BeforeSony Computer Entertainmentbecame the multi-billion dollar video game company everyone knows today, they had a brief partnership withNintendoin 1988 to create an entirely new gaming console that would ditch cartridges in favor of CD-ROMs. But, due to some disagreements with Nintendo,Sonydecided to cut ties with Nintendo, leading them to embark on their journey as video game developers. And that’s when SCE designed one of gaming history’s most iconic consoles, thePlayStation1....

Without a doubt,Diablo 2: Resurrectedis one of the most anticipated games of this fall, with many ready to jump back into the classic this September. Further on the horizon isDiablo 4,which doesn’t have a concrete release date. Still, it stands to reason that Diablo fans will be eating good for the next few years. Of course, it’s natural to worry about the state of a game that is years away, as hype today could translate to disappointment tomorrow....

Quick Links Capcom’s remake ofResident Evil 4is finally here, and players can now experience the frights and spooks that made the original 2005 release so iconic. Leon Kennedy is once again on a mission to rescue the President’s daughter,Ashley Graham, from an area of Spain full of infected villagers that will try and take the protagonist down using any means necessary. RELATED:Game Rant’s Resident Evil 4 Remake Review Our complete guide and walkthrough forResident Evil 4Remakewill help new (and returning) players find their way around each main chapter to see the credits roll....

Within all theRings of Powertrailers that have been released so far, there have been tantalizing glimpses of new and never before seen creatures. One of the best things about theLord of the RingsandThe Hobbitis the wonderful array of creatures, from Ents to Balrogs to Giant Eagles to skin-changers and many more, and it looks like the new Amazon TV series will not disappoint in this regard either. With other popular fictional universes bringing out whole trilogies based on themythical creatures of their lore(such asFantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them), fans of Tolkien’s legendaruim are excited by the possibility of the franchises very own Magical Creatures Grimoire....

The launch of thePlayStation 5is within months, but there’s still a surprising amount that PlayStation fans don’t know about the console. Price and release date are obvious details that need to be revealed. But just as important is thePS5’s launch line-up. The lack of details regarding the PS5’s launch line-up leaves room for a variety of speculation. The PS5 could even have a secret launch title that has yet to be announced, which is exactly what one recent rumor alleges....

As a live service title, Rare’s popular, open world pirating gameSea of Thievesis constantly evolving. Since it’s launch back in 2018, the game has seen sweeping changes, which have not only helped improve the overall experience, but has also managed to pull in a dedicated fan base both on the Xbox and PC platforms. In fact,Sea of Thieveshas even crossover over with Disney’sPirates of the Caribbeanto offer a fresh experience for those who would rather partake in a story based mode instead of against others on the open seas....

Two years after its initial announcement,Serious Sam 4is poised to launch this month. The wait has been long for fans of the series, but it looks like it will have been worth it. If therecentSerious Sam 4traileris anything to go off of, this is probably the game long-time fans have waited for. To understand the appeal ofSerious Sam 4, one must understand a bit about the history of the series. The games follow the eponymous Sam as he faces a tyrannical space overlord and his horde of utterly insane monsters....

A couple of days ago,Oblivionturned 16-years-old. Even though the teenage game isone of the bestElder Scrollsentries, according to Metacritic, the vanilla release is certainly showing its age these days. Although there are mods that do improve the visuals, there is a team of modders that has been hard at work for the past several years trying to bring the open world RPG into the modern gaming era using theSkyrimengine. While there’s no release date for the ambitious mod as of yet, fans will be excited to know that something is inbound very soon....

George Lucas’ conception of the city-planet Coruscant was heavily influenced by Ridley Scott’s seminal masterpieceBlade Runner.Star Warscould use this planet to doits ownBlade Runner-esque neo-noirexploring the complex moral dilemmas and urban decay of film noir with speculative sci-fi imagery. AfterThe Phantom MenaceintroducedStar Warsfans to the sprawling worldwide metropolis of Coruscant, the rest of the prequel trilogy spent a lot of time on the planet. However, the movies mostly focused on the political arena, leaving the planet’s seedy crime-infested underbelly largely unexplored....

Bethesda finally announced the much-leakedStarfieldcontroller, headset, and a limited-edition watch, most of which are already available for purchase. Its reveals came as part of today’s Starfield Direct that also included theconfirmation ofStarfield’sfirst post-launch DLC, a new gameplay trailer, and plenty of other information about the upcoming space-faring RPG.TheStarfield-themed gadgets have been one of Bethesda’s worst-kept secrets over the past few months, having leaked on multiple occasions throughout spring. Both the controller andStarfieldXbox headset even hit some retailersin the run-up to their June 11 announcement, so their unveilings likely didn’t come as a surprise to fans keeping up with the game’s news cycle....

In a game about building and survival in a fantastic and deadly land, transporting resources is immensely important when setting up a base or exploring for natural goods in the wild. The ideal way of carrying water, lava, and honey inTerrariais to use a Bucket. RELATED:Hilarious Terraria Memes Only Fans Will Understand Crafting a Bucket is pretty easy, as all one needs is some Iron, however, the simplicity of the humble Empty Bucket is at odds with the fact that it, and its filled variants, are needed for a great deal of other crafting recipes....

Saw’s theatrical franchise may not be everyone’s favorite horror series, especially in its later entries, and its game adaptations may not have had any better reception. ButSawis still an IP that could potentially be adapted to games in a meaningful and satisfying way, so long as it has the right developer and the right gameplay. Considering thetorture puzzles that typically constitute aSawexperience, there are few designs that would work. Fortunately, Red Barrels’ next horror title will beThe Outlast Trials, which could offer the perfect formula for a co-opSawgame....

Leon S. Kennedy may be the main protagonist ofResident Evil 4, but he is far from the only respectable human being in the game. Ada Wong, Luis Sera, Ingrid Hunnigan, and Ashley Graham all lend Leon a hand in completing his mission and surviving yet another biohazard outbreak. But whileAda and Luis have their own agendasand Agent Hunnigan is safe in another country, it is Ashley who remains Leon’s constant companion....