Bethesda’s upcoming space-set RPGStarfieldis the studio’s first new IP in over 25 years. More importantly, it is its best hope to regain some of the prestige lost over the last few years due to the rocky release ofFallout 76and the lack of news aboutThe Elder Scrolls 6. Todd Howard has notably avoided comparisons with Bethesda’s other sci-fi RPG series, instead comparing the game toSkyrimand focusing on its player freedom and multiple joinable factions....

The Callisto Protocolhas been labeled by many fans as a sort of spiritual successor toDead Spaceas a series, which is getting a remake soon enough, but so far there have been no official updates on new games for the franchise ahead of EA Motive Studio’s new project. There are many ways in whichThe Callisto ProtocolresemblesDead Space, which doesn’t come as a surprise once players learn that this new sci-fi game was made by Glen Schofield and his team at Striking Distance Studios....

A lot of hate gets thrown inFinal Fantasy 8’s way, which some people may find to be unfair. Sure,the game’s experiments with the Junction systemmade it way easier to spam the Draw command and get 99 units of every piece of magic, but this was a small complaint in a game that boasts a ton of amazing things for players to enjoy. The main characters of the game are pretty memorable in their own right, even if some of the plot contrivances linking their fates together can be a bit hard to stomach....

Rumors about a potential remake forThe Last of Ushad started a while ago now, butThe Last of Us Part 1was only officially announced last month at Summer Game Fest. In this announcement, updated graphics were demonstrated with higher fidelity than the original, as well as a promise that AI and gameplay have been completely overhauled for the remake.The Last of Us Part 1bears a considerable faceliftin an effort to make it the franchise more cohesive and modern, at least in comparison to the obvious leap ahead in fidelity and performance thatThe Last of Us 2embodies....

Summary It’s no secret that theMarvel Cinematic Universeis faltering a bit lately, no longer having the guaranteed hit status it used to. Many of its movies and shows have been underperforming lately, andThe Marvelscontinues that record. With a lackluster critical reception and the worst box office performance in MCU history, this film is looking to be yet another new low in Marvel’s descent to the bottom. The movie has a number of issues holding it down....

Last month, a report broke over the development ofUbisoft’s pirate gameSkull and Bones. The project has been suffering a tumultuous development since it was announced and the report provided further insight into why it’s taking so long: conflicting goals, trend chasing, worker burnout, and an overall toxic work environment at Ubisoft Singapore. Now, according to the Straits Times (via IGN), theUbisoftstudio is facing an investigation by The Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP), a national watchdog for fair employment practices, specifically regarding claims of discrimination and sexual harassment....

Summary AFall Guysplayer discovered a funny glitch that turned their Bean into in-game currency. Known for its wacky battle royale-style gameplay,Fall Guysbecame one of the most popular party games during the pandemic lockdowns, and still has a relatively steady playerbase after becoming free on Epic and other platforms. Fall Guys' chaotic obstacle courses have been the source of many clips showing Beans getting eliminated in the silliest ways, like accidentally falling off the platform and getting catapulted by traps....

Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare by all accounts an improvement over pastPokemongames in terms of what they have to offer and how the experience is tailored for everyone, despite some fundamental flaws that led to a mixed reception on launch. AlthoughPokemon Scarlet and Violetcame out around two months and a half ago as a finished set of games, there’s still a lot that The Pokemon Company could and likely will do with Gen 9 for a long while....

After a long wait,Summer Game Fest 2021is finally here. The Kickoff Live event starts today at 11 AM PT (2 PM ET), and is set tofeature over 30 upcoming games. There will also be live musical performances from the likes of Wheezer and the Sonic Symphony Orchestra, and a few special guests that fans aren’t going to want to miss. There are a few different places that fans can watch the livestream, and for the sake of convenience the official streaming sites have all been compiled here....

It’s not hard to see the latest browser game,Wordle, has taken the Internet by storm. Players are given a five-letter word to solve daily, with six attempts to figure out what the word is, using the remaining letters and words that have been used. Once players solve or fail a puzzle, they won’t be able to play until the next day. The game’ssimple yet fun concept has allowedWordleto flourish, seeing widespread viral success....

Quick Links InElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, you can find a unique collection ofMad Craftsman’s Cookbooksthat unlock the recipes forFrenzied Flame items. There are a total of three Mad Craftsman’s Cookbooks available, and they are scattered across the nightmarish Abyssal Woods. These cookbooks allow you to craft throwable pots and a unique tool that inflicts madness on enemies. For those looking to gain access to these benefits, this guide outlines where all three Mad Craftsman’s Cookbooks inElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreecan be found....

Another day, anotherAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsfan displaying an incredible level of creativity. From fansrecreating the entirePokemon Blueopeningto others making trailers, it never comes as a surprise how creative fans are. In this edition of celebrating what incredibly talented villagers are making, a new one brings a popular TV bar to Tom Nook’s island adventure. While there are a plethora of iconic TV bars to choose from, Redditor chipolthey opted for a more salacious establishment....

Apex Legends' Revenant is one of the darker, more serious characters in the game, but that didn’t stop Respawn Entertainment from sliding a joke into his new Ultimate Ability. As many players know,Revenant recently received a rework that overhauled his gameplay abilitiesand his story is now off in a new direction. His new Ultimate Ability, Forged Shadows, jokingly hints at his past, while the game also moves the character forward....