Quick Links Gotham Knightsis a dark, combat-focused open-world RPG that follows theBatman family after the iconic hero’s death. Red Hood, Batgirl, Nightwing, and Robin are in charge of protecting Gotham City from Mobsters, Freaks, and even the Gotham City Police Department. Each playable character has new equipment, gear, and abilities they can unlock throughout the game. Character skins, or suits, are one way to boost things like defenses or agility....

Summary Microsoft has plenty of older gaming franchises in its wheelhouse, andXboxhead Phil Spencer is interested in reviving some of them in the future. Xbox’s collection of blockbuster video game IPs recently grew thanks toMicrosoft’s massive buyout of Activision Blizzard, which was finally closed earlier this month after going through global regulatory channels for almost two years. Even before this potentially industry-altering merger, Xbox has been home to noteworthy studios like Rare and Bethesda, the latter of which recently launched its first new franchise in 25 years with the sci-fi RPG hitStarfield....

With the recent successful launch ofHoloCureon Steam,the free-to-playVampire Survivors-like sawa large influx of new players, with many being attracted by its gameplay, art style, the Hololive IP, or the monetization-free nature of the game. One burning question that many new players might have is “What does the eliminate ability do in HoloCure?” They may also be wondering how to unlock it. This guide will go into detail about the very important mechanic that players may be missing out on....

Developer Guerrilla Games has released patch 1.22 forHorizon Forbidden West, making further improvements to the game. Guerrilla Games has launched severalupdates forHorizon Forbidden Westsince its release in February 2022, with many of them focused on fixing bugs and improving other aspects of the title. As an example,update 1.09 forHorizon Forbidden Westmade a huge quality-of-life change, as it added an option for users to disable pickup animations. As gamers would probably spend a considerable amount of time picking up raw materials and resources to craft ammo, this update would allow users to greatly speed up the process....

Quick Links Sometimes, just having the best offense is not always going to make the biggest difference in Team Ninja’sRise of the Ronin. To face all challenges, it makes more sense to have both capable offensive capabilities and a masterful defensive game. The key to the latter is to become adept at usingCounterspark, the game’s parrying mechanic, in battle. Against the hardest bosses and difficult foes, it becomes imperative that Counterspark is used frequently and effectively, as it both gives players a boost and affects opponents negatively....

Performing Klowntalities inKiller Klowns From Outer Spaceis a fancy way to kill the Humans that you down to remove them from the match altogether. They also add some humor and embrace the silliness of the Klowns, justlike in the cult classic movie. All players will start the base game with a set of Klowntalities that you can use immediately. However, you’ll notice there are many more you can’t use. It is only natural to wonder how to unlock them, as you are probably sick of repeatedly watching the same Klowntality animation....

Summary The latest edition to the iconic party game series,The Jackbox Party Pack 10is officially releasing across platforms on October 19.Jackboxhas been apopular multiplayer party gamefor almost a decade, and this latest installment offers up five new games for players to enjoy with their friends, family, and communities. Since the first edition of the game was launched in 2014,The Jackbox Party Packhas become a staple in the multiplayer party game genre, with streamers and content creators helping to boost the series' popularity over time....

Marvel’s Spider-Manis known for having a top-notch photo mode as well as a dedicated community that constantly makes use of it. One common activity has seen players creating posters withinMarvel’s Spider-Man, and a Redditor recently continued that trend with some images based onThor: Love and Thunder. Thor: Love and Thunderis the latest entry in the MCUand the fourth film in theThorfranchise. Helmed by Taika Waititi, the director ofThor: Ragnarok, the film has the same over-the-top visual style and quirky comedy that made its predecessor such a success....

Marvel just released the trailer for their anticipated upcoming Disney+ seriesWandaVision, and audiences are reacting with a resounding “huh?” The intriguing preview seems to be proving that the show will be just as strange and surreal as fans were expecting. Starting off in an idyllic vision of classic 50’s Americana, Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany) appear to be part of atypical sitcomof the era, complete with peppy music and wacky neighbors....

Among all the games announcements and exclusive gameplay trailers revealed during the Summer Game Fest and Xbox Games Showcase,McDonald’sshadow-dropped a new video game to celebrate its purple mascot Grimace’s birthday. Grimace is the best friend ofRonald McDonaldand regularly appeared in McDonald’s commercials before disappearing for a few years. The purple mascot is now coming back under the spotlight with a variety of both online and offline elements to celebrate his birthday....

At the halfway point of the Disney Plus limited series,Moon KnightEpisode 3 continues what has been a ridiculously fast-paced show. This time around Marc, Steven, and Khonshu have traveled to Egypt to stop Arthur Harrow from getting what he wants. That namely is to find a sarcophagus that would help him find andeventually release Ammit, the god he works for who wants to judge the world. Unsurprisingly, Harrow continues to stay one step ahead of the trio of personalities that are all encapsulated in one body....

Oscar season is imminent. FromThe WhaletoThe FabelmanstoEmpire of Light, studios are unveiling all their awards contenders. The Academy tends to favor prestige issue-based dramas likeThe Woman KingandShe Saidand universally acclaimed blockbusters likeTop Gun: Maverick. But if the Academy wants to take a look outside the box and vote for an underdog, there are plenty of great 2022 movies beyond their purview that deserve some recognition. From the disturbing psychological thrills ofPearlto the brutal Viking action ofThe Northmanto the mix of multiversal antics and moving family reconciliation inEverything Everywhere All at Once, this year has offered a ton of outstanding outliers that should be given a chance at Oscar glory....

IfMy Summer Carand Andrei Tarkovsky’sStalkerwere smashed together and turned into a video game, the result might bePacific Drive. However, that doesn’t mean Ironwood Studios’s debut game is derivative in the slightest.Pacific Drive’s supernatural spin onsurvival rogue-likesis giving the genre a new coat of paint, and Game Rant received hands-on access to a preview build of the game to show what it’s all about. After three story missions spanning roughly four hours, we can happily say that we’re craving more....