Summary Hellblade 2doesn’t feel like a sequel toHellblade. It feels closer to a reboot, like a new studio has come in and reimagined the game in triple-A clothing. The first game impressed on a shoestring, but rather than using the injection of cash from being backed byXboxto build upwards, exploring the team’s vision in depth, developerNinja Theoryinstead builds outwards, adding needless gamey busywork that detracts from the narrative. Where the first game was a very insular journey for Senua, one of self-discovery and often self-confrontation, the sequel offers a more basic call to adventure....

Summary Star Wars Dayis right around the corner which means the frequency of deals and product reveals to celebrate May 4 is starting to ramp up. One of the most unique celebrations of the event will be at Heroes & Villains. Not just because the site is launching a range of exclusive new Star Wars t-shirts, but because it will be launching one of its four new designs per day between May 2 and May 5, and once that design’s day is over, that t-shirt will be gone forever....

When I sat down to watchStar Wars: The Acolytefor the first time, I was a little apprehensive. Part of that, I suppose, was a general fear for the quality - modernStar Warsofferings have been extremely inconsistent. But mostly, I was already wondering what my approach to the review would be. I like Star Wars, enough to have seen all of the movies, most of the TV shows, and even own a few board games....

During your dungeon runs inDark and Darker, you come across many terrifying monsters and bosses that can be quite hard to defeat. Each of these beasts poses a different threat and can be very difficult to overcome. Therefore, you have to plan your moves accordingly and create a perfect strategy for every boss to win against them in combat. Currently, there are six main bosses and a ton of mini-bosses in the game that you encounter in the vast stretched maps....

Summary Call of Dutyisn’t just an incredibly popular FPS game. It’s the tenth highest-grossing media franchise in history, outdoing IPs like Batman and Spider-Man. It’s massive, and with that huge size, celebrities are bound to appear in these titles. Ever since Black Ops 1 in 2010, celebrities have appeared, likeness and all, adding some fun flair to the multiplayer modes. Eventually, even the campaign saw Hollywood stars, and in the present, the wackest out-there unfitting celebrities have been playable as Operators in Warzone....

Summary AsSenua’s Saga: Hellblade 2is a narrative-driven cinematic gaming experience, each chapter will inevitably stand out from the others. They can be filled with puzzles, combat, great and surprising story moments, and plenty of slow parts, as is the norm in these types of games. The chapters in Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 aren’t as hugely memorable as other chapter-based games, but they are still distinct enough, and some are much better than others....

Summary While on your journey to collect the Crystal Stars inPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, you will be forced into battle numerous times against many different foes. You have many ways to wage battle as well: jumping, hammering, andeven using unique badges with various abilities, just to name a few. With each Crystal Star you gather, however, you will gain access to what is known as a Special Move. Each Special Move uses your star power to activate, and each has a different effect....

Summary Your home is rudely taken from you inAnother Crab’s Treasureand you end up spending the rest of the game borrowing new ones and chasing after your home. As a crab, homes offer protection from outside baddies, so having a good home is always needed. You can insure shells that you find to be the best, so that you can keep them after you die, instead of needing to look for a new one to obtain....

Summary Stardew Valleyis a game where the NPCs have incredible depth. You get multiple cut scenes with each character, allowing you to really get to know them. It’s no wonder there are so many online battles about who thebest marriage candidateis, and why. The characters are lovable and real. They make mistakes, cry, and change as they get to know the farmer. Disney characters are similar; they are lovable, people have crushes on them, and they grow throughout their films....

Summary Trellis crops can be a pain in the butt, at least inStardew Valley. Once planted, you can’t pass through the spot they occupy, like you can with all the other crops in the game. That means you have to think out how to plant these crops to ensure you can still move around and harvest everything. But, if you plant them right, it can be fun to grow the different trellis crops in their rightful seasons....

People are always wary ofremakes, whether they’re video gamesormovies. Just the act of someone taking something they love and creating a new version of it concerns people. As such, upon release, they’re more heavily scrutinized than any original creation. It doesn’t help that they’re automatically compared to the movie or game they’re based on, which is typically a classic, as bad ones don’t usually get remade. Therefore, most remakes aren’t considered to be very good....

Attack on Titan has left an indelible mark on anime and pop culture at large, cementing itself as one of the most dynamic, action-packed anime in years. In its exhilarating run, Attack on Titan took audiences on an emotional rollercoaster that still has fans buzzing. With its finale in rear-view mirror, there’s an understandable demand for apparel celebrating the hit dark anime. No need to equip any 3D maneuver gear just yet, fellow Attack on Titan enthusiasts!...

Summary I’m still not sure what to make ofTop Spin’sreturn. I dabbled in the original four games, and as an ardent sports fan, it’s nice to see the series make a comeback. But having been away since 2011, it does not look like a game that has absorbed 13 years' worth of technological advancements. From trailers alone, it doesn’t seem to match up to its cousinNBA 2K’ssweat-dripping realism. It’s also expensive for a game I’m not going to play much between titles I need to beat for work, especially considering this may be the one and only time I write about it....