Beginning as a simple, small game from a tiny studio,Among Usunexpectedly blew up into a smash hit years after its 2018 release. Its explosion in popularity was so unexpected that the developers had already started working on a sequel, which they then shelved in favor of supporting the original game. Since then, Among Us has remained a fixture of popular culture, cementing its status as thedefinitive hidden identity game, with terms originating in the game and its community recodifying how we think and talk about similar games, and even similar plots where they occur in non-interactive media....

Summary By and large, your chosen combat skill will dictate the flow and style of combat you’ll be engaging withon any given characterinSoulmask, the survival and crafting game developed by CampFire Studio. These come in a wide variety of styles, one of which is sure to fit any temperament. From lighting-fast attacks to slow and deliberate ones, those that strike from a distance or focus on dealing debilitating debuffs, and everything between, there is sure to be one that allows you to play the game how you want....

Loungefly really makes the most of the deal it has withDisney. The company makes a lot of Disney-inspired products, from backpacks to wallets. Loungefly also makes plenty of hoodies based on Disney movies, shows, and characters. Most of the studio’s most famous characters have inspired at least one hoodie, from Goofy to Stitch. They vary in color and design. Yet, most of them are brightly colored and contain a big print of the character or characters they’re based on....

The Isekai genre ofanimehas taken the world by storm in the last few years, with new series coming out all the time. Translated literally, Isekai means “another world”, and refers to a subgenre of fantasy anime where the protagonist is reborn or transported to another world, often with special powers. Isekai anime are great because of their sense of wonder and escapism, often following relatable characters that gain untold power in their new worlds....

It’s pride month! Get used to hearing those words from us, because this is one of many lists we’re doing in celebration of the time of the year the queer community celebrates its existence and asserts its right not to be ashamed of itself. There are loads of different queer media worth celebrating, across many different mediums around the world, as demonstrated inour guide to the very best LGBT novels....

Summary InSquad Busters, Supercell’s multiplayerparty game, spells are powerful utilities that can dramatically turn the tide of battle in your favor. They have a variety of effects, from those that are offensive or defensive, to the direct and the indirect. Creative use of these powers can mean the difference between victory and defeat. Spells can either be discovered around the game map, unlocked through events, or unlocked by upgrading specific characters....

The Steam Deck has been one of the most popular introductions to gaming in years, carving out a healthy niche in the PC enthusiast crowd and the mobile gaming crowds alike. If you’re a certified Steam Deck enjoyer, you’ll want a few accessories to round out your gaming station. From Steam Deck docks to kickstands, there are plenty of accessories to add to your collection. We’ve gathered our six favorite items together, so you’re able to pick and choose which accessories best fit your setup....

Quick Links Everything requires gold inSolo Leveling: Arise, from upgrading artifacts to leveling up hunters. It is the primary currency you can acquire from various avenues like clearing story missions, gates and much more. Even though it may sound effortless, farming gold isn’t simple in this game. There are various restrictions and limited stages that will allow you to farm gold. Even though every game mode rewards you with a bit of gold, the amount required to upgrade your hunters and artifacts also keeps rising significantly....

Summary Microsofthas released a rare statement regardingBlack Myth: Wukong’srecent indefinite delay on Xbox, which seems to suggest that developer Game Science has an exclusivity deal withPlayStationin place. Black Myth: Wukong is one of the more exciting gamescoming out in the next couple of months, leading us into what promises to be an absolutely jam-packed holiday season. It’s a different story for Xbox users though, as shortly after the game’s new trailer aired during this year’s Summer Game Fest showcase, developer Game Science explained that the Xbox version of Black Myth: Wukong is being delayed indefinitely so the team could work on “optimizations....

Summary Dragon Age is coming back to the war table with the announcement of the fourth game in the series,Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Thedas is in more trouble than ever before, and it might just take the combined efforts of everyone you’ve met so far in the series. Though only one character’s return is loud and clear, anyone and everyone could show up in this long-awaited continuation. Almost every important character in Dragon Age is someone’s favorite out there, and the stories that the Dragon Age games have been building over a number of years are fiercely beloved....

Every entry in theEA Sports FC, formerly FIFA, series includes a bunch of different teams from around the world. However, unlike some other sports titles, the games don’t include classic teams. Many years ago, they used to include a Classic 11 filled with iconic players, and some legends have appeared in the Ultimate Team mode, but the series has never included full squads of iconic teams. It would be a cool addition, especially if they allowed you to play as these teams across various modes....

PlayStation kicked off its State of Play at the end of May with a lengthy look at Firewwalk Studios' new Overwatch-like shooter,Concord. A cinematic introducing us to some of the characters you’ll be able to choose from, and then an in-depth look at its gameplay. Despite its appearance, Concord is not a free-to-play game like some of its rivals in the same genre, and it’s not too late to place a pre-order for the hero shooter if you’re reading this before June 27, 2025....

Summary Everyone is diving back into theFalloutgamesthanks to the Amazon TV series, and while the old isometric Interplay games have seen a little boost, the sentiment across social media—TikTok especially—is that those pesky “2D games” aren’t worth trying. As a 23-year-old who is also part of the internet brain rot generation, don’t toss them aside just because they’re from the ‘90s. One of the main anxieties I’ve seen from newcomers is that the turn-based combat will feel clunky and outdated....