Without a doubt,Breathof the Wild 2has a ton of fan expectations coming off the heels of the last game. The originalBreath of the Wildhelped launch the Switch and remains one of the console’s most popular titles, but the sequel faces a unique problem which the studio will need to overcome. Breath of the Wildpresented players with a huge open world to explore, and while it was still the Hyrule of previous games, the games’ map rendered that world in a way noZeldagame before had....

Today, it’s easy to take for granted that WiFi or a single Ethernet cable can easily connect us to the internet at large. Back in the ‘70s, however, the concept of a consumer computer allowing interaction between people hundreds of miles away was far more novel. And among the tech that stood as a stepping stone, the PLATO System — an instruction system utilized on a phone-line connected series of computer terminals — not only took part in fostering the information age, but it has animportant place in gaming history....

The Red Guardian made his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut inBlack Widow, and he’ll be appearing again inThunderbolts. Thunderbolts is set to bring together several characters who have previously been villains or antiheroes in the MCU for a team-up. Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Antonia Dreykov (Olga Kurylenko), Ava Starr (Hannah John-Kamen), John Walker (Wyatt Russell), and Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) will all join Alexei Shostakov AKA the Red Guardian (David Harbour) forThunderbolts....

Life in Teyvat can be wonderful and relaxing, in between the combat during one’s travels. Mondstadt and Liyue would serve as beautiful backdrops to an everyday life simulator. And considering how many beautiful and talented women there are in the Teyvat, fans would likely prefer a version of the game thatinvolves romance instead. RELATED:Genshin Impact: Every 4-Star Character, Ranked Journeying as the headstrong Traveller in the world ofGenshin Impactcan be a tough job....

Some players ofVampire Survivorsand this is especially true for long-time players, felt the game was getting a little stagnant. There’s only so many times a player candestroy Green Acres on Hyper Modebefore it starts getting repetitive. The arcanas are a new game mechanic that adds a little variation to the game. Arcanas are represented by cards; each card has its own Roman numeral and design to make identifying them a bit easier....

The hit indie gameVampire Survivorsannounced that its first paid expansion,Legacy of the Moonspell, will be released next week. The news comes just a few weeks afterVampire Survivorsleft early access on PC and was subsequently ported to Xbox consoles.Developed by Luca “poncle” Galante,Vampire Survivorsis a bullet-hell roguelike game that takes inspiration from games such as theCastlevaniaseries. From early access to subsequent releases on PC and Xbox,Vampire Survivorshas taken the gaming world by storm thanks to its affordable starting price point of under $5 and its addictive gameplay....

When games have to balance a rotating and expansive roster of characters over multiple entries, it’s inevitable that some will fail to make a lasting impression. Within BioWare’s popularDragon Agefranchise, there are more than a few NPCs and even some companions who fans didn’t quite take to and who disappeared after just one game. However, some characters don’t have any problem making an impact and transcend their games to become integral parts of their franchise’s world and continuing story....

Venom’s inclusion inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2carries a lot of weight. The presence of the symbiote will no doubt force both Peter Parker and Miles Morales to face the darker aspects of themselves. There is also the chance that one of theSpider-Men will eventually don the symbiote suit. But those that are in the biggest danger of Venom are those closest to the two protagonists. The main characters inMarvel’s Spider-Manfranchise are integral to its plot....

Creating a world a player can truly find themselves get lost in can be a daunting task to take on. While breathtaking visuals, an engaging story, and a moving soundtrack can often do the trick, every now and then, adding ina cast of talented voice actors can be the final touchthat makes a game an immersive masterpiece. Related:Games That Were Landmark Releases For Voice Acting Of course, some games can be rather charming when theelement of voice acting is left out, but that isn’t always the case; in some cases, it could elevate the overall gaming experience....

Rumors of aPS5engine dedicated entirely to remastering and upscaling games from previous generations initially started when online personality HipHopGamer announced during a stream of his that he had gathered from a source the existence of the engine and its capabilities. The rumored engine is reportedly going to be used in order to properly allow games, from thePS1 era through the PS4 era, on the upcoming PS5, which is significant for Sony and PlayStation consumers for a number of reasons....

Though it’s been a while since the Switch released,Nintendois still riding high on its monumental success, and the groundwork has been laid for a pretty great 2023. While Sony has exclusives likeMarvel’s Spider-Man 2andFinal Fantasy 16releasing this year, and even Xbox has its own first-party titles withForza MotorsportandRedfall, Nintendo is set to make a big splash this year with its own set of exclusives, some of which have been hotly anticipated for years now....

2022 has gotten off to a very good start for a large portion ofStar Warsfans, as January has been marked by various long-awaited releases and surprise announcements.The Book of Boba Fetthas been going strong since it first started at the end of 2021, The High Republic publishing initiative is nearing the dramatic conclusion of its first phase, and after months of anticipation,LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagafinally has a solid release date....

Published by 505 Games,Ghostrunneris a magnificent melee fighting game that is filled with violence and gore. This action-adventure game puts players in the heart of cybervoid, a city that is the aftermath of a cataclysmic event, in which residents fend for themselves. Fans of the first-person perspective (FPP) genre can expect to unleash their fury of mercenaries waiting to ambush them. RELATED:PS5 Games That Can Be Run At 4K & 60 FPS...