TheEpic Games Storeis continuing its expensive free games strategy into September 2021. The store has been exceedingly generous with its free games this year, including some massive titles likeAlien Isolation, Control, andA Plague Tale: Innocencefor no cost in the last couple of months. August has seen a huge range of free titles, with many of these games focused on science fiction, vehicular travel, and the automation of game elements. WhileYooka-Laylee(which is free until August 26) bucks this trend, the other currently free gameVoid Bastardsfits the theme perfectly....

2018’sGod of Warwas one of the PS4’s fastest selling exclusives, reviving the franchise and leaving many fans with high hopes for its upcoming sequel. Not much has been officially revealed about the next game aside from its tagline, “Ragnarok is coming.” The lastGod of War, however, was packed full of hints about what might be included inGod of War’s Ragnarok sequel. The final moments of the 2018 suggested that the next game could be Kratos’ last, and there’s been a lot of speculation about whether or not the series’ star will survive Ragnarok, and if not, what exactly will happen....

Epic Games has removed the Shotgun Striker Reality Augment fromFortniteafter a player noticed that it was possible to gain health and shields by hitting their teammates as well. Epic Games added fivenew Reality Augments in the latestFortniteupdate; although recent additions to the game had been slightly controversial, such as Shockwave Hammer and the Deku’s Smash, fans were still particularly excited about this update as there hadn’t been any content updates since the start of the Winterfest event....

FortniteSeason 7 Week 10 has arrived, bringing a fresh wave of challenges.Fortnite’s weekly quests really help to keep the game fresh through each season and offer players a hefty chunk of XP. The new challenges range from the mundane to the bizarre and will take players all across Apollo Island. One of the most interesting of theFortniteSeason 7 Week 10 Challengesrequires players to visit Guardian Towers. To complete the new quest, players will need to approach three of the six Guardian Towers on the island....

Hideo Kojima has spent decades in the gaming industry, and his legacy will outlive him many times over. Despite having plenty of classics under his belt, he shows no signs of slowing down, and his studio,Kojima Productions, has a few projects on its plate, including anupcoming Xbox game. Although not much is known yet about this game, it has the gaming world intrigued, as Kojima has revealed that the game will be making use of Microsoft’s cloud technology....

Team Cherry’s 2D MetroidvaniaHollow Knightreleased in 2018 to great critical and commercial success. Garnering multiple games of the year awards,Hollow Knightslowly amassed a solid following thanks to its unique blend of ideas. Hollow Knightfinds itself among thebest Metroidvania gamesin recent years. The game has a strong selection of systems and mechanics in play, which has managed to elevate the Metroidvania genre itself to another level. RELATED:5 Great Platformers on Xbox Game Pass Hollow Knight’s Art Style The art style and direction of a Metroidvania game is as important as all of its other mechanics....

Hugh Jackman’s legacy as Wolverine in theX-Menfilms is one for the ages. Having played the character for over twenty years, Jackman and Wolverine are closely associated. However, according to Jackman, playing Wolverine damaged his vocal cords. Jackman has played Wolverine since 2000’sX-Men.Following Wolverine’s demise in 2017’sLogan,and several statements from the actor’s camp, it was thought that Jackman retired from the role before it was revealed thatJackman is returning as Wolverine inDeadpool 3....

Although players will have to take down their first boss inLies of Palone, they will eventually gain a mysterious ally. Outside each major boss arena is a strange-looking dish players can interact with. Doing so, and using a Star Fragment, will allow players to summon an enigmatic Specter that can help them fight against some of the more imposing foes in the game. This Specter can be absolutely invaluable as it helps to draw aggro away from players while simultaneously helping them score more damage on the boss....

Minecraftis a game that gives ultimate freedom to its players, allowing them to explore the world, build anything they can imagine, and defend themselves from mobs, all while playing through a particular progression that leads to other dimensions. While players are encouraged to play however they see fit,Minecraft’s progression relies heavily on the progression of ores that players are able to mine. One of the most recent additions to the game was the inclusion of copper, which has proven to be a popular block among builders, but also could point to a future update....

Nightingaleis an upcoming shared-world survival crafting game from former BioWare devs, one that sees players seeking the titular city by exploring the realms of Fae, trying to survive and establish their own estate, and working alongside other Realmwalkers (players). Because of its cooperative structure and early access release onPC,Nightingalewill be getting several tweaks ahead of its official 1.0 launch, but will be a live-service survival game at its core. Thanks to Early Access, though, and feedback from its closed alpha testing, fans will have a lot of say in howNightingaletakes shape....

Nobody Saves the Worldis a new action-RPG from Drinkbox Studios, known for developing and publishing the Guacamelee and its sequel. Their new IP takes a break from the metroidvania platforming and features a top-down perspective with a focus on dungeon crawling. RELATED:How Long to Beat Horizon Zero Dawn and DLC Before Forbidden West Releases How Long to Beat Nobody Saves the World It takes15-20 hours to completeNobody Saves the Worldif players are only interested in completing the critical dungeons....

Summary Over the past year, layoffs and closures have swept the gaming industry, andPlayStationpartner Deviation Games is the latest victim of this misfortune. The studio was founded in 2020 by Jason Blundell and Dave Anthony, both known for their work on theCall of Dutyfranchise. The studio had partnered withPlayStationin an effort to develop an unannounced AAA title, and there were high fan expectations for the end result of this collaboration because of how these people had shaped the visions of some of the best receivedCall of Dutygames....

The Poke Radar returns toPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearl, and it has been improved. ThePoke Radaris rewarded as part of post-game content and helps trainers secure catches exclusive to the device, as well as helping encounter hidden move, high IV, and even Shiny Pokemon. It’s actually the best way to encounter a Shiny inBrilliant DiamondandShining Pearl, but players should ensure they are using the Poke Radar correctly in order to secure an almost guaranteed Shiny or other rare types of Pokemon....