Microsoft’s first-party line-up is still a little lacking, and one of its most anticipated titles,Fable, is still nowhere to be seen. Heavily leaked in the year building up to its official announcement in 2020,Fableis set to be a brand-new beginning for the tongue-in-cheek fantasy franchise. That new beginning also extends toFable’s developer, Playground Games, which is making quite the departure from its usual resume to create this game. Founded in 2010, Playground Games is a developer located in England most famous for its extensive work ontheForza Horizonseries....

Summary Fallout 4is a controversial game among some fans. While boasting many new features and a more advanced engine, opinions on the writing remain mixed. This includesFallout 4’s quests and factions, which feature many good ideas but imperfect execution. The Railroad, for example, is one of the game’s most interesting factions but remains divisive even among fans who sympathize with its cause. Part of what makesFallout 4’s Railroad faction interesting is that players must do a bit of legwork to find them....

Summary A different look into the Edo Period is revealed inFate/Samurai Remnant, with the Waxing Moon Ritual beginning a secret conflict in Japan with the ultimate wish on the line. Players ofFate/Samurai Remnanttake control of swordsman Miyamoto Iori as he’s plunged deep into this hidden war, with his status as the Master of the mysterious Saber forcing him to fight six other Master-Servant pairs also eyeing the prize. RELATED:Fate Series: Strongest Characters From All The Anime Shows & Movies...

Annapurna Interactive, publisher of indie powerhouses likeStrayandNeon White, recently revealed a gameplay trailer ofFlockat its digital showcase event. In development by Hollow Ponds,Flockfuses creature collection with a fanciful, avian-borne flight sim, where players acquire a retinue of cute flying friends. The relaxingindietitle can be enjoyed alone or with friends and is currently in development for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Game Rant spoke with Hollow Ponds' creative director Ricky Haggett andFlock’s art director Richard Hogg about its various inspirations and the challenges associated with building the game’s aesthetic....

Summary Fontaine’s Archon Quests may have come to an end, but the exploration certainly hasn’t. With new map areas, world quests, and hundreds of treasure chests to unlock, players have been running, climbing, and now swimming through all thatGenshin Impact’sNation of Justice has to offer. A new group of challengers joins the ranks in the league ofFontainian Local Legends, mini-bosses that players can stumble upon, whether underwater or on land. There are fourteen Local Legends to find in Fontaine, each varying in difficulty, elemental weaknesses, and even species....

God of War Ragnarokis one of the most hotly anticipated upcoming releases for the popular PlayStation platform, garnering huge amounts of attention pre-release. With the franchise receiving a contemporary rebirth thanks toGod of War(2018), it has been firmly reestablished as one of the most-discussed IPs in the industry. One of the biggest selling points of the 2018 title is its portrayal of a new pantheon, with Odin set to receive extra attention in the coming sequel....

Hogwarts Legacyis set to give players the opportunity to experience life as a student in the wizarding world’s most famous school. The game will allow players to create their own wizards, pick a house, attend classes, learn spells, discover secrets, and explore the castle of Hogwarts and its surrounding areas. During the recent PlayStation State of Play, it was also hinted that broomstick flight mechanics will be in the game, which could also bring in the popular wizard sport of Quidditch toHogwarts Legacy....

Summary One of the biggest releases of 2023,Hogwarts Legacyinstantly captured the hearts of fans, inspiring many to share unique in-game creations, including a festive Halloween character makeover. While many fans have enjoyedmodded versions ofHogwarts Legacy, others have instead focused on utilizing the base game items to create original looks and designs. Offering a new story in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter universe,Hogwarts Legacylets fans experience life as a student at the iconic Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry....

Hogwarts Legacy’s release date is not for another couple of weeks, but the game is already available to pre-load for those on Xbox Series X. In an age when most game purchases are digital and file sizes are ballooning out of control, pre-loading is an extremely helpful tool that ensures gamers are able to play pre-ordered games likeHogwarts Legacyright at launch. However, it’s a rare thing that games let players pre-load so far in advance....

Horizon Forbidden Westhas been a success for Sony since its launch earlier last month. Ever since the game wasannounced by developer Guerilla Gamesat Sony’s PlayStation Experience event in 2020, fans have been looking forward to seeing the continuing adventures of Aloy in a brand-new story set all across a unique and expansive open-world. Horizon Forbidden West, the follow-up to 2017 highly acclaimedHorizon Zero Dawn, sees Aloy,once again voiced by Ashly Burch, trekking across the titular Forbidden West in order to find out why the machine animals are starting to become feral....

The history of the proceeding series is scattered all acrossFinal Fantasy 16, with the world of Valisthea itself resembling the design of Eos from the most recent title. Between the attempts at creating aFinal Fantasywith a more open worldand an ambiguous darkness descending from above, this latest title borrows plenty from the lands explored inFinal Fantasy 15. Square Enix’s use of themes across its games, dissecting into what it means to be human and what it means to have been made or guided by an overarching power is prevalent in every entry in theFinal Fantasyseries....

Quick Links The First Descendantwill have many Modules that players will be hunting down throughout the various locations. One of the bestModulesaround for the first location isLong Distance Maneuvering. This is anUltimate Modulethat you will be able to get while the game is set to Normal, but this drop rate can be increased by following the story and by equipping purple gear. How To Get Long Distance Maneuvering In The First Descendant Players who wish to get their hands on thisUltimate Modulewill want to head to theKingstonlocation....

Recently, it was revealed that Xbox had passed on makingMarvel games, with the brand instead going to Sony. The release ofMarvel’s Spider-Manshows how big this deal actually was, but of course, hindsight is 20/20. What matters now is how Sony uses this agreement. While Marvel-Square Enix games likeMarvel’s Avengershas faced heavy backlash andMarvel’s Guardians of the Galaxydid not get the attention at launch it deserved, Sony is building an impressive array of games....