Summary In 2013, Bethesda announced that one of its recently acquired studios was working on yet anotherWolfensteinreboot. One of gaming’s most influential franchises, this next attempt was to be the fourthWolfensteinreboot since the franchise began in 1981. Helmed by MachineGames—a newly founded studio with no games under its belt—it was unprecedented how successful and influentialWolfenstein: The New Orderwould go on to be. Announced on June 13, 2025,Wolfenstein: The New Order’strailercertainly made its mark: Jimi Hendrix’s “All Along the Watchtower,” alternate history Nazi robots, a world subjugated by the fascist menace, and one gravelly voiced all-American hero promising to stand against it all....

Action movies are almost shockingly varied. Pick any two random standouts in the genre and watch them back to back, you’re likely to get two very different experiences. Though an action movie can succeed with nothing more than a compelling fireworks display and some recognizable movie stars, some films go above and beyond with creativity and intelligence. Far too many action movies today boil down totakes onJohn Wickwith another star in the lead role....

WithScream 6less than a year away, fans of the slasher franchise are wondering what characters, plotlines, kill scenes, and surprises are in store for this new film. While it’s exciting to imagine coming back to Woodsboro for another movie, fans have some thoughts about what they want to see and what they think might be a mistake to include. It’s hard not to have strong opinions about where the franchise should go since audiences have been enjoying the story of Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) fighting Ghostface for such a long time....

Alan Wake Remasteredwas recently announced following an accurate retail leak. The originalAlan Wakedelivers competent action-adventure and psychological horror, but withenhanced character models and improved performanceon current-gen platforms, Remedy Entertainment’s intellectual property may be more widely resurrected for the modern generation. Alan Wake’s visuals from 2010 are imperfect by modern standards of graphical fidelity. However, it is arguable that they were never unpleasant. Because little time remains beforeAlan Wake Remasteredofficially launches, the few screenshots and teaser trailers that have dropped are most likely final promotional material....

Who doesn’t like abeard? It can really add character to the right character. Gordon Freeman’s neat goatee fits his scientist-on-the-run persona, while Joel fromThe Last of Ushas the kind of scruff only a post-apocalyptic survivor could have. Related:Video Game Heroes Who Have Done Terrible Things But not all beards are equal. Some whiskers stand out more than others. So, when thesevideo gamecharacters step up to the plate, their bushy beards make the competition look like peach fuzz by comparison....

Summary Valve has become renowned for its ability to create and tell compelling stories.Half-Lifeis almost always considered as one of thegreatest narrative-driven gamesdeveloped, or at the very least, one of the greatest narrative-driven FPS titles. However, oddly enough, Valve has rarely dipped its toes into creating a traditional, singular protagonist with a branching character. They have graced players with silent protagonists or a multitude of main characters in one game, but not a single conventional persona....

It’s been a tumultuous month forCall of Duty: Modern Warfareplayers. While the start of the month finally saw the arrival of the first season of content including a new battle pass to progress through, the game has also seen an unfortunate rise of glitches, exploits, and bugs. The most high profile issue currently involvesa nasty bug that prevents progressiontowards challenges, XP, the battle pass, and more. While Infinity Ward continues to look for a fix, the community has suddenly discovered a potential new stealth addition....

ACall of Duty: Warzone 2player has clipped the moment in which they utilize the ATV to great use where other vehicles in the game like the SUV or Hummer may have failed. WithCall of Duty: Warzone 2introducing an entirely new formula to the battle royale experience established by 2020’sWarzone, this ATV play may be specific to the latest release given that it wasn’t common practice in the original. Reddit user Peakkz recently shared a clip of their driving aroundCall of Duty: Warzone 2’s Al Mazrah mapon an ATV in which one of their allies is dead and about to be claimed by the encroaching gas....

A lot of players are looking forward to the release ofTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 Remastered. The original games were a hit with players and spawneda hugeTony Hawkgame franchiseand fans are hoping that the remastered titles can recapture what made the original fun. Many will be keen to try a demo of the game to ensure that the gameplay is still fluid and engaging. One way to obtain a free demo will be through orders at the Mexican Grill restaurant Chipotle....

Crusader Kings 3has been one of the biggest titles featured onXbox Game Pass for PCthis year, with the strategy game allowing players to step into the shoes of a ruler with an astonishing amount of mechanical depth. WhileCrusader Kings 3reviews were positive overall, the game did launch without the ability to create one’s own ruler from scratch, though that’s been changed in a recent update. Highlighted by a new video released by Paradox Interactive,Crusader Kings 3’sdeveloper, the character customization feature offers a ton of options....

Picking the right weapon is an important step during character creation. That choice depends on a number of factors, fromClass to Race to Feats, as well as basic preference. Some might be more proficient with a particular weapon, while others would have a disadvantage with another. Dungeons and Dragonsgives players a plethora of choices, and immediately throws quite a few terms and mechanics that could be a bit confusing. At the end of the day, it is important to keep in mind that it’s not all about numbers....

Collecting flowers is crucial inDisney Dreamlight Valleyas they serve many purposes as the game advances. Sometimes players need to get their hands on a certain flower as a quest item. In other situations, they can be delivered as giftsto level up friendships with villagers.But that’s not it. There are some recipes in the game that require flowers as necessary ingredients. Blue Marsh Milkweed is a rare flower of the Milkweed family, which players need to craft various items inDisney Dreamlight Valley....

AsEAcontinues to come up with new ways to engage gamers in their favorite titles, a fresh patent describes music that changes to reflect a player’s emotions. Music has been a prominent feature in video games since the early days, and it continues to evolve with each generation, with the next-gen having the potential forEAscores that adjust depending on how a gamer is feeling. Many publishers in the gaming industry have ramped up patent filing in recent days, with Sony and EA among the prominent names to hint at the future of video games spotlighted by the necessary paperwork....