The Companions is one of the first factions that the player comes across in their playthrough ofThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. A group of warriors based in the city of Whiterun, the Companions have a long history, and the player can join their ranks to learn more about their turbulent past. To join the Companions inSkyrim, the player must enter Jorrvaskr, the faction’s base in Whiterun, and then speak to their leader, Kodlak Whitemane....

Summary 2023 has been an absolutely monumental year for video game releases, with at least one huge, critically acclaimed title dropping every month. But even while some of2023’s biggest gameshaven’t quite been the critical smash-hits that fans wanted them to be, their releases have still been a huge deal, and that’s certainly the case with Bethesda’sStarfield. Arriving on Xbox Game Pass just a few weeks ago,Starfieldhas been one ofthe most anticipated games of 2023since its release date was set....

Capcom may be looking towind down its supportforStreet Fighter 5and begin looking towards the future, especially with the Champion Edition of the game now out. However, even four years after the game’s initial release, players were still having issues with the online multiplayer, reporting laggy and unstable matches. In the end, a fan had to step in and attempt to fix it themselves. A Reddit user by the name of Altimor shared a patch of their own making for players to download and address the issues withStreet Fighter 5’s netcode....

Summary The Arkhamverse’s undiminished emphasis on Batman guaranteed that his role inSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguewould always be of paramount concern. Batman is a scene-stealer whenever he appears and rightfully so with how much reverence and legacy is left behind him in Gotham City. Batman’s death inSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueseems to ensure he will no longer be playing such a role, but he doesn’t bow out without delivering a couple of iconic final moments....

Summary Disney Dreamlight Valleypresents players with the opportunity to create a village filled with all of their favorite Disney characters, not dissimilar to Nintendo’sAnimal Crossing: New Horizons. After an event called “The Forgetting”, Dreamlight Valley is in ruin and players need to recreate it by reliving stories from the past. This storytelling device is ingenious because it invites players to revisit and warmly remember Disney characters and stories from their own past....

Summary After 12 long years, theDragon’s Dogmafranchise is back, and for the most part, fans have gotten exactly what they asked for. Though it may stray a little too close to its 2012 predecessor at times,Dragon’s Dogma 2is a fantasy open-world RPG that puts a number of refreshing spins on the genre, from its player-led exploration, to its rewarding progression and class systems, to its challenging combat. There’s a lot thatDragon’s Dogma 2is going to be remembered for, and there’s a lot it can teach the rest of the video game industry....

Quick Links Few games have stood the test of time likeThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. An RPG made by CD Projekt Red, the game released all the way back in 2015. Since then, it’s been considered one of the greatest games ever made, sold over 40 million copies, and is now receiving a remaster, bringing it to the forefront of the cultural zeitgeist once again. Whether you’re new to the series or a veteran witcher, there will be some aspects of the game that you might need help with....

Things being much larger than they normally would be is the basis of entire genres of entertainment, but their size communicates different things depending on context. The venerable giant robot, or mecha, genre has a huge presence in anime, video games, comics, and cartoons, but a much smaller footprint in the world of cinema. Anime is the go-to mediumfor stories surrounding titanic automatons or massive man-shaped armored vehicles. From human-piloted giant machines like the long-runningGundamfranchise to sapient but still huge constructs like the underratedGargantia on the Verdurous Planet, anime seems to hold a near-monopoly on the genre....

Summary Even before it has a proper title and release window,Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3already carries a lofty set of expectations. Square Enix’s conclusion to the epicFinal Fantasy 7saga is expected to provide closure to the series' complex narrative, tying up any loose ends and giving fans a satisfying conclusion. BothRemakeand its sequel,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, have proved to be tough, challenging experiences that demand a lot from the player in mastering the mechanics....

Splatoon 3is not the first entry in its franchise to release for Nintendo Switch, but even so it has found an impressive presence on the hybrid console. Within three days of releasing on September 9,Nintendo announced thatSplatoon 3sold over 3.45 million copies in Japan- a bigger launch than titles likeThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,Pokemon SwordandShield, andAnimal Crossing: New Horizons.Splatoon 3’s story mode Rise of the Mammalians is garnering a lot of attention in particular, both because of the lore it imparts and for the improved way it handles collectibles like Sunken Scrolls....

World of Warcraft’s upcoming expansion,The War Within, will introduce a new storyline tokickstart the Worldsould Sagaand provide plenty of new content for players to tackle as they level up and grind through the endgame. Speaking of endgame, one of the most notable and hyped new features is the new Delves endgame content. These will be a new key endgame activity for players, with loot and a Great Vault row to boot....

Around the time of its release,WWE 2K22showcased a massive roster of DLC characters. Legends such as Rob Van Dam and even guest appearances fromcharacters like Machine Gun Kellyare included in this line-up. However, it appears the inclusion of one DLC character could be questionable, as the superstar has now been released by the WWE. Nash Carter was to be included inWWE 2K22’s DLC Stand Back Pack, alongside other characters like MGK....

Though anticipation has been high forThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, many fans are now tempering their expectations due to increasing odds that the sequel won’t be as hyper-engaged with previousZeldagames as had been initially hoped. Ever since it was confirmed thattheZeldaseries spanned multiple timelinesand never-ending cycles, there has been a dedicated effort to not just make sense of the series' continuity but to go beyond this with fan theories....