State of Decay 3 Getting Help from 2 Other Xbox Studios

Summary Developer Undead Labs has enlisted the help of two new game studios, The Coalition and Obsidian Entertainment, to work onState of Decay 3. Undead Labs hopes to foster new talent to assist with the game’s online co-op flexibility and to utilize Unreal Engine 5, the graphics software used in the latest trailer.State of Decay 3will be the first title released following Microsoft’s acquisition of Undead Labs in 2018 and the release ofState of Decay 2, and will mark a first-time collaboration with third-party studios outside of Undead Labs and Xbox Game Studios....

June 22, 2025 · 4 min · 690 words · Jesse Black

Superman: Legacy Needs To Utilize Clark Kent

Just a few months ago, Henry Cavill reappeared in theDCUniverse once again as he reprised his role as Superman inBlack Adam. That, however, appeared to be a short-lived idea, as the additions of James Gunn and Peter Safran into the DC creative team has meant another shift in direction. This new-look DC will include a new Batman, a new Flash (presumably), and the presence of Gal Gadot and Jason Momoa as Wonder Woman and Aquaman is currently in doubt....

June 22, 2025 · 4 min · 847 words · Terry Silva

The Best Strategy Virtual Reality Games, Ranked

With headsets like the Metaquest or VizionZone are increasing in popularity, it’s of no surprise that players are interested infinding a variety of genres of gamesto play on the headset that allow players to immerse themselves in an entirely different world. One of the most popular genres that players may be interested in trying with virtual reality is the genre of strategy. These games vary in activities, from players commanding a fleet of soldiers on the battlefield, getting involved in a card-battler game, or even playing against others in a board game....

June 22, 2025 · 5 min · 871 words · Gary Lewis

The Best Things About The Cruel King And The Great Hero (& The Worst)

It’s a good month to be an RPG fan because there have been a lot of good RPGs alreadylikeTriangle Strategy. Another charming title,The Cruel King and the Great Herois a new RPG for the Switch and PS4. This game is just one of many more coming soon. The Cruel King and the Great Herolooks aesthetically likePaper Mario, holding huge appeal for fans of the games. It is turn-based as well, but it operates differently, and is a solid RPG experience....

June 22, 2025 · 5 min · 907 words · Sara Dominguez DDS

The Last of Us Part 2's Brutality was a Double-Edged Sword

The Last of Us Part 2was a divisive release, spurred on by leaks detailing the fate of Joel as the crux of its revenge-laden story. While its narrative continues to be a point of contention among players, there is one thing that all can agree upon: the title relies heavily on its depiction of violence, weaving its brutality into both gameplay and cinematic sequences. Though this was intended as a way to hone in on the cyclical nature of violence surroundingThe Last of Us' characters, some could argue that its focus was a double-edged sword, exacerbated by the dissonance between the player’s and Ellie’s choices....

June 22, 2025 · 4 min · 668 words · Steven Payne

Tom Holland's Spider-Man 4 May Set Up MCU Sony Universe Crossover

Summary NewSpider-Man 4rumors suggest Sony is planning a huge crossover that will likely excite fans of the Peter Parker world. Spider-Man 4is still in its early stages of development. With the world’s memory of Spider-Man wiped clean inSpider-Man: No Way Home, Marvel Studios can start fresh with Peter Parker’s story, despite using the same actor, Tom Holland. So, it’s entirely possible thatSpider-Man 4will not be a sequelbut more of a soft reboot....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Lawrence Bruce

Why Amazon's New World Isn't a Threat to The Day Before

Fntastic’sThe Day Beforeis an MMO that has garnered itself a lot of interest for many reasons. Although many gamers are looking forward toThe Last of Us 2’s multiplayer component,The Day Beforeseems to be the perfect game to scratch that zombie survival horror itch. The game is set in a world that has been turned dystopian when an outbreak turns much of the population into violent, zombie-like monsters that crave nothing but raw flesh....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · Antonio Walker

Xbox Is Giving Away Incredible Custom Shang Chi Series X Console and Controller in New Contest

To celebrate the release of Marvel Studios’Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Microsoft is giving away a customShang-Chi-themedXbox Series Xconsole and controller in a sweepstake. Taking place on Twitter, the sweepstake can be entered by anyone with an account as long as they’re willing to like and retweet a post by Xbox. Announced on Xbox Wire, the winner of the giveaway not only gets aShang-Chi-themed Xbox Series X and controller, but they also will receivea Shang-Chi action figureand a 12-month voucher for Xbox Game Pass....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Elaine Harper

10 Anime Spin-Offs That Are Better Than The Main Show

Animespin-offs are meant to extend the worlds of favorite shows. They can introduce brand new aspects of the universe, or extend the stories of fan-favorite characters. Sometimes, spinoffs can be the only thing to tide fans over until the new season of their favorite show comes out. RELATED:Best Anime For Fans Of Revolutionary Girl Utena Whileany given main seriescan be great, sometimes the spin-off shows are just as good or even better....

June 21, 2025 · 7 min · 1293 words · Shelley Payne

10 Best Heroes Turned Villains In Gaming History, Ranked

There have been many fantastic villains in video game history, from iconic figures like Bowser to truly reprehensible individuals like Micah Bell. However, some of the worst evildoers aren’t born that way. Plenty of them start out on the side of good. Throughout the game or series, though, they change their allegiance. RELATED:10 Most Evil Villains From Sci-Fi Games, Ranked Many turn because they’ve become corrupted in some way, whereas others finally show their true colors after deceiving the protagonist....

June 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1269 words · Terry Harris

6 Things We Wish We Knew Before Starting Steel Assault

Steel Assaultis the first game made by Zenovia Interactive. That name may not sound familiar but Tribute Games should as they publishedSteel Assault. Most might know Tribute Games from eitherMercenary KingsorScott Pilgrim vs the World: The Gamewhich was finally re-released in 2021after being delistedfrom the digital market ages ago. RELATED:Indie Games That Are Impossible To Beat Without A Guide Steel Assaultfollows Taro in a quest for revenge against General Magnus Pierce....

June 21, 2025 · 5 min · 950 words · Sandra Garcia

AC Valhalla: Forgotten Saga

Assassin’s Creed: Valhallais one of the premier next-generation titles, with gorgeous graphics and a new story that expands upon Ubisoft’s epic franchise.Assassin’s Creed: Valhallahas received a few great updates since it was released, the newest of which is Forgotten Saga, a DLC that allows players to explore a dynamic new zone. Within this zone, of course, there are many interesting foes for gamers to fight and gear for them to discover....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Joshua Adams

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Player Recreates Pokemon Gold and Silver in Game

A New fan-favorite met an old classic with one fan’s recreation ofPokemon GoldandSilverinAnimal Crossing: New Horizons. The combination of two of Nintendo’s most popular video games franchises is filled with details that fans of both games will love to check out. YouTuber Hinotch uploaded a video to the website on April 14 showcasing a stunning adaptation ofPokemoninto the world ofAnimal Crossing. The video showcases the customization features of the newest entry into theAnimal Crossingseries with textured terrain, fenceposts, and even images of Pokemon....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Debra Benson