Summary Despite the lack of updates from Insomniac, fans of theSpider-Man 2game aren’t losing hope that it will one day get DLC story expansions. TheSpider-Man 2game was one of the biggest new releases of 2023, winning multiple awards and selling millions of copies. Insomniac supported the 2018Spider-Mangame with multiple DLC expansions after its launch, and so many have been anticipating the same to be true forSpider-Man 2. Unfortunately for fans, Insomniac has not announced its plans forSpider-Man 2DLC just yet....

Summary Stardew Valleyfans looking for some wild-west flavor are in luck, as indie studio Castle Pixel is working onCattle Country, a game that meldsStardew Valley’s retro, cozy aesthetic with the quaint Americana twang ofRed Dead Redemption.Cattle Country’s spin on theStardew Valleyformula shows a lot of promise, especially for those missing the quiet, contemplative moments of Rockstar’s western opus. So-called cozy games didn’t start withStardew Valley, but the genre certainly exploded following the 2016 game’s release....

Summary With the release ofDeadpool & Wolverine, there have been a huge number of new cameos and shock appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe recently. The history of cameos in these films dates back a long way, with fans memorably noting the appearance of Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury in the post-credit scene forIron Manas the real opening of the MCU. The history ofcameos in Marvel moviesgoes back even further than that, with many great moments being produced in theX-MenandSpider-Manmovies of the 2000s, and beyond....

Summary Roguelikesare some of the most replayable games available, and sometimes, gamers want nothing more than to get together with a friend or three and try their luck playing run after run of their favorite Roguelike, whether they win, lose, or just try out some crazy new combos, builds, and strategies. TheNintendo Switchhas quickly become a favorite home for Roguelikes and co-op games alike, and developers have taken note. Whether a group of gamers want to play something with fast-paced runs that almost always end in sadness, or they want to spend hours on a single run just to scrape out a victory, the Switch has plenty of options to choose from!...

Minecraftis a sandbox game where players explore a blocky,procedurally generated world, gathering resources to craft tools, build structures, and survive against monsters. It features creative and survival modes, allowing players to create elaborate designs or face challenges. The game encourages creativity, exploration, and endless possibilities. Some players are happy to play on a procedurally generated,open-world map, with all of the pros and cons of such a map. On the plus side, the map shouldn’t have any misformed areas....

Summary Every year, around the world, hundreds ofhorror moviesare produced. While most go unnoticed by the larger cinema-going public, a select few enjoy full theatrical releases. Horror movies have been an integral part of cinema since its beginning. They dare audiences to watch scenes of deranged killers, terrifying monsters, and unnatural beings; horror is confrontational cinema. While a few great horror movies are released each season, some years stand out more than others....

Finding the best cheap young players for FIFA 23’s career mode isn’t always easy, particularly for those whose club doesn’t have a good scouting network. Thankfully, the internet has made tracking down young players with high potential an incredibly simple task in recent years, which, in turn, has made it much easier for players to build themselves a team that will be able to dominate the opposition in both domestic and continental competitions for well over a decade without them having to spend an arm and a leg to do so....

Metal Gear Solidis a strange choice for a cinematic adaptation. Hideo Kojima’s beloved tactical espionage action franchise is known for a lot of things. Its innovative gameplay choices seem inextricable from the franchise’s success. Many often complain that the games interrupt the stellar stealth experience with long and winding cutscenes. No one suggested cutting out the interactivity as a potential solution. The story is well worth exploring on the big screen, but honing in on a single story might help the filmmakers capture something interesting....

Summary The heart of theLike a Dragongames is composed of many things: thrilling crime plots, emotional reunions, multi-faceted minigames, and a startlingly effective approach to the wacky and weird world of substories. The ability of the series to operate so well between its sincerity, seriousness, and comedy is due in large part to its side quest design. No matter its protagonists, fromthe stoic Kiryu to the charismatic Ichiban, the substories seen across the series are a testament to RGG Studio’s tonal range, and asLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealthushers in its future with Ichiban at the mantle, so too does it encourage the use of a party-based system going forward, making a core tenet ofFF7 Rebirth’s design one to consider....

Summary Tower of God’spower system, otherwise known as Shinsu, is incredibly unique. Even among some of the most belovedShonen power systems such as Nen, Spirit Energy, Haki, Devil Fruits, Chakra, and so on, Shinsu is well-known. This is a huge compliment to the writing inTower of God, as one of the most difficult things for any Shonen series to come up with is a power system and the rules that govern said power system....

Turn-based JRPGs were more or less the same for several years.Dragon QuestandFinal Fantasywere the trendsetters in the 80s but even they eventually got stuck in a comfortable place. Players could gather party members and then jump into literal turn-based battles using menus against monsters and human villains. Even to this day, a lot of JRPGs follow this formula for better or worse. Then some got a little weird and innovative with the concept over time....

Quick Links The start ofBlack Myth: Wukong’s fourth chapter revolves around the Webbed Hollow area, where players discover more about Zhu Bajie’s past. This chapter features three Celestial Pills, similar to every other chapter. The Celestial Pillsincrease Health, Mana, and Stamina, so collecting them is worth the required effort. For those struggling to find them, this guide details the exactlocations of all the Celestial Pills in Webbed Hollow. All the pills in Chapter 4: “Rosy Cheeks, Gray Hair” are close to the main story path, so players will not have to go out of their way to collect them....

Summary 343 Industries is expected to be working on the next mainline entry in theHaloseries while continuing to make small updates to 2021’sHalo Infinite, such as the recent FLEETCOM Operation. Presumably, the game will follow up on story threads and multiplayer innovations fromHalo Infinite, but a newHalo WaypointChronicle story may have already teased the return of a classic, cosmetic multiplayer option for players in futureHaloprojects: playable Elites. With theintroduction of Arbiter Thel ‘Vadamas the secondary playable protagonist inHalo 2’s campaign, Bungie allowed gamers to play as Elites in all ofHalo 2’s multiplayer modes....