Summary Whether it be unexpected AAA journeys or hidden indie gems, the gaming landscape has seen a number of vastly unexpected success stories over the years,thriving off of hits likeMinecraftandTerrariathat were taken to greater heights than ever imagined. Through these unprecedented successes, gaming fans have found a consistent stream of new games that pop out of the woodwork, seemingly coming out of nowhere with an army of dedicated fans behind them....

Summary SomeGenshin Impactleaks have revealed several changes to Mualani, who will soon debut in the game. Mualani is a new character who will get her banner inGenshin Impact’s version 5.0. According to the release order, she will be obtainable in the first phase of 5.0 later this month. There is a strong chance that the Natlan-based unit will appear alongside an off-field Anemo support, Kazuha. Genshin Impactrevealed Mualani through a drip marketing campaign, confirming she is a Natlan character like Kachina, Kinich Mavuika, Xilonen, and Citlali....

PS5 WHERE TO PLAY Amazon has reduced the price of the latest Spider-Man title for the PlayStation 5, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, to the lowest price yet. Gamers looking to experience the sequel to 2018 Spider-Man and the spin-off Miles Morales, can now enter the different suits of the Spider-Man in this exciting action-adventure for just $49.99. PlayStation 5 gamers looking for an excellent action-adventure to invest in are in luck withMarvel’s Spider-Man 2is now available at a 29% discount on Amazon....

Godzillahas a lot of enemies. The original Toho franchise pits the King of the Monsters against countless kaiju across its dozens of films. Some of his foes stand the test of time and become iconic series mainstays. Others disappear after their first bout, never to be seen again. The modern American Monsterverse does a similar trick, but many of its minor monsters don’t even get a film to themselves. Tiamat appears on-screen inGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire, but her early work adds a lot to her character....

Grand Theft Auto 6is the next title from developer Rockstar Games, which will see players exploring the vast state of Leonida, a fictionalized version of Florida. WhiletheGrand Theft Autofranchiseis renowned for its open-worlds, mature themes, and lawless gameplay mechanics, Rockstar is known to pack its modern titles with a variety of fun, weird, and downright disturbing Easter eggs. Many of these Easter eggs have earned a legendary status within the gaming community, but none so much as the Sasquatch....

Summary There is no better time to get intoApex Legendsthan now.Season 22 has just been releasedand it came with a new map, a new character, and a bunch of new goodies. There’s a huge, bustling community that welcomes new players with open arms, and while the myriad of different characters, guns, attachments, and game modes might seem daunting at first, fans who have played FPS shooters before should be able to get a hang of everything pretty quickly....

Summary Hades 2finally launched in early access this past May, earning a welcome reception from fans of the original. Indeed,Hades 2builds upon its predecessorin a number of important and exciting ways, making it a more than worthy successor even in its technically unfinished state. The amount of contentHades 2currently offers should be taken as a good sign, as developer Supergiant Games intends to significantly expand its features, mechanics, and narrative with gradual updates leading up to its 1....

Summary Honkai: Star Railhas provided details on Jiaoqiu’s kit, explaining his role within the team.Honkai: Star Railwill introduce players to Jiaoqiu in the second phase of version 2.4, which will begin on August 21. His limited-time banner will likely conclude on September 9, meaning players will have ample time to use their Star Rail Passes and add him to their respective rosters. Like previous banners, it will promote a lineup of details....

During the 2023 Xbox Games Showcase, Capcom dropped a vague reveal trailer for a peculiar-looking action game calledKunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. At the time, it was hard to tell what exactly this title was. However, as more information about it was shared, it became evident thatKunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddesswould be a rather distinct addition to Capcom’s extensive catalog of releases, one that’d harken back to some of the publisher’s previous works from prior console generations....

Summary The Casting of Frank Stoneis shaping up to be one of the year’s most anticipated horror titles. Co-developed by Behaviour Interactive and Supermassive Games, the title is set to deliver a terrifying branching narrative set within theDead by Daylightuniverse. Following a range of gameplay and story reveals earlier this year,The Casting of Frank Stonereleased a features trailerat Gamescom 2024, detailing its new and unique mechanics. While the title was already confirmed to feature a host of the developer’s trademark interactive storytelling mechanics, this latest trailer reveals thatThe Casting of Frank Stone is building on the classic Supermassive formula....

Summary Ever sinceKingdom Come: Deliverance 2was announced, the marketing focal point has been clear: “Bigger and Better.” Not only isKingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s open world literally bigger, but the sequel is improved in every regard, from combat to immersion. Part of that latter aspect is how players take on the role of Henry, son of a Blacksmith, in 1403 Bohemia (which would eventually become the modern-day Czech Republic). Providing this immersion and a window into the past no doubt relies on strong pillars of story and gameplay, which Warhorse Studios proved its strengths with inKCD1, but it also depends on being as authentic as possible to the history of the game....

Summary Seán William McLoughlin, better known by his online moniker Jacksepticeye, lost out on a rareElden Ringposter to Ludwig Anders Ahgren, after the latter launched a sneaky last-minute bid. The valuableElden Ringcollectible was one of the items featured at a recently concluded charity auction. The benefit sale in question was organized by WelshTwitch streamerConnor “CDawgVA” Marc Colquhoun. As part of the effort, anyone was able to bid for a number of distinct items in mid-July 2024 via fundraising platform Tiltify....

The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrimwill be a fascinating new frontier in the franchise. The last animated entry came out over 40 years ago, and the series has never appeared in an anime style. This could be the beginning of a new wave of adaptations, bringing one of the most notable stories in English literature to life in new and interesting ways. The film will depict several familiar topics along with new characters....