Summer is always a big time for video games. Game merchants hold blockbuster sales, developers and studios come together for major game conferences, and of course, it’s a strong season for video game releases. There’s already tons of big titles lined up for release in the summer of 2021, in spite of the lingering effects of the COVID pandemic. To name only a few, this summer will see the release ofThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD,No More Heroes 3, Ratchet and Clank: Rifts Apart,andBack 4 Blood....

During an average playthrough ofFallout: New Vegas, or indeed any open-world game, it’s far too easy to accidentally pick up unwanted items, which is why a recent mod takes the headache out of sorting through inventory. Along with the 2010 post-apocalyptic RPG,Obsidian Entertainment has put out a lot of high quality titlesover the years. Not only are the studio’s games generally well-received, they also show that the team is capable of spanning genres, though the biggest strength often comes down to magnificent storytelling....

Summary Just recently launched for PC after its initial mobile-exclusive release,Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisiswill have a special in-game New Year event that will include the iconic heroine Yuffie as a boss. While thePC version ofFinal Fantasy 7: Ever Crisishas exclusive features, this special holiday event will be available to users across platforms. First launched back in 1997, the originalFinal Fantasy 7is considered by many to be one of the best installments in the RPG franchise....

The cliffhanger ending at the end of the first installment of theFinal Fantasy 7 Remaketrilogy has set the stage forFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthto deliver on some of the heaviest moments from the original game. However, if Square Enix wants to keep that momentum going from the second title to the third, then the best ending location to make the most out of the drama betweenFinal Fantasy 7 Remake’s charactersmight not be where many fans are expecting it to be....

Summary The Switch version of former Xbox exclusiveHi-Fi Rushhas received an official content rating from the European PEGI rating board, ahead of its rumored launch on the Nintendo platform. The rhythm action game from Tango Gameworks and Bethesda made waves following its debut early last year, wowing fans with its flashy artstyle and music.Hi-Fi Rushreceived multiple accoladesat end-of-year award shows, including “Best Audio Design” at the 2023 Game Awards. Now, the game’s rumored Switch release has just received its first official rating....

TheCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warcampaign is full of the intrigue seen in classic spy stories, and part of what makes it work so well is the new features added to the latestCall of Dutytitle. While an espionage thriller will not work for everyCall of Dutygame, such as the moremilitary-focusedModern Warfarecampaigns, many of the additions made in the latestCall of Dutycampaign can (and should) carry over to the next entry in the series....

Gamers can explore some of themost emotional gamesthat explore how humans feel and process all that life throws at them during their lifetime. These imaginative and inspirational games take their players on an unforgettable ride while not only entertaining them but also helping them understand the types of human emotions deeper. RELATED:Grand Theft Auto 6: Things The Game Should Take From Vice City Gamesabout human experiences and emotions are perfect for adults and even teenagers who love thought-provokinggames about the human mindthat makes them feel and think more deeply about the world and human connections....

It’s been well over a year since Microsoft launched its next-genXbox Series X console, but it’s still incredibly hard to come by. Thanks to supply shortages, scalpers, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, customers can’t simply walk into a retail store and walk out with an Xbox Series X in tow. One of the few ways that fans have been able to get their hands on the new consoles is through online restocks, withGameStopbeing the latest retailer to restock its supply of Xbox Series X consoles....

The gaming monolithGenshin Impacthas its fair share of useful talents. Fromfiery DPS abilitiesthat raze all opponents in their path to all-powerful vortexes for instantaneous crowd control, the series' active abilities often take the spotlight. RELATED:Genshin Impact: Every 4-Star Character, Ranked However, buried below the surface, there exist far more impactful passive abilities that enrich the player’s journey. From cooking expertise that doubles rations to map-altering knowledge that shows valuable resources, theGenshin Impactcommunity is at no shortage for interesting passive talents....

The PlayStationis one of the oldest and well known video game console lineages to ever exist. With five iterations of the system now under Sony’s belt, thousands upon thousands of games populating the libraries of each PlayStation console, and a large community of loyal fans,PlayStationconsoles are some of the most well recognized gaming consoles in the world. Now, one lucky person will be able to buy an entire, 900 lb+ box filled to the brim with PlayStation consoles....

Officially revealed during Square Enix’s E3 showcase,Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxylooks to beone of the biggest games slated to release this Fall, offering players the chance to hop into the shoes of Star-Lord as he embarks on an intergalactic adventure with his iconic allies. Alongside giving players the chance to utilize Star-Lord’s various weapons and gadgets, the game will also offer an original interpretation of the character, including a different take on how he got his name....

Summary An eagle-eyed player has spotted a deepMass EffectEaster egg inHelldivers 2, one that might put a smile on the face of anyone with fond memories of shopping in the Citadel. Earlier this month, Arrowhead Game Studios released the sequel to its 2015 top-down shooterHelldiverson PlayStation 5 and PC.Helldivers 2shifts the camera to an over-the-shoulder third-person perspective, but it retains the same premise: as one of the titular Helldivers, the player must travel to alien worlds to defend the Super Earth government from various extraterrestrial threats....

Summary Open-world games have been around, arguably, since the 1980s, with games like the originalLegend of Zeldathrowing players into a world and letting them explore it at their own pace. Over the last few decades, open-world games have evolved quite a bit and taken on many different forms, and this is especially true for games that released in the mid-late 2000s, when a new, grand, and immersive type of open-world game started to become all the rage....