Insomniac's X-Men Game Desperately Needs the Xavier Institute as a Hub Level

Summary Insomniac Games’X-Mengame could benefit heavily from one mechanic that has appeared in several games throughout the years. When a mechanic is tried and true, it’s only logical that several games would end up trying some variation of it. That being said,X-Menis in a unique position that could give it even greater upside than usual. There are a lot of elements that anX-Mengame would need to capture to live up to the feel of the series....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · Steven Kim

Iron Man VR Review Roundup

When it comes to superheroes that every fan wants to embody, few can hold a candle toIron Man. One of the Avenger’s most crucial members, Tony Stark has hardly ever gotten to star in any major video games of his own, with most of the projects surrounding the iconic superhero being restricted to rushed tie-ins to correspond with early Marvel movies. It seems that’s all about to change with the release ofIron Man VR,which will allow players to finally step intoTony Stark’s legendary suitand cruise through the skies to fight super-powered villains....

June 27, 2025 · 5 min · 999 words · Robert Diaz

Kingdom Hearts 4 Releases First Official Track

The first official music track forKingdom Hearts 4has just been released as part of theKingdom Hearts20th-anniversary vinyl collection. Fans finally received official confirmation that Square Enix is working on the nextKingdom Heartsgame last April in the form ofa crypticKingdom Hearts 4trailer. In it, Sora awakens in a modern-looking city named Quadratum - just in time to battle a gigantic monster using his trusty Keyblade and some sort of grappling hook ability....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Jaime Mcneil

Kingdom Hearts 4 Should Explore a More Mature Sora

Kingdom Heartshas been around for a long time at this point. The first title released back in 2002, getting close to two decades ago. The unlikely hybrid of Disney and Square Enix properties has since become one of gaming’s most popular franchises. Many of its fans have quite literally grown up with the series. Early in the franchise, the main character’s age matched up with a lot of the game’s fans....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 580 words · Lori Byrd

Lies Of P: How To Craft And Upgrade Legion Arms

It may seem deceptively simple from the outside butLies of Pfeatures a rich and robust combat system. There are many mechanics for players to master and multiple ways for them to do damage to their enemies. Players can attack with weapons, use Fable Arts, throw items, and make use of the Legion Arm accessory. The Legion Arm can be particularly useful, with multiple Legion Arm types that will give players an additional edge against their foes....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Joe Jensen

Life Is Strange: Before The Storm — How To Win The Tabletop Game

Quick Links One of the most memorable sections of the prequel toLife Is Strange,Life Is Strange: Before The Storm, hasthe beloved Chloe Pricetaking part in aDungeons & Dragons-esque tabletop game alongside classmatesSteph Gingrinchand Mikey North. Although this tabletop section of the game takes only twenty minutes to get through, it resonated greatly with many of those who playedLife Is Strange: Before The Storm. RELATED:Best Games With Time Control Mechanics That said, the tabletop game section is in no way a walk in the park tosuccessfully complete....

June 27, 2025 · 4 min · 697 words · Jessica Miranda

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth's Barracudas Might be the Series’ Most Brutal Gang

Summary Warning: This article contains spoilers up through Chapter 4 of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Proceed at your own risk. While theLike a Dragonseries has developed a reputation for having a wacky side thatLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealthheavily leans into, there is still a gritty crime drama story that balances out these more lighthearted segments. For as humorous asLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealthcan be at times, there are also grim reminders of the criminal underworld that Kasuga and his party find themselves entrenched in throughout the game....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 622 words · Gregory Moore

Loki: Season 2 Finale Review

This review contains spoilers for Season 2 Episode 6 of Loki. Summary After last week’s stressful episode, the Season 2 finale ofLokiis the perfect way to end the roller coaster of a journey that this entire season has been. Fans questioned the path that the season was taking, until things started to fall into place and led to a finale that tied every loose knot. But, is it truly the end, or just a whole new beginning?...

June 27, 2025 · 5 min · 1047 words · Christina Holt

Marvel's Avengers Offering Permanent Discounts for Some Store Items

The wild ride that isMarvel’s Avengerscontinues. After a troubled launch and first few months, things seemed to stabilize a bit with the War for Wakanda expansion, along withAvengersinclusion to Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass. Both events helped the player base grow a bit, though for many fans, it was largely too little, too late. However, the goodwill thatAvengerswas able to cultivate took another hit recently due to the microtransactions and in-game store....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Michele Stone

Marvel's Avengers Player Shares Skin Concepts for Iron Man, Captain America, and More

Marvel’s Avengers' skin cosmetics are important to the game’s community. As such, fans are vocal about their wishes and requests regarding alternate outfits for the playable heroes, and the deliberation about skins is always a topic ofconversation in theMarvel’s Avengerscommunity. Besides the number ofskins inMarvel’s Avengersso far, fans continue to come up with interesting ideas for cosmetics, whether they are inspired by comic book source material or the adaptations in film and television....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · James Chavez

Mortal Kombat 1 Mod Adds Ermac Early

Summary The undead warrior Ermac won’t be playable inMortal Kombat 1until its first wave of DLC hits, but one modder has managed to add him to the roster ahead of time. Ermac was first introduced in 1995’sUltimate Mortal Kombat 3as a minion of Shao Khan made from the souls of people destroyed in Outworld’s wars. He getsa similar backstory inMortal Kombat 1, where he is instead created by Quan Chi from the spirits of the Living Forrest to serve him and Shang Tsung in their bid to conquer Outworld and re-establish the power they had in the oldMortal Kombattimeline....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · Cynthia Kent

Mortal Kombat 11 Spawn Intro Features the Violator

Early Access release forMortal Kombat 11’s next DLC character, Spawn, starts next week. The full release for Spawn will come a week later on March 24. In the meantime, NetherRealm Studios and its partners are sharing glimpses at whatMortal Kombat 11players can expect, with one such tease coming fromSpawncreator Todd McFarlane himself. McFarlane posted a look at one of Spawn’s unique intro sequences, which features a surprising appearance bySpawnvillain Violater....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Kenneth Reyes

NBA 2K23's MyCareer Mode Shows the Need for Change

With every new release from theNBA 2Kfranchise, some gamers are eager to try out the MyCareer mode before anything else. The latest installment from 2K Sports,NBA 2K23, is no different. The allure of creating one’s own simulated basketball player is just too much for fans around the world to resist. In the past, players have kicked off theirMyCareer mode basketball careersfrom high school, earning badges that help them upgrade their avatar’s ability at various aspects of the game....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 623 words · Jacob Cruz