As video games try harder to make players sweat over the controls, it’s important that they never lose the ability to challenge a gamer’s mind. Solving a puzzle, especially one with a time limit, can be even more intense than a health-sponge boss in aSoulsbornegame. RELATED:Best Horror Puzzle Platformers There’s a balance to crafting a good puzzle game. If it’s too difficult and players will be spending more time with the online guides than in the game....
The rise of the digital market has made it easier than ever to purchase games on a budget. The PS Store has frequent sales with deep discounts, so someone does not have to break the bank to get themselves a slew of excellent releases. That said, for some people, purchasing a digital copy of a game will never be the same as owning a physical version. There is just something satisfying about accumulating an expansive library of tangible products, but such a hobby can be quite expensive, especially if that person prioritizes obscure projects or only purchases new copies....
For a long time now, people have been speculating on howAmong Uscan develop some longevity. Although the game exploded as a Twitch phenomenon last year and its gameplay loop is endlessly replayable,Among Usis very simple, and ultimately didn’t have much content to offer. Innersloth has been working to change that sinceAmong Usgot popular, and although progress has been slow so far, theAmong Usroadmap trailer unveiled at Summer Game Fest shows that the game is about to explode with new updates....
Compared to other recent mainlineAssassin’s Creedtitles,Assassin’s Creed Mirageis relatively small and short. That being said, it’s still a large open-world game with more to do and see than the originalACgames. Much like almost every other game in the franchise,Assassin’s Creed Miragedoesn’t end the game once players complete the plot and watch the credits. The game includes half a dozen collectible types, missions, achievements, and challenges, and players can continue to complete all of them after the credits roll....
Fans ofGod of Warrejoiced this morning when it was announced that the 2018 reboot of the series would be headed to PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, but not all gaming fans rejoiced with them. As more and more PlayStation exclusives have received PC ports,Bloodbornefans have grown more upset with Sony for not porting the PS4 title first. Following this morning’s announcement,Bloodbornefans took to Twitter to express their disappointment that there’s not only been a complete lack of communication from Sony about the heavily rumored port, but that other titles are taking precedent over it....
Call of Duty: Warzoneis still working out the kinks of its integration withBlack Ops Cold War’s content one week into Season 1. After some initial hesitation, players have found guns from theBlack Opsarsenal that they like,such as the Diamatti, which has a number of builds being used by players. With any new season of content inCall of Duty, it is pretty much a given at this point that something breaks, and it appears something is off about a certainBlack Ops Cold Warattachment....
Cyberpunk 2077is definitely one of the most hyped games of this year, and CD Projekt Red fans are waiting anxiously for the game to drop. Sadly,Cyberpunk 2077has been delayed, but the developer recently announced that thegame’s release would be shifted to Septemberthis year. According to CD Projekt Red’s CEO Adam Kicinski, the complexity of the game has led to this unwanted delay, and he assured, “CD Projekt Red wants to deliver the best experience of the generation....
Like many other open-world games,Dragon’s Dogma 2begins by locking you in a corner of the big map. This is so new players don’t get overwhelmed or wander off in a dangerous direction before they understand the basics. ForDragon’s Dogma 2, this “lock” is the Northern Vermund Checkpoint Gate. Or that’s the obvious lock, at least. The game also features a second “lock,” which is the dead griffin next to where you land....
From Software’s upcoming gameElden Ringmay prove to be a return to the developer’s roots and a departure into uncharted territory.Elden Ringwill be taking another stab at the dark medieval fantasy that put From Software on the map, but it also promises some big changes in storytelling, presentation, and mechanics. With a larger open world, a deeper emphasis on RPG elements, and a large chunk of lore sourced from legendary writer George RR Martin,Elden Ringappears to be the crystallization of some of the disparatepieces that went intoDark Souls....
General Radahn might be holding back the stars, but the one star inElden Ringhe can’t stop from shining is the open world. It’s the main attraction of the game. Considering how it’s aSoulsgame’s first venture into unknown territory, they did surprisingly well. The Lands Between is overflowing with personality, just as much as its main bosses. With that said, some areas don’t exactly feel like home. Related:Elden Ring: Every Weapon Prefix Affinity, Ranked They either chew up the players upon entering and spit out their broken bones, or they’re simply not fun compared to the rest....
The video game market is incredibly diverse. Gamers only need to look at subscription services like Xbox Game Pass to see that even that small slice of the gaming landscape is teeming with a variety of different titles. Although this is good news for players, it does mean that it’s very easy to miss out on games that might not receive the same attention asAAA titles likeElden RingorHorizon Forbidden West....
Marvel Studios’Eternalsdirector Chloe Zhao will take on the infamous Universal Pictures monsterDraculain a new film that’s reported to be in the style of a"futuristic sci-fi western". Zhao will stake it out as a writer, director, and producer of the film. In late September of 2018,Zhao was hired by Marvel Studiosto direct the upcoming superhero film,Eternals,which will star a diverse and talented cast including Angelina Jolie and Kumail Nanjiani. As recently as January, Zhao stated that she will also be a credited writer on the film....
Not too long ago,Borderlands 3developer Gearbox Software officially removed the curtain surrounding its first major story DLC,Moxxi’s Heist of the Handsome Jackpot. Players will be able to get their hands on this 7-8 hour DLC on December 19 and begin diving into all that it has to offer. Of course, not every single detail about the DLC has been revealed yet, asBorderlands 3will want to keep a few cards close to its chest....
