Summary WithFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s adoption of open-world game design, players can expect to come across similar categories of activities in each of the game’s regions. Combat challenges, activating towers, collecting artifacts; each of these standard components of open-world games are part ofFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s core gameplay loop, only players get the novelty of completing them as one of the most iconic groups of protagonists in one of gaming’s most beloved settings....

Persona 5has gone from strength to strength since it was initially released in 2016. Atlus' PlayStation exclusive quickly became the best-selling entry in the long-running series, promoting a complete edition in the form ofPersona 5 Royalas well as its very own spin-offs. During the Microsoft and Bethesda showcase in June,Atlus announcedPersona 5 Royalwould be going multiplatformin October and no longer limited to the PlayStation ecosystem. For Xbox owners, there was a bonus that the JRPG would be appearing on Game Pass from day one and include over 40 pieces of DLC....

Summary One of last year’s most controversial releases,Gotham Knightshas had a lackluster reception largely due to the ways it managed to disappoint fans of the legendaryBatman: Arkhamseries. WhileGotham Knightsis firmly set in a brand-new continuity totally removed from Rocksteady’s Arkhamverse, the comparisons to Batman’s prolific outings were inevitable. It cannot be argued that protagonists Nightwing, Batgirl, Red Hood, and Robin are all favorites of many die hard comic fans, but perhaps their own title strayed too far from the adventures of their mentor....

Fans of theGrand Theft Autoseries have been waiting for a sequel toGrand Theft Auto 5since 2013 and many are growing impatient. Rumors about a supposed sequel are everywhere, but very little has been confirmed by Rockstar itself, allowing one to freely fantasize about what the next installment will entail. RELATED:Grand Theft Auto: Every Main Game’s Cover Art, Ranked TheGrand Theft Autoseries is full of engaging and likable characters that benefit the overall story of each game they are a part of....

Another issue that held backHalo Infinitefrom smooth online gameplay has been resolved by 343I’s newest patch. This latest fix responds to a data bug that downloaded 300MB per a single multiplayer match.On July 21st, Twitter user Neeko found that a single multiplayer match ofHalo Infiniteate 300MB of data. After just a few matches, this could result in multiple downloaded gigabytes of data. This was later confirmed by other players, and even acknowledged by 343I itself the following day through an official Twitter post notifying players that it would look into the issue....

Summary AHonkai: Star Railfan discovered an interesting detail in Penacony’s design. Known as the Planet of Festivities, Penacony is the third world that was introduced inHonkai: Star Rail, and is the setting for one of the most elaborate stories in the game so far. The latest update,Honkai: Star RailVersion 2.2, answers a lot of questions that players have about Penacony and its key characters. One of the most mysterious characters is the Watchmaker, who is the founder of Penacony and initially believed to be responsible for the corruption befalling the Dreamscape....

Summary The year is off to a great start with survival games, including hit titles likeEnshroudedandPalworld, both currently in early access. Now, Inflexion Games’Nightingaleis bringing up the tail end of things with a survival experience unlike any other set in the mysterious Fae Realms, where secrets and dangers wait around every corner.Nightingalehas certainly proven its worth thus far, but it still has its issues nonetheless. Nightingaleis currently in early access, so issues are, to some degree, to be expected....

Summary Dragon’s Dogmahas always been an infamously tricky game to master. Its unique gameplay mechanics, lack of hand-holding, and unfamiliar open world all make for a complex experience. Add to that notoriously clunky combat with comicallyunreliable AI companions, and the end result isDragon’s Dogma— a challenge that even some of the most hardcore gamers struggle to remain committed to. This is really the primary reason it is only regarded as a cult classic rather than a mainstream hit, but it has nonetheless achieved enough widespread success to justify its sequel,Dragon’s Dogma 2, in 2024....

WhenKirby and the Forgotten Landwas revealed in September, a cute little blue-green companion for Kirby could be seen in a small clip of a cutscene if fans watched closely enough. The next trailer would reveal this little friend’s name as “Elfilin,” a small mouse-like creature that travels with Kirby for a majority of the game. Just as Elfilin was formerly revealed,manyKirbyfans were quick to theorizethat the character would fall into a familiar trend the series has used time and time again....

Summary Konamihas announced two brand-new classic game collections, bringingFelix the CatandRocket Knight Adventuresto new platforms. Konami has been doing a lot in recent years to preserve and re-introduce its older games to new audiences. This can be seen with theCastlevaniaandTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesre-release collections, bringing plenty of these retro games from older legacy platforms to the current systems. Konami is once again porting some of its classic titles to modern platforms, collaborating with Limited Run Games to do so....

Summary One of the biggest launches of 2023,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2has provided fans with fun content, including a hilarious glitch where an enemy kidnaps Spider-Man. Fans have discovered a variety offunny bugs inSpider-Man 2, and this particular glitch has left fans shocked and amused. Released on October 20,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2features Peter Parker and Miles Morales teaming up to face off against new villains wreaking havoc in New York City. While several iconic names pose the biggest threats to the web-slinging duo, some of the lower-level criminals have also proven to be a challenge for the heroes....

Netflix has revealed the first poster for the upcomingEnola Holmes 2, with a fun take on the “I spy” or “Where’s Waldo” guessing game. The busy poster features many cast members of the sequel, cleverly hidden in the crowd, and fans are invited to put on their detective hats and search for familiar faces. It is a fun challenge to find them all scattered over the image. The busyEnola Holmes 2poster shared by the streaming giant with the caption “Tis who?...

Summary There’s a new Soulslike on the block calledDeathboundthat brings forth a unique party-based system, promising to innovate upon other iterations of the punishing subgenre.Deathboundis a Soulslike developed by Trialforge Studio, which recently showcased a demo atSteam Next Fest. After numerous players had a taste of the game, the Brazilian studio collected all the feedback and pledged improvements for its second upcoming demo, available starting March 21 on Steam. Soulslikes feature higher difficulty levels than usual and focus on environmental storytelling, whichmight intimidate newcomers to Soulslikes....