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Summary When it comes to the world of video game adaptations, it’s often a hit-or-miss situation. Some succeed in capturing the essence of the source material, while others leave fans disappointed. Among the many video game franchises that have made the leap to the big screen,Dead Risingremains a lesser-known gem for fans of the zombie apocalypse genre. While the games themselves have garnered a dedicated following, even some die-hard fans might have overlooked the fact that there are not one, but two movie adaptations that stay true to the chaotic spirit of the games....

Like mostFinal Fantasygames,Final Fantasy 7has deep lore with a devoted fanbase that knows it by heart. Widely regarded as one of the best games in the series, the 2020 remake ofFF7was heavily anticipated, and some changes to the canon of the original game have posed questions that even hardcore fans can’t answer just yet. In particular, really big changes have been made tothe character Zack Fair, and since his significance is only fully explained in the prequel gameCrisis Core....

TheFinal Fantasyseries has been around for a long time, and with games from five different decades, many developers have worked on the series. One of the most influential of these creators was Hironobu Sakaguchi, and recently, he decided to play throughFinal Fantasy 14. A Japanese game designer, Sakaguchi was famous for his work withFinal Fantasy. As the creator of the firstFinal Fantasyin 1987, his influence has had an indelible impact on the franchise....

AGenshin Impactfan has combined all the playable units from the Mondstadt region into one impressive character concept. Mondstadt was the first region to arrive to the game back in 2020, and it featured a number of iconic characters, from the Outrider known as Amber, to the Anemo Archon Venti. Even though this region is by many considered outdated compared to Sumeru or Inazuma, it still remains a fan-favorite since it’s the place where everyGenshin Impactplayer started their journey through the world of Teyvat....

Quick Links In theirGenshin Impactjourney, players have to collect Lumenspar to ease their adventure in The Chasm. However, at some point, Travelers will also need to own someLumenstone Ores. This item is crucial if players wish to have full completion of The Chasm. The Chasm is a new area available inGenshin Impact2.6. Many Travelers believe that the release of the mining region is a sign that Sumeru, the land of Dendro, will soon be open for the players....

While some ofGoogle Stadia’s critics might say that it was inevitable, the announcement that Google wasshutting down its first-party studiosand no longer making its own games for the cloud service was still quite a shock, especially since it only launched near the tail-end of 2019. Now it turns out that not even the people working at those studios were aware of the closures until the general public was informed. According to four unnamed sources who approached Kotaku, developers weren’t told about the closures until February 1, via an internal email and conference call with Google’s general manager Phil Harrison....

Summary Fans of ConcernedApe’s farm life simStardew Valleyhave been anxiously awaiting the release of the developer’s next game,Haunted Chocolatiersince its development began in 2020. As the proprietors of their own customizable chocolate confectionery store inHaunted Chocolatier, players will sell delicious chocolate confections made from the ingredients they gather, alongside what will likely be even more activities related to the game’s non-player characters and its world. It’s currently unclear the full extent of what ConcernedApe’sHaunted Chocolatierwill bring to the table that hasn’t already been introduced inStardew Valley, but several features have been confirmed and still more can likely be expected....

WithElden Ringhaving so many enemies to battle, co-op can be a valuable tool when taking on some tougher foes. Unfortunately, oneElden Ringplayer’s summoned co-op partner took a tumble before a boss fight even began. This is hardly the first co-op fail inElden Ring. While plenty has been said about the encounters with the legendary Let Me Solo Her, other online team-ups have not gone nearly as well. For instance, two players wereimpaled by the same Cleanrot Knight attackand thrown to their deaths, while three others were tossed off Mt....

Quick Links One of thebest new weapon typesinElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLCare the backhand blades. With an incredibly fast moveset that rewards quick fingers and quicker reflexes, the backhand blades allow players to weave in and out of range of an enemy using the moveset instead of the dodge button. These weapons shine in the hands of a skilled player and with the right build. we Unfortunately, for players looking to try out this weapon type, there are few options available in the DLC....

Since Disney acquired Lucasfilm and EA lost the exclusive video game rights,Star Warsvideo games have been few and far between. When they are released, they are either met with complete scorn, as with the revampedBattlefrontgames, or they quickly become beloved likeStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. However, there is an issue that fans are starting to face regardless of the games' quality – story fatigue. The universe ofStar Warsis vast, even after the separation of stories to “Legends” (formerly the “Expanded Universe” and no longer adhered to) and “Canon” (also known as the “Disney timeline”), yet a majority of modernStar Warsgames are based on what is currently dubbed the “Dark Times” by Disney....

One of THQ Nordic’s promises withKingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoningis the potential for a new DLC for the remastered game. Now, almost a decade after the originalKingdoms of Amalur’s release, developers are finally ready to offer a first look at the next chapter of the saga. Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning’sFateswornDLC is in the final stage of production, according to the game’s official Twitter account. THQ isn’t ready to talk about the release date just yet, but the developers offered a small preview of a new in-game location....

Fans of theLEGOvideo games have gotten used to new titles in the series coming out on a near-annual basis, so it’s been an especially long wait forLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Luckily, the wait is nearly at an end, and soon those who have been looking forward toLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagacan play through LEGO versions of the entire main seriesStar Warsfilm franchise with over 300 characters to choose from....

With the release ofMass Effect: Legendary Edition, BioWare has given fans of the series the definitive way to play all three games in the originalMass Effecttrilogy. While plenty of plenty update gameplay features and elements have been added to the games, there are bound to be a few things that might slip through the cracks. Unfortunately, there’s a bug preventing players from obtaining the high ranking Spectre gear inthe remastered version ofMass Effect 1....