Despite being almost 50 years old now,Star Warsis still one of the most beloved Sci-Fi franchises on the planet, and as such, there are plenty of video game adaptations in the works. In just over a month,Ubisoft’s open-world adventureStar Wars Outlawsis set to launch. BitReactor and Respawn’sStar Warsstrategy game is still in development, as is Amy Hennig’s action-adventureStar Warsproject, and according to some recent leaks, Creative Assembly could be working on aTotal War: Star Wars....

Designing ships for any space-based game is an intense process. It’s building a home base, a fragile thing in a dangerous place. It can also be designing a weapon, a means of travel, and in a way designing a character as well. ForStar Wars Outlaws, Kay Vess’ shipTrailblazerhas to be all those things and more. There’s no question that ships inStar Warsare iconic andStar Wars Outlawsis no different. From more general designs like X-Wings, Tie Fighters, and N-1 Starfighters to legendary named ships like theRazorcrest, theMillennium Falcon, and theGhost, each design is recognizable and fits broadly within the aesthetic of the galaxy far, far away....

Summary Stranger ThingsSeason 5 will mark the end of the Duffer brothers' sci-fi horror adventure, closing out a story that’s been nine years in the making. Fans have ample theories about Season 5, especially as Vecna seems to have narrowly escaped his demise at the hands of Nancy, Steve, and Robin. Eleven also manages to defeat Vecna’s astral form inside the Upside Down, therefore saving Max from sharing the same gnarly fate as her predecessors....

Summary Detective Comics, more popularly known as DC, isn’t necessarily known for its dark fantasy comic runs. That being said, while DC wasn’t behind legendary comic works of dark fantasy like Boom Studio’sBRZRKRor Dark Horse’sBloodborne, the publisher has made more than a few ventures into the genre, creating iconic characters like Swamp Thing and John Constantine, Hellblazer in the process. Dark fantasy is a literary genre that combines fantastical themes and creatureswith elements of horror....

Inspired by Kohei Horikoshi’s eponymous Japanese manga series,My Hero Academiarevolves around the misadventures of a Quirkless boy namedIzuku Midoriya, aka. Deku,who aspires to become a hero. Despite being mocked and insulted by his peers for chasing his seemingly impossible dreams, he refuses to let his limitations become his shackles. Through a remarkable display of unwavering determination and fearlessness, Izuku manages to convince the great hero All Might to choose him as his successor, andenrols in U....

Summary Schoolshave the potential to be a site of terror for a multitude of reasons. While for some the horrors of school lie in endless classes and work or the strict, unlikeable teachers, for others it is the apprehension surrounding bullies and the torture they dish out. Even the very building itself can become overwhelming, with its maze of hallways and claustrophobic classrooms, especially when it’s all empty after dark....

Summary Indie gaminghas become all the rage in modern times, with players loving the idea of small-time developers going all-out in terms of creativity and letting players enjoy a game with a lot of heart put into it. Given how most modern video games tend to follow an algorithm instead of trying out something risky, it’s easy to see why players would love the idea of playing games that buck these trends and attempt to do something special....

Since the dawn of time, various forms of sports have served as the main source of entertainment for humanity.From the thrilling chariot races in Ancient Rome to the exciting atmosphere of the modern Super Bowl, humans have always found sports to be a way to have fun and pass the time. In video games, this passion is similarly reflected. From the earliest consoles, developers have strived to faithfully recreate the world’s major sports digitally....

Summary A decade after its launch,The Sims 4has brought an exciting new update to the game with its Lovestruck expansion. With the Lovestruck update, romance is front and center asThe Sims 4players can enjoy the new city of Ciudad Enamorada, have polyamorous relationships, and even enjoy the new Cupid’s Corner in-game dating app. Although it has taken 10 years to get to this point, the Lovestruck expansion pack has been a fun new addition to the base game that makes relationship-building that much more exciting....

Summary The Boysrecently announced a spin-off with most of the details still under wraps, but series creator Eric Kripke has recently revealed that the show has at least one must-watch episode that fans will certainly be excited to see. The Boyshas grabbed a niche in the taciturn superhero genre, growing and stoking fan interest at a time when even titans of the field like Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery are in desperation mode as they struggle to bounce back from staggering declines in franchise interest....

Quick Links Many players were overjoyed when they learned that Sub-Zero fromMortal Kombatwas the Level 100 thisFortniteseason. This was reason enough to get players to buy theFortniteLawless Battle Pass. What they weren’t expecting was that the collaboration would be taken to the next level with additional skins and even aMortal Kombat-focused update. Update 34.21 will bringMortal Kombatcharacters, weapons, and landmarks toFortnite, and it’s now closer than ever. This guide will tell players what they need to know about the upcoming update so they’re ready to download as soon as its available and jump into the game once servers come back up....

Quick Links The Cerulean Coastis one of the areas inShadow of the Erdtreethat can be accessed throughCharo’s Hidden Grave. The area is filled with mesmerizing blue flowers and stone coffins that serve as an access point to one of the NPC’s questlines. This guide includes a step-by-step walkthrough on how to reachDemi-Human Queen Mariggaand how players can defeat her to obtain the rare Katana. The area and the boss located there are both optional and do not affect the main story of the DLC in any way....

Summary The Coalition developers hinted at plotlines and characters that could appear inGears of War: E-Dayin a recentWindows Centralarticle. Creative Director Matt Searcy and Brand Director Nicole Fawcette weren’t able to reveal explicit details about what players will see inE-Day’s campaign, but noted that players will bear witness to the origins of many series icons, tropes, and relationships. Some of these include hints towards the creation of the signature chainsaw lancer and an appearance from Locust High General RAAM....