Summary Alan Wake 2’s release is creeping ever closer, and as fans prepare to dive into the long-awaited sequel, expectations about how it will feel and play compared to the original have already been set in many ways. Developer Remedy Entertainment has been extremely transparent aboutAlan Wake 2being envisioned and built as a full survival horror experience from its inception. This is in contrast to the more action-oriented angle of the firstAlan Wake,where the horror was not necessarily the main focus, but rather intertwined with the adventure aspects....

Hollywood has faced recent infamy for how often sequels make up their release plate, with many studios only wanting to invest in proven franchises instead of newer IPs. This has been especially true with the rise of streaming and fewer people going out to theaters. Studios simply don’t want to take the risk on something that might fail. With the number of sequels being pushed out, do studios or even the fans hold these sequel films to the same standards as the original?...

Summary Finding the perfect class to play is a major part of any RPG, andBaldur’s Gate 3is no different. Just like withDungeons and Dragons,Baldur’s Gate 3offers multiple distinct classes for players to choose from. Each class is vastly different from the last and force players to learn a whole new skill set. While RPG fans should know how the standard class system works, Larian Studios took it a step further and may have redefined RPG classes in the process....

The wait forBayonetta 3has been one of the longest in recent memory, with few updates since its reveal at The Game Awards 2017. While the game was announced within the first year of the Nintendo Switch’s lifecycle, it seems it’s finally gearing up for release as PlatinumGames and Nintendo have announced thatBayonetta 3will launch in October of this year, exclusively for the Switch. As previously mentioned,Bayonetta 3was announced almost five years ago at The Game Awards 2017, where it was revealed that Platinum Games and Sega would be teaming up with Nintendo once again for a third entry in the beloved hack and slash action series....

Summary Since their addition in Patch 2.4 alongside the Blue Mage, theNinjaofFinal Fantasy 14enhances gameplay with their flair for stealth and mobility. Unlike other Jobs in theFinal FantasyMMO, Ninjas outpace opponents with teleportation-based movements, attacks, and even defensive abilities. In terms of gear, their namesake encourages Ninja to wear clothes for stealth, emphasizing slender wares that blend into the shadows easily. Such is also a requirement for them with their Relic Weapons, as Ninjas rely heavily on DEX and VIT-based bonuses to secure both their offense and survivability....

Starfieldhas broken records for Bethesda, in a way setting the tone for everything to come out of Xbox for the next few years. While Microsoft works to finish up its Activision Blizzard acquisition, it has a number of studios under its belt working on exclusives, and it seems they are finally on the rollout. Xbox wants 4 exclusive games per year, and withAvowedandHellblade 2reportedly releasing in 2024, it’s clear how much of that goal is already outlined....

Quick Links Like theending of theBlack Mirrorepisode “The Waldo Moment,“the end of “The National Anthem” wraps up a memorable and disturbing story about fame and politics. The very firstBlack Mirrorepisode focuses on Prime Minister Michael Callow (Rory Kinnear) being put into a terrible position as he is asked to do something unimaginable. Black Mirror’s “The National Anthem” was critically acclaimed at the time of its release. Many believed that it provided an intelligent analysis of what would happen if this awful incident happened in real life....

When Nintendo first announced it would be remaking the GameBoy classic,The Legend of Zelda: Links Awakeningfor Nintendo Switch, fans instantly fell in love with the games unique and cutesy art style. Keeping the same gameplay and top-down camera as the originalLinks Awakeningon GameBoy, the Nintendo Switch remake made a complete transition from 2D to 3D graphics and adopted a new retro toy-like aesthetic, using bright and vibrant colors, and diorama world design to faithfully recreate the beloved game for a new generation....

Pokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlhave finally been released worldwide. These games are taking Trainers back to the mystical region of Sinnoh, albeit in a slightly more ‘chibi’ style than many were expecting. But just as in the original versions (and all otherPokemongames), building a team is the central focus, and just as fun as ever. MORE:The Best Fan Challenges To Make Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Harder Pokemon with a high base Speed stat are an essential part of any competitive Pokemon line-up....

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warplayers have been desperate for more content, and it certainly seems like relief is in sight with the launch of Season 1. Not only isModern Warfare’s popular Gunfight mode on the way butCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warwill be bringing back a beloved map fromBlack Ops 2as well. Theaddition of Gunfight was teasedalongside the official announcement of Season 1, and players now know that the 2v2 mode will be coming back with a bang inCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War....

CD Projekt Red has made it clear that it has no plans for aCyberpunk 2077beta, after a series of scam emails appeared offering players a chance to try the upcoming sci-fi title ahead of its November launch. The officialCyberpunk 2077Twitter account made clear this morning that the recent emails promising beta access to the game were not legitimate. The developer clarified that any official communication would come from the official CDProjektRed....

Getting a legendary weapon inCyberpunk 2077can make a huge difference in how players experience the game, especially on higher difficulties. While one might expect these weapons to be locked behind difficult jobs or powerful enemies, sometimes they can be obtained rather easily.Getting the Mantis Blades is easy, and as it happens, the same holds true for getting the Monowire. The Monowire is essentially a laser whip, and players can use it to deal bursts of heavy damage and even dismember their foes....

While they haven’t landed all of their recent cinematic punches,DCComicsstill has plenty of sway in the current popular zeitgeist. Superhero properties are hotter than ever, with theMarvel Cinematic Universeconsistently making billions and grittier shows likeThe Boysusing the genre to subvert expectations in an entertaining way. But there is one medium that the superhero genre hasn’t dominated just yet: video games. While theBatman: Arkhamseries is widely considered to be the pinnacle of superhero games, with its innovative traversal mechanics, its simple but thrilling comic book narrative, and its wonderfully satisfying free-flowing combat, it’s been a while since DC has made a name for themselves in the video game market....