MMOs have fallen out of favor a bit because the 2000s and early 2010s were full of them. Now there are only a handful, like Final Fantasy 14 and World of Warcraft. The idea of MMOs has evolved into live service experiences such as Destiny 2 and Tom Clancy's The Division. There are even some … Read more
Todd Howard, executive producer at Bethesda Game Studioshas shared his thoughts on AI usage in game development, calling it a “tool”. The Bethesda leader isn't alone in voicing his opinion, as many developers and publishers have shared their thoughts on the technology and its use in the gaming industry recently. AI's use in game development … Read more
After a nearly decade-long wait, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is officially out on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, marking the end of what has been a rather painful existence for Metroid fans who have been starved for any kind of content. Unfortunately, a new kind of pain has taken over. This one, on the … Read more
Spoilers ahead too God of war and God of War Ragnarok. Fixed God of war fans are still waiting with baited breath to find out who will play Kratos and his son, Atreus, they may now know who will play some of his opponents. According to insider Daniel Richtman, known for sharing scoops on the … Read more
Like most people Call of Duty Zombies fans, I hated fighting the zombified George Romero on Call of the Dead when I was younger. Prior to that map, the mode had never tried anything like George, who was a persistent mini-boss that followed the player around the entire game. Although he could eventually be killed … Read more
Astra Malorum is a return to traditional boss fights, where you must bring your strongest charges if you want to have a chance at victory. Injuries matter, and then this fight in Black Ops 7 Zombies doesn't have Ol' Tessie as a mechanic like Ashes of the Damned, it's important now more than ever to … Read more
Isekai is primarily associated with fantasy worlds that are obviously inspired by medieval role-playing games. It is the standard formula for isekai manga, isekai light novels, isekai anime, and, to a lesser extent, isekai manhwa. While they certainly enjoy that kind of setting, Korean webcomics seem more willing to move away from traditional RPG worlds, … Read more
The Mass effect trilogy is often hailed as the pinnacle of sci-fi video games in terms of story, and it's easy to see why. There's plenty of room for great roleplaying like Shepard, between the Paragon and Renegade options. The story isn't convoluted, but there's a sense of heroic urgency and responsibility as the commander, … Read more
A new update for Ghost of Yotei fixes some issues that have appeared in the game's recently added New Game Plus mode. This latest Ghost of Yotei the update isn't the biggest the game has seen, but it does fix some annoying gameplay issues that fans have been experiencing, especially ones that have plagued New … Read more
Summary Roguelikes come in all shapes and sizes, from turn-based classics to modern hybrids like deck-building games. Difficulty is a key feature, but tutorials and strong communities make the experience enjoyable for all players. From grid-based mech battles to card games, there's a roguelike out there for every type of player. Roguelikes, roguelites, traditional roguelikes… … Read more
