Summary A fan ofThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomhas created artwork of the previous game’s Guardian enemies in the style of Zonai Constructs. Guardians were notably a no-show inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. BothTears of the KingdomandBreath of the Wildare noted for their higher difficulty compared to prior 3DZeldagames, and part of that is derived from the tough enemies planted throughout the open-world map. While the former boasts Gleeoks and Gloom Hands,the latter had Guardians, a much more common and arguably more terrifying foe....

Video games studios undergo huge transformations of business models and plans all the time. Sometimes it’s a creative decision, sometimes it’s just the practical thing for the studio to do. For instance, Rare moved on from its working relationship with Nintendo upon accepting its Microsoft acquisition. Similarly, Bethesda just went from being one of the most famous and successful third-party game studios unaffiliated with a major game console, tobeing a Microsoft exclusive studio....

The cozy gaming genre has seen a massive resurgence in recent years, with fans picking up cute life simulators and playing obsessively. Two extremely popular games in this genre areAnimal Crossing: New HorizonsandStardew Valley, both giving players the chance to start a new, virtual life in a growing community full of NPCs.Animal Crossing: New Horizonsis the latest in a long line of predecessors from Nintendo, but it maintains the same formula as the originalAnimal Crossingfor the Gamecube....

Summary The lifespan ofGTA Onlineseems to never die and for good reason. Players have enjoyed the content withinGTA Onlinefor over a decade, with exciting races, game modes, and a freemode lobby to keep them engaged and entertained whilstthe world awaitsGrand Theft Auto6. Yet, one of the biggest factors that keepsGTA Onlinefun is the co-op component, which allows players to experience missions with friends. Some of the best heists inGTA Onlinefeature co-op mechanics and dependency, meaning that to those who have a friend or few who want to jump into Los Santos and really stir the pot,GTA Onlineis one of the best co-op experiences out there, especially when cash is flowing, and guns are being emptied....

Summary Tekken 8introduces quite a few new fighters for players to try out, but the game also features a staggering sixteen stages, all of which look just as visually stunning as one can expect from this long-running series. There’s no doubt that these are some of, if notthe best, looking arenas ever seen in a fighting game, but there are some that, for some reason or other, have stood out to fans a lot more....

Add another frustrating bug toCall of Duty: Modern Warfare’s list of known issues. A Redditor named ProP777 recorded a clip showcasing this new bug, which caught them unaware and led to an unfair death. TheModern Warfareclip shows ProP777 standing in a safe position, only to die from an explosion of unclear origin. The deathcam goes on to show that the explosion came from inside a nearby building. The incident takes place inModern Warfare’s new Shoot House map, which has quickly grown to be incredibly popular....

The newest expansion forDestiny 2has brought plenty of new abilities, weapons, and gear to the massively-multiplayer game, and the recent discovery of a secret exotic quest on Earth suggests that players have yet to get their hands on a few new rewards. Truly hidden quests such as this are a rare find in the world ofDestiny 2, as fans are often quick to solve the puzzles that Bungie presents to the community....

Diablo Immortalrevealed the largest update for the game so far is in the works and will introduce a wide variety of content and features.Diablo Immortalcelebrated its first year in June, and to celebrate, Blizzard is bringing an update that is good news for players. For those who don’t remember,Diablo Immortalis the firstDiablogame available for mobile. Although the game is groundbreaking in terms of platforming,Diablo Immortalfeatures a story set betweenDiablo 2andDiablo 3....

Formula One Racing is one of the most well established, high-class racing competitions in the world. Its iconic single-seater racing cars are easy to recognize, even for those who do not follow the competitive racing scene. The cars have been popular enough to find their way into video games likeGrand Theft Auto 5as a casino wheel prize, as well as get their own video game adaptation in theF1video game series....

Summary Customization is a core part of what makesFallout 4enjoyable. Crafting has become a core gameplay component that extends to the game’s loot. Altering game systems doesn’t stop there, however. Bethesda has also released modding tools forFallout 4that allow for mods on PCs or consoles. If players find issues withFallout 4or want additional content, they are a quick install away from changing the game’s systems.While many focus on overhaulingFallout 4, many forget how usefulquality-of-life modscan be, or improvements that focus on one aspect to make it more intuitive....

Summary Square Enix has just revealed that a collection ofFinal Fantasy 14-themed whiskey based on the MMORPG’s starter cities will be made available in Japan. The announcement of the themed whiskey is part of the 2023anniversary celebrations ofFinal Fantasy 14as it has already been 10 years sinceA Realm Rebornwas released to the public. Final Fantasy 14fans are definitely having an exciting 2023, what with all that is happening within and outside the MMORPG....

Final Fantasy 14: Endwalkerlaunched in December 2021, closing out a storyline that was a decade in the making. Many were left wondering what was next for the Warrior of Light after their harrowing confrontation in Ultima Thule, thwarting the song of oblivion and restoring hope to Etheirys. The answer was hinted at by the game – returning to a simple life of adventure – and it’s possible that this theme will follow the storyline ofEndwalker’spatches....

Fireflyremains a sore spot for science fiction fans. The beloved space western captured the imagination of many before disappearing suddenly, leaving some of its story untold. Some still bray for the show’s return, despite the well-received feature film. The series' lore was rarely the focal point of its drama. The crew of lovable rogues struggling to survive in a lawless land mattered more than the lives they led before the show caught them....