Horizon Forbidden Westhas been out in the wild now for close to a month. The sequel to 2017’sHorizon Zero Dawnis a lengthy experience, and trophy data is showing how many players have actually completedHorizon Forbidden West. Anyone who has dived intoHorizon Forbidden Westknows that the title is time-consuming. The continuation of Aloy’s adventure pits her against a dangerous new enemy as she battles for the survival of the planet.Horizon Forbidden Westalso features a wealth of side queststo keep players entertained when they’re not diving into the main story....

When it comes to stealth games, there are a few grandmaster series, andHitmanis one of them. Built around the idea of the perfect, stealthy kill, the series was revitalized a few years ago. Fans of the series have known for a while thatHitman 3was in the works, but now they know a bit more. The main draw of theHitmanseries is, and always has been, the lure of the creative kill. Staples of the series include massive levels with tons of options for stealth and murder....

Summary There are practically innumerable directions aHogwarts Legacysequel could take at this point. It makes sense to build from the foundations ofHogwarts Legacyas an IP rather than begin a new franchise with its own title, anyway, and such a sequel could still be as unique and unaffected byHogwarts Legacyif that’s the case. BecauseHogwarts Legacyhas a customizable protagonistit seems unlikely that they’ll be reprised for a sequel unless somehow players’ save data can also transfer over to keep their desired avatars, but having a new protagonist doesn’t mean they need to start from scratch, either....

PlayStation’s shift to allowing its exclusives on PC has taken many by surprise. Previously, PlayStation guarded its IP closely, recognizing the value that a strong exclusive lineup can bring to a console ecosystem. Now, however, the floodgates are open, andPlayStation is allowing its major games on PC, like with today’sGod of Warrelease. According to Sony Santa Monica’s Cory Barlog, that shift is thanks to the efforts of PlayStation developers. Speaking to Game Informer, Barlog commented on how PlayStation developers convinced Sony that it should put its exclusive games on PC....

There’s a lot that goes into making a world seem real, as evidenced byThe Legend of Zelda:Breath of the Wild, which offers up a master class in immersion. Very few games in the years since the release of the iconic Switch game have been able to compare when it comes to the amount of freedom thatBreath of the Wildprovides its players. RELATED:Breath Of The Wild: How To Find & Defeat A Lynel...

Among the 43 different Trophies and Achievements thatMeet Your Makerplayers can earn, several of them have hidden requirements. When it comes to these Trophies, the only hint that players get when solving them is the name of the Trophy, and sometimes this isn’t enough to figure out what needs to be done. In this game, there is a trophy called “Give it Your All” that players can unlock, but no clear instructions on how to do so....

Summary One part ofThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomunexpectedly gave surprising support to the idea of aLegend of Zeldastrategy spin-off. The idea would be a significant jump from whatThe Legend of Zeldahas traditionally done in the past regarding Link’s adventures. However, history has shown that theZeldaseries is not only one of Nintendo’s most reliably high-quality properties, but it is remarkably versatile as well.Tears of the Kingdomhas already brought several experimental ideas to the series, so aLegend of Zeldastrategy title may not be too far-fetched....

The fact thatSons of the Foresthas been released to early access means that there’s bound to be a few bugs, and one person has noticed a glitch that allows players to go surfing on the back of a shark. Although it’s an indie title, Endnight’s sequel toThe Foresthas been one of thebiggest horror game releases of 2023 so far. It may be going up against theResident Evil 4remake andAlan Wake 2, but this creepy survival game shows there’s a lot of love for the smaller studios....

A prominent leaker was asked to comment on a rumored newSpyrogame’s development, but they don’t have any good news to share. Rumors have been swirling about the resurgence ofSpyrosince the release of theSpyro Reignited Trilogyin 2018. Yet the rumors have largely been uncertain of what’s really happening with theSpyrofranchise, despite the success of the remasters. If what the leaker has to say is true, that may be because the rumors aren’t reliable at all....

Summary One of the most unexpectedly endearing relationships in Bethesda Game Studio’s sprawlingStarfieldis the one between space cowboy Sam Coe and his daughter, Cora. A member of the Constellation group of explorers at the center ofStarfield’s story, Sam Coe is a former Ranger from the game’slibertarian-led Freestar Collective. Now retired from the Rangers and aiding Constellation’s quest to uncover the unknown, Sam travels the galaxy with Cora by his side. LikeGod of Warprotagonist Kratos and his son, Atreus, Sam and Cora are a positive gaming portrayal of a parent-child relationship....

Loop Herohas been tearing up the Steam charts and hittingmajor player milestonesin record time as players have fallen in love with the fun RPG auto battler. The mix of strategy, deck building, and random battles has drawn quite the crowd, and many players are wondering how many chapters are in the game. Loop Herohas four different chapters, each of which ends with a final boss. While the chapter count may be small, the real meat of the game lies in repeatedly running the loops as players throw themselves at the mercy of fate in their attempts to find the required resources to progress....

InThe Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, Éowyn asks Aragorn his age and is shocked to learn that he is actually 87 despite looking no older than 40. But it is revealed that Aragorn is one of the Dúnedain—a descendant of Númenor—blessed with long life. Éowyn is in disbelief because it is said that Aragorn’s race had passed into legend. Aragorn says there are very few Númenóreans left by the time of the War of the Ring....

In theLord of the Ringsbooks, Frodo and Gollum’s scene at Mount Doom happens a bit differently. This might lead some fans to wonder: would the book version of events have fit theLord of the Ringsmovies' story? Or is it better off the way it is? To understand the answers to these questions, it is crucial to understand the differences between the story in the books and that of the movies. There are plenty of similarities too, of course....