Resident Evil Villagewas a big success for Capcom this year, further cementing the hold that theResident Evilfranchise has on the survival horror genre. However, with that title now in the rear view mirror and eyes set on the inevitableResident Evil 9, questions and theories are already mounting for what the next mainline game in the series will be about. Aside from gameplay and connections to deeper franchise lore, there is one lingering narrative element that still needs to be resolved....

There is a possibility that Sega will be making a new Olympics themed-title utilizing theSonic the HedgehogIP. Sonic and Mario have been duking it out in friendly competitions at the Olympics since 2008. While many wished that a crossover title with Mario and Sonic was a platforming adventure, others still enjoy what theMario and Sonic at the Olympic Gamesserieshas brought in terms of music, special Mario or Sonic themed Olympic events, and the crossover interactions in story modes....

While traveling through Skyrim, Dragonborn can bothfind various equipment and craft it. For the latter, you need to have the necessary materials with you. However, some of them, such as Dwarven Metal, cannot simply be smelted from ore since the smelting method has been lost. Therefore, in this guide, we will tell you how to get Dwarven Metal Ingot inSkyrim. Players will need Dwarven Metal to craft the Dwarven armor set, as well as for various Dwarven weapons....

ADiablo 4fan slows down the Werebear transformation animation to show just how grisly it is. Just like inDiablo 2: Lords of Destruction, the Druid ofDiablo 4can shapeshift into multiple forms, but the Werebear transformation may be among the most terrifying in the game given how horrific the animation is. AlthoughDiablo 3neglected to include the Druid,Diablo 4has rectified the situation. TheDiablo 4Druid differs significantly from the original iteration of the character, but there are some overlapping themes as well....

Pokemonclones are nothing new thanks to the popularity of the franchise and monster-collecting games, butPalworlddefinitely made a name for itself when its core premise was described as “Pokemon with Guns.” Interested parties got to see more of this in action at Summer Game Fest, which sawPalworld’s creatures (called Pals) whipping out heavy artillery to take on massive creatures akin to Raid Pokemon seen in recent entries. It’s not uncommon for there to be very similar elements inPokemoncloneseither: a certain eye for design to make each unique, a certain gimmick that thePokemongames haven’t tackled yet, and just enough differences to keep the Big N happy....

Splatoon 3continues the series' tradition of featuring idol groups as event hosts, and the upcoming DLC provides the perfect reason for said groups to have a crossover. While the new idol group Deep Cut has proven to be an excellent successor to the past duos in terms of hosting the game’s updates and Splatfests, it’s not difficult to see how fans of the series' previous idol groups could be disappointed by their greatly decreased presence....

The following contains spoilers for Episode 25 of Spy X Family, “First Contact,” now streaming onCrunchyrollandHulu. The long awaited final episode ofSpy X Familyhas arrived. Operation Strix has been leading up to this moment - making contact with Donovan Desmond, chairman of the National Unity Party of Ostania. While the show is a heart-warming comedy about a family of misfits most of the time, the season’s finale takes on a much more somber and serious tone for the most part....

Life is Strangeis a series that typically revolves around serious themes such as suicide, bullying, drugs, alcohol, racism, and many other topics. The episodic adventure series from developer Dontnod, Deck Nine, and Square Enix has stolen the hearts of many players, making the fanbase rather large. The first game in the series was released in 2015 to mostly positive reception and since then, there’s been a spin-off series calledLife is Strange: Before the Stormin 2017, and then a full-blown sequel,Life is Strange 2,in 2018 that featured a brand-new protagonist with a story that’s loosely connected to the previous entries....

Summary Starfieldoffers plenty of freedom to players when it comes to building their own space-faring vessel, and one of them took their assignment a bit too literally by designing a gun-shaped gunship. Thoughfinding good weapons inStarfieldis an important aspect of character progression, the game also urges players not to neglect their starship. The Frontier may have its quaint charm during the opening hours ofStarfield, but it won’t carry players deep into the endgame....

Streum on Studio had a hard time on their hands trying to craft a game that would elicit the feelings ofa classic arcade shooterin the same vein asDoomandWolfenstein. The end result was a game titledNecromunda: Hired Gun— a title that hit the mark in many ways when it came tocreating a fast-paced shooter, but still lacks important elements that would help the title stand in a league of its own otherwise....

Summary It’s easy to remember Batman as the lead of theArkhamfranchise simply due to the fact that he is the stoic protagonist players follow in its entirety. Other characters and even a few antagonists become playable in some way or another throughout the tetralogy, though, andArkhamvillainsarguably make a much larger stamp on the franchise than Batman ever does. If anything, Batman is the necessary vessel in which Gotham and Arkham’s hive of scum and villainy can be perceived, and the criminals he pursues are all the more fleshed out and dynamic as a result....

Quick Links It seems the last ten or so years have been leaning heavily on Nordic and Viking-era pieces, including in film, television, and even video games. The popularity of the MCU’sThorcould have helped boost this recent trend, with the release of entertainment like the newGod of Warvideo game series, the TV showVikings, and now director Robert Eggers' latest film,The Northman. The Northmanfollows a young Nordic Prince named Amleth who is on the verge of becoming a man when his father, King Aurvandil War-Raven, is murdered by his brother Fjölnir – Amleth’s uncle....

Summary As many gamers are patiently waiting on the new installment in the franchise,The Witcher 3mod collection continues to grow, threatening to reach a massive library the size of such modding giants asSkyrimandFallout 4.While different skins and visuals often take the front stage, modding one’s UI can make the experience with the game significantly better. As with any other aspect of the game, the UI can be improved quite a bit, providing a new experience for those looking to play or replayThe Witcher 3....