Summary Pre-orders forThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomare now available at certain retailers, offering up special bonuses like acrylic dioramas and fabric posters. Nintendo announced a follow-up to its hit 2019Link’s Awakeningremake during June’s Nintendo Direct livestream, and it is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch on September 26.The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomwill mark the first time that Princess Zelda herself will be playable in a mainlineZeldagame, something that previously only happened in spin-off titles likeHyrule Warriors....

Summary A newZenless Zone Zeroleak revealed the upcoming playable character Pulchra. Set in the dystopian city of New Eridu,Zenless Zone Zerois centered around the Proxy as they guide a roster of Agents venturing into the Hollows. Zenless Zone Zerohas a diverse roster of Agents, ranging from humans that use advanced technology to their advantage to unique anthropomorphic beings called Thirens. The latter includes humans with animal features, like Ellen Joe, as well as Beast Thirens, who possess more prominent animal traits, like Von Lycaon and Ben Bigger....

Summary TheXbox 360Store has been removed from the new Xbox 360 Dashboard. As theXbox 360Marketplace has recently shut down, the era of purchasing digital games on the console has come to an end. While some titles remain due to its backward compatibility from the current generation of gaming, users will not be able to buy any kind of content using the system itself. While the Xbox 360 isn’t the pioneer of digital gaming, the Xbox 360 Marketplace was iconic and helped usher in a new age in gaming....

Quick Links As a game about the rogues and scoundrels inhabiting a galaxy far, far away, it’s not surprising that hacking is heavily featured inStar Wars Outlaws, which fans will know is calledSlicing.And though the mechanics will not be entirely unfamiliar to fans of the sci-fi action-adventure and action-RPG genres, it can still be tricky for veterans and newcomers alike. This guide will explainStar Wars OutlawsSlicing mechanics,and provide strategies for increasing Kay Vess' chances of success....

Summary Aired as part of the preshow for Gamescom 2024’s Opening Night Live, the gameplay trailer for developer Pulsatrix Studios’AILAshowcased a frighteningly original spin on survival horror. While the brief and bloody trailer featured genre tropes like eerie enemies and crumbling castles, it’s the premise in which they’re presented that makesAILAlook so unique. Placing players in the role of a game tester exploring these unsettling environments through the lenses of a VR headset, this indie title’s mix of terror and technology looks to be following inBlack Mirror’s surreal, sci-fi footsteps....

Summary Upcoming first-person action RPGAvowedis set to expand Obsidian Entertaiment’sPillars of Eternityuniverse out of the isometric perspective that has characterized the IP up until now. While the titles that introduced Eora adhered to the traditional style of the CRPG genre, this latest effort seems focused on reaching a larger audience through its more immersive and accessible style. This shift will have an important effect on the core gameplay ofAvowed, but it will also present an unprecedented opportunity to capture a previously unseen aspect of the franchise’s world-building....

Summary Black Myth: Wukong’s combat is one of the game’s standout features, delivering intense, fast-paced combos combined with the incredible agility of the Destined One, all topped off with an array of unique and powerful spells, transformations, and spirit attacks. Besides the temporary transformations, combat spells are divided into three categories: Strand, Mysticism, and Alteration. Each requires its own slot, meaning players can only have one active spell from each category at a time andmust visit a Shrine to switch their active spells....

Summary Squid Game, the Netflix survival series that took the world by storm, aims to showcase the lengths that people will go towhen money is on the line. The rules are simple, but the games themselves are nothing short of horrific. Though only one contestant can survive and claim the cash prize for themselves, several come close to doing so. These characters prove themselves to be incredibly tough contenders at several points throughout the story, and though only one of them emerged victorious, it really could have been anyone’s game....

Summary Bosch: Legacyseason 3 will introduce the character of Renee Ballard, played by Maggie Q, before she takes the lead in her own spin-off series onPrime Video. Ballard is a legendary character in Michael Connelly’s book series, who often appears alongside Harry Bosch to investigate cold cases. Even though the character is fictional,Connelly did base Renee Ballard on a real life LAPD detective called Mitzi Roberts. Mitzi Roberts was a consultant on the originalBoschseries, but it is unknown if she will be working on the as yet untitled Ballard spin-off series....

Summary Raven Software confirms new weapon camos forCall of Duty: Warzoneplayers to unlock exclusively in the battle royale. Each majorCall of Dutytitle brings with it new camos for players to unlock, but this change toCall of Duty: Warzoneis adding even more to the grind. Since the first version ofCall of Duty: Warzonewas dropped, players have been able to earn weapon camos by using each gun and completing in-game objectives. These include using a specific weapon related to a given camo, completing daily, weekly, and seasonal challenges, and earning kills....

Quick Links TheCarian Thrusting Shieldis a new Dueling Sheild added to theElden RingDLC. This new weapon type brings the element of offensive-natured shields. Players can still guard against damage but can now simultaneously attack with the same weapon they use to block. This guide includes all the details on where to find the Carian Thrusting Shield and what players need to create a build around it inShadow of the Erdtree....

Game Science’s action RPGBlack Myth: Wukongis almost here, and the recent release of its final trailer has built a ton of anticipation for its release date, August 20. In a story based on one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature,Journey to the West, players will embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure as the Destined One.Black Myth: Wukonghas been likened to a Soulslikeahead of its release, but its godlike protagonist and fast-paced combat may beg to differ....

As the release of the third installment of theDeadpoolfranchise nears, Disney has just announced a very exciting update for Marvel and Disneyland fans. Guests visiting the Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure or Disneyland Paris can seeDeadpoolin person for a limited time, starting July 26. A Marvel Comics icon, Deadpool is a character known for his explicit language, sexual innuendos, and X-rated humor. When 20th Century Fox decided to adapt the comic book stories into a feature film starring Ryan Reynolds, the studio decided to keep the R rating for the beloved antihero and released two films in theDeadpoolfranchise....