual night and overrun by parasitic supernatural threats,Slitterheadlooks to be one of the more unique horror experiences slated for this season. Horror games have been having a great run over the past year or so, from the AAA sphere to excellent indie titles, andSlitterheadis set to be one of the latest and most intriguing for this year....

Quick Links Star Wars Outlawsis an action-adventure game set in the vast criminal underworld of a galaxy far, far away. AsKay Vess, players take on the role of the scruffy scoundrel, living and working on the thin edge between multiple criminal syndicates. Kay must decide who to trust, who to work against, and how she can outwit her enemies. Along for the ride areNix– Kay’s adorable sidekick – andND-5, a droid originally sent to keep Kay in line....

Aside from the actual setting itself, an open-world RPG’s progression system and enemy design can make or break the experience. It’s two of the biggest ways anopen-world RPGcan stand out in the market. Luckily for fans of the franchise,Star Wars Outlaws' approach to character progression and enemy design boasts an impressive attention to detail and a strong ethos in their designs. In an interview with Game Rant, Massive Entertainment game director Mathias Karlson discussedStar Wars Outlaws' approach to progression....

Rather than using a more traditional skill tree system,Star Wars Outlawshas players learn new abilities bycompleting tasks for special NPCs known as experts. Many of these tasks involve Kay’s furry friend Nix, including some of the ones tied to the Treasure Hunter ability, which is one of several skills learned from the mechanic. To unlock Treasure Hunter, players will need to find ten containers, use Nix to fetch an item, and find four different ways to make Nix happy....

The Casting of Frank Stoneis an upcoming single-player title set within developer Behaviour Interactive’sDead by Daylightuniverse.Co-developed by Supermassive Games, the creator ofUntil DawnandThe Quarry,The Casting of Frank Stonewill deliver an experience akin to the developer’s library of interactive horror titles. WhereasDead by Daylightis centered around a vast collection of villains, both original and licensed,The Casting of Frank Stoneseemingly features a single killer, the titular Frank Stone. Given the nature ofDBD’s asymmetrical multiplayer format, the narratives and lore surrounding its killers have long taken a backseat to their gameplay....

Kickstarter has had a bit of a mixed track record with the video game industry. On one hand, Kickstarter has birthed some ofthe greatest Indie games ever made, includingFTL,Shovel Knight,Pillars of EternityandHollow Knight. But on the other hand, it’s also led to some infamous disasters, includingMighty No. 9,Stray Souls, andGodus. Hopefully,The Wayward Realmswill find itself in the former category. A fantasy RPG that was originally announced back in August 2021,The Wayward Realmsfinally opened up its Kickstarter at the end of May this year....

Summary TheDying Lightfranchise is a parkour power fantasy like no other, combining the perfect mix of realism with good, old-fashioned video game fun. However, knowing the ins and outs ofDying Light 2’s parkour mechanicscan only go so far in helping players survive the endless threat of zombies, so it’s also important to become familiar with the game’s combat to be able to come out on top of any sticky situation....

Turtle Beach Vulcan II Max Gaming Keyboard This newly released Turtle Beach keyboard brings back Roccat’s Vulcan II Max with a vengeance. Under a new umbrella, the high-end gaming keyboard still features impressive Ttiten II switches, customizable AIMO RGB lighting, and programmable keys. Thanks to the first-ever discount on its scale, the keyboard is now $55 off. Amazon is now offering theTurtle Beach Vulcan II Max gaming keyboardat an over $55 discount for a very limited time....

Summary With theXbox 360marketplace closing down today, July 29 is truly the end of an era for the popular seventh generation console. Microsoft first released theXbox 360in 2005, a full year ahead of competitors the Sony PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii. Whereas the original Xbox was a modest success, the Xbox 360 was a massive hit, largely thanks to high-quality exclusives and its affordability compared to the PS3. The Xbox 360 pushed online gaming forward in major ways, like with its digital storefront that allowed users to purchase and download digital copies of indie games, Xbox Live Arcade titles, and full-blown retail releases....

Summary WhenStranger Thingsseason 4 became available onNetflix, fans knew that a particularly memorable season was in store. Thanks to the monster Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower),Max Mayfield’s (Sadie Sink) fight for her life, and the way that every main character stepped up to help each other, the nine episodes didn’t disappoint. Now that fans are thinking Thingsseason 5,it would make sense if the story took place in a post-apocalyptic world. When viewers last left Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), Dustin Henderson (Gaten Matarazzo), Lucas Sinclair (Caleb McLaughlin), Mike Wheeler (Finn Wolfhard), and the others, it seemed like they couldn’t possibly get themselves out of such a horrifying situation....

Summary Xbox Game Pass is a subscription service that gives players access to a constantly shifting library of games. Each of the four tiers — Core, Standard (still in alpha), PC, and Ultimate — offers a little something different. Core is the least expensive tier, at $9.99 per month, and provides a selection of over 25 games to enjoy on console. Ultimate, at the other end of the spectrum, is $19....

RecentZeldagames have made every effort to feel different and fresh, andThe Legend ofZelda: Echoes of Wisdomis already showing off how it plans to continue this trend. Aspects such as the Echo system seem to completely redefine howZeldais played. However, there’s one major series mainstay which could finally return inThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomdespite its absence in recent predecessors. One unfortunate effect ofZelda’s otherwise successful movement towards innovation is that many series traditions have been seemingly left in the dust....

Summary The Legend Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom’s recent “Traversing Hyrule” trailer disclosed more tantalizing details about the upcoming installment, even after the announcement trailer seemed to reveal so much. One of the highlights of the “Traversing Hyrule” trailer wasZelda’s new Bind ability, which functions similarly to Ultrahand in that the princess can move objects at the end of a bright green beam fired from her new tool, the Tri Rod. The trailer also showed offZelda: Echoes of Wisdom’s iteration of Hyrule, including locations like the Gerudo Desert, the Jabul Waters, and the Eldin Volcano....