Alan Wake 2 Is One of the Best Examples of Gaming's Most Recent Trend

Summary The gaming industry has seen a ton of trends come and go over the last few decades. Much like the movie industry where certain genres of movies are popular for a while and then fade into obscurity only to return again decades later,the video game industryfollows a similar trend, with particular genres remaining in the zeitgeist for a while before they’re swapped out for the latest, hottest trend.Alan Wake 2isn’t afraid of adopting a few of these recent trends....

May 16, 2025 · 4 min · 820 words · Nicholas Nelson

Avengers 5 Theory Speculates On Possible Line-Up In Future MCU Films

The next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has only just started, but curious fans are already looking into the distant future when the next team ofAvengerswill assemble. After the post-credit scene inShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsofficially confirmed Shang-Chi as an Avenger, the internet went wild with speculation on who else Marvel Studios might have in mind for the superhero roster. One theory, in particular, makes some interesting points that could give an idea of what to possibly expect....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 500 words · Tara Smith

Avowed's Unique Races Explained

Obsidian Entertainment’sAvowedis set to release next year, and fans of the genre are excited to see another first person RPG experience in the vein ofSkyrimappear in the modern landscape. While it may have seen some stylistic changes since its initial cinematic trailer debut, the recentAvowedgameplay trailer cemented its commitment to creating a more traditional fantasy world that harkens back to classics likeBaldur’s Gate. The rich setting ofAvowedhas never been depicted with such detail before, but the lore of Eora far predates the upcoming title....

May 16, 2025 · 5 min · 982 words · Julie Russell

Battlefield 2042 Players Angry About 'Little Green Men' Reference

Battlefield 2042officially launches on November 19, but players are already in-game enjoying 128-player chaos due to Electronic Arts' Early Access offerings. As such,Battlefield 2042players are getting their first look at all of the game’s content. That’s led to the discovery of one ofBattlefield 2042’s skins having a controversial name, tying into a real-world conflict between Ukraine and Russia. A vocal portion of theBattlefield 2042community has brought this issue to EA’s attention and has since drawn an official response....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Stephanie Barnes

Battlefield 2042 Tornadoes May Be A Problem

Battlefield 2042excited a lot of gamers with its reveal, as DICE seems to be doing a lot of things right with the next entry in the series. Alongside a massive player count and a near-future setting, the weather inBattlefield 2042is being advertised as a game changer — though it may be changing the game too much. Battlefield 2042’s weather eventsseem to do a great job of showcasing its destruction. Sucking up streetlights, vehicles, and players, it looks like they are able to tear through maps with ease....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Christopher Gonzalez

Best Beginner Tips For GTFO

GTFOis a co-op survival horror game where four players can team up to escape an infested underground cite to complete tasks in order to escape. While navigating around terrifying ‘Sleeper’ monsters, players must strategize attacks, or stealthily move through areas, as well as ration sparsely spawned items. Related:GTFO Details Rebirth Update With a fitting title,GTFOis one of the more challenging games out right now. Even the most experienced players tend to struggle with this game as it has a very low tolerance for mistakes....

May 16, 2025 · 9 min · 1916 words · Eric Adams

Best Kenshi Mods

Summary Of all thegreat sandbox gamesout there,Kenshiachieves the dream of unbridled exploration and freedom better than most. It is up to the player what kind of character they will be in the post-apocalyptic desert: a trader, bandit, merchant, survivalist, slaver, killer, bounty hunter, warlord, or something else entirely. The only real limit on what the player can become is their own imagination, assuming, that is, that the desert doesn’t kill them first....

May 16, 2025 · 8 min · 1509 words · Jeremy Mason

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War PlayStation Players Get Extra Loadout Slots and More Exclusive Bonuses

Call of Dutyexclusivity deals have been going on for well over a decade now, and they never cease to drum up controversy. During the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 era,Call of Dutyexclusivity deals saw Xbox get first dibs on multiplayer DLC, usually for month-long intervals. Nowadays the exclusivity deals are a bit more extreme, withCall of Duty: Modern Warfareplayers on PS4 getting exclusive access toSpec Ops Survivalfor an entire year. And nowCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warhas confirmed its PlayStation exclusive content, which it labels as the “Sony Advantage....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · David Medina

Crash Bandicoot The Wrath Of Cortex: 10 Hardest Platinum Relics, Ranked

WithCrash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time’s recent release, fans finally have a modern take on the originalCrashformula. As well as satisfying older fans,Crash Bandicoot 4is also generating a new generation of fans. Many new fans will soon be looking for what else theCrashseries has to offer. TheN. Sane Trilogyremaster of the original games will likely be their first stop, although there is one other entry that follows the original formula that may take their interest....

May 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1355 words · Lisa Foster

Does Studio Trigger Need New Writers?

Studio Trigger had a reputation before they’d even made their first big series, with its founding staff representing the legacy of GAINAX that gave us shows likeGurren LagannandPanty and Stocking. Over 10 years later, they’re going strong and continue to make new hits, but there’s something that might just be the key to their continued success: the writers. The studio was founded by Hiroyuki Imaishi and Masahiko Otsuka in 2011 and Imaishi in particular has been one of the defining directors of the studio and the public perception of their style....

May 16, 2025 · 5 min · 889 words · Sara Payne

Elden Ring Fan Is Playing Through the Game as a Mass Effect Villain

Summary OneElden Ringfan is currently playing through the game with an impressively faithful recreation of Saren Arterius, the villain from the originalMass Effect. Their unique Tarnished recently made the rounds on social media, adding to the endless stream of memorableElden Ringcharacters that have surfaced online since the game’s critically acclaimed 2022 release. Following much anticipation, FromSoftware has recently revealed that the first and likely only expansion for its hit RPG,Shadow of the Erdtree, will finally be released on June 21....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 572 words · Susan Herring

F1 Manager 2022: Best Young Drivers

Signing a talented young driver inF1 Manager 2022is often crucial for success in Formula 1. There are many skilled young drivers in the game as it has all the drivers from the F1, F2, and F3 series, plus it also creates new drivers when required. RELATED:F1 Manager 2022: How To Tweak A Setup Choosing the right young driver can be tough with so many options.Get it right,and they can become one of the all-time greats, get it wrong, and they could be the next Latifi....

May 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1028 words · Monica Lucas

Fable 4 is Taking a Page Out of God of War Ragnarok's Book

The latest trailer forFable, the fourth main series entry in Xbox’s action-RPGFablefranchise, seems to be taking a page out ofGod of War Ragnarok’s book by having the player character fight a giant in their home.Fablewas once one of Xbox’s premiere franchises, with all three original trilogy games enjoying a great deal of success. Since the launch ofFable 3, theFablefranchise has been in a tough spot. Instead of producing a properFable 4, Xbox instead focused on spin-off games, none of which came close to the popularity of the original trilogy....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 494 words · Mark Wright