There are many realms for players to visit in the world ofGod of War, though it isn’t actually a requirement to explore all of them. For instance, the realm of Niflheim iscompletely optional, with players able to complete the main story without ever stepping foot into its foggy maze. That said, Niflheim is an excellent place to grind for loot and also has plenty to offer when it comes to action as well....

Summary German developerPiranha Byteshas reportedly been shut down. Best known for its seminalGothicseries, theTHQ Nordicsubsidiary has been in business for 27 years. While the studio’s shutdown has yet to be officially confirmed, it does not come out of the blue;Piranha Bytes has reportedly been facing closuresince the turn of the year due to the cost-cutting efforts of Embracer Group, the owner of its parent company THQ Nordic. Back in early 2024, German game industry sources reported that THQ Nordic was shopping for a buyer in order to avoid closing theGothicdeveloper....

TheSilent Hillfranchise is well known for its portrayals of seemingly ordinary people being driven to madness and death. The British sitcomPeep Showis also notorious for offering a window into its characters' mundane, miserable, and absolutely hilarious lives. One fan of both series recently decided to sum up the plots of the first fourSilent Hillgames with a single screenshot each fromPeep Show. Each of thefirst fourSilent Hillgamesis a survival horror classic, but they’re also the peak of the franchise’s psychological horror....

Of the many video game genres, open-world titles are often the most lengthy and time-consuming. Whether that means simply progressing through the main campaign or choosing to explore every last location,open-world gamesare often packed with content and known for lasting dozens, if not hundreds of hours.Dying Light 2is the next big entry in the genre, launching early next month for most major platforms. Previews and trailers for the game promise an even bigger and more ambitious entry than its predecessor, but exactly how much bigger has recently become quite a surprise....

Metroid Dreadis shaping up to be one of the year’s most anticipated titles, and it’s no wonder why. It’s been 19 years since the last mainlineMetroidgame released. Despite its lack of titles, the franchise has spawned an entire video game genre: Metroidvania. Over time, indie developers have worked to perfect the genre, and many of the more recent entries match the polish ofMetroid. IfMetroid Dreadhopes to stand out, it’s going to have to compete with these indie games....

Quick Links Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtreeintroduces multiple new weapon types for players to try out. Along with the new weapon types are new Ashes of War that only work on those new weapon types, giving players lots of new options when determining their build. A common new type of Ashes of War is Stances, which will have the players standing still, holding the stance, waiting for the moment to unleash one of the multiple moves at their disposal....

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamityis finally here and for many players, the game has provided countless hours of hack-and-slash action and entertainment. While the final version ofHyrule Warriors: Age of Calamityis quite impressive from both a technical and artistic perspective, a talented group of creators have re-envisioned the game on a much more retro scale. The amount of content included in the game is quite astounding. WithAge of Calamity’s extensive list of playable characters, plenty of wearable outfits, varying weapons and items, and the return of theDynasty Warriorsstyle gameplay, fans of the game have found quite a lot to enjoy about it....

Summary Given how frequentlyResident Evilreprises fan-favorite characters from across the series, Capcom needs to finally ditch a long-running and problematic trope if any of the series' previous heroines return inResident Evil 9. Despite the variety of characters, settings, and stories introduced with each newgame,Resident Evilcontinues to bring back classic characters, such as Chris Redfield inResident Evil: Villageor Ada Wong in theResident Evil 4remake’s DLC. But over the years, it seems that onlyResident Evil’s male characters are showing their age, while the female leads remain suspiciously youthful....

The release ofU.S. Agenthas sparked controversy inMarvel Snap’s Thunderbolts Season. This two-Cost, three-Power card comes with the Ongoing ability to reduce the Power of all four-, five-, and six-Cost cards in his location by three. His ability also impacts friendly cards, forcing players to either refrain from playing vulnerable cards in his location or counter his effect using protective cards. This guide will show youhow to effectively incorporate U.S. Agent into your deckand help you determine if he is truly worth your Tokens or Spotlight Keys....

Quick Links TheMetroidseries has built itself up on giving players a steady stream of upgrades as they explore with Samus and take on new challenges. This mechanic is what has madeMetroid, and the Metroidvania genre as a whole, so popular over the last few decades, and that tradition is set to continue with the upcoming release ofMetroid Dread. The newest trailer forMetroid Dreadshowed off a handful of new abilities that will be at Samus' disposal, and it looks like developer MercurySteam is doing everything it can to make this new entry in the franchise one of the most dynamic yet....

The first part of theMinecraftCaves and Cliffs update has an official release date: June 8th. This update, the latest content addition toMinecraft, had previously been delayed since its announcement back in 2020. After being split in two parts, Mojang has confirmed the first piece’s release date while the second portion remains without one. The pandemic has done much to delay this massive update to themost successful video game in history,Minecraft. Mojang’s switch to remote work and the sheer size of the Caves and Cliffs update has meant this originally unified piece of content had to be split and delivered at different times....

Microsoft has recently posted its third quarter earnings for 2021, showing that a decent chunk of its profit is coming fromMinecraftmods. Mod-makers for the block-based video game have earned Microsoft $350 million according to its Q3 report for 2021, thanks to the 140 million active users thatMinecraftbrings to the table each month. Minecraftmod-makers are making a decent amount of profit these days,thanks to theMinecraftmarketplace, an in-game shop where users can sell their modded content to players of the hit video game....

Summary The world of Pandora is dangerous, deadly, and filled with utter mayhem. It’s not a planet anyone should visit unless they have a death wish or a desire to seek riches, which is exactly why Vault Hunters inBorderlandsflock there. Despite theharsh nature and populationof Pandora, it hasn’t stopped the occasional hero from rising up to stir the pot. Heroes inBorderlandsare a strange thing, since at the end of the day, everyone is more or less out to get rich for themselves....