Summary It may have taken 167 hours and more than 1,700 deaths, but Kai Cenat has finally managed to beatElden Ringand put an end to his marathonTwitchstream. Elden Ring might not be as difficult as some ofFromSoftware’s other games (Sekiro’s Isshin, the Sword Saint, I’m looking at you), but it’sstill a hell of a challenge, especially if you’re new to the Soulslike genre. Clearly unaware of the task ahead of him, Twitch streamer Kai Cenat decided thathe was going to beat the game in one marathon (not including sleeping) that wouldn’t stop until he hit the credits....

Summary Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2has received another gameplay trailer during this year’s Summer Game Fest, ahead of its full release later this year. Earlier this year, it was announced that Kingdom Come: Deliverance - the game that has you playing a peasant called Henry on his journey to become a fully fledged knight - is getting a sequel. Given the game was quite niche, focusing on a more historical medieval setting with a heavy emphasis on realistic combat, it came as a bit of a surprise to fans, but not an unwelcome one....

Summary Kingdom Heartsfever has somehow gripped the gaming world without even a sniff of when the next game in the series will be released. The long-overduearrival of the series on Steamhas helped that, as has an influx of new Kingdom Hearts merch.Square Enixrevealeda new range of Kingdom Hearts watch straps and earphone case coverslast week, and now fans outside of Japan can breathe a sigh of relief as the collection hasfound its way onto Square’s US store....

Summary The Magnavox Odyssey was the first home video game console to hit the market back in 1972. Although very primitive, the Odyssey gave us cartridges and controllers, a standard to this day. Since then, the video game industry has made leaps in technology through hardware and software. Many pioneers who pushed the envelope had to beNintendo, Sony, and even Atari, despite causing the video game crash of 1983. With a history spanning over 50 years, we will take a look at some of the consoles which innovated and shook the industry by adding features, improving graphics, and expanding capabilities....

Summary MultiVersusdirector Tony Huynh has said that he wants Breaking Bad’s Walter White to be a playable character as much as we do and will be “pushing as hard as I can” for it. One of the most exciting things about platform fighters likeSuper Smash Bros.,Brawlhalla, andNickelodeon All-Star Brawlare their rosters, which fans love to speculate about and dream of seeing their number one pick in each game. That’s even more true of MultiVersus, which is heavily focused on the fact that itbrings together Warner Bros....

Summary InHades 2, you come across a god called Narcissus. If his name doesn’t give it away already, he’s a deity known for his beauty who is so narcissistic that he fell in love with his own reflection and became entranced. True to character, he’ll let you “ogle” at him in Hades 2, but all you’ll be ogling at is a placeholder. That’s becausethe game is in early access right now,meaning that it’s not quite finished....

Summary A brand-new look at Takeda Takahashi’s in-game design forMortal Kombat 1has been revealed, seemingly putting to rest the theories that he’s going to be much older this time around. Even though itdoesn’t feel like it’s been that long since Mortal Kombat 1 released, we’re actually fast approaching the game’s one-year anniversary, andhave nearly seen every DLC character from the first Kombat Pack be released. There’s only one more fighter left to go,and NetherRealm has saved the absolute best for last- Takeda Takahashi fromMortal Kombat X....

Summary Video games are a unique medium that must find a balance between interaction and narrative. Over the last couple of decades, stories in gaming have evolved to match the complexity and nuance of films and literature. There are many ways to create an enriched story. Some stories are strong due to their plots, others because of their character development, and some excel in their themes. Both triple-A and indie games have the means to tell a captivating story....

Summary Perfect Darkhas reemerged for the first time since 2020 at this year’s Xbox Game Showcase, with a brand-new trailer showcasing gameplay for the very first time. Unfortunately, we still don’t know when Perfect Dark will actually release. It seems like centuries ago at this point, but there was a time in which excitement was in the air surrounding Perfect Dark. A reboot of the series wasannounced almost four years ago, as Xbox proudly announced its new studio - The Initiative - would be working to bring the franchise into the modern era....

Summary The Pokemon Company has an endless stream of ideas for officially themedPokemonmerch, and pretty much every brand in the world wants some of that Pokemon rub. The Pokemon Company also isn’t afraid to team up with brands known for selling somewhat expensive stuff, proving that again via its La Creuset collaboration. The high-end cookware range will be released in Japan and select other countries this July, and this is only part one of the team-up as a second wave of products has already been promised....

Summary Earlier this week, we saw what was essentially the death of two beloved consoles, asNintendofinallyshut down the online services for both the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, leaving several games either obsolete or without online multiplayer. Games such as the firstSplatoon,Mario Maker,Mario Kart, and plenty more were left practically unplayable, or were severely impacted by the shutdown, but it turns out there may be a glimmer of hope for those wanting to jump into a game....

Summary All upcomingYu-Gi-Oh!World Championship matches will ban unofficialplaymatsandcard sleeves. The only ones that aren’t Yu-Gi-Oh! branded that will be permitted are those that are a “plain, solid colour”, featuring no other designs. This ban is being rolled out for multiple reasons, one of them being an attempt to stop players from using lewd playmats in-game. Organisers say they are aiming to make the event appropriate for “attendees of all ages”, and cut down on the time it takes staff to assess whether accessories are safe to use during a tournament....

Summary Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthis a massive game with many regions to explore and characters to meet. The adventure is divided into fourteen chapters, each with its own compelling narrative and a cavalcade of exciting moments. While there are technically fewer chapters than inFinal Fantasy 7 Remake, each section of Rebirth is staggeringly fleshed out to a point where you can spend more than a couple of hours exploring every area....