I’ve enjoyed every game I’ve played in NetEase’s Marvel Rivals. The comic book take on the hero shooter genre is a lot of fun, even if it takes some blatant inspiration from Overwatch. It feels less sanded down and polished than its obvious competitor, but that opens it up to chaos and fun plays that are no longer… Read more... View the full article
There’s something inherently terrifying about the wide-open ocean. It’s the unknowable depth that stretches not just in front of you but beneath you—who knows what could be under there? That horror permeates Dredge, 2023’s Lovecraftian fishing game, which makes its blend of management sim, exploration, and occult… Read more... View the full article
Minnesota governor Tim Walz, the Democrats’ VP nominee, appears to be a cool, chill dude. People seem to like him. And how could you hate someone who owned a Dreamcast and played Crazy Taxi? Read more... View the full article
Gamescom is the biggest video game convention in the world and getting your video game trailer in the Gamescom Opening Night Live showcase is expensive, so a bunch of indie games are sharing beautiful GIFs or short videos of their games online for free instead. Here are 17 that look incredible and deserve your… Read more... View the full article
Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 finally had its gameplay reveal at Gamescom earlier this week, and it has predictably gone over exceptionally well. The popular strategy games have become a household name, especially among PC players, and even the most casual game fans have had a significant amount of exposure to this… Read more... View the full article
Ashes of War can completely alter your gameplay style in Elden Ring by providing you with unique skills and abilities you’d otherwise be without. Dryleaf Whirlwind, found only in the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, is an Ash of War that offers up a flurry of kicks to some of your Hand-to-Hand weapons, such as the Dryl… Read more... View the full article
****** Myth: Wukong features numerous difficult bosses throughout its lengthy campaign, promising to halt your progress at least a few times as you figure out each one’s moves and learn to counter them. However, one early game boss in particular trips up a lot of new players who find that, even after multiple attempts,… Read more... View the full article
****** Myth: Wukong is a challenging game with plenty of bosses who can overpower you quickly if you don’t come prepared. While grinding for XP isn’t necessarily required to overcome them, getting some extra Spark points to improve your character certainly won’t hurt. Here’s an excellent XP grinding spot early in the… Read more... View the full article
Here’s some weird news: A video game studio in 2024 has announced that it’s making a new video game based on Mars Attacks. The new game, Mars Attracts, lets players create a theme park on Mars, complete with rides and abducted humans. Read more... View the full article
The most pressing question every player has at the beginning of a new season in Diablo IV is which class and build they should play. I’m easy, as I choose the same almost every season. But sometimes, you want to change things up, try something new, and make it to the end game! So let’s work things out for the… Read more... View the full article
Hard Boiled, the 1992 film from legendary director John Woo, is probably the best action movie ever made. What you might not know is that it has a sequel, but it isn’t a movie. In 2007, developer Midway and Woo released Stranglehold, an action video game that transfers the director’s signature cinematic flair to… Read more... View the full article
For fans of Qimir, Osha, and their twisted journey along the dark side of the Force, Star Wars: The Acolyte not getting renewed for a second season was disappointing enough. But now some are worried the first season might disappear from Disney+ as well after the show’s merch was removed from the online shop. Read more... View the full article
The Tomb Raider video games are in a bit of limbo right now, primarily staying in the public consciousness through remasters and off-the-wall crossover events. Developer Crystal Dynamics is working on a new titl, but the most imminent Tomb Raider projects are in television, rather than games. Fleabag actor and writer… Read more... View the full article
The First Descendant launched with a decent selection of characters, and promised more would be released in the future. The recent first proper update made good on this promise with the debut of Ultimate Valby and Luna. While the former is just an Ultimate version of an existing character, the latter is someone brand… Read more... View the full article
Wandering the vast acres of Microsoft’s hilariously named “booth” at this year’s Gamescom, there were many sights to behold. A vast Space Marine towers over the crowds of journalists, next to an enormous flag-strewn faux-stone hut that houses half-hourly showings of Obsidian’s upcoming RPG Avowed. There’s the… Read more... View the full article
Fortnite’s latest season has just come out, and as with each new chunk of the game, it introduces various quests that players can complete for XP. But for Ultimate *****, there’s a unique quest featuring Gwen Stacy/Deadpool crossover character, Gwenpool—unique because it’s not marked on the map or in the main menu. The… Read more... View the full article
There’s a fairly good chance that you, like us, keep forgetting that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a first-person game. Each time we see any footage, it’s a jarring moment to remember that this isn’t a reskinned Tomb Raider or Uncharted, but instead puts us directly inside Dr. Jones’ head. This is exacerbated… Read more... View the full article
Shattered Space, the upcoming first major expansion to Starfield, feels like Bethesda returning to an old, comfy chair. Albeit a horror-driven, combat-intensive chair set in a half-destroyed capital city that’s the victim of a tear in space-time. But rather than another galaxy-wide sprawling set of adventures like the… Read more... View the full article
Robert Downey Jr. shocked, energized, and dismayed various comic book fans earlier this summer when it was revealed he would return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Doctor ***** in 2026's Avengers: Doomsday. More recently, he shared a bit more detail on how he found himself back in line for another massive Hollywood… Read more... View the full article
There are a lot of excellent rhythm games you can get for cheap right now as part of the Steam Rhythm Fest. In fact, we’ve already picked out seven titles you should definitely pick up while the event is still running until August 26, right here. But there is one game not in the roundup that is worth singling out:… Read more... View the full article
2K finally announced what Hangar 13 has been working on at Gamescom Opening Night Live, and unsurprisingly, it’s the prequel to the ****** games that we previously reported on back in 2022. After years of tumult, ******: The Old Country has finally emerged and it’s set to take us to the origins of the ****** in 1900s… Read more... View the full article
Overwatch 2 has begun its 12th season and alongside the Egyptian-themed battle pass and new support hero Juno, Blizzard has released a balance patch. The tweaks have addressed some longstanding issues with heroes like Lifeweaver, while also giving a few tweaks to tanks after supercharging them last season to mixed… Read more... View the full article
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the most popular game on Nintendo Switch, is getting a proper Lego tribute starting next year. The toy brick company announced a line of Super Mario: Mario Kart Lego sets coming in 2025 that will include characters, cars, garages, and more. Read more... View the full article
This year’s highly anticipated Joker sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux, sees Joaquin Phoenix return as the famous ****** prince and Batman villain. But this time, he’s not alone as the sequel adds Harley Quinn, played by pop superstar and decorated actor Lady Gaga, to the upcoming DC film. But if you were expecting a sassy,… Read more... View the full article
Gamescom Opening Night Live kicked off with a surprise reveal: Borderlands 4 is real and coming in 2025. It’s been a long wait for the next numbered sequel in the sci-fi looter shooter series, and the teaser confirming the game’s existence didn’t give a clear idea of what to expect from it. Fortunately, fans have been… Read more... View the full article
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I’ve enjoyed every game I’ve played in NetEase’s Marvel Rivals. The comic book take on the hero shooter genre is a lot of fun, even if it takes some blatant inspiration from Overwatch. It feels less sanded down and polished than its obvious competitor, but that opens it up to chaos and fun plays that are no longer… Read more... View the full article