The latest Nintendo Direct announces and launches a highly anticipatedMetroid Primeremaster in the same day, the divisiveHogwarts Legacyproves it is still a popular game to watch and play, and BioWare’s next big game leaks gameplay footage. Today, Game Rant’s weekly recap takes a look at some of the most notable headlines from the past week.
Dead by Daylightis prepped to share more about its upcoming killer character and update,The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdompre-orders are available now, and Game Rant discusses Metroidvania design withElderand’s creative director. All that and more in this week’s roundup ofgames industry news.
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Metroid Prime Remastered Announced at Nintendo Direct
This week’s Nintendo Direct had a few surprises for fans, but few were as significantly impactful asthe announcement and shadow-drop ofMetroid Prime Remastered. Prior rumors had suggested the entireMetroid Primetrilogy could have be released together, but a loneMetroid Primeremaster has come to fruition with physical editions releasing later this month.
Hogwarts Legacy Breaks Record for Most Watched Single-Player Game on Twitch
J.K. Rowling’s transphobic comments have divided a fanbase, with discussions coming to a head as Avalanche Software prepared to launchHogwarts Legacydue to Rowling’s continuing association with the IP and implicit messages within the game’s narrative. However,Hogwarts Legacyturned out to be the most popular single-player game ever on Twitch, demonstrating that there is still an enormous audience for the property.
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Leaks Gameplay that Echoes God of War
Dragon Age: Dreadwolfleaks new gameplay and imagesthat showcase combat looking moreGod of War-inspired than a traditionalDragon Agegame. If these leaks are accurate, the game will be fully real-time and have less emphasis on party management. Other details such as UI are also seen, and the footage reveals iconic locations and features being reprised from previousDragon Agegames.
Dead by Daylightshows no signs of slowing down its perpetual slew of content releases. Following hot off the heels of the Knight killer character is a new update titled “Tools of Torment” thatteasesDead by Daylight’s newest killer character. The teaser shows schematic blueprints on a messy workbench with a skull that has implants embedded in it, and many believe this teaser to be referencingThe Terminator.
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Features
Dead Spaceis a relatively short game, but thankfully players will have a lot to rediscover or learn for the first time in Motive’s remake. The remake features new secrets and collectibles that are missable in a playthrough if players are not searching every locker or indulging in each side quest, such as its Peng treasure and Prototype Stasis Module.
Movies & TV
Spider-Man has always been one of Marvel Comics' most important characters across all entertainment mediums. But with the popularity of his multiversal alter egos, it was only a matter of time that Spider-Man Noir got his own spotlight. Spider-Man Noir will receive a live-action series at Amazon, likely following the success ofSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verseand his many appearances - cosmetic or otherwise - in miscellaneousSpider-Mangames.
Guides
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomreceived another trailer at this week’s Nintendo Direct. The release date is confirmed for May 12, but the news that it would have a $70 price tag was a surprise for fans, since this marks the first Switch-exclusive game to up its cost. With only a few months until its release, fans should know where they can get their hands on a pre-order for the next highly anticipatedLegend of Zeldagame.
Game Rant Exclusives
Metroidvania-style games are still in fashion. Game Rant recently spoke toElderandcreative director Will Fernandes about what distinguishes the Metroidvania classification from other genres, and how to thrive within that framework.
