With almost every generation ofPokémonthe landscape changes, from a variety of different mechanics down to side games that keep the player occupied. In a list of changes too long to count, Generation 6 took the biggest step out of the lot. At a pivotal time in gaming,Pokémon X&Ywere the ones that took on all the new features. Throwing away the old model as much as the series ever has an entering the new age....
Many gamers are aware that Valve doesn’t make third installments in any of its series, butPortalco-writer Erik Wolpaw has a theory about why that may be. WithHalf-Life 3being one of the most overdue entries in gaming, with the story being left on a cliffhanger at the end of 2007’s “Episode Two,” the developer’s reputation for not making threequels has become a meme over the years. As time marches on, many are convinced that Gabe Newell and his team will never make game number three in any of its franchises....
Hogwarts Legacyis an open-world RPG that allows players to define their own legacy in the 19th-century wizarding world. As players can create their own character, choose their own house, and make decisions that determine the course of the story, there is plenty of potential for role-playing. Whether players want to become the next Dark Lord or foster a menagerie of magical creatures, anything is possible inHogwarts Legacy. And as with any RPG, any role-play experience can be made all the more immersive with attention to detail and a cohesive story....
Since its launch on October 25,Call of Duty: Modern Warfarehas earned largely positive reviews, but it’s not without its detractors. There are many in theCall of Dutycommunity have taken issue with various aspects of the game, especially in regards to its multiplayer. Well, those who are unimpressed by the current state of theCall of Duty: Modern Warfaremultiplayer experience may have reason to be excited, as a frequentCall of Dutyleaker has teased that a big update is coming to the game....
A rumor suggests that the newPlayStationhandheld device, internally named Project Q, will launch in November 2023. Sony revealed a bunch of games at the latestPlayStationevent, with both first and third-party studios making announcements of projects for people to look forward to.Sony also announced twonew accessories for the PS5at this showcase in the form of a handled device titled Project Q and PlayStation earbuds. Project Q features an 8-inch HD display, while also offering the unique features of the DualSense wireless controller....
Xbox has dropped a new trailer for the latest event inSea of Thieves.Shrouded Islandsis the first event for a new type of content coming toSea of Thievesthat are called Adventures. Sea of Thieveshas grown into a success since its initially rocky release back in 2018. The title wasn’t widely loved at release, with manycriticizingSea of Thievesfor launching with various issues. However, thanks to strong support from the team at Rare the game has made strides in recent years to become a much more enjoyable experience for players....
Last week Atlus posted a mysterious teaser relating to theShin Megami Tenseifranchise, its long-running JRPG series that received its latest entry in 2021. Over the course of its 35-year history theShin Megami Tenseiseries has received many spin-offs that have gone on to become their own beloved series' such asPersonaandDevil Survivor, and fans quickly discovered that this countdown teaser was related toShin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner - Soul Hackers. Now it has been revealed that the announcement is none other thanSoul Hacker 2, a follow-up to the 25-year-old Sega Saturn game coming later this year....
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimis one of the most popular–and successful–games of the past decade, and part of that popularity stems from the endless number of things for players to do in-game. Not only are gamers able to explore a vast world filled with optional quests and branching narrative choices, but they are also able to take advantage of this title’s physics engine to create their own fun. OneSkyrimplayer recently shared a clip of themself using the iconic Fus Ro Dah Dragon Shout on a huge pile of skulls....
With Sony looking towards the future with its new PS5 console, some of the company’s older technology has been neglected. This includes the PlayStation 3, a console that despite its discontinuation in 2017, is still being supported to this day by various gamers. Many fans use the PS3 to play someclassics that are sold on the PlayStation Store, or some of the games that still have the PS3’s online servers still running....
Summary Bosses are an often integral part of a Soulslike game. When it comes to Dark Souls, nobody does boss fights quite like FromSoftware. The games are challenging, fun, and addictive to win. Which is exactly why to be the best Soulslike game, there needs to be direct inspiration from the godfather of it all. To do so, a collection of bosses is important. RELATED:Films That Would Make Great Soulslike Settings With these Soulslike games, players can expect some of the best collections of bosses around....
TheStar Trekfranchise is no stranger to creating emotional moments. Its most memorable scenes range from death-defying, edge-of-the seat space battles, all the way to moments of happiness found between two characters who love each other dearly. While they have generated a lot of happy moments over the years, the writers across the various series have also created a lot of sad, borderline depressing moments. Here are, in no particular order, the franchise’s saddest episodes that are sure to make viewers shed a few tears....
Summary TheStar WarsUniverse is filled with a fascinating assortment of characters. From the great Jedi to the lowliest rebels and everything in between, the list of characters who have played significant roles in the events across the galaxy far, far away is astounding now. The main players, despite many of them being great warriors, are often those who can inspire the loyalty of others, whether it is deserved or not. From Jedi Masters to the Sith who drag people’s minds to the dark side, there have been some fantastic manipulators in theStar WarsSaga to date, some even making up the best characters whose fates remain unknown following projects likeAhsoka....
Summary A player inStarfieldreturned to a populated area in the game to find that an entire city in the Settled Systems had disappeared. NPCs, items, and light sources remained intact, though the absence of the city’s architecture made it quite a sight to see, or lack thereof, in this case. The launch ofStarfieldwas met with mixed reception that concerned the presence of gameplay bugs. By already having a reputation for releasing games with various glitches,Bethesda continues the trendwithStarfieldas players discover outlandish bugs....
