The upcomingHogwarts Legacyis attracting serious hype in the run-up to its release, and it is clear why. The title is promising to curate the most comprehensive experience of being a student at Hogwarts that the gaming medium has ever seen. A core part of this experience thatHogwarts Legacywill offer players is the choice of which Hogwarts house they join. While it is not yet confirmed, it would make sense for these different choices of house to provide different gameplay elements, character design, and story....

Likely one of the most highly-anticipated expansions in 2023 before its recent launch,Horizon Forbidden West’s new Burning Shores DLC was unfortunately met with heavy criticism, to the point that it is now being review-bombed by dozens of gamers. There seem to be a few reasons for this, with some pointing to the fact that the DLC’s story can feel disconnected from the main game, and others highlighting a relevant discourse regarding games and expansions moving more and more to next-gen exclusivity by the day....

WithThe Last of Us Part 1being met with critical praise, Sony’s first party offerings are once again on the minds of many.God of War: Ragnarokisn’t far away, but as remakes are the topic of the month thanks to Naughty Dog’s revitalizing of its 2013 project, rumors are swirling about which Sony-owned game will be next.Horizon Zero Dawnis tipped as the favorite to be given a makeover, but the reality is that there are plenty of other PlayStation titles that are far more deserving, withInFamousbeing at the top of the list....

Disney is set to continue its voluminous journey into a galaxy far, far away. As part of the 2022 Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, the company made several big announcements regarding upcoming projects, including a new series from creators Christopher Ford and Jon Watts, the director ofSpider-Man: No Way Home. Previously known only by its working title, “Grammar Rodeo,” itselfa clever nod to a joke fromThe Simpsons, it was revealed that the new show would be titledStar Wars: Skeleton Crew....

One thing fans look forward to with events such asGamescom’s Opening Night Liveis the fair share of surprise announcements. One that took fans by surprise came from developers Hexworks and publisher CI Games in the form ofLords of the Fallen 2,which has now been retitledThe Lords of the Fallen. The dark fantasy game was given a fresh trailer and is set to be a soft reboot taking place more than a thousand years after the events of 2014’sLords of the Fallen,a game that on release drew a lot of comparisons to theDark Soulsfranchise....

To a lot of Nintendo fans, the Switch seems to be the company’s way of granting as many fan requests as possible. The Switch saw several of the most requested characters make it toSuper Smash Bros. thanks toUltimate, the return ofMetroidwith a new installment, and the most acclaimedZeldagame sinceWind Waker. One thing that people tend to forget is that the Switch era is one where some spin-offs are going back to their roots....

TheMass Effectseries is well known for a variety of things, one of which is its creative storytelling and romantic plotlines. February is “Creative Romance Month” and the perfect time to recount some ofMass Effect’s best romances for Commander Shepard and Pathfinder Ryder.Mass Effect: Andromedaleft a lot to be desired with some players, but some of the romances in-game were still on par with others from the original trilogy. It featured both human and alien options for players to pick from, and some became fan favorites sooner than others....

Summary Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition has been approved by New Zealand’s competition regulatory authority.Microsoft revealed its plans to acquire Activisionin January 2022, which was only recently green lit by regulatory authorities across the globe. When Microsoft expressed its intention to acquire Activision, it faced unprecedented opposition from regulatory bodies like the FTC, CMA, and the EU. All of them argued that this acquisition could result in reduced competition in the gaming industry, and began conducting their own investigations into the matter....

Mike Flanagan’sThe Fall of the House of Usherwill be the horror filmmakers next project for Netflix. Now, Flanagan has posted a hearfelt message to announce that the project wrapped filming over the weekend. Netflix’sThe Fall of the House of Usherhas been in development since at least 2021, when the first major roles were cast. Filming began on June 12, 2025, and completed on July 9, but the nearly six-month-long production was delayed when its lead actor was accused of sexual misconduct on set....

During Final Kombat 2020,Mortal Kombat 11developer NetherRealm Studios unveiled theofficial Spawn gameplay trailer. It revealed Spawn’s combat style, several basic movies, a brutality, and a characteristically gruesome fatality, but it also showcased several other inclusions releasing alongside Spawn on March 17 (early access) or March 24 (full release). One inclusion is the Matinee Skin pack, which includes the “Osh Tekk Vandal” Kotal Kahn skin, “Swashbuckler” Erron Black, and “Space Marine” Jacqui Briggs costumes, but it doesn’t end there for Briggs, at least....

The Chunin exams arc is a pivotal moment in the series, as it marks a turning point in the story and the growth of its characters. In theNarutouniverse, the Chunin exams are a highly significant event that occurs every few years in each Village. It is a test of skill and leadership, where young ninjas from various teams compete against each other in a series of challenging trials. The exam isn’t justa tug of war among different ninjasfrom different villages....

We’re less than two weeks away from therelease ofUncharted: The Lost Legacy, but there’s already plenty of interest in what Naughty Dog plans to do next. We know thatThe Last of Us: Part 2will be the next game from the studio, but it remains to be seen what’s coming up after that. In a new interview, the creative director and writer ofThe Lost Legacy, Shaun Escayg, and Naughty Dog’s director of communications, Arne Meyer, dropped some hints about the studio’s future plans....

Games that offer expansive worlds full of hidden secrets are continuing to grow in popularity.Horizon Forbidden West,Elden Ring, andTunicare just a few examples of recent games that encourage exploration. Studios of all sizes are continuing to produce breathtaking and atmospheric worlds, just waiting to be explored. While havinglarge open worlds is a common occurrence in exploration games, smaller worlds can be just as packed full of things for players to discover....