Best Xbox Console Games like Rimworld in 2024

For fans ofRimworldseeking the best strategy games on Xbox, there are several titles that offer a similar blend of challenge, creativity, and deep storytelling. This guide highlights some of thetop strategy gamesthat capture what makes RimWorld so engaging. Whether you enjoy immersive gameplay or complex strategies, you’ll find something that resonates with you. If you love strategy games like RimWorld and want to take your gaming experience to the next level, consider enhancing your setup with the right accessories....

July 20, 2025 · 11 min · 2219 words · Paul Church MD

Big Xbox Console Exclusive Might Get Delayed To 2025

Summary Xbox’s highly anticipated fantasy RPGAvowedis reportedly being pushed out of 2024, instead aiming for an early 2025 release. One of Xbox’s three major triple-A 2024 releases alongside the well-receivedSenua’s Saga: Hellblade 2and the yet-to-be-releasedIndiana Jones and the Great Circle,Avowedis in development at Obsidian Entertainment, the studio known for acclaimed RPGs likeFallout: New Vegas,Pillars of Eternity, andThe Outer Worlds. Obsidian’s first-person fantasy RPG has been making the showcase rounds in the lead-up to its planned release this year....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 336 words · Matthew Douglas

Black Myth: Wukong — Best Helmets, Ranked

Like most action-RPGs,Black Myth: Wukongoffers a variety of gear for players to equip. Among these are a variety of helmets and masks that the Destined One can craft, upgrade, and wear throughout his journey. Tounlock the ability to upgrade armorwith rare materials, players need to reach Zodiac Village in Chapter Three and meet the Yin Tiger blacksmith. There are 19 different headgear items inBlack Myth: Wukong, each varying in quality. However, helmets that are not part of a full set cannot be upgraded by the blacksmith....

July 20, 2025 · 5 min · 1009 words · Christopher Good

Black Myth: Wukong— Daoist Mi Quest Guide (Violet Hail Transformation)

Quick Links Black Myth: Wukongmay not be an open-world game, but that doesn’t mean players don’t get rewarded for exploring the locations that are available in the game. Often, a different turn can lead to a completely different boss fight and sometimes to the discovery of valuables. Additionally, it lets players unlock secret areas that would otherwise remain undiscovered. In Chapter 4,Black Myth: Wukongplayers can unlock a secret area called the Purple Mountain....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Bryan Pena

Bloober Team Dev Wants Silent Hill Fans to Give Them a Chance

Summary Piotr Babieno, the CEO of Bloober Team, asked for fans to give theSilent Hill 2remake a chance after gamers discussed concerns about the project. The remake ofSilent Hill 2is a big deal among fans of the franchise since there hasn’t been a new game since 2001. The original developer, Konami, hasn’t provided much new content for the game franchise, instead opting for movies or other adaptations. But gamers have been thirsting for more playable content, and a remake has big shoes to fill if Bloober wants to impress fans of one of the biggest psychological horror games....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 763 words · Katherine Sutton

Civilization 7 Should Set The World on Fire With New Government Mechanics

Summary While nothing has been officially announced yet, fans everywhere are waiting to see whatSid Meier’s Civilization 7will entail. Just like with every entry before it, the title will likely shake things up with a new art style, new mechanics, new leaders, and so many little additions. And even though the studio may not want to make things too different from what came before,Sid Meier’s Civilization 7has the chance to truly stand out from the crowd, with one of the best ways being via its governments....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 751 words · Melinda Ross

Creatures of Middle-earth are a Double-Edged Sword For Tales of the Shire

As speculation aboutTales of the Shirecontinues, there are many questions surrounding just how far the game will explore Middle Earth past the titular Shire. SinceTales of the Shireis all about the cozy life simulation experience, there likely won’t be much room for a lot of classic themes fromThe Lord of the Ringsfranchise to be featured. It’s been a rough few years when it comes to games based onThe Lord of the Rings, withReturn to Moriabeing lackluster andGollumbeing one of 2023’s most notorious releases....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 594 words · Jennifer Lutz

Daredevil Needs To Stay A Street-Level Hero In The MCU

Marvel is prepared to bring backDaredevil. The studio has a handful of projects that they know fans will never stop demanding. TheDaredevilreboot might be the most important. A lot of fans will swear that the Marvel Netflix era, or at least this aspect of it, is the best project the franchise ever produced. However, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is in a very different place than it was in 2015. Of the things it needs to maintain from the original series, its scope and scale might be the most important....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 794 words · Manuel Davis

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Reveals Performance Modes and Difficulty Settings

Summary Square Enix has revealed the difficulty settings and performance modes that are included in the PS5 version of the upcomingDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake. This game is a reimagining of the classic Square RPG, done in the same style of Team Asano’s HD-2D games likeOctopath Traveler.After years of no news, Square Enix finally gave eager fans more information onDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakeat the June 2024 Nintendo Direct with a brand-new gameplay trailer which featured a number of classic elements redone from the ground up....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 583 words · Ian Rivera

Dungeons and Dragons: Every Dragon Change Confirmed for 2024

Coinciding withDungeons and Dragons’ 50th anniversary, the popular tabletop roleplaying game will be releasing revamped versions of its core rulebooks. The new wave of rulebooks — starting with the release of thePlayer’s Handbookthis September — will feature a variety of updates to the game’s 5th Edition. With the goal to both shake up the game’s meta and implement a decade’s worth of player feedback,D&D’s classes, backgrounds, and monsters are all getting significant updates....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 824 words · Jon Chang

Final Fantasy 16 Could Do a Lot by Following in FF10, FF13's Footsteps

Final Fantasy 16has proven to be a divisive entry in theFinal Fantasyseries, largely due to its Mature rating and departure from the franchise’s traditional turn-based and party-oriented combat. Despite criticism, however, it has stood the test of time, now being over a year old and still receiving attention. Since its release, it has received two fairly sizable DLC packs, with its Rising Tide DLC arguably taking the cake as its best....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 670 words · Joseph Brooks

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Should Double Down on One of Rebirth's Best Tricks

Summary Final Fantasy 7 RemakePart 3 has a tall task ahead of it afterFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, both in tying up the trilogy without venturing too far from the original story and somehow at least meeting the high bar set by its predecessor. Both parts of theFinal Fantasy 7 Remaketrilogy released thus far have proven Square Enix knows what it’s doing when it comes to remakes, especially in its willingness to adapt to the expectations and interests of modern audiences....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 724 words · Heather Thompson

Frustrating Boss Fights In Otherwise Great Soulslike Games

Since the runaway success of FromSoftware’sDark Soulsseries and its massive impact on gaming, many die-hard fans of punishing challenges are constantly clamoring for a fresh take on the formula. This led to other developers taking note and releasing theirown spin on the genre, giving players around the world the gift of theSoulslike. There areplenty of titlesthat have nailed the key elements that make these games so popular. Whether it’s a moody and foreboding atmosphere, an emphasis on challenging combat and resource management, or an obscure story that requires a lot of investigation to unravel....

July 20, 2025 · 5 min · 1055 words · Jorge Williams