WhenHitman 3launched in 2021, I — like Agent 47 donning a clown costume — temporarily became a different person. As a lifelong single-player enthusiast who rarely gets into live-service games for more than a few sessions, Hitman 3 surprised me by fully capturing my attention for the entire year. IO Interactive’s Unique Approach To Live-Service It got me to take my live-service medicine by hiding it in the single-player peanut butter, combining the focused craft of a game likeDishonoredwith the long-term incentives of a game likeFortnite....

Nowadays it feels like there are no unique games, just games that successfully iterate and innovate on what already exists. There’s no shame in this – many a GOTY has been built on the foundations of decades of experimentation in an existing genre. But it’s hard to say this about Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, because it’s a game that feels, both aesthetically and conceptually, so singular that it’s difficult to compare to anything else out there....

Summary MultiVersusplayers really aren’t happy about the introduction of purchasable Toast in the item shop, which currently works out at around two cents per piece of Toast. As TheGamer’s main MultiVersus fan, it pains me to say that the long-awaited relaunch of the game hasn’t exactly been going down well with fans.Although the new characters and mechanics have been widely praised(as have the datamined fighters like Daffy Duck and Samurai Jack), pretty mucheverything else has been fairly met with complaints and backlash....

Summary MultiVersusdataminers have already managed to find a ton of evidence that suggests that Daffy Duck, Samurai Jack, Pickle Rick, Beetlejuice, and more are coming to the game. It’s been a long time coming but, after a whole year away,MultiVersus finally relaunched earlier this week, bringing it with it some new game modes, cosmetics, mechanics, and, most importantly, new fighters.Although the reception to the relaunch has been a little mixed so farsince there are only a few new characters to play as, it looks like there are already a lot more planned for the near future....

Summary I loveHelldivers 2. I play Helldivers 2 alot. I havean entire weekly columnwhere I write about Helldivers 2. When I’m not playing Helldivers 2, I am nosing about the official Discord server and the subreddit to see what people are saying. Against all odds, and despite never having been interested in squad shooters or live service games, I think and talk about Helldivers 2 more than I have any other game....

Thanks to the stellar X-Men ‘97 animated series, theX-Menare finally regular fixtures in the Marvel diet again. After years of anticipation, the Disney+ sequel to the 1990s Fox Animation classic is earning rave reviews from fans and critics alike. So, with hype for the iconic Marvel team and ’90s X-Men nostalgia at a fever pitch, it’s no surprise there’s a scramble to snag X-Men ‘97 collectibles and merchandise celebrating the show....

Summary Cancelled games and forgotten media whip gamers up into a fervour. It’s understandable. It’s exciting when you hear rumour that your favourite studio had a cool project in the works, no matter how much or little work was done on it. Or perhaps your favourite series nearly had another entry. The potentials, the maybes, the what-could-have-beens are arguably more exciting than any real games that made it to release because you may fill in the blanks yourself, crafting hearsay into your perfect game....

Summary With all the video game movie adaptations that now exist, probably one of the largest numbers among them is the Resident Evil series. The Resident Evil universe is in this funny place where its beloved charismatic zombie-killing characters have seen plenty of screentime in games as well as film and television, the latter ultimately becoming its own thing. Whether you’re a fan of the films or not, animated or live-action, there’s no denying their entertainment value with over-the-top action sequences and getting to see your favorite characters with all new designs, story direction, and acting....

Fittingly for a game where our hero hears multiple voices in her head,Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2is confused about who it is, what it wants, and where it’s going. Is it an indie game eager to be unique in the marketplace, or another triple-A hit with the usual trimmings? Is it a peaceful puzzle game, or a mini soulslike? Is it an inwardly reflective tale about the demons of trauma, or a very literal tale of gods and monsters?...

Summary Two and a half years on from its exclusive release onNintendo Switch, your chance to buyShin Megami Tensei 5through the eShop is about to come to an end.Atlus has confirmedthat the base game and all of its DLC will be removed from the eShop at 11:59 pm on July 28, 2025. After that point, you will no longer be able to buy the game directly through Nintendo, but if you own Shin Megami Tensei 5 and its DLC, you will still be able to play it, and presumably re-download it if you’ve bought it in the past....

If you’re like me, you lovedStarfield, but found a few flaws here or there. I’m not talking about bugs! We’ve trained ourselves like puppies to wag our tails and do a cute flip whenever there’s a game-breaking bug in a game that cost hundreds of millions of dollars to make. Oh, a character’s head is missing while their eyes inexplicably float where their face should be? Haha, oh, you guys! What a treat!...

Monster High dolls have been an instant hit ever since their release in 2010. These dolls are not only visually brilliant but also represent a significant part of the Monster High franchise’s history. From everybody’s favorite characters toexclusive comic-con editionstolimited-run store exclusives, each Monster High doll has its own story to tell. Some of these dolls may be considered a bit more special than the others since they’re way harder to find....

Summary Valoranthas some remarkable skins for its many weapons, making their often steep prices seem worth it once you see them in action. However, while the more popular weapons receive the most skins, the lesser-used ones still have some remarkable designs as well, just waiting for someone to stumble upon them in the shop. The Frenzy, for example, is one such weapon, a fully automatic sidearm that is often overlooked in favor of themore favorable Ghostor Sheriff....