Several months ago, Insomniac Games revealedRatchet and Clank: Rift Apart,which is the upcoming new entry to the classic platformer game that has been on hiatus since 2016. Of course, veteran players would know that theRatchet and Clankfranchise is one of the PlayStation’s longest-running series out there, but it has been quiet over the last few years apart from the remake of the first game that was released several years ago....
Summary Recent news surroundingTwitchthis week has suggested that the Amazon-owned company is considering loosening its restrictions on certain policies. Alongsidesites like YouTube and Kick, Twitch is a well-known broadcasting service that’s become home to a wide variety of content creators since 2011. However, even though Twitch has given some incredibly renowned people a platform to share their thoughts on, it’s not against banning streamers if they violate the Terms of Service or Community Guidelines....
A new mod released forStar Wars Jedi: Survivorallows players to play as the iconic Sith Lord, Darth Maul. TheSith have a strong history inStar Warsvideo games, but this mod makes one particular member a prominent part of the newest title from Respawn. Prior to the game’s release, plenty of rumors suggested thatDarth Maul could feature inStar Wars Jedi: Survivor. Unless he’s hidden away as an Easter egg somewhere in the game, these rumors didn’t come to fruition....
Zack Snyder’s Justice Leagueis finally coming out after a long and arduous journey. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the Snyder-approved version ofJustice League, following all the controversy and difficulties behind the scenes. Now, fans of the Snyder Cut will be able to get a closer look at the making ofJustice Leaguein the form of a behind-the-scenes documentary premiering the same day as the film. Behind-the-scenes Cameraman/DP Simon Firsht posted the news on his Instagram, confirming that a 30-minute documentary will be accompanyingZack Snyder’s Justice Leagueupon its release....
Summary A courageousZelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer posted a video of Link trying to place a box made out of concrete slabs on a Gleeok. Out of all the different ways that players have tried to take downGleeoks inTears of the Kingdom, this video is undoubtedly one of the most entertaining. One of the most memorable aspects ofThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildwere the intense battles against the mini-bosses in the game, like the Hinox, a giant cyclops-like creature who can throw entire trees at Link, or the Stone Talus, a rock-like behemoth determined to squash the player like a bug....
By now, most people have probably had the chance to play through the campaign ofMarvel’sAvengers. The main story is by far the game’s best aspect and through a fair amount of criticism, it still remains untouched. As incredible of a story as it may be, it certainly leaves plenty to be desired and a good deal up to the imagination. RELATED:The 10 Most Surprising Things About Marvel’s Avengers As is the case with most stories balancing as much asMarvel’s Avengersdoes, plot holes are bound to arise....
12 Minutesis a game with an incredibly apt title. In this time loop puzzle drama, the player acts as a husband, repeatedly trying to save his wife from a killer cop. He doesn’t have a week, a day, or an hour, just the titular12 Minutes. It’s a title that’s gaining acclaim, as12 Minuteshas even caught the interest of Hideo Kojima. But 12 minutes isn’t a lot of time, and some players find the game’s strict time limit frustrating....
In the day and age of modern technology, video game press can easily reach all corners of the internet. Unfortunately, some of these talked up games don’t always live up to their circulating rumors. Some titles deliver even more horrific scares than players initially expected, while others can leave much to be desired. RELATED:10 Best Action Horror Games (According To Metacritic) While not being objectively bad all around, some of these games just aren’t the bone-chilling experiences the hype made them out to be....
2020 might have been a bad year in some ways, but it wasn’t without some excitement. The same could be said for the state of RPG games in recent months. There were a lot of extreme ups and downs, and with so many people staying home, this was one industry that didn’t have a lot of problems staying lucrative. It wasn’t just the games themselves, either, with the console wars raging to a fever pitch as the PlayStation 5 was released....
Activision Blizzardis taking the spotlight for all the wrong reasons recently, from botched game launches to a whirlwind of accusations against its senior staff. Company CEO Bobby Kotick finally has a response to the controversies his company finds itself embroiled in. Over the past few months, reports and accusations surfaced accusing many ofActivision’s executives of abusing employees to various degrees and creating a toxic work culture. The CEO, Bobby Kotick, is a main subject of widespread criticism from both employees and fans....
Summary Astral rifts have been lauded as “more complex archaeological sites” forStellarisplayers to investigate, thanks to itsAstral PlanesDLC, which emphasizes narrative choices that the players can make. Players can explore alternate dimensions through the Astral rifts that can appear in a random galaxy in the downloadable content. These Astral rifts each have their benefits in the form of narrative insight into the rich lore ofStellaris, and gameplay benefits as well by acquiring resources such as minerals, alloys, Astral threads, or even powerful relics, which can turn a weak empire into a formidable one thanks to its properties....
Of all subgenres in the racing game scene, it’s perhapsdrag racingthat doesn’t get a lot of love due to its extremely straightforward mechanics. While it seems as though these types of races just need two racers to duke it out while racing in a straight line, there’s a lot more nuance involved in choosing not just the car and the track but also the properties of said vehicles, with things such as shifting becoming a much bigger deal here than in other races....
There are a truckload of multiplayer games up for grabs right now. However, most need apowerful PC to run smoothly. Thankfully, there are several games that players can enjoy on laptops with integrated graphics or older desktop PCs, too. The icing on the cake is that these games offer robust multiplayer content, allowing players to explore the title with their friends or against online foes. Below, players will find a list of games, from hero shooters to chaotic puzzle titles....
