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When Sony released thePlayStation VR2earlier this year two of the games that drew some of the most critical praise were Polyphony Digital’sGran Turismo 7and Capcom’sResident Evil Village. Both were lauded for making excellent use of the headset’s advanced features, like foveated rendering that uses the PS VR2’s eye-tracking to determine where players are looking and render that area in the highest detail, and for serving as showpieces of what’s possible with the hardware....

In a time where face-to-face interaction was limited, the social deduction genre of video games rose to unprecedented heights. One title in particular,Among Us​​​​​​, became not just a video game phenomenon, but a cultural one as well. It was easy to understand and play which made it very accessible for everyone. Many games have tried to capture the same magic thatAmong Ushad, but with limited success. The latest of these,First Class Trouble, received a new trailer duringSony’s October State of Playshowcase....

Summary With its predecessor having over five years ago, more and more discussion is taking place about a potentialRed Dead Redemption 3. As the past two installments of the series extensively told the story of the iconic Van Der Linde gang, many fans are wondering where the franchise could go next without losing the core themes and gameplay beats that have made the IP so popular. The potential narrative ofRed Dead Redemption 3is undoubtedly an important point of debate, but the multiplayer element of the game would be just as contentious....

World of Warcraftplayers recently discovered some items that suggest an outfit themed after Medivh may be made available for players. Players may soon be able to dress up as the legendary Guardian onceWorld of Warcraftadds these new items to the Trading Post. Medivh is one of the most important andpowerful characters inWorld of Warcraft’slore. The legendary Guardian of Tirisfal was responsible for leading the Horde to Azeroth in the originalWarcraft: Orcs and Humans, and appeared again inWarcraft 3,World of Warcraft, andHearthstone....

Alan Wake 2is Remedy’s return to the mysterious little town of Bright Falls. Alan Wake is still trying to escape the Dark Place after 13 years while Saga Anderson investigates a murder in the area. This sequel is a departure from the first as it’s now a survival horror game. Players can expect more jump scares and puzzles as they unravel the strange looping story. Saga can come across Cult Stashes throughout her investigation....

Mortal Kombat 1is officially in the middle of its second season. The game was released back in September to critical acclaim and has largely pleased fans of the franchise despite some controversial balancing decisions. Fighting games are in the middle of a boom right now. No small part of this is thatStreet Fighterand other franchises are starting to adopt the more comprehensive single-player options thatMortal Kombathas always delivered to fans. The second season ofMortal Kombat 1will add to its roster of fighters and the game’s extensive catalog of single-player content, most notably its Invasion Mode....

Elden Ringhas been out for a little over a couple of months now, and the anticipatedcontent and memes fromThe Lord of the Ringshave finally arrived. Recently, a player hadrecreated Frodo and Sam’s trek to Mordor inElden Ring, with events from their journey authentically substituted for events and interactions that happen inElden Ring’s own Lands Between. Indeed, a common thread in the community’s memes now is to substitute the Tarnished player-character with a character from another franchise who is then out of place, yet their selected transparent clips make for fun reactions that are relatable to all players....

Of the many new challenges thatAssassin’s Creed Valhallaplayers will face in Ireland, some of the most worthy of attention from the greatest Viking warriors are the Trials of Morrigan. These combat-oriented tasks very much embody the spirit of theWrath of the DruidsDLC in that Eivor gets to take on a bunch of eponymous foes for unique rewards. One of the first that the player can encounter is found in the upper part of the Meath region, near the Kell’s Abbot monastery and the Tullagh Laght Viewpoint....

Summary There’s one issue that has been a recurring problem forBorderlands, and the next game could be the one to finally do something about it. The nextBorderlandsgame is going to have a lot of details to balance on its plate as is. Between character design and skills, weapon effects, and the writing of the story itself, the game will have a lot of moving parts. However, other aspects of the game will need some attention paid to them....

Summary Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s multiplayer isn’t working properly when it comes to spawning players, and fans are loudly complaining. They reason that the upcoming ranked play mode will be hard to go through as long as theproblematic spawn issues ofModern Warfare 3persist. Modern Warfare 3has been out for less than a couple of months, and while the entry logged its usual strong sales thanks to a devotedCall of Dutyfanbase, the overall reactions haven’t really been enthusiastic....

Summary Two classic RPGs currently available on PlayStation 4 could be coming to the PlayStation 5 soon, as the ESRB has provided updated ratings for bothThe Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 3and4. TheLegend of Heroesfranchise, also referred to as the Falcom-verse, is deeply beloved within the turn-based RPG niche. BothTrails of Cold Steel 3and4are seen as modern examples of the genre still thriving. Those two RPGs could be brought to thePS5soon....

Spider-Man: No Way Homeopened a pandora’s box worth of memories from the first twoSpider-Mansagas, making many fans look back at those movies in a different light and that includes artists who are happy to give characters like the Green Goblin some pretty inspired makeovers. The Green Goblin has always been one ofSpider-Man’sbiggest foes in Marvel Comics, however, the original cartoonish design never made the jump to film instead making way for Willem Dafoe’s modernized masterful portrayal of Norman Osborn....

Every boss fight inDark Souls 3that includes multiple enemies can be a pain, with the Champion’s Gravetender & Gravetender Greatwolf fight being one of the most hectic battles in the whole game. Not only does one always have to start the fight against a human NPC foe and 3 wolves, but a greatwolf also shows up part-way through the bout. RELATED:Dark Souls 3: How To Beat The Abyss Watchers This forces the Ashen One to slay their foes quickly as to not have their attention too divided against many fast-moving adversaries....