Sony’s latest State of Play featured a wealth of different game showcases, but also the official reveal of the all-newPlayStationStars loyalty program. Designed as a way for players to engage with the community and Sony’s own PS infrastructure, Stars is going to provide a slew of different benefits to users who make use of its features, not least of which are the new digital collectibles. Namely, thePlayStationinterface will integrate Stars in a way that seems rather comprehensive and all-encompassing, and the feature should be launching sometime later this year....

In 2021, the hunger for the arrival of something new and a fresh cinematic experience waited in the shadows until things returned to some semblance of normalcy. The MCU turned out tremendously in 2021 withSpider-Man: No Way Homeand other projects, evident through the incredible numbers it generated in box office revenue. Spider-Man: No Way Homewas the most anticipated film of the year by far, fueled by speculations and rumors that some would say exceeded expectations and more....

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguepits Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, and King Shark against a slew of Brainiac minions, as well as the Justice League itself. Lacking any sort of context for when Brainiac’s invasion began,Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueseemingly drops Task Force X into Metropolis as a final effort to dispatch the League, whose members are being mind-controlled. This establishes a fantastic set piece in Metropolis with an alluring premise, but following Brainiac’s invasion it is interesting to consider where a sequel may take these characters in the future, and who they may be thrust into conflict with that could surmount the likes of Superman, the Flash, or Green Lantern....

The content inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimateis darn near unending. But theSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatecommunity is begging for a better online experience. The base game alone came with 74 characters, countless modes playable on so many levels, a World of Light single-player game that can be played for hours on end, over 800 tracks of classic and revised songs, and so much to unlock. It’s nearly impossible to complain about such a deeply designed video game, which is whySmash Ultimatereviewed so highly....

There is a virtual arsenal inDark Souls 3where any player can find a weapon that suits their playstyle. This wide array of equipment is one of the biggest reasons why people still play this game despitenewerSoulstitles appearing on the scene. One of the most fun types of weapons to use are Hammers and their big brother weapon type the Great Hammers. Some declare these armaments as brutish; lacking refinement. RELATED:The 5 Best Weapons In Dark Souls 3 (& 5 Worst)...

2021 saw the returns of Kingpin and Matt Murdock, who both starred in the NetflixMarvelseries,Daredevil. Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin recently returned in the Disney Plus series,Hawkeye, while Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock made a brief cameo inSpider-Man: No Way Home. Both D’Onofrio and Cox’s returns were celebrated by fans ofDaredevil, but these characters are not the only stars from the many comic-inspired series available on Netflix. Daredevilwas the firstMarvelseries to debut on Netflix, but its success was quickly followed byJessica JonesandLuke Cage....

Following on from the trailblazing 2013 release,The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe Editionsuccessfully continues the trend of hidden easter eggs and references with several notable updates. Willing players are subtly encouraged to exploreThe Stanley Parable’s many alternate endings, but the game’s constantly changing nature means attentive players can stumble upon unusual secrets. RELATED:The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe - How To Get The Confusion Ending Multiple versions ofThe Stanley Parablecontain plenty of easter eggs, many of which re-appear in theUltra Deluxe Edition....

Imagine being forcefully changed into something else. Fantasy stories feature many examples of shapeshifters and magic spells that change humans into anything they could imagine. After applying even a moment of thought to the concept, it becomes horrific. Transformation Horror imagines the process of changing shape as slow, torturous, and nightmarish. Body horror is an inexplicably popularsubgenre that turns all the violence of other horror concepts inward. It focuses on the human form being forcibly altered from within, corrupted by some unpleasant plague, or taken over by an internal parasite....

Back in 2013, the first season ofThe Wolf Among Usreleased. An adaptation of the popular comic book seriesFables, the mature game wowed fans of the source material and newcomers alike. Brought to life with a great cast, stylish visuals, and Telltale’s signature style of a choice-based narrative, everything aboutThe Wolf Among Usworked well. As such, it is hardly a surprise that fans wanted to seethe adventures of Bigby Wolfcontinue in a sequel, and after years of waiting, they eventually got their wish....

Punch Punk Studio’sThis is the Zodiac Speaking,a game centered on the Zodiac murders and based in fact, is an interesting concept. Unfortunately, itfumbles in its execution, resulting in disappointment from a gameplay, narrative, and technical standpoint that undermines any potential the concept had. The game’s narrative puts players in the role of a journalist named Robert as he tries to save the souls of the Zodiac’s victims through rituals that involve recreating the murders in a sort of dream realm....

WhileWatch Dogs Legionisn’t Ubisoft’s biggest upcoming game, it’s still one of thetriple-a titles Ubisoft is planning to releasein the coming months, and it looks like a major improvement over what the last two games in the series have accomplished, which says a lot considering how much of an improvementWatch Dogs 2was over the first game. Moreover,Watch Dogs Legionfeatures a not-so-subtle connection to theAssassin’s Creedgames, and that opens up a ton of possibilities....

AAA video games using Marvel Comics properties are becoming increasingly common. One of the most popular games starring Marvel’s lineup of heroes isSpider-Manfrom Insomniac Games. This PS4 game was such a highly acclaimed title that it was enough to greenlight a spin-off and a sequel in the form ofSpider-Man 2for the PS5. On top of that, the studio will be developing aWolverinegame, too. While there has been some scarce information since its reveal a few months ago, one important aspect of the game is the story, with the lead writer confirmed to be Walt D....

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HDrecently released on the 16th of July, and offers players a remastered iteration of Link’s 2011 Wii adventure. The game is one of the series' most divisive entries, with the motion controls, environmental puzzles, and overworld design dividing players. RELATED:The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD – The Biggest Fixes The Game Needs For many people, this remaster will be their first taste ofSkyward Sword....