Being anElder Scrollsgame means that the game must be an open-ended experience, andThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimis certainly the norm rather than the exception. The possibilities for taking down enemies, solving problems, and completing quests are near-endless due to the ability of the player to figure out their own ways to navigateSkyrim. This leads to wacky or interesting player experiences, such asone player who avoided every dragon and shout inSkyrim, causing each playthrough to be a unique experience....

Summary TheSpider-ManspinoffSilk: Spider Societyfrom Amazon has been at the center of controversy at the streamer, which might indicate worrying news for fans looking forward to Cindy Moon’s solo series. Silk: Spider Societywas announced as a collaborationbetween Sonys Spider-Verse team and Amazon Studios. Silk has long been a popular fan-favorite spider-person, even more so at times than many of the interesting characters featured prominently in the popular Spider-Verse films. Despite kicking off early production, the series would halt along with the rest of the industry due to the WGA strike....

For a series that appears to be universally loved,Stranger Thingshas received a lot of criticism due to its supersized runtimes. Each episode of the highly anticipated fourth season’s volume one runs over an hour, and the remaining two episodes (volume two) clock in at 1 hour and 25 minutes and 2 hours and 30 minutes, respectively. The Netflix fantasy expertly channels nostalgia into its original story that is packed with heart, heroic characters, and nerdy goodness....

Ubisoft recently announced thatAssassin’s Creed: The Ezio Collectionwas coming to the Switch in February, adding Ezio’s three games to thelist of available mainlineAssassin’s Creedgames on Switch. Ubisoft’s intent with the franchise on the platform isn’t entirely clear, as this addition means there are technically moreACgames available on Switch than there isn’t, but this has been slowly scattered across a few years. AC3 Remastered, AC4: Black Flag, andAC Roguewere all available before this, and in Japan only (but reasonably, eventually, expanding?...

An observantThe Last of Us Part 2player noticed a very subtle difference in the encounters with Scars betweenEllie and Abby. Relating to the way the Seraphites whistle at one another, this tiny difference provides insight via details native to Naughty Dog. DuringLast of Us 2, players will come across a new human enemy known as Scars. The group’s true name is the Seraphites, a primitive cult that doesn’t believe in the use of technology or most modern advancements due to following a prophet’s brutal ideals....

The co-game director ofThe Last of Us Part Twocalled the PS5’s specs the “biggest leap” of his career. Sony officially confirmed thePS5’s specsin a video yesterday, revealing how many teraflops the console has and how fast its SSD is. On Twitter, Kurt Margenau, the co-game director ofThe Last of Us Part Two, revealed how excited he is about thePS5SSD. “People don’t even know how big of a leap in terms of game design can be made, especially for 1st party that doesn’t have to design to the lowest common denominator,” said Margenau, who also called the console’s SSD the biggest leap of his career....

Summary It’s no secret that Captain Marvel is one of the strongest characters in the entireMCU. Her feats are impressive, and she struggles much more with relationships than she does with her powers. This is especially highlighted inThe Marvels, which shows Captain Marvel’s team with other strong characters, against a potentially even stronger foe. With that in mind, who is the new strongestMCUcharacter inThe Marvels? The Marvelsnot only features returning powerhouses to the MCU, but it debuts some more incredibly powerful characters, witha few cheeky namedropsthat may test the potential for even stronger characters....

The Sims 4has had an impressively long lifespan, but fans are ready for the next installment. Maxis has confirmed thatThe Sims 5is on the way, and it is being developed under the codenameProject Rene. Given how successful the current release strategy is for Electronic Arts, there is no reason to believe that the successor toThe Sims 4will not feature plenty of expansions, including one that adds pets. However, this may not be so critically important if the upcoming game focuses on Buck Oakely and his dogs....

Released to near-universal critical acclaim in 2015,The Witcher 3: Wild Huntis a much-beloved open-world fantasy RPG. Developed by CD Projekt RED and based on books by Polish novelist Andrzej Sapkowski,The Witcher 3follows the titular witcher and monster slayer for hire, Geralt of Rivia, as he hunts down beasts and searches for his missing adopted daughter, Ciri. Sitting at an impressive Metacritic score of 93 and earning a plethora of game of the year awards,The Witcher 3: Wild Huntwas praised for its sprawling game world, difficult moral choices, and engaging, believable characters....

TheLife is Strange 3rumor mill seems to have hit another high this week, with more insight on what the next game could be about. This new piece of information builds upon what notable leaker Navtra mentioned earlier last month. Navtra, who has accurately predicted information regarding other Square Enix games in the past, including theMarvel’s Avengers' Spider-ManDLC, stated that the nextLife is Strangegame won’t be a numbered sequel. Instead, its name would be in context to the game’s theme....

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlandsis launching near the end of March, throwing players into another game of Bunkers and Badasses (Borderlands’ version ofDungeons and Dragons) with Tina herself as the gamemaster. It’s highly based on theAssault on Dragon Keep DLC inBorderlands 2but with the formula dialed up and turned into its own game. Understandably, there’s a lot of hype behind this upcoming spin-off to the franchise. Thus far, a lot of gameplay aspects have been shown....

TheStar Trekfranchise needs no introduction. Since its inception in the 1960s, the science fiction saga has spawned multiple shows, movies, and other forms of media. It has introduced countless memorable characters, taken viewers to many new worlds, and helped establish the presence of sci-fi in modern-day entertainment. So, of course, its merchandising options are unlimited. These options include clothing, collectibles, games, and more. TheStar Trekfranchise spans multiple periods and shows/movies, making it easy to create a diverse selection....

Over the years, Vikings and their stories have grown in popularity. The first hit series,Vikings, came out in 2013 and focused on the world-renowned Ragnar Lothbrok and his adventures. Then two years later, fans got to follow a fictional character,Uhtred of Bebbanburg, on his own journey inThe Last Kingdom. RELATED:Vikings: Valhalla Season 1 Review Vikings fans were happy to add another show to their binge-watch list whenVikings: Valhallawas released earlier this year in February....