A recent report alleges that leadership atValvehas been blocking internal diversity efforts with interviews from current and former employees tying this into the company’s unconventional workplace structure. Valve Corporation is as well-known for its Steam platform as thelarge gap it has between game releases, but not much is known about how it is to work there and what the hiring process is like. What is known about the structure atValveis that, in theory, it is structureless and allows employees to work on whatever projects they please....

Little is known about Skydance’sMarvelgame - even its title has yet to be revealed. But the premise of swapping between four playable protagonists is exciting, especially given the fact that two of those protagonists are Captain America and Black Panther. Captain America’s gameplay would seem predictable if he has his vibranium shield to toss around, butBlack Panther’s gameplaywould be much more unpredictable given so few iterations of him appear in games thus far....

Sonic Frontiers' presence at Gamescom has arguably brought more relevant news to future players than the entirety of the drip feed back in June. Fans not only got a great look at two of the five Starfall Islands that they’llexplore in the nextSonicgame, but they were also treated to more defined Cyber Space stage gameplay, as well as a worldwide release date reveal. Not all the news was well received, though, asSonicloyalists were quick to notice that some Cyber Space stages re-used previous level layouts from older titles....

As far as console generations go, this current one has been light on major newStar Warsgames. Ever sinceEA acquired theStar Warslicense in 2013, the only new games we’ve seen come out (not counting mobile games or Warner Bros’LEGOspinoffs) are DICE’s twoBattlefrontgames. That changes today with the release ofStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, the new third-person action-adventure game fromApex Legendsdeveloper Respawn Entertainment. Over the years, some of the franchise’s best games, likeKnights of the Old RepublicandThe Force Unleashed, have offered fans the opportunity to explore other corners of the vastStar Warsuniverse, with rich storylines and memorable characters that prove there’s more toStar Warsthan the movies....

A creativeStardew Valleyplayer shared their latest in-game creation, depicting a classroom for Penny to teach her students. This design may inspire otherStardew Valleyenjoyers to create dedicated rooms for their favorite villagers and keep them busy while they don’t look after their crops. Stardew Valleytook the simulation gaming world by stormwhen it came out in 2016, offering players a refreshing pixelated RPG. This game, developed by a single developer known as ConcernedApe, gives players an old farm plot they need to restore to live off the land, growing crops, raising animals, crafting gear, and exploring dangerous caves, among other activities....

Quick Links After obtaining the Cabinet members' approval to retrieve the Data regarding the Terrormorph inStarfield, players must now visit each member’s Embassy and obtain the corresponding Archival Code in theFriends Like These Side Quest. There are three Factions involved inStarfield; UC Vanguard, Freestar Collective, and House of Va’ruun. The first Code is obtained after getting the second and third Code, so no need to panic if players don’t get it immediately....

Capcom’sAce Attorneyseries is known for its iconic characters. From Phoenix Wright’s memorable pointy hairstyle to Miles Edgeworth’s mauve suit and frilly cravat combo, the series' cast of lawyers, victims, judges, witnesses, and more have made long-lasting impressions on the series' fans. Much of this is thanks to Tatsuro Iwamoto, the art director and character designer for the series. Iwamoto now brings his legendary character design skills to another property—the new mobile fighting gameTAT Rumble....

The newest reboot of Batman, 2022’sThe Batmandirected by Matt Reeves and starring Robert Pattinson as the titular vigilante, was a huge success. The reimagining of familiar villains and a bleak and gritty noir feeling was familiar yet set apart from what had come before it with more focus on the detective side of things along with an exploration of PTSD. With a sequel announced beingwritten and directed by Reeves as well as aRogues Gallerymovie in the works from the director spotlighting villains from the series, there’s scope for the sequel to explore more villains in a new way....

Microsoft’sXbox Game Passis the most successful attempt at a “Netflix for games” subscription model, offering over 100 games to download and play for the PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. For a small monthly fee,Game Pass can provide a ridiculous amount of value, variety, and entertainment. However, much like Netflix itself, the contracts for the games Microsoft does not own are subject to expiration. For every couple games added toXbox Game Pass, another is removed....

The Elder Scrolls 6will eventually be part of a long legacy of games developed by Bethesda Softworks. It is well known for its penchant for developing open-world RPGs and have attempted to make its games as immersive as possible. In its pursuit of realism, Bethesda Softworks created a system seen inSkyrimthat should make its appearance inThe Elder Scrolls 6on launch. This systemis the survival modethat came packaged withThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Special Editionas well as the one seen one year after launch forFallout 4....

Star Warsfans who spend their time scrolling through Wookieepedia or swappingfan theories aboutThe Mandalorianoften encounter some interesting fandom terms, like Gray Jedi. When Disney added Lucasfilm to its brand, creatives decided to create more space for original stories and characters by ret-conning much of the existingStar Warslore. While the three original films, prequel trilogy, and series likeStar Wars: The Clone Warsremained canon, other media (namely books and games) that had been considered expanded universe (EU) content were labeled as non-canonical....

Summary Animal Crossing: New Horizonscame when many people were cooped up inside their homes to quarantine from the COVID-19 virus, offering players a chance to temporarily retreat on a picturesque island where worries could simply disappear. This relaxed island settingAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsplopped players on was the perfect place to set a game that players are supposed to return to time after time, and it will likely hold a special place in many hearts because of that....

Summary The Sims 4has released yet another Sims Delivery Express, and as always, it adds great, new free content to the game that everyone gets to enjoy.The Sims 4has dozens of expansions for gamers to enjoy if they’d like to get more content besides the base game. From kits and stuff packs to expansion packs riddled with content, there is something for nearly every type of gamer when it comes toThe Sims 4....