As the anticipation of2011’sDead Islandsequel continues to ramp up, fans have been keeping a close eye on what to expect, primarily how the gameplay will be handled.Dead Island 2has been through a plethora of changes and reconstructions for almost a decade, as multiple developers have passed over the project before it finally landed inDambuster Studios' hands. Since the original developers of the franchise won’t be developing the title this time around, many have wondered just how much of Techland’s mechanics and structure will be implemented within the upcoming title....

The Nintendo Switch has been an absolute sales juggernaut for Nintendo. As of May, it has sold over 100 million units, compared to the Wii U’s paltry 13.56 million units, which makes it their lowest selling console apart from the Virtual Boy. RELATED:Hilarious Switch Vs. Wii U Memes In spite of this, the Switch isnot superior in every way. There are some small areas in which the Wii U excels over its successor, ranging from user interface to accessibility of features....

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apartdelivered a strong story centered on the dynamic duo, with their dimensional counterparts Rivet and Kit bringing a lot to the table as well. Based on the game’s ending, it seems like players can expect bothaRatchet and Clankspin-off and sequelat some point in the future. However, while both of those potential games are exciting, there are still some stories that can be told beyond what is expected....

Summary The 3 incredible composers behind the soundtrack forAhsokaon Disney Plus have become a staple in theStar Warsuniverse, and it’s not difficult to see why. But one of the 3 had a bit of a jarring introduction to the franchise, and it was at the hands ofStar Warscreator George Lucas. Many fans may not know their names, but they’ve most likely heard the work of Kevin Kiner along with his son and daughter, Sean and Deana....

Quick Links Surveillance is key in battle royale games likeApex Legends, and any ability that gives players information about the map can be the deciding point in any match. This specialty in information gathering is what makesCryptoquite an attractive character, especially when he’s capable of scouting areas ahead of his allies. RELATED:Apex Legends: Safe Navigation Tips That Work With Every Map Now that a major overhaul will happen toApex Legendscharacters in February 2023’s Season 16: Revelry, fans and newcomers to Crypto might be interested in how these changes can affect his toolkit....

Though fans' requests for Ubisoft to remake the originalAssassin’s Creedmay be falling on deaf ears, the upcomingAssassin’s Creed Miragemight be the next best thing. With confirmation that the game will be departing from its most recent counterparts' RPG elements in favor of a stronger narrative focus,Assassin’s Creed Mirageis being presented as a return to the series' earliest roots. Among the several newAssassin’s Creedprojects announced,Mirageseems to serve as the stand-in for a story-driven experience not influenced by players' choices with a different gameplay experience for those longing for a remake....

It might seem obvious, but there truly is a lot of manga out there. Just in a week, there are over one hundred different chapters of manga published in Japan alone. The most popular releases tend to get anime adaptations, especially when it comes to popular demographics such as shonen. RELATED:Great Shonen Anime You Can’t Stream Anywhere That said, there are still some standout examples of widely beloved manga series that have yet to be adapted into anime....

Summary Just as Dracula’s Castle changes in appearance across everyCastlevaniaentry, so too do the guardians that roam its halls. Aside from staples such as Death and Dracula himself, eachCastlevaniagame boasts different sets of bosses that protagonists such as the Belmonts and Alucard have to face before fighting the vampire lord himself. While eachCastlevaniatitle boasts its fair share of challenging puzzles and fights, its roster of bosses determines just how challenging specific encounters can get for players....

Summary Buffy the Vampire Slayerwould not be the same without its eponymous protagonist, Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar). Gellar played the role for seven seasons and also made several appearances on the spin-off seriesAngel. Indeed, whileBuffy the Vampire Slayerhas a large and ever-changing supporting cast, it is, at heart,a coming-of-age story for Gellar’s heroine. As a character, Buffy is known for her pop culture references and sassy sense of humor. This distinctive way of speaking allows her to spar both verbally and physically with evildoers, and it also means that she has some memorable lines in bothBuffyandAngel....

Summary One of the new features ofNBA 2K24is the ability to select an era to play in. Players can start a franchise or play an exhibition game in the Magic and Bird Era, the Jordan Era, the Kobe Era, or the LeBron Era. The Jordan Era brings with it a (mostly) accurate roster featuring all the teams that competed against, and likely fell to, the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls. It’s a fun mode to play, coming with a ’90s filter that makes the game look like a retro broadcast, but what ifplayers want to try a team that isn’t the Bulls, or maybe even want to attempt to topple their dynasty?...

Summary Video games about sciencearen’t exactly common in the games' industry. There are some examples, such asKerbal Space ProgramorFoldIt,that attempt to make the scientific side of their gameplay fun, and do so successfully. More often than not though, even games that feature a scientist as their lead character have a tendency to prioritize action over science. They’re usually just more fun that way. That said, featuring a scientist in a leading role is surprisingly common in video games, and it has been for a long time....

Wireless keyboards of all shapes and sizes are a great way to improve any PC gaming experience. While wired gaming keyboards are still preferred by most gamers, wireless gaming keyboards are quickly catching up in quality and demand. The bottom line is that today, there are a ton of fantastic wireless keyboards to choose from. Whether gamers want awireless ergonomic keyboardor amini keyboardthat is easy to travel with, or even a wireless keyboard and mouse duo, there is a wireless keyboard out there for everyone....

Overwatch, since its release in 2016, has become one of the most influential games of the decade.Overwatch’s class-based first-person gameplay has been imitated across any number of game releases, across multiple genres. Some games are more respectful about this influence than others. And some yet broach a line where legality comes into issue. In these cases, Blizzard is more than comfortable suing. Such is the case in Guangzhou, China, where Blizzard has just won a lawsuit against publisher 4399 Network....