It’s been rumored for quite some time that theXbox Series Xwon’t be alone in the next generation of Microsoft consoles. For months, there have been claims that acheaper, less powerful model commonly referred to as the Xbox Series S(or Lockhart, the supposed codename for the console) is also coming out. As of now, Microsoft has yet to say anything official in response, but that might change very soon. It’s now August, and now that Microsoft already highlighted its next-gen games with last month’s Xbox Games Showcase, speculation is pointing to another reveal event this month where the company finally breaks the silence on key details about the Xbox Series X itself....

While the backstory and lore inDark Soulsisn’t something that FromSoftware presents explicitly, following the information from character dialogue, item descriptions, and environmental placements is a huge part of the experience for some fans. To that degree, few bosses hold the same level ofDark Souls' iconic lore detailsas Seath the Scaleless, although his boss encounter somewhat suffers from being over-hyped. The result is a boss that can have a lot of impressive build-up depending on what quest lines the player pursues, but doesn’t quite pay off in the same way other lore-heavy encounters do....

ASkyrimplayer has shown off their funny roleplay as Sheogorath, even managing to defeat a dragon in-game using an incredibly powerful cheese staff. WhileSkyrimhas many roleplay possibilities, this player brings back one of the series’ most popular characters in a way that gamers might not expect. The versatility ofSkyrimin how players are able to play the game is a massive reason it remains as popular as it is almost twelve years after its release....

Sons of the Forestis the ultimate survivalist game set on a not-so-deserted island teeming with cannibalistic enemies. Players are thrust into chaos while a part of a rescue team that is looking for missing civilians when their helicopter suddenly crashes. From there, the main goal is to stay alive while battling against nature and the violent native population. Players must also care for their basic needs, such as energy, hunger, and thirst....

JRPGs are popular among gaming fans who strongly appreciate story-heavy games with complex worlds and lore.Soul Hackers 2, Atlus’s fifth installment in theDevil Summonerseries, focuses on telling the story, so players can take their time to customize their teams' status, appearance, and skill set. However, all of these items assist overall with the combat system familiar to Atlus. Soul Hackers 2gives its take on the “chosen one saves the world from villain playing god” trope seen in many Fantasy, Action, and Adventure games....

If there is one thing that is keeping the ancientDoomtitle alive, aside from the recent reboots, it’s the dedicated modding community that wishes only to pay homage to the classic FPS with new ideas and custom changes a-plenty. Mods do all sorts of things to the influential title, including turning it intoan acion-packedNinja-Gaidenstyle game, or allowing people to take out their frustration by shooting NFTs in hell. With that, a recent add-on takes the innocent world ofSpongeBob SquarePantsand reimagines it as the violent shooter....

One of the things that Star Trek does best is create a vast universe that is absolutely packed with information, lore, and culture, the forefront of this being both the highly advanced sociopolitical infrastructure created since the show first hit TV screens, and the fairly realistic fictional technology. This technology is,despite some aspects of it being achievable today, high science fiction. They’re the wils imaginings of a far-off future, but that is not to say they are not based in real science....

Though it may seem simple on the surface,Stardew Valley’s 16-bit exterior hides a level of complexity that rivals any other title on the market. One of the most prominent features is an arcade mini-game that masqueradingas a fishing mechanic, providing more entertainment than simply staring at a bobber. There are over 80 fish a player can catch inStardew Valley,ranging across the spectrum in rarity, value and usefulness. With so many exciting options, it would be easy to overlook the humbleBream, one of the more common varieties of scaly creature....

Summary The Halloween season has come again, so it’s a great time to switch off the lights and fire up a good survival horror game for chills and thrills. Yet the problem is that a game can only be new once. Eventually, the dogs bursting through the windows inResident Evilor Pyramid Head stalking James inSilent Hill 2will feel run-of-the-mill rather than a shock. There’s still indie horror, which can be hit or miss as many of them go for jump-scares rather than building fear....

Summary As the first mainline title of the franchise in nearly a decade, it makes sense thatTekken 8may have already achieved the most successful launch of the series yet. With a roster of many beloved characters contributing to the hype that the game built in the lead-up to launch, the game feels the most refined of the past fewTekkenentries. A starting roster of 32 makes for one of the largest casts in a modern fighting game, but the expansive history of the franchise also meant thatTekken 8has left out many previously available characters....

What can make a scary show even scarier is when the viewers realize that what they are watching is either a real story or inspired by true events. There is always something very unsettling in understanding that sometimes life is even crazier than fiction and that situations one would never think possible to happen have already taken place somewhere in the world. RELATED:The Best Games Inspired By Real-Life Stories With the rise of the need for true-crime documentaries and cozy horror movies, the gaming industry has been keeping up the trend, puttingreal-world locations and eventsin a lot of games....

After a somewhat rocky start, the quality ofNetflixOriginals has improved dramatically over the past four or five years. Rather than continuing to rely solely onbig name actorsto sell its movies, the company has seemingly shifted its attention towards attractingtalented writers and directorsas well. There are still the occasional duds here and there, but, on the whole, the results of this change in approach really do speak for themselves. RELATED:10 Movies That Were Hated By Critics But Loved By Audiences...

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3’s release date is just around the corner, and players old and new can’t wait to get their hands on it. It already has overwhelmingly positive reviews because of its great early access run in the past year. Those who haven’t triedBaldur’s Gate 3and its previous installment yet may be overwhelmed by the wide variety of classes they can choose from. Fortunately, games likeDiablo 4offer similar classes that players can compare with the ones inBaldur’s Gate 3and pick one that fits their playstyle perfectly....