Social media being what it is, it’s not at all rare for even simple things to blow up and incur the internet’s anger, even in the realm of video games. Nintendo fans in particular have been upset by social media in recent months, as evidenced by when a holiday Twitter post inadvertently led people to believeNintendo was teasingSplatoon 3. And now they’re upset again, though this time it’s not Nintendo’s fault....
ANinja Gaidenreboot is reportedly being made.Ninja Gaidenis a long-running and popular action game franchise, originating in 1988 with a beat ‘em up arcade game and a beloved 2D action-platformer made for the Nintendo Entertainment System.Ninja Gaidenhas been largely absent since the 2012 conclusion of the Team Ninja trilogy and a 2014 hack-and-slash spin-off. That appears set to change, however, with Team Ninja confirmingNinja Gaidenis coming back. While the originalNinja Gaidenaction-platformers are well-loved, most fans of the franchise will likely associate the name with Team Ninja’s trilogy of hardcore 3D action hack-and-slash games....
Elden Ringis already sure to go down as one of the biggest games of 2022 after its highly anticipated pre-release period, explosive launch, and subsequent months of popularity. Reinventing the FromSoftware formula to incorporate open-world elements,Elden Ringhas been a huge success among veterans ofSouls-like games as well as newcomers to the genre. Along with its open-world design,Elden Ringhas a lot of great features going for it. From challenging bosses likethe suffering-inducing Crucible Knight Ordovisto a deep overarching storyline that changes based on player actions, the game has an incredible amount of depth within its gameplay....
Summary APokemon Scarlet and Violetfan drew some thematic digital sketches of the four legendary Pokemon of the Teal Mask DLC as humans, and put their work on social media for fans to see. For their work, the artist received compliments from otherPokemon Scarlet and Violetplayers, with most comments noting how appropriate the attire they were given was. In The Teal Mask,Pokemon Scarlet and Violettrainers were taken on a field trip to the land of Kitakami, located somewhere to the east of the Paldea region....
Assassin’s Creedgames have typically favored self-contained stories with each entry featuring a new setting and a unique protagonist, with the one exception so far being the Ezio trilogy. This has the advantage of making the series accessible to new players, who can theoretically jump into any game and have a decent idea of what is happening without having to play several other games first. However,Miragedoes something a bit different with the series....
Larian Studios' work onBaldur’s Gate 3draws from its deep history with the DnD-style RPG genre – they did create the critically-acclaimedDivinity Original Sinand its sequel, after all. One thing thatDivinitywas particularly known for was Elemental Surfaces, which were so useful that they often would control theoutcome of combat more than abilities. RELATED:Baldur’s Gate 3: Where To Go First InBaldur’s Gate 3, Elemental Surfaces aren’t quite as prevalent, but they are nonetheless impactful....
History and reality can get too mundane at times, so a lot of authors and creatives resort to a genre or trope called magic realism. It essentially splices magical or fantasy elements into an otherwise realistic or even historical setting—often as plot drivers or to make certain scenarios and setups possible. RELATED:Most Evil Magical Girls In Anime, Ranked Some instances of magic realism in gaming are even too faint or subtle, one could consider them as Easter eggs....
RPGs had asuccessful year in 2022. They managed to reach new heights, which gave way for new stories to be told. This made them more accessible and able to reach a wider audience. Of the many RPGs that came out, many were easy to play. One of these which stood out wasTorchlight: Infinite.The reason why it’s so popular is thatTorchlight: Infinitedoesn’t have a steep learning curve, so gamers will spend more time playing and less time adapting to its play style....
The best Metroidvaniagamesare often associated with high-precision movement and fast and engaging combat. However, a lot of the games also come with tricky puzzles that will have players staring at their screens doing mental gymnastics — and some being so devious that players decide to just check for the answer on the internet after an hour. Puzzles come in a myriad of different forms, and this can make some games more enjoyable than others for different players....
Summary Vampire Survivorswas already stuffed with content, be it unlockable stages or secret characters hidden behind cryptic riddles.For the completionists out there, or the fans of the game who can’t get enough of all the variation on offer in each run, there are the DLC packs: theLegacy of the Moonspell,Tides of the Foscari,Emergency Meeting, andOperation Gunschapters that each add new areas to explore, new weapons to try out and brand new powerful characters who each bring new attacks and new abilities to the game....
BloodRayne, a game that sees players take on the role of half-vampire Rayne as she battles against vampires, zombies, and everything else you’d expect from a grimdark universe, initially released in 2002. The game was received well by fans and critics, even being seen by some asone of the best vampire games. Though, even with a successful sequel released in 2004, and a movie adaptation in 2005,BloodRaynewas effectively left dead in the water in the beginning of the 2010s....
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’s highly-anticipated Season 6 update is set to roll out on September 29. But thanks to the ongoing partnership betweenCall of Dutyand the PlayStation brand, those on PS4 will be able to pre-load the update. TheModern WarfareSeason 6 pre-load on PS4 has started rolling out to some users, revealing the file size in the process. On PS4, theModern WarfareSeason 6file size will be about 20 GB. TheModern WarfareSeason 6 start time is believed to be September 29 at 2am ET, so players won’t actually get to see the new content until then....
The Kilo 141 is a weapon with a mixed reputation inModern WarfareandWarzone. While some players swear by it, others struggle to find the appeal, considering it a low-damagealternative to the M4A1, RAM-7, or M13. On the surface, the Kilo does do relatively low damage and has a slow rate of fire, but it has a few hidden traits that can make it very competitive in the right hands. It isn’t for everyone, but players who try a good Kilo setup may find themselves hooked....
