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For fans of games like Monster Hunter, in-game resources and items can be the difference between life and death thanks to their necessity for crafting better gear.Wild Hearts, a new hunting game from theDynasty Warriorstudio Omega Force, reinforces these principles throughharvesting materials through the Kemono creatures that players hunt, as well as foraging materials within the large, open zones. As expected, there are no shortage of resources to be found and there are a variety of things these materials can be used for outside of simply crafting better gear....

World of Warcraftplayers who are experiencing performance issues after Patch 10.1 may be able to find relief with this handy trick. While there is no guarantee it will fix their frame rate drops completely, it has helped some players improve their gaming experience afterWorld of Warcraft’s most recent content update. Patch 10.1, titledEmbers of Neltharion,came toWorld of Warcrafton May 2, bringing with it tons of new content, outdoor activities, and an expansive new subterranean zone....

As many fans of theWWEwrestling brand know, Vince McMahon has been under investigation for the past few weeks. He has stepped down as CEO in the meantime, with hisdaughter Stephanie McMahontaking over during this time. Vince is not completely removed from WWE during this board investigation, however, reportedly remaining in some capacity on the creative team. Theboard investigation into the WWE CEO and chairmanbegan with reports that McMahon had paid a paralegal at the company $3 million in hush money regarding a sexual relationship with her....

id Software’s originalDOOMis recognized today as being not only one of themost influential first-person shooters of all timebut one of the most influential video games of all time, period. It wasn’t the first game of its kind, as id Software’sWolfenstein 3Dfrom the year before had a similar gameplay formula, butDOOMperfected the playstyle and consequently popularized it. RELATED:15 Brutal Games Like Doom You Need To Play One similarity that all products have, whether it be video games, books, or shampoos, is that successful products will be imitated....

Horror in video gameshas been there since the good old Nintendo days. Some examples areClock Tower, Nosferatu, Ghoul Patrol,andZombies Ate My Neighbors.However, modern-day games have taken the genre to a whole new level. Hence, horror games nowadays are divided into sub-genres such as survival based, action-oriented, jump scare fest, reverse scare, and most importantly,Giallo horror. RELATED:Best Free Horror Games The term"Giallo" comes from old mystery and crime thriller novels, usually known for their cheap paper & printing....

Sony has truly upped the ante with their first-party output this generation.Many of their biggest titles of the past several years have either been true open-world experiencesor at least included large play areas begging for exploration. One of their biggest accomplishments is 2018’sMarvel’s Spider-Manby Insomniac Games, which innovates on many fronts. Related:10 Impressive Open-World Games That Came Out Before Grand Theft Auto III More recently, Sucker Punch Productions unleashedGhost of Tsushima, an open-world epic heavily influenced by old samurai films....

There’s little doubt that theResident Evilfranchise is among the most popular in horror. The only name that really comes close isSilent Hill,anduntil recent rumors came up theSilent Hillfranchisehas long been dormant. Meanwhile, Capcom seems to be working overtime to keep its horror games going strong. One way the company has accomplished that is to branch out of video games entirely. There have been a number ofResident Evilmovies and television shows over the years, and the company is even working to capture a new market with tabletop gaming....

Summary AmbitiousSuper Mario SunshinemodSuper Mario Eclipsehas received an official release date from developer Eclipse Team, with the expansive update launching next Summer. Since its initial release on the GameCube in 2002, the platformer starring Mario and his new companion F.L.U.D.D. has become a beloved entry among the franchise’s 3D library. While the game originally received some criticism surrounding the gimmicky nature of the water-powered jetpack,Sunshinewent on to become one of the best-selling games on GameCube....

Valentine’s Day is coming soon, and forApex Legendsplayers that means the return of the much-loved Duos mode. First introduced back in November, Duos allows players of thebattle royale gameto form teams of two instead of the usual three. Many fans hoped Duos would become a permanent new mode, but it sadly went away after a short run. Now developer Respawn is bringing back this fan favorite toApex Legends(again, only for a limited time) as part of its Valentine’s Day event, which starts tomorrow, February 11th....

Atlus, the Japanese development studio behind thePersonaseries, has held its annual survey that asks the community what they wish to see from the company in the coming year. This year’s survey took a slightly different direction than the last few years, looking instead atremasters likePersona 5 Royalas opposed to new releases. The main focus of the survey asked fans about the possibility of porting popular Atlus franchises likePersonaandShin Megami Tenseito the Switch....

Summary A skilledBaldur’s Gate 3fan has created an impressive Lae’zel cosplay. Using stunning models of the Githyanki’s Greatsword and Shadowheart’s artifact as props, the talented cosplayer has faithfully recreated the fan-favoriteBaldur’s Gate 3character. Inspired by the game’s aesthetic and diverse cast of well-written characters, theBaldur’s Gate 3community has created some truly impressive homages to their favorite companions. The level of talent and dedication displayed by these artworks and costumes, such as one Reddit user’s recentcosplay of Shadowheart wearing the iconic Wavemother’s Robe, demonstrated the impact of Larian’s Game of the Year Award-winning RPG, and the best can often easily be mistaken for screenshots....

Battlefield 5’s Chapter 5 launched October 31 and reinvigorated the online multiplayer shooter. The War in the Pacific is a wildly different experience than the style of gameplay of the European theater. The Iwo Jima and Pacific Storm maps were both well-received, but EA DICE has been saving the best for last. The third map ofBattlefield 5’s Chapter 5, Wake Island, is almost ready to go live. Today DICE confirmed that Wake Island will be launching on December 12....

While many anime movies stand alone as a complete experience, some garner enough support to expand into a series or franchise. The original 1995Ghost In The Shellis one of the most iconic movies to do this, andits iterations have captivated fanssince the franchise’s debut. RELATED:Highest-Grossing Anime Movies Ever Unfortunately, not all series that began this way reach the same level of recognition as their animated films, even though they added new content to popular or memorable narratives....