Summary With therise of hit indie games likePalworldandLethal Company, there’s been a real drive for players to lean intoindie gamingmore than ever before, discovering creative, original gems made by small development teams. With passion projects and heartfelt stories coming to life by those dedicated to making them a reality, it’s no surprise that many adore the indie gaming landscape, and especially the cozier side of relaxing titles to escape with....
Summary It’s hard to believe now, but there was once a time when HBO’sGame of Thronesdominated television. The hit series, based on George R.R. Martin’sA Song of Ice and Fireseries, ran for eight seasons on the network and dominated social media with each new episode released. While the final season was often cited as the show’s weakest,Game of Thronesstill remained one of the most talked about shows up until the end, and was still a popular topic of discussion nearly five years ago....
Summary A determinedThe Last of Usplayer has pulled out every move in the book as they came up against the infected in survivor mode, but quick thinking and fast maneuvers ended up saving their lives. Even 11 years after its release, lovers of the post-apocalyptic are still finding new ways to keep the game fresh in the critically acclaimed Naughty Dog title. Debuting in 2013, it’s safe to say thatThe Last of Usfans fell hard for the game’s original protagonists, Joel and Ellie’s father-daughter bond, not to mention its tragic yet optimistic narrative....
Summary It’s always been a point of contention with fans that this series is calledThe Legend of Zeldaand notThe Legend of Link. Link is always the star and not Zelda. The character deserves a lot more recognition than she gets for having the series named after her. Most of the time Zelda is a stereotypical damsel in distress but she has had some memorable playable roles too.The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomis the first game that will star her completely, kicking Link to the curb....
Summary OncePokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Teamjoins the Nintendo Switch Online lineupon August 9, it will mark the sixthPokemongame on the service. It was preceded byPokemon Trading Card Game,Pokemon Puzzle League,Pokemon Snap,Pokemon Stadium, andPokemon Stadium 2.Pokemonfans might notice that, so far, all thePokemongames on Switch Online are spin-offs, with no main series entries added to date. It’s unclear why Nintendo hasn’t added anymain seriesPokemongamesto Nintendo Switch Online. It’s possible that the company has other plans for the classicPokemongames, but that remains to be seen....
Third-person shooter games such asStar Wars Outlawsare designed to excel in that camera style, mixing action and traversal, which makes for a memorable experience. However, sometimes third-person games leave the player wondering how they would look and feel with a first-person view. This doesn’t mean that third-person shooters are bad without the change in style. Some games would benefit from being able to choose between third-person and first-person, a function that not enough games implement....
Summary TheUntil Dawnremake recently received a rating from the ESRB, suggesting that it is on track to meet its planned 2024 release date. The originalUntil Dawnwas released in 2015 and earned mostly positive reviews from critics. Effectively an interactive horror movie where player choice can determine the fate of the individual characters,Until Dawnwas praised for its surprising plot twists, performances, and impressive visuals. Until Dawnhelped developer Supermassive Games reach the next level, establishing the studio as one of the industry’s leading horror developers....
Summary Astro Botwill allow players to make use of Kratos’s Leviathan Axe from the recentGod of Wargames, Sony has confirmed. The upcomingPlayStation 5exclusive is hence set to become the second non-God of Wargame that lets players wield Kratos’s mythical weapon. The inclusion of the Leviathan Axe into the new platformer may not come as a surprise to the most attentive of fans, not least because this addition has already been teased as part of theAstro Botannouncement trailerin late May 2024....
Summary TheAnimal Crossingseries has quickly become one of Nintendo’s most popular franchises. The latest entry in the series,Animal Crossing: New Horizons, has become one of the highest-selling games for the Nintendo Switch, as its strong casual and hardcore appeal makes it a compelling grab on Nintendo’s hybrid platform. With over 44 million copies sold - almost three-and-a-half times what the previous highest-sellingAnimal Crossinggame pushed - Nintendo has been sitting on a goldmine with this franchise....
Summary Some newly published data shows thatCult of the Lambhas seen a bigger influx of players thanThe Witcher 3: Wild HuntonPS Plus Extra. Both games were added toPS Plus Extraas part of the service’s August 2024 lineup, but the popularity of the 2022 roguelike indie is unexpectedly greater than 2015 Game of the Year winnerThe Witcher 3. A recentreport from TrueTrophiesfinds thatCult of the Lamb, a 2022 roguelike developed by Massive Monster and published by Devolver Digital, has been a much bigger hit with PS Plus Extra members thanThe Witcher 3....
Anime fans can return to theJujutsu Kaisenworld sooner than realised, for a new movie is on the way in 2025. Not much information has been revealed about the film, here is what we know so far. What isJujutsu Kaisenabout? A plot summary Jujutsu KaisenfollowsYuji Itadori, a high school student and supernatural enthusiast. His life changes when he comes across a cursed object, a finger belonging to Ryomen Sukuna, a very powerful jujutsu sorcered....
Back in 2020,Animal Crossing: New Horizonswas one of the hottest games of the year. Launching during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, many longtime fans of the franchise (and plenty of newcomers) flocked toAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsas a way to pass time and play with friends while still being safe.New Horizonswas a massive success, but its popularity has dwindled in recent years. Granted, it has been four years since the game’s launch....
A new season ofDiablo 4has been released, proudly called Season of the Infernal Hordes. This means that players will once again take up the endless grind to unlock as many tiers as possible. Blizzard did a good job, and the infernal theme looks really exciting. So, you’re probably already eager to discover what rewards await you in theDiablo 4Season 5 Battle Pass. Here are all the cosmetics that you can obtain....
