There are likely a plethora of fans of high-profile developers like FromSoftware who want more original works rather than seeing the writers, programmers, and artists to retread old ground. However, the massive success ofBloodborne, along with the receptions to sequels like the relatively underwhelmingDark Souls 2, is one of the clearest examples that this fan request is best for developers as well. Even stronger games that were sequels, likeDark Souls 3,still fell slightly short critically for the way that it built so much of itself off of the originalDark Soulsas opposed to breaking out its own identity on its own....

Summary Debuting all the way back in 1991, theManafranchise may not be the longest-running JRPG series, but it’s certainly one of the most beloved. Beginning life asFinal Fantasy Adventure, a Game Boy spin-off that swapped that franchise’s usual love for turn-based combat with a more action-oriented approach, theManaseries took full form in 1993 with the release ofthe SNES classicSecret of Mana. Since then, theManaseries has enjoyed a fairly lengthy career in both Japanese and Western markets, with a slew of spin-offs and recent remakes keeping the franchise in the public consciousness....

Once a player has established their capital and increased its population inCivilization 6, they will then be able to begin expanding their empire with the help of Settlers. This is an extremely important thing to do inCiv 6’s early game, and many fans will know that is wise to start founding additional cities as soon as possible. What these players may not know is how far to take this concept, and this guide is here to answer the question of how many cities is enough inCivilization 6....

Everyone knows the nameCall of Duty, whether they play video games or not. Over the past decadeCall of Dutyhas become a household name and a staple franchise, and while not all parents shudder at the sound of their child constantly talking about it as they might with a game likeFortnite, the nameCall of Dutydoes have strong brand power. WithCall of Duty:Black Ops 4, the latest installment in the hit FPS franchise, video game publisher Activision and developer Treyarch introduced a number of monetization practices and microtransactions that put politely, could be described as egregious and anti-consumer....

BeforeHyrule Warriors: Age of Calamitywas even announced, it wasn’t that unusual to think ofNintendo’s mashup ofThe Legend of ZeldaandDynasty Warriorsgetting multiple installments, thanks to the re-releases the original game got on the 3DS and the Switch. That said, despite the fact that it’s finally gotten its first proper sequel withAge of Calamity’s launch today, Nintendo saysHyrule Warriorsisn’t guaranteed to continue as a subseries. Zeldaseries producer Eiji Aonuma andAge of Calamityproducer Yosuke Hayashi touched upon this when asked by IGN if there were any plans to continue developingWarriors-style games alongside mainline games like theupcoming sequel toBreath of the Wild....

Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle Ris the latest game based on the popular manga series by Hirohiko Araki, a remaster of the PS3 original. A lot of changes have been made in the remaster, most notably the voice cast and color palettes now matching their modern anime counterparts. This can be seen with characters likeGiorno Giovannawho originally had a blue outfit in the original now having a pink one, like in the anime....

Summary Logitech is known for making incredible gaming peripherals that stand out from the crowd, and the Logitech G733 Lightspeed gaming headset is no different. This lightweight headset offers outstanding wireless gaming performance, fantastic sound quality, and incredible comfort for even the longest gaming sessions. For the last two weeks, the Logitech G733 has been put through a rigorous testing process to see if it’s worth picking up and what gamers it is perfect for....

A luckyElden Ringplayer received help from an unexpected source in defeating an invader. Similar to some other games made by developer FromSoftware,Elden Ringallows gamers to play with or against other users, and it even has dedicated arenas for fans to engage in PvP action. Elden Ringalso features an invasion mechanic that allows players to invade others and attempt to disrupt their progress, but some fans have developed clever strategies for defeating the invading user in unusual ways....

With his first comic book appearance dating back to 1962,Spider-Manhas had a lot of stories over the years. Some of them focused on his solo superhero career while others had him working with other heroes and teams, such as the Avengers or the Fantastic Four. Some comics were more action-based while others focused on the hero’s emotions. And finally, there were stories about Peter’s civil life as well as his superhero activity....

After so many years,Minecraftplayers continue to impress the community with a slew of imaginative projects, builds, and redstone contraptions coming out all the time. It’s hard to imagine that Mojang’s sandbox title was one of thebest-selling games of 2022despite how old it is. However, its distinctive visuals, accessibility, and the fact that it provides almost endless creative potential mean it continues to draw people in. With the developer keeping the game up to date with new ideas, includingadding Crocs intoMinecraft, there is a good chance it will continue to be a vital part of the gaming community for years to come....

Updated July 25, 2025, by Chris Birsner:When the Nether was introducedin the alpha daysofMinecraft, it became a whole new world for players to explore and mine. With the new world came plenty of different resources for them to use and new gameplay mechanics that have changed the game forever. RELATED:Minecraft: The Best Animals To Tame (& How To Tame Them) In addition, the latest update in Minecraft further upgraded the Nether to include new biomes, mobs, and materials for players to interact with....

Shortly followingMortal Kombat 11’s reveal during The Game Awards 2018, it was confirmed that the forthcoming fighting game would be including a recurring character and antagonist of the franchise by havingShao Kahn as a pre-order bonus fighter. Now, with the next sequel in the long-running series set to debut soon, NetherRealm Studios has decided to give potential players a look at some Shao Kahn gameplay and a fatality of his....

One of the most notable omissions inNew Pokemon Snapis the Poke Flute, which played an important role in the firstPokemon Snapgame. Much like the mainlinePokemontitles, it could be used to wake up sleeping Pokemon and clear new routes for the player to explore. Just because the flute doesn’t return though, that doesn’t mean that the mechanic has been totally abandoned. RELATED:New Pokemon Snap: How to Find Lental Seafloor Glowing Crystabloom Not too long after startingNew Pokemon Snap, players get the Melody Player upgrade for their research camera and this allows them to play a short tune at the press of a button....