Homeworld 3's Roguelike Mode Will Work More Like Slay the Spire, Less Like Hades

Homeworld 3is continuing the series' long tradition of innovation, this time introducing usable terrain in the game’s 3D environments. Just as notably, it is bringing single andmultiplayerroguelike gameplay into the realm of real-time space strategy.Homeworld 3’s roguelike mode, known as War Games, will task players to choose among a handful of starting fleets before embarking on a series of increasingly challenging missions leading up to a cinematic final battle. Players can earn Artifacts during missions which drastically change how certain ships perform, and additional options can be unlocked for subsequent runs....

July 22, 2025 · 4 min · 782 words · Brian Ballard

Horizon Forbidden West Is a Great Batman Game

After the success of Guerilla Games' new IPHorizon Zero Dawnin 2017, the pressure was on for its sequel to top its well-received predecessor. The highly anticipatedHorizon Forbidden Westwas finally released in February this year, and the third-person action RPG was largely met with praise from fans. Everything was scaled up from the popularHorizon Zero Dawn, from the expansive setting and the storyline to the variety and scope of side missions on offer....

July 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1109 words · Jason Gonzales

How Star Wars: The Bad Batch Embraces The Star Wars Jedi Games

Summary Major spoilers ahead for Seasons 1, 2, and 3 ofStar Wars: The Bad Batch. Respawn’sStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderhelped putStar Warsgames back on the map withStar Wars Jedi: Survivorexpanding on what Fallen Order built. These games are just as integral to the franchise as other forms ofStar Warsmedia, withStar Wars Jedi: Survivorand its predecessor referencing the various shows and films ofStar Wars. TheStar Wars Jedigames haven’t exactly been referenced on the same level in return....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 583 words · Jean Dixon

How Super Mario RPG's Optional Secret Area Falls Flat

This article contains late-game spoilers for Super Mario RPG. Summary While many of the fans who wantedSuper Mario RPGto get a remake have experienced the original game in some form or another, the recent Switch release helps many newer players travel through the Mushroom Kingdom in a turn-based role-playing game for the first time ever. While its story remains simplistic, the gameplay is very intricate and detailed and will keep players entertained beyond the main story with post-game content and secrets to find....

July 22, 2025 · 4 min · 801 words · Kristina Schultz

Insiders Say Kojima Silent Hill Rumors Are Incorrect

This past week saw a deluge of Konami-related rumors drop. These pointed to a newCastlevaniagame being in development, a remake ofMetal Gear Solid 3, and most prominently, a Sony-fundedSilent Hillgame being developed by Hideo Kojima’s Kojima Productions. Given Kojima’s belovedSilent HillsdemoP.T.,Silent Hillfans were anxious to believe the truth of the new rumor. With things settling down, however, insiders are coming forward to say that the Kojima ProductionsSilent Hillrumor isn’t accurate....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Lindsey Dixon

Kingdom Hearts 4 Officially Announced, Debut Trailer Shows Gameplay and More

Kingdom Hearts 3ended on the biggest cliffhanger, as many questioned what would become of Sora and all that. There have been hints, of course, but fans do know he’s been sent to a city based onShibuya, otherwise known as Quadratum. Answers could still be quite a ways away, but fans have gotten their first official look at the nextKingdom Heartsgame. During the Kingdom Hearts 20th anniversary event, a new trailer debuted confirming two new games in theKingdom Heartsfranchise....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Luis Jones

March 17 is a Big Day for Two Popular Franchises

The gaming industry can often experience huge gulfs in time between high-profile releases, which can in turn leave fans desperate in anticipation for the next iteration of their most beloved franchise. Despite this fact, there are still moments when a multitude of anticipated titles release in close succession, filling the space with huge amounts of content for fans to experience and enjoy. March 17 is set to be one of those days, with two very high-profile franchises each releasing titles on the same day, including the recently busyBayonettafranchise....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 562 words · Debbie Huynh

Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Complete Upper West Side Map (100% Completion Guide)

Quick Links Marvel’s Spider-Man 2players will find plenty to see and do on the Upper West Side. In addition to theNew York Citydistrict’s many iconic landmarks, there are also 11 different objectives for players to complete there, all of which will be needed to achieve 100% district progress. Most of these activities can be found simply by gliding through the streets and scanning from time to time, but there are a few that won’t show up on the HUD unless players get really close to them....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Jacob Brown

Marvel: The Best Movie Trailers In The MCU, Ranked

It is a constant challenge for a cinematic beast like the vast, interconnected web of movies that is theMarvel Cinematic Universeto continuously spark new and prolonged interest in their products. The movie trailers of the MCU have gone down in history due to the way that they have garnered billion-dollar hype numerous times. Related:The Best Marvel Comics Duos With how many great movies have been releasedover the course of the MCU, it can be incredibly difficult to decide which have been the very best entries....

July 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1086 words · Carla Shaffer

Microsoft Explains Why the Xbox Series X is Shaped Like A Fridge

In the few months that have passed since theXbox Series X’s reveal, Microsoft has answered quite a few questions regarding the upcoming console, opening up on the XSX’s technical specs andhow those specs will improve gamers’ gaming experience. However, it was only until this week that the company finally gave an explanation to perhaps the most pressing question everyone’s had: why is it shaped like that? From day one, one of the biggest points of contention regarding the next Xbox has been the design of the console itself....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Kathy Bowman

Modern Warfare 3’s Open Combat Missions Provide the Perfect Blueprint for a Spin-off Series

Summary One of the most controversial additions toCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3was the new Open Combat format for many of the game’s campaign missions. The game’s six Open Combat levels provide a distinct change of pace from the tightly scripted sequences that have become a hallmark of the franchise, but many players were less than satisfied with Sledgehammer Games’ decision to include the semi-open-world sections. But even though this new format proved to be off-putting to some,Modern Warfare 3’s Open Combat missionsprovide the perfect blueprint for a Shadow Company spin-off....

July 22, 2025 · 4 min · 661 words · Timothy Hunter

Netflix Games Seems to Be Gearing Up for Something

RELATED:Live-Action Voltron Movie Sparks Bidding War All The Studios Netflix Has Acquired Over the last six months, Netflix has acquired three separate game studios, the first being Night School Studio. Acquired in September 2021, this developer is likely best known for its titleOxenfree, a graphic adventure that received favorable reviews upon its release in 2016. Aside fromOxenfree, Night School Studio hasn’t done too much. The developer has some experience in the mobile game market, with two adventure titles releasing in 2016 and 2020, the first of which beingMr....

July 22, 2025 · 4 min · 640 words · Brittney Johnson

Paper Animal RPG Developer Discusses Core Mechanics, Stickers, and Party Members

Paper Animal RPGis afreshly Kickstarted indie title that wears its disparate influences on its sleeves.Paper Animal RPGis a love letter to the developer’s favorite styles of games: roguelikes, games with a wholesome aesthetic, and Nintendo RPG franchises likePaper Mario,Mario & Luigi,andPokemon Mystery Dungeon. The titleconcluded itsKickstartercampaign today raising €76,084, nearly doubling the creator’s goal. Game Rant spoke with the sole developer behind Cuddling Raccoon Studios, Azurexis, who also goes by Nick....

July 22, 2025 · 4 min · 685 words · Monique Barron