It’s been a while since players have gotten a newBioShockgame to sink their teeth into, but other developers have tried to fill the void. FromClockwork RevolutionandJudasin the future toAtomic HeartandPreyin the past, the series has a lot of fans that have clearly taken cues from it. However, Irrational Games' magnum opus stands alone atop the first-person environmental storytelling mountain, and it will be tough for any game to dethrone it. Its quality can still be felt, even a decade after the last mainline release....

In what came as a surprise announcement leading up to D23 next month, it has been revealed that aDisney and Marvel Games Showcasewill be airing on September 9. D23 was already shaping up to have an exciting expo scheduled with all the content and media that has been announced for the future, but having a dedicated games showcase suggests that its gaming content is significant enough to require an exclusive presentation....

Dead by Daylighthelped to popularize the modern asymmetric multiplayer game with its extensive roster of fictional Killers and Survivors, haunting digital environments, and spine-chilling lore. The mystery of who these tormented characters are, and how they came to be caught in the clutches of the malicious and sadistic Entity, is as enticing as the game’s fast-paced mechanics and slick presentation. However,Dead by Daylightis far from the only good-looking asymmetric multiplayer game out there, and fans may want to keep an eye onDragon Ball: The Breakers, an upcomingDragon Ballgame that tackles the genre as well....

Part of what makes popular open world games likeZelda: Breath of the Wildso loved is their seemingly endless number of tiny details. While solid gameplay and a good story would likely be enough tomakeZeldafans happy, the small quirks of the game keep those who have already invested hundreds of hours into the title invested. One such player recently shared an interesting discovery with fellow fans. Cooking and eating food plays a pretty big role inZelda: Breath of the Wild, and it seems like Bokoblins may have a unique way of enjoying a meal....

Microsoft’s first foray into video game consoles was a smashing success, lest we forget its problems that were swept under the rug. In 2001, Microsoft released theXbox.It was a console with a DVD player,superior graphics,and a powerful processor found in PCs. Although it had hot exclusives likeHalo: Combat Evolved,Dead Or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball, andFable,some things about the console are better left in our distant memories. RELATED:Halo Infinite: 10 Classic Maps We Need To See Despite this console being the most powerful of its time, there are some glaring problems that we’re beginning to notice....

Summary God of Warcame out over five years ago, but some fans are still challenging themselves to beat its Valkyries in impressive ways.God of Warlaunched to critical acclaimon PS4 in 2018, and the game was eventually ported to PC in 2022. God of Warfeatured a number of changesfrom the previous games, most notably a completely different over-the-shoulder camera angle and a big emphasis on upgrading equipment. It also offered a bunch of side content, with the Valkyries being some of the toughest bosses in the game....

Summary Not many would expecthuntingand gaming to crossover in their audience. The former is a slow, strenuous trial requiring hours in the elements with little chance of reward. The latter is an indoor pastime with fast-paced entertainment and constant fun. Obviously, each has a bit more nuance, but the differences are still hard to ignore. Despite these differences, many game developers attempt to emulate the experience of hunting. That’s why so many hunting titles exist....

The executive level ofActivision Blizzardhas often been seen an entity of its own. CEO Bobby Kotick and other executives are seemingly distant from the games and offerings ofActivision Blizzard’s studios. That view is likely to grow with the announcement of a new hire. Frances F. Townsend, counterterrorism expert for the administration of former US President George W. Bush, has been hired as Activision’s new executive vice president for corporate affairs....

Despite being out for nearly five years, Blizzard continues to flex its creative muscles with the various skins available to earn inOverwatch. They range from narrative-based looks, such as Reaper during his Blackwatch days, to the outright strange, like grillmaster Soldier: 76, and even looks based on Blizzards other games, like Reinhardt’s newStarCraft-themed skin. However, one artist shared their idea to cross the hero-shooter withGames Workshop’s grim dark vision of the future....

Summary Super Mario RPGmay look like an easy game for beginners to get into, but it is a brutal experience. The turn-based active combat makes it so players have to constantly pay attention. There is no slacking off in this adventure, which is one of the reasons why the original game was so groundbreaking on the SNES in 1996. Now, like most RPGs, this remake allows characters like Mario to equip gear....

Summary Bloodborne’s combat is nothing to laugh at, with its fast-paced nature coupled withthe lack of any viable shieldsmeaning that players must get on the offensive for almost every encounter and ensure that they can dish out more damage than they absorb. This turns combat into a tantalizing dance where twitch reflexes and combat mastery are necessary to battle against the toughest enemies in the game and come out victorious....

Summary Boruto: Two Blue Vortexhas officially arrived following the release of its first chapter earlier this month, and the amount of positive reception it has generated already paints a good picture for the future of second part of theNarutosequel series. A new arc following a timeskip in the same vein asNaruto: Shippuden,Boruto: Two Blue Vortexsees an older Boruto fighting as a rogue shinobi in a world far different from the one he originally grew up in....

With the release of Season 1 forCall of Duty: Warzone, fans had a lot of reasons to be excited. From the much-needed Ricochet anti-cheat system toCall of Duty: Vanguardcontent, all sorts of updates had made their way to the battle royale. However, perhaps the most significant change was a new map. Known as Caldera, this tropical island map has replaced the war-torn streets of Verdansk. Given the newness of the map, many people are continuing to uncover new areas as they explore....