Summary Marvelgames let you live the life of a hero. You get to use magnificent powers that allow you to fight crime and pack a punch against other superhumans. Sometimes, you even get to play as the villains. It’s a nonstop rush of action that leaves you wanting more. With Marvel heroes gaining more popularity, there is no shortage of games that take you into the world of the comics. Sometimes, they are even inspired by theMCUwhich took the world by storm with its crossovers....

Quick Links There is a huge variety of settlements and camps to come across in your journey across the Wasteland inFallout 76. All of these locations serve as fantastic inspiration for your very own CAMP. Before you’re able to get started, you’re going to need a ton of materials for all the building you’ll be doing. Wood is a great resource for the foundation of your CAMP. Instead of hacking away at trees with tools, to get wood, you’ll need to scavenge the Wasteland....

Summary Over the decades, Sony has released hit after hit of video game consoles. There have been periods of poor luck and poorer decisions as evidenced by the PS3, but also times of unparalleled success with the likes of the PS2. The PlayStation consoles are some of the most adored ever created, so adored are they that many of them have had new games released for them well past their prime....

In the lead-up to The Final Shape, Bungie’s messaging has been largely focused on the expansion’s biggest and most exciting selling points. The story - an epic showdown between the Vanguard and Destiny’s greatest nemesis The Witness - has been front and center, but the new Prismatic subclass, which combines abilities from all of the other subclasses into one, has also been heavily featured in the marketing. We’ve seen hype trailers fornew exotic weaponsandarmor, as well as a blog post about anew enemy type called The Dread, but something that seems to have flown under the radar completely pre-launch is that finally, we have all the tools we need to play as a support....

Summary Warner Bros.’ announcement of a newLord of the Ringsfilm produced by Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens is the stuff of Ringers’ dreams. Countless millennials were first introduced to Tolkien’s worlds through the trio’s ‘00s trilogy, and can’t wait to jump back in with Jackson & co. There’s a strong sense of nostalgia to the announcement, but it reeks of fan service, too. Now known to be calledHunt for Gollum(working title), withAndy Serkisdonning his mo-cap suit again as well as sitting in the director’s chair, this is a cash-in in every sense of the word....

Summary Star Wars Outlawslooks pretty cool. Massive is developing the first truly open world game in this iconic universe, and instead of a Jedi, we will be playing as scoundrel Kay Vess. She’s a fan of stealth, firearms, cool vehicles, and rising above those in the galaxy who want people like her to stay beaten down. It’s a brilliant premise, but givenUbisoftis behind it, many red flags are already flying. Firstly, it has a lovely jubbly season pass....

Summary As I watchedSummer Game Festand the subsequent Day of the Devs showcase this weekend, I was impressed by how many smaller games were on display. This was somewhat inevitable, sincetriple-A gaming is suffering right nowand there just aren’t that many big games to go around. But more than that, I was surprised at the trends I saw arising across both indiesandbigger games. Mainly, wow, there’s alotof horror. At Summer Game Fest, we sawNo More Room In Hell 2, afull slate of six indie horror gamesfrom Blumhouse Games,Slitterhead, andAlan Wake 2 DLC....

Quick Links InV Rising, you are a young vampire who needs to build a castle, hunt V blood carriers, and learn new spells and powers. While there is no shortage of ancient melee weapons such as swords, axes, mace, and more to wield, you may also acquire ranged weapons like pistols and whips in the game. The whip is one of the many weapons you can craft in the game. Like every craftable item, the whip, too, requires you to get its recipe and the required items first for crafting purposes....

Quick Links Deathclaws are one of the most classic creatures in theFalloutfranchise. Originally designed to be a cross between a wolverine and a bear, the developers of Fallout opted for a more reptilian look, adding horns and scales and giving them their iconic look so many associate with the Wasteland. Tough, deadly, and swift, the deathclaw has learned to maneuver its habitat, effectively making itself one of the most fatal encounters for early-game wanderers, with postwar America being littered with various limbs and environmental storytelling, warning the player of unfortunate brushes with the beast....

Quick Links Ever wondered what it’s like to fish with the Mayor’s Purple Shorts inStardew Valley? Well, wonder no more! We’re diving into how you can turn those infamous shorts into a one-of-a-kind fishing bobber. Yes, you heard that right – the Mayor’s shorts aren’t just a scandalous piece of town gossip; they can actually help you reel in the big ones. So, let’s dive into the details of how to transform the Mayor’s sartorial mishap into your new secret weapon....

Quick Links Botany Manoris a game set in the 19th century where you control Arabella Greene, a retired botanist. In order to complete Arabella’s herbarium, you need to solve puzzles throughout the manor to grow different plants. Each plant grows under various conditions, leading you to interact with diverse objects scattered around the manor to chase clues. Along the way, players may encounter various items, including duck figurines. There are a total of five duck figurines in the manor, and there are two achievements related to them....

Throughout the history of video games, countless innovative and difficult challenges have been presented to gamers everywhere. It could be a confusing puzzle in the originalLegend of Zeldagame where no guidance was provided, or maybe it’s just a difficult fight inHalothat needs a plan with the right execution and a bit of luck. Thankfully, early developers saw fit to make certain sections of games easier with the invention of buffs, also known as power-ups....

Summary Free will is one of our best human traits, especially as gamers. Generally, a story mode has us go through story beats as the protagonist until we save the day. Eventually, games have become more complex, allowing us to choose where a story can be headed through our morals. Should we save the citizens? Or destroy everything in our path? Choosing to side with the villains means getting a bad ending in video games....