When Matt Reeves picked upThe Batman, one of the biggest challenges from the get-go was pairing his script with a version of Gotham suited to the dark and realistic vibes he envisioned for Bruce Wayne and company. Now that the film is out, it bears saying that this version of Gotham City is arguably the best rendition of DC’s New York. This is a title Reeves’ Gotham could aspire to by the sheer beauty and aesthetic composition achieved inThe Batman, a feat partly accomplished with the help of Greig Fraser’s cinematography work, however, this city’s charm or lack thereof is hardly about looks....

One staple in BioWare RPGs is the chance to romance companions or even NPCs, something that has been honed and sometimes perfected across various games. Of course, one of those isMass Effect, meaning that players will get the chance to re-kindle these flames over the whole trilogy comeMass Effect: Legendary Edition. Now, this is not to say that any particular romance is bad in the upcomingMass Effect: Legendary Edition, but they are not created equal....

Horizon Forbidden Westwas Sony’s first and perhaps most substantial offering in 2022, showing the exploits of protagonist Aloy after the conclusion of the first game. It released at a time when there were plenty of other options for gamers, but regardless of outside competition it garnered strong commercial sales and near-universal critical acclaim. Taking the story to the Pacific and thesunny pastures of what was Californiawas a stroke of genius, as it granted players new areas to explore and enemies to overcome....

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlandshas proven to be a major success for Gearbox, with many pleased to see another fantasy-focused entry in theBorderlandsseries.Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keepwas already beloved, so it is no surprise that a bigger story with the same theme turned out to be a hit. However, while future entries in the series seem very likely, it may be worth giving the fantasy setting a break. While Bunkers and Badasses is very much inspired byDungeons and Dragons, that does not mean that theTiny Tina’s Wonderlandsseries needs to confine itself to a fantasy world....

The Walking Dead: Destiniesallows players to revisit certain iconic locations in AMC’sThe Walking Dead. The prison was one of the most memorable places in bothThe Walking DeadTV show and comic books. This unexpected location meant to keep prisoners inside ended up being the perfect place to keep out walkers, and after it was cleared, it became a home to many characters for a while. While clearing out the place, gamers will come across a prisoner named Andrew....

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 Remasteredhas promised to deliver fans a nostalgic skateboarding experience with new visuals. As a result, the game is one of themost anticipated games of this year. Many players are currently enjoying the demo of the game and some have found an interesting feature. There are ways to alter the difficulty of the upcomingTony Hawk’s Pro Skatercollection but it was labeled as cheating in the original titles....

Grasshopper Manufacture’sShadows of the Damnedis getting remastered.Shadows of the Damnedwas developed as a collaboration betweenSuda51and Shinji Mikami, blending Mikami’sResident Evil 4-style third-person shooter gameplay with Suda51’s unique sense of humor. Published by EA,Shadows of the Damnedlaunched to mostly positive reviews, but it failed to light up the sales charts in the way EA was likely hoping to see. For some time, those who signed up for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or EA Play had another chance to discoverShadows of the Damned, as it was made readily available through those services....

Summary The February 21 Nintendo Switch Partner Direct brought with it the announcement thatUnicorn Overlord,a real-time strategy and tactical role-playing hybrid created by Atlus and Vanillaware, will be making its way to the Switch. Unlike many previous Vanillaware titles,Unicorn Overlordwill see a simultaneous release on multiple consoles on March 8. In addition to the Switch, it will debut for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. This may represent the beginning of a new trend forVanillaware, which previously limited most of its releases to a single console....

Released in October of 2020,Watch Dogs: Legionis the third title in the open-world action-adventure series. Developed by Ubisoft and featuring hacking prominently in its gameplay,Watch Dogs:Legionwas released to decent but unremarkable reviews, with the game earning a 72% rating on Metacritic for its PC version. The game was praised for its impressive depiction of future London and ambitious “you can play as anyone” approach, but criticized for its repetition and poor story due to the game’s lack of a central protagonist....

Quick Links Zenless Zone Zero’s RPG elements make it crucial for players to understand each Stat in order for them to plan their combat strategy accordingly. Among the various novel Stats in the game, one, known asImpact, tends to particularly confuse newbies. ManyZenless Zone Zeroplayers want to know precisely what this ability does and how it affects an Agent’s performance. As such, this guide explores every aspect of the Impact effect, explaining how to improve it and identifying which Agents have the highest potential to become your primary Impact inflicters....

The Quarryis another example of Supermassive Games' interactive horror experience blurring the line between movies and games. Unfortunately, some players have had no success while trying to unlock one ofThe Quarry’s specific achievements, leading some to think it is presently glitched and therefore unattainable. Similar toUntil DawnandThe Dark Pictures Anthology,The Quarryfeatures multiple story paths that switchbased on player choice. While this allows for plenty of endings and bonuses for players to find, the requirements for getting the Hard Pass achievement have not yet been determined....

Warning: The following contains spoilers forWolf PackEpisodes 1 and 2.DespiteWolf Packbeing announced on the heels of theTeen Wolfmovie forParamount+, the two werewolf-centric projects are very different animals. With both being produced byTeen Wolfshow runner Jeff Davis, some believed thatWolf Packwould be a spin-off ofMTV’sTeen Wolfseries. That, however, is not the case. Though both projects share a lot of similarities, it’s the differences between the two that work inWolf Pack’sfavor. Wolf Packis inspired by a series of novels by Edo Van Belkom published in the early 2000s....

The latest game in 2K Games' basketball franchise,NBA 2K21has tons of players heading out onto the virtual court to play matches. With most sports on hiatus in various ways due to the pandemic, even more fans than ever are using the game as a way to interact with their favorite sport. RELATED:The 10 Best Old School Basketball Games Ever Made “I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life....