Summary Looking at the state of theHalofranchise as it nears its 25th anniversary in 2026, it’s clear that the storied sci-fi series has lost some of the spark that once helped it dominate the shooter genre. Thanks to sometimes controversial changes made to core gameplay mechanics and an increasingly convoluted storyline that turned away some long-time franchise fans, Master Chief’s most recent outings haven’t generated the same level of excitement as the series’ earliest entries....

One of the many items that can be crafted inThe Last of Us Part 1, the shiv is a versatile tool that can be used as a weapon for stealth kills or to finish off stunned enemies. Outside of combat, shivs can also be used to open certain locked doors, and inside will be a trove of extra resources that players can utilize. Shivs havelimited durabilityand will eventually break, with this initially only taking one use....

Summary The Witcher 4is set to be the latest entry in CD Projekt Red’s influential RPG series that has defined much of the last few generations of video games. As Geralt’s story has seemingly drawn to a close after his exploits inThe Witcher 3and its DLCs, many fans are eagerly anticipating the new direction the series will go in. The devs in charge have the opportunity to make sweeping changes never seen before in the series, including introducing a new protagonist or taking the series lore in a new direction....

Red Dead Redemption 2is one of the most graphically impressive games of the past generation. The realism of the world is undeniable, from the gorgeous landscapes toArthur Morgan’s realistic beard growth. The game is so real-looking, in fact, that a TV station confused it with real life. A Reddit post has blown up on r/RedDeadOnline. The post claims that someone sent an image into a local news station as a part of a segment about the great outdoors....

Obsidian Entertainment’s upcomingPentimenthas been turning some heads in the lead-up to release thanks to its striking art style and gripping murder mystery premise. As the passion project of game director Josh Sawyer,Pentimentis envisioned as a historical narrative adventure set in the 16th century. This is a smaller project forObsidian Entertainment, but it should be an enticing experience for history buffs or gamers who love a good narrative. Pentimentis being developed by a small portion of the much bigger Obsidian Entertainment....

WWE 2K22is out in the wild, and many fans were likely worried heading into release. While it was promising many changes, theuniversally-panned reviews ofWWE 2K20likely left a sour taste in many mouths. Now, it seems that the consensus is pretty simple:WWE 2K22is a good building block for future titles. Sure, everything from character creation to game modes likeWWE 2K22’s MyRise Modecould be improved, but that can be said of any game at any time....

Even though the game hasn’t gone international yet, that doesn’t mean that the gaming community isn’t aware ofLost Ark. It has already been available for play in Russia, South Korea, and Japan for more than a year, and gamers on this side of the pond are anticipating an imminent release in North America. RELATED:Best MMOs To Play In 2021 Lost Arkcombines all of the features that make MMOs popular. The area available to explore is vast, and lore is rich and varied....

Summary The grass can often look greener on the other side. Western comics run the risk of junking favored runs by beloved authors in favor of less entertaining stories, or editorial mandates that can take popular characters in bad directions. By contrast,manga artists, or mangaka, seem to have more creative freedom, where they get to control what they create with less drastic interventions. However, Western comic staff get to sleep at night....

Regardless of which entertainment medium they take place in, sequels are a tricky thing to pull off successfully. There is the expectation to deliver more of the same elements that made people fall in love with the original, while simultaneously adding new ideas to the formula to keep the experience fresh.The Last of Us 2had sky high expectations after the universal acclaim the original release garnered, and while it brought home severalGame of the Year awards, it wasn’t without controversy....

A new job posting indicates that Arkane Studios hasn’t given up onRedfallyet. Although it appeared among the most anticipated game releases of the year,Redfall’s arrival was a disaster. Set in Massachusetts,Redfallputs players at the center of a crisis in the island town of the same name. With Redfall overrun by vampires, the citizens are surrounded and cut off from the outside world, and the sun has been blocked out. To face this threat, the player must choose their character from a group of different heroes....

Twitch streamer Asmongold built his initial success and popularity playingWorld of Warcraft. That doesn’t mean that he’s always been the biggest fan of Blizzard’s MMO, however. Now Asmongold is reaching more impressive heights playing other MMOs, includingFinal Fantasy 14andLost Ark, and is leavingWorld of Warcraftbehind. SomeWorld of Warcraftfans take issue with this, but Asmongold has an answer for them. He may be “done” withWorld of Warcraft, but that’sWorld of Warcraft’s fault alone....

The first official trailer forAssassin’s Creed: Valhallapremiered over a week ago, and fans have already begun to formulate a multitude of theories regarding the upcoming game. The trailer left a lot unexplained, especially with regards to changes in gameplay mechanics. Though, the Ubisoft creative director has now posted a cryptic, yet insightful tweet on the Eagle Vision mechanic inAssassin’s Creed: Valhalla. Assassin’s Creedis one of the most prominent and universally recognized gaming franchises ever created....

In an unfortunate turn of events, a variety of developers who work for theBattlefieldfranchise have been experiencing an influx of harassment, causing an official statement to be made addressing the issue. With ongoing backlash since therelease ofBattlefield 2042, some players have taken out their frustrations in ways that have taken things a little too far for the game’s studio.In the world of first-person shooters, theBattlefieldfranchise has been one of the most successful series in the genre....