Quick Links InMetroid Prime, players are able to obtain 21 upgrades to Samus' suit, each providing new utility and aiding them in exploring the game world. In true Metroidvania fashion, this often requires players to backtrack, visiting older areas with newly acquired gear so that they can open new paths. After acquiring the Spider Ball upgrade from Thardus in the Quarantine Cave, players ofMetroid Primeare finally able to acquire the Ice Beam, an upgrade that appears in most of the Metroid games....

TheHalofranchise is one of the most influential and iconic IPs throughout the entire gaming industry, finding its roots in 2001 and being a relative mainstay of the FPS genre ever since. It is no secret that the series holds a level of prestige that not many other franchises can compete with, yet the contemporary optics of the IP are rather bleak. Many are of the opinion thatHalohas declined in quality with more recent releases, with fans using the likes of the massively successful titlesHalo: Combat EvolvedandHalo 3as the kind of barometer that any other installments should be hoping to match....

Summary Supplementary content forOne Piecehas always excited the fans, and when it was announced earlier this year that Zoro was getting a novel of his own, fans were over the moon because this is one of the most beloved characters in the entire series. Fans have seen many interesting novels come out over the years, and while not all of them are canon, they are still fun stories to read in most cases....

Summary Overwatch 2kicked its PvE content into full gear when it released its first set of story missions with Invasion back in August 2023. While players need to buy these features to access them, there are free PvE events that everyone can access, like the recently released Trials of Sanctuary. This four-player co-op game mode plays similarly to previous PvE missions. Players are loving the mode so far, and it’s partially because it has a feature that allOverwatch 2PvE content should probably implement moving forward....

WhenPokemon Legends: Arceuswas first revealed, it showed off an open-world style of gameplay building on the Wild Area concept introduced inPokemon Sword and Shield. This world is set in a feudal era of the Sinnoh Region, which some have speculated to be inspired by late 1800s to early 1900s Japan. With little other information to go off of, fans have come up with manyburning questions concerningPokemon Legends: Arceus, and one of the most discussed questions is which Pokemon will be excluded from the game....

Despite starting as a road trip through a generic post-apocalyptic landscape, the upcoming CRPGBroken Roadshas evolved into one of the most authenticallyAustralian gamesin recent memory. That detail has become a central draw to the game, according to its developers. It’s not uncommon to set a roleplaying game after the end of the world.Fallout,Wasteland, andHorizonall follow the same basic idea in different combinations to create their iconic post-apocalyptic experiences. But despite the differences in mechanics, narrative, and even the nature of the end of the world across the numerous franchises in the post-apocalyptic RPG space, a vast majority of the stores share a particular throughline:they tend to be North American experiences....

Summary TheRick and Mortyseason 7 release date was announced. However, there is no update on the casting decision everyone awaits following Justin Roiland’s departure. Rick and Mortyfocuses on the titular grandfather-grandson duo, exploring the comical mishaps and colossal screw-ups that can only happen when the smartest being in the universe takes on a hormonal teenage boy as a sidekick and close confidante. The show has been a massive success throughout its currently available six seasons, albeit with varying degrees of critical consensus at various points....

Developer Respawn Entertainment announced thatApex Legendswould be getting crossplay back in June at EA Play, along withSteam and Switch portsof the game. Since then, there haven’t been many concrete details, but a new rumor might have nailed down when crossplay will happen. One of the three announcements from EA Play has come to fruition,Apex Legendsis available now on Steam, complete withadorable Valve-inspired gun charms. But since then, fans have been wondering when crossplay and the Switch version will come....

Shovel Knightwas a breakout success for developer Yacht Club Games when the 2D platformer first released in 2014. The platforming action game would receive multiple accolades following its launch including Best Indie Game at the 2014 Game Awards and would spawn multiple expansions featuring new ways to play the game. Recent years have even seen several spinoffs of the franchise likelast year’sShovel Knight Pocket Dungeon. Now, Yacht Club Games has officially revealed the release date for the franchise’s newest spinoff,Shovel Knight Dig....

Sifu’s latest update has introduced a healthy dose of new content for Sloclap’s martial arts beat ‘em up. New difficulty options are available for players struggling to make their way throughSifuor who desire an even greater challenge, and the new advanced training mode will be helpful for players seeking to hone their skills before their next playthrough. Sifuwas released on February 8 and was met with positive reviews from both critics and players thanks to its challenging and deep combat, rewarding progression, immersive environments, and competent AI....

Kerbal Space Program 2’s recent launch has been plagued by bugs and bad performance to the point that a few unhappy users are already refunding the game. Despite being in Early Access, a few gamers feel that the state in whichKerbal Space Program 2was released is unacceptable. Developed by Intercept Games in 2011, the firstKerbal Space Programis one of thebest and most complex space-flight simulatorsever released. It actually teaches the players real-world science, as its mechanics were based on real-life concepts such as gravity and aerodynamics, not solely on fake, gamified elements....

While theStar Foxfranchise remains one of Nintendo’s most well-liked franchises among fans of the developer, the franchise has fallen somewhat dormant in terms of new games in recent years. The last main entry in the franchise,2016’sStar Fox Zero, saw largely mixed reception from fans and critics and the crew of Fox, Falco, Slippy, and the rest have yet to see a new game exclusive to the Switch. While the future of the series may be up in the air, a recent fan project looks to deliver a new re-imagining of an old favorite....

Break the Targets, or Target Test, is an iconic mode in olderSuper Smash Bros. titles. The mode puts players up to a challenge of destroying pre-set targets in a limited amount of time, typically between levels in the story or campaign mode. Now, though, there’s something new on the horizon for this mode, thanks to a team of fans. Break the Targetscan provide a unique experience, but after running the level several times over, players tend to develop a routine for how to destroy the targets effectively, taking some of the fun out of it....