Bethesda Game Studios is branching out from their more popular franchises and exploring a new universe in their upcoming titleStarfield, a sci-fi RPG game set amongst the stars in a distant yet plausible future.Being their first new IP in 25 years, Bethesda aims to stray away from the likes ofThe Elder ScrollsandFalloutfranchises to tell a unique story,one that capitalizes upon the sci-fi genre in compelling ways. Yet, achieving this momentous feat is not simple, as many dangerous trends come with the science fiction emphasis ofStarfield....

Lucasfilm’s latestStar Warsstreaming series,The Book of Boba Fett, has finally premiered on Disney+ after being announced in a post-credits scene over a year ago. This one is a direct spin-off ofThe Mandalorianwith its own pulpy action sequences, prequel-era flashbacks, and mind-blowing Ludwig Göransson theme. Like the flagship series, it captures the tone and style of theStar Warssaga beautifully. The pilot episode, “Stranger in a Strange Land” – now available to stream on Disney+ – is a promising sign for the show’s future in its subversions ofStar Wars’ usual traditions....

BeforeHogwarts Legacywas even in development,Harry Potterfans had many movie-based games to play with. There was the charmingLEGO Harry Potter Years 1-4, the weirdHarry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, and the fun-filledHarry Potter: Quidditch World Cup. Perhaps some of the most memorable ones were the various sandbox focusedHarry Pottergames. One of the best versions of that came with the 2007Harry Potter and the Oder of the Phoenixgame which gave players the ability toexplore Hogwarts to their hearts content....

It has been two months since Naughty Dog releasedThe Last of Us 2for the PlayStation 4. Although the game received glowing reviews from most critics,someTLOUfans were not happywith the direction of the sequel, especially the gruesome fate of one of the franchise’s main characters. However, despite the story backlash,The Last of Us 2still maintained the solid gameplay of the original, especially its unique depiction of the infected. Unlike most “infected” games, the infected inThe Last of UsandThe Last of Us 2are not technically zombies....

With the ongoing divide between gamers over the preference for physical or digital media, console and PC Stores offer a variety of content. ThePlayStationStore is no different in this regard and has gone through numerous changes since first being introduced during PlayStation 3 era. RELATED:The Best Plot Twists In PlayStation Games Considering the friendly competition between Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo, it should come as no surprise to learn that each store features a different design, as well as some things that are done better than the rest....

The full launch ofV Risingsaw a significant overhaul to the way players progress through the game. There are now more ways to gain power, from new weapons and armor to the ability to choose which spells to unlock first. These new implements pave the way for a new type of activity called Rift Incursions, which offers players even more power should they prove themselves worthy. Rift Incursions are world events that occasionally appear in the Ruins of Mortium, the new region addedinV Rising1....

Cancellations and calendar shifts in theDC ExtendedUniverseare a sign of concern for fans, and there have been speculations about several other DC projects following the sudden and surprising end of theBatgirlmovie. Various reasons have been cited for the cancellation, including tax-related issues and just the fact that the project didn’t align with the company’s vision. However, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav does not seem concerned at all and is in fact looking forward to the future of the DC Universe, while trying to “protect” the brand....

Summary The Feywild is one of the most mysterious planes inDungeons and Dragons, thanks to its ever-changing nature. Although the Feywild didn’t appear inBaldur’s Gate 3, its sequel has an opportunity to focus on the Feywild as a location by either moving the entire campaign, or a significant part of it, within the setting. The Feywild is a plane ruled by magic. Its inhabitants operate on a different set of moralities than what could be expected from the Material Plane, and the proliferation of magic within the setting would make for an experience that is creative, clever, and subverts player expectations....

Summary When news broke that Naughty Dog' belovedThe Last of Usfranchise was being turned into a TV show, fans were understandably skeptical. Many great video games have unsuccessfully tried to make the switch to TV/ movies, so some thoughtThe Last of Uswould be the next on the list of failed attempts. To HBO’s credit, though, the reality has turned out very differently, and the show’s been extremely well-received by both critics and fans....

Summary World of Warcraftrecently revealed the roster of dungeons players will challenge while progressing through Season 1 ofThe War Within, as well as tweaks to the Heroic and Mythic difficulties and the affixes found in Mythic+. These changes build on the adjustments made inDragonflightSeason 4, and will carry onward into the newWorld of Warcraftexpansion. The War Withinis coming on August 26, with early access beginning for players who purchased theEpic or Collector’s Edition of the newWorld of Warcraftexpansionon August 22....

Since its humble beginnings over a decade ago,World of Warcrafthas centered most of the game through its social community. From questing in dozens of zones to taking onapocalyptic villains in raids, players are used to teaming up to tackle any obstacles. Because of these aforementioned reasons, players looking to streamline their experiences will often create a guild. Existing since the early days of vanilla, guilds come together for a variety of PvE and/or PvP reasons depending on its like-minded members....

Summary AlthoughMultiVersusis home to many characters spread through WB-owned properties, fans of All Elite Wrestling (AEW) took to social media to request that “The Cleaner” Kenny Omega be added to the game in a future update. In response, the request fromMultiVersusplayers was met with positive reaffirmation from other fans. InMultiVersus, various characters from DC Comics and television shows like HBO’s Game of Thrones and Cartoon Network’s Adventure Time are pitted against each other in a fighting game inspired by the Super Smash Bros....

Animal Crossing: New Horizonsbrings players to their own island with a rotating roster of anthropomorphic animal villagers. Despite the fictional universe, players can catch numerous types of real-life insects and fish as they make their way through a playthrough. This balance of reality mixed in with fiction was recently shown off in anAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsplayer’s post detailing an interesting fact about Horseshoe Crabs. Animal Crossing: New Horizonswas released in March 2020 and is the fifth major installment in theAnimal Crossingseries....