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Summary The open-world genre hasn’t always had a great reputation. In fact, the larger video game worlds have gotten, the more often they seem to garner criticism for their design and execution. In the midst of all that,Elden Ringmanaged to give players an open world that rewarded them for venturing off the beaten path, all while refusing to babysit them through it. Many open-world games that came beforeElden Ringare notorious for their hand-holding mechanics, in which they clutter their maps with icons that denote activities, collectibles, and quests....

The recent delay ofthe upcomingLord of the Rings: Gollumhas disappointed many fans of the franchise who are itching for a newLord of the Ringgame to play. Thankfully for such people, there have been numerous games related to the franchise released over the last few decades, which can hopefully keep them occupied in the meantime. RELATED:Every Mario Platformer Ranked By How Long They Take To Beat Due to the licensing ofLord of the Ringsgames, it can sometimes be difficult to find them available for cheap....

Last Friday, publisher Square Enix launched a new digital showcase series called Square Enix Presents. As expected,the event provided players with much-anticipated updateson games such asMarvel’s Avengers,Life is Strange: True Colorsand more. However, one interesting title currently gaining some attention right now isOutriders, which is under development by studio People Can Fly. Thanks to a playable demo released last February, many are hyped aboutOutriders' forthcoming release. However, for those who are still unfamiliar withOutriders, here is everything players should know about the upcoming game, including its story, gameplay, multiplayer mode, platforms, and release date....

Retro first-person shooters are enjoying a quiet rennaissance onSteam, particularly in the indie community. Among these titles, Byte Barrel’sForgive Me Fatheris primed to make waves thanks to its Lovecraftian aesthetic. The FPS features two-dimensional sprites, similar to those inWolfenstein,Marathon,andDOOM,but captializes on the aesthetic by rendering the world like a comic book; each screen looks like the panel from graphic novel. That’s not the only thing primed to haveForgive Me Fatherstand out in the crowd....

The fifth day ofGenshin Impact’sLost Riches eventhas arrived, and it has brought two new treasure areas for fans to search along with it. One of these areas, denoted as treasure area 10, is located at Cape Oath, and indeed there are 60 Iron Coins to be found there. For thoseGenshin Impactplayers that may be having some trouble unearthing all of the treasure that is buried at this location, this guide is here to provide assistance....

Quick Links Ruin Guards are huge humanoid automatons inGenshin Impactthat were created during the time of Khaenri’ah, a long-destroyed and forgotten nation. While discovering the vast world of Teyvat, players will certainly encounter Ruin Guards and become victims of their ranged missile attack. Upon defeating a Ruin Guard inGenshin Impact, the machine will dropMora, EXP, and some level-up materials likeChaos Device,Chaos Circuit, andChaos Core. The drop rarity depends on the Ruin Guard’s level and the Cores are mostly used to upgrade weapons inGenshin Impact....

A series of photos posted online show one talented gamer’s impressive attempt to pay tribute toGod of War’s prickly protagonist with their jaw-dropping Kratos bust. Even though gamers can now choose from a wide variety of officially-licensedvideo game LEGO setsavailable for sale, talented fans continue to wow with their custom-built creations like this homage to the star of Sony Santa Monica Studio’sGod of Warfranchise. Bursting onto the video game landscape with a vengeance in 2005’s PlayStation 2 hitGod of War, Kratos quickly became one of the most iconic video game characters of the era....

February has seen a plethora of rumors concerning gaming companies, from the now seemingly de-confirmed PS5 reveal event to even a handful ofNintendo Directs. Rumors have pointed to one, if not two, Directs happening this month, with one said to focus on the upcomingAnimal Crossing: New Horizons. And just yesterday, Nintendo confirmed that at least this rumor was legit. The Nintendo Direct is scheduled to take place Thursday, February 20 at 6 a....

Summary BesidesAssassin’s Creed, theFar Cryfranchise seems to be one of Ubisoft’s biggest series right now, and it is showing no signs of slowing down. While some players believe that the series has dipped in quality a bit, the studio is still apparently hard at work on the next chapter. No one knows what this nextFar Crywill look like just yet, but there is a strong possibility it will be following in the footsteps of its predecessors....

AsStarfield’s release in September approaches, a free AAA game could breathe new life into Game Pass. And FromSoftware’sArmored Core 6appears to be the ideal candidate, offering a captivating robotic apocalypse setting and extensive gameplay. However, the burning questions remain: WillArmored Core 6: Fires of Rubiconbe available on Game Pass? Will it become the game that captures the attention of Xbox fans awaiting Bethesda’s colossal RPG? It appears that Bandai Namco has other plans....

The Leviathan Axe is one of Kratos’s greatest weapons, but it seemingly abandons him in a bizarreGod of Warclip. 2018’sGod of Warmarked a fresh chapter in Santa Monica Studios’ epic hack-and-slash franchise, with Kratos settling down in Midgard after successfully enacting his vengeance on the gods of Ancient Greece in the original trilogy. No longer the rage-driven warrior he was inthe previousGod of Wargames, Kratos is instead haunted by his past actions as he tries to raise his new son Atreus to pursue a better course in life....

Summary Persona 3 ReloadandMetaphor: ReFantazioare coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, a well-knownAtlusinsider has said. Their claim adds to the recent wave ofSwitch 2 leakswhose sheer volume suggests that Nintendo’s next console is nearing its highly-anticipated launch. In the meantime,Atlus’s two biggest games of 2024are both set to skip the Switch. Their official target platform lists came as a disappointment to some fans, who argued that the portable nature of Nintendo’s hybrid console is a perfect match for the turn-based gameplay ofMetaphor: ReFantazioandPersona 3 Reload....

A recent report from EA Sports insiders reveals the developer is taking a “make or break” approach withMadden NFL 24, following recent controversies surrounding the franchise. The annual football series has become a staple of EA Sports' yearly releases with the games typically being the studio’s biggest title of the Fall season. However, recent launches from the franchise have been marred by controversy related tonegative reception from fansand critics alike. Now, EA Sports appears to be taking a drastic approach for this year’s game....