There are lots ofgreat zombie gameson offer these days, many of which are based on movies or television shows. Some take the form of linear action games or first-person rail-shooters, but an increasing number of zombie game developers are looking toward the open-world genre for inspiration on how to keep their players engaged. The best open-world zombie games find ways to utilize theirlarger settings, either by filling them with death and destruction or by lulling players into a false sense of security with more sparsely populated locales....

With many people still under some form of lockdown due to COVID-19 restrictions, the usual preoccupations that keep people out and about have fallen by the wayside, and in their place, have been replaced by home entertainment. It should come as no surprise that the games industry has had a banner year in 2020, companies likeUbisoft reporting huge sales over previous years. The same can also be said for entire countries, and video games in Canada had a very good year....

Long before the events ofThe Hobbit, it is said that Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, bred dragons during the First Age to serve him in wars. The first dragon to be seen in Middle-earth was Glaurung, the father of dragons. Many dragons were killed during the War of Wrath in the First Age, and those who survived eventually went to the far north, where they gradually increased in number. In the Second and Third Age, dragons began to invade lands in their hunt for gold, including Smaug the Golden....

The Witcherhas gained popularity with the open-world fantasy gameThe Witcher 3,released in 2013.Based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s novels of the same name, the Netflix series got a lot of attention with the success of its first season, its perfect casting choices (Henry Cavillas Geralt Of Rivia), and storylines. Its second season proves to be just as compelling for fans as the story delves into darker themeswith many Easter eggs from the games....

Summary TheSuper Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)was a revolutionary step forward for video game storytelling. Whereas its predecessor, the NES, had to make the most of its limited hardwore, the SNES was more capable of telling complicated stories, whether it be through RPG adventures likeFinal Fantasy VIor side-scrolling platformers likeMega Man X. As a result of the SNES’s advancements, there have been plenty of iconic video game heroes to come out of the console’s extensive library....

Cozy games have become a popular genre in the gaming community. Not only do the games bring a more laid-back feeling, but it is a welcoming environment for new gamers. With multiple aspects of cozy games, people can have a good feel on what type of genre they enjoy the most. From the various mechanics of farming, town and life simulation, time management, combat, adventure, and crafting, people can figure out quickly what they do or don’t enjoy most....

Summary Whether it’s out of self-loathing, poor impulse control, or just a straight-up death wish,villainstend to be pretty self-destructive by nature.It’s no surprise. These characters are designed to have something or someone to ruin, and they’re not usually known for making the best life decisions. Even the ones who come up with the most detailed schemes tend to overthink themselves into a corner. Sometimes, a video game will have a classic ending where the hero defeats the villain....

Summary Shadow of the Erdtree has finally been officially revealed after nearly two years since the launch ofElden Ring’s base game, but its June release date still leaves room for months of speculation ahead. There have been numerous theories regarding the inclusion of Miquella that have turned out to be true, but few could have expected the major importance of a brand-new character. With an addition to the demigods ofElden Ring’s pantheon possibly coming in the form of Messmer, the abilities this upcoming boss has been shown to use may already hint at his ties to the existing lore....

AnElden Ringmod brings the colorful characters ofGenshin Impactto the Lands Between. While the setting of Teyvat and its world-hopping protagonist lend themselves well to the idea of showing up in other game universes, the dramatic clash between the art directions ofGenshin ImpactandElden Ringproduce a fascinatingly bizarre image. It’s no secret thatGenshin Impact’s visuals are inspired by anime, which makes its characters stand out amid the more realistic and gloomy environments of FromSoftware’s latest Soulslike....

Summary World of Warcraftjust added two new rewards for players who purchase at least six months of subscription time in advance: the Charming Courier mount and the Swoopy pet. These bonuses are available in modernWorld of WarcraftandCataclysm Classicrespectively for fans who are on the 6 or 12-month subscription plans. For the last several years,World of Warcrafthas added incentives for players who buy bulk recurring subscriptionsto the MMORPG in the form of mounts and pets for modernWoWandClassic....

Summary A devotedThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward Swordplayer has managed to collect 99 of every Treasure and Bug within the game. The 2011 action-adventure game whisks players back to the earliest point in the franchise’s timeline, showcasing a story before the establishment of the Kingdom of Hyrule.The innovativeZeldagamefeatured a major departure from older games, using the Wii Motion Plus attachment to give players direct control over Link’s sword and items. Now, one player is showing off an impressive collection of items gathered in the game....

Summary An innovativeZelda: Tears of the Kingdom Playermanaged to strategically place dozens of Brightbloom Seeds onto Hyrule Castle, making it appear less gloomy. The video of the end result is one of the most impressive uses ofBrightbloom Seeds inTears of the Kingdomto date. Hyrule Castle has had a rough time lately. InThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Hyrule Castle became a dilapidated shell of its former glory, taken over by Calamity Gannon....

2020 has been a fantastic year for fans of classic games. As well as a number of high profile remakes that includedFinal Fantasy VII,Marvel’s Spiderman,andDemon’s Souls, we’ve also seen new entries in some of gaming’s biggest franchises.Half-Life: Alyx,Crash Bandicoot 4,andThe Last of Us Part 2were some ofthe biggest releases of the yearand were the first new entries in their respective series in quite some time. RELATED:The 10 Best PlayStation 4 Games Of 2020, Ranked (According To Metacritic)...