Summary As the genre’s name suggests, Metroidvanias likeBiomorphare largely descended from two games:MetroidandCastlevania. In recent years, however, games from the genre have increasingly taken inspiration from FromSoftware’s iconicSoulsgames, particularly regarding difficulty and death mechanics. In fact, games likeHollow KnightandSalt and Sanctuaryare filed under the Soulslike category just as often as Metroidvania. EvenStar Wars Jedi: Survivorhas benefited by blending Metroidvania staples such as ability gating alongside aSouls-style combat system. In an interview with Game Rant, Lucid Dreams' co-founders Maxime Grégoire and Francis Lapierre spoke about this trend and how it applied toBiomorph’s development....

The situation atBlizzardhas only gotten messier over the past few weeks. Add to the pile of confusion the departure of another lead game designer, and now,Blizzard’s future is even more uncertain. In just a couple of weeks, Blizzard went from being one of gaming’s most revered game companies to one of its most despised. A lawsuit from theState of California began Activision Blizzard’s public fall, the State trying the company for repeated inappropriate and often discriminatory workplace conduct towards its female employees....

After first releasing on the Nintendo 3DS, Square Enix’sBravely Defaultseries has seen much success when it comes to the franchise’s review scores. Critics adored the firstBravely Defaultgame for its classic approach to JRPG combat and storytelling. Considering that the first game is currently sitting at an overall Metacritic score of 85, fans around the world are no doubt interested in how this new entry is doing. IsBravely Default2 worth diving intofor fans of the series, or is it a step in the wrong direction?...

Summary Call of Duty: Warzoneplayers are set to get the new Mutation Resurgence mode as part of the forthcoming mid-season update. Mutation is a central theme inCall of Duty: Warzone’s Season 4 Reloaded update. Last month,Call of Dutydevs introduced Season 4with a plague-centric theme. It added a plethora of relevant skins, weapon blueprints, in-game rewards, and the like for the players to unlock. Now, the mid-season content refresh, Season 4 Reloaded, is on its way to add mutation-related powers and more to the mix....

TheGuardians of the Galaxyseries is perhaps the biggest surprise hit of the Marvel Cinematic Universe phenomenon. Only one filmmaker has managed to bring a pack of characters from relative obscurity to the highest levels of pop-culture appreciation, and that filmmaker is preparing to end his tenure with the project. There may be no film director currently enjoying a bigger spotlight than James Gunn. Betweenhis blockbuster seriesPeacemakerand his many hotly anticipated upcoming films, Gunn has gone from cult darling to certified hit-maker....

There are a few ways that alert video game fans can get their hands on news before game companies are quite ready to share it. Besides stores occasionally posting items for sale before they’ve even been announced,job listingsare one of the primary methods used by video game news sleuths to acquire information. In that vein, a recent job listing shared on LinkedIn has revealed that Pixelopus, the developer of the action-adventure titleConcrete Genie,might now be working on a PS5 game....

Summary Xbox Series Smay be a bit of a game development blocker after all, according to one of the developers at Remedy Entertainment. The weakest of all the mainstream current-gen consoles, Series S was designed from the ground up as a cheaper, more affordable version of Series X, with one of its big draws being that it would still be able to play all the “big” games, only at a reduced visual fidelity....

This week, the snow began falling in and around the Tower, kicking off the four week seasonal event known as The Dawning. Just like last year, Eva Levante is handing out portable ovens so guardians can bake delicious treats for their favorite NPC characters, including a former adversary. There arenew rewards and gear to collectincluding a new SMG called Cold Front, as well as an exotic sparrow. Speaking of The Dawning, the saga of Saint-14 rolls forward this weekend as the legendary Titan hero has finally found his way back to the Tower....

Disney Dreamlight Valleyprovides a myriad of customization options for the players. It is possible to rearrange nearly every in-game object, including trees, landscapes, and houses, and place them in any desired location. The player can purchase upgrades for their house using Star Coins to unlock a plethora of additional rooms that can be decorated to their liking. The customization potential extends further.Disney Dreamlight Valleyfeatures an in-game tool calledTouch of Magic, which provides players with detailed customization options forfurnitureandclothingitems....

It wouldn’t be a next-gen console launch without an established franchise emphasizing the new console’s capabilities. For PS5, it’sRatchet and Clank: Rift Apart. Insomniac is pulling out all the stops for PS5 already, with bothSpider-Man: Miles MoralesandRift Apartcoming at release/in the release window of PS5, respectively. WhileRatchet and Clank: Rift Apartis coming out later, fans have seen more gameplay ofRift Apart, and it looks great. Gamescom gifted fans with an extended look at the announcement trailer from the PS5 reveal event, and it’s clear thatRatchet and Clank: Rift Aparthas become the poster child of the next-gen PS5, both from a technological standpoint as well as an established franchise making a grand return....

Studio MDHR’sCupheadcelebrates its fifth anniversary today, with the arduous and nostalgic experience still being heavily discussed and expanded upon.Cupheadis fondly known for its reputation of being an incredibly challenging run-and-gun platformer and its gorgeous, hand-drawn environments and creatures in the style of 1930s cartoons. It has seen continued support from Studio MDHR and fans alike since its release with continued updates and announcements from the creators and hundreds of thousands of hours of play time by fans....

Fortniteis one of the most popular titles in gaming currently. This is no doubt helped by the number of collaborations that have taken place with the game ever since it was released, such as ones featuring brands, IPs, and pop culture icons. The free-to-play title’s also had a swath of seasonal content every few months, giving a variety of things to do and things to experience inFortnite. With theconclusion ofFortnite’s Chapter 3 Season 2, Epic Games released some new trailers of what to expect in Season 3, “Vibin....

TheSteam Deckhas officially been released, allowing gamers to play their PC games on the go. Valve boss Gabe Newell has stated that he is playing on the system, and let gamers know what title he is currently diving into. Newell said that he is playing an MMO on theSteam Deckat the moment, Square Enix’sFinal Fantasy 14. The Steam Deck originally had a December 2021 release date, but had to be delayed....