The last few years have seen Microsoft and Sony take major steps in expanding their respective rosters of in-house developers, with Microsoft in making waves with theacquisitions of Bethesdaand Activision Blizzard. Sony has not been as aggressive, given the roster of studios already under its umbrella such as Sucker Punch and Insomniac, but hasn’t been shy about adding to it either as the recent purchase of Bungie shows. Sony may not be done, as the founder of Eidos Montreal indicates Sony may have its eyes onSquare Enix, or at least one of its central studios in Japan....

There are more than 50 weapons inSplatoon 3, though players will have access to only one of them upon starting the game. Indeed, fans will need to unlock the vast majority of the weapons featured in this multiplayer title before they can use them, and Sheldon Licenses are required to perform that unlocking. This guide is here to provide details on how players can obtain these Sheldon Licenses inSplatoon 3and earn the weapons that they desire....

Chief Engineer Miles O’Brien (Colm Meaney) is the kind ofStar Trekcharacter who always seems to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Sometimes, though, that works out in his favor. The Starfleet officer had a knack for getting into trouble onThe Next Generation. His storylines onDeep Space Ninewere just as chaotic, and just as likely to have him narrowly escaping the clutches of death. Season 3, episode 17, “Visionary,” starts off simply enough....

Potential minor spoilers for the various stories in Star Wars: Visions ahead. Star Wars: Visionsmay shape up to be one of the most unique mainstream entries in the franchise when it finally premieres on Disney Plus later this month. As a collection of 9 animated shorts from a number of acclaimed Japanese anime studios, the very concept has already intrigued fans and newcomers alike. Now, the officialStar Warsblog decided to amp up the anticipation with a little character spotlight, but it’s not just the heroes who get to enjoy the focus....

The Outbound Ghostbegins with a voiced narrator discussing how a simple village, Outbound, was once a happy place until tragedy struck. The game then opens with players, as a ghost, caught in a forest that seems to be on fire. They eventually come across some fellow newly formed ghosts who help the player to figure out their name, Mystic. RELATED:Best Turn-Based RPGs On The Nintendo Switch Mystic has amnesia and can’t speak aside from emoticons....

The Wolf Amount Us 2has finally been unveiled in a brand-new trailer. The firstWolf Among Us, developed by Telltale games, was released in 2013, and was an adaptation of the graphic novel seriesFablesby DC Comics’ Vertigo imprint. After the critical success of the original game,Telltale green-lit a second season ofTheWolf Among Us, which fans have been patiently waiting for ever since. The Wolf Among Usfollows the story of Bigsby Wolf, a sheriff solving murder cases in Fabletown, a small community in 1980s New York populated by fairy-tale creatures and characters from popular folklore, such asSnow White,Beauty and the Beast, and theThree Little Pigs....

Summary Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zeroisone of the most anticipated fighting games,and the most anticipated animeDragon Ballgame in years. Part of theBudokai Tenkaichifamily, this game promises to carry on the legacy of previous iterations and provide the premierDragon Ballexperience. With the turn of the year, news and reveals related toDragon Ball:Sparking! Zerohave steadily increased, culminating in the recentShowcase. While most fans of the series, and of this genre in general, were in awe of the gigantic battle shownbetween Goku and Vegeta,the Gameplay Showcasealready revealed tons of new features that many fans might have missed....

Mechanistry, makers of the upcoming beaver civilization builder,Timberbornare gearing up for the game’s Early Access release coming later in 2021. In the meantime, it has released a demo showcasing the mechanics, as well as a trailer at Future Games Fest which is catching eyes with its unique, “Lumberpunk” style. The game’s robust vertical architecture system has also garnered the attention of city building fans, whetting appetites for industrial woodcraft. In an interview with Game Rant, designer Jon Biegalski and communications manager Michal Amielanczyk shared their insights, influences, and plans for the upcoming title....

The artistry on display inTrek to Yomiis an impressive feat for developer Flying Wild Hog that doesn’t overstay its welcome across the short and simple experience. However, some issues do appear across the game’scollection of chaptersthat do hold it back. Many of these issues come from limited puzzle and enemy designs, although the shorter length of the game keeps any ofTrek to Yomi’s problems from becoming glaring detractions. That being said, the combat still shines bright enough across an initial playthrough to keep players satisfied right up until the end of the game....

Summary In a recent interview,Twitch’s CEO delved into the ever-controversial topic of the platform’s ban policies, which have long been a point of contention within the streaming industry. Addressing the concerns and curiosities of many,Twitch CEO Dan Clancyopened up about the possibility of granting a second chance to streamers who have faced permanent bans. This potential shift in stance could mark a significant change in how Twitch handles moderation and its relationship with content creators....

Summary Unlike other tactical first-person shooter games,Valorantis defined by its ever-expanding roster of agents and their unique abilities. To excel in the game’shighly challenging ranked mode, players must understand how these abilities work, especially concerning the vast array of status effects. Status effects, such as Concuss and Heal, can deal significant buffs or detrimental debuffs to players that can shift the balance of a match. Nonetheless, in-game information about these effects is hard to come by....

Making a good video game movie is always easier said than done as countless mediocre or utterly dismal attempts have previously shown, and yet, many forget that all of the films that ended up disappointing fans came after Nintendo broke ground with its 1993 version ofSuper Mario Bros. It seems fitting that the most recognizable figure in gaming was the one to get his own video game to cinema adaptation first, however,Super Mario Bros....

The bosses in any FromSoftware title are easily the hardest obstacles of the games, as well as the largest draws to the majority of long-time fans of the developer. This has continued to be the case forElden Ring, although one of the first major bosses in the game has become a major obstacle, with some fans grinding to absurd levels before facing theearly FromSoftware boss. According to both the Steam Achievments and PlayStation Trophies, a surprising number of players still haven’t managed to take down Margit the Fell Omen, the first boss that opens up the initial major dungeon inElden Ring....