Summary Hogwarts Legacybranching out to become a series was never in doubt since the open-world action-RPG was so monumentally successful. Still, there are a lot of pitfalls for Avalanche or any other developers to avoid while taking on a sequel, whether it’s meant to be connected toHogwarts Legacyat all or not. Having a direct sequel would have pitfalls to navigate if it intended to featureHogwarts Legacy’s Ancient Magic-wielding protagonistagain, for example, and even if it didn’t it would need to pay tribute to the story inHogwarts Legacyin a way that could reference that protagonist in a meaningful way....

There are few, if any, more highly anticipated indie games currently in development thanHollow Knight: Silksong. Many are hoping that 2024 could be the year that the game gets a firm release date at the very least, but it remains to be seen if this comes to fruition. WhenHollow Knight: Silksongdoes eventually arrive, Team Cherry should look to build on its already rock-solid foundations by introducing two-stage boss fights, perhaps in the spirit ofSekiro: Shadows Die Twice’s infamous Guardian Ape encounter....

It is incredible how much has seemingly been shown so far fromHogwarts Legacy, and yet it is still difficult to explicitly piece the details together in a way that ruins its surprises. For example, information about characters players will interact with has been relatively tight-lipped, and there are myriad creatures fans have seen briefly in previous trailers that will be exciting to encounter. Companion quests will developrelationships between players and theirHogwarts Legacypeers, but conversations with others may be fruitful as well....

Call of Duty: Modern Warfarereleased itsSeason 1 update on December 3rd, in what was described by Activision as the largest amount of free content ever released at once for aCall of Dutygame. This may be so, but there was also the addition of a payed Battle Pass system with 100 tiers of content to unlock. Free content includes new maps, oldCoDmaps re-made inModern Warfare’s engine, new game modes, and new co-op operations....

Along with many other world premieres, trailer debuts, and exciting accolades, the Game Awards 2022 announced thatForspoken, a highly anticipated Playstation 5 timed exclusive game, would havea playable demo available immediately. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to access this new IP, and as of now, they officially have their chance. Here’s the need-to-know for theForspokendemo, such as where to find it, what prerequisites you’ll need to access it, and more....

Exploration inWuthering Wavesis one of the most rewarding parts of the game, promising playersa vast open worldwith tons of content to explore, secrets to uncover, and chests to unlock. The developers have put a lot of emphasis on making sure that the act of exploration feels good to do by allowing players freedom of movement. Characters can run up walls, use grappling points to cover large distances, and teleport to previously discovered locations easily....

There’s a newHunger Gamesmovie in the works based on Suzanne Collins' latest novel,The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, and it looks like development is well underway with the news thatMs. Marvelactor Laurel Marsden is one of several new faces joining the film’s cast. Lionsgate’sThe Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakesis a prequel story to the very successful book and film trilogy, which was initially announced back in 2020 around the time the book was first published....

NetherRealm’s Ed Boon has just hinted that the long-awaitedInjustice 3could come afterMortal Kombat 1is released later this year. After playing around with the concept in 2008’sMortal Kombat vs DC Universe, NetherRealm combined the classic 2D fighting gameplay ofMortal Kombatwith the iconic heroes and villains of DC Comics to createInjustice: Gods Among Usin 2013. Set in an alternate timelinewhere Superman became corruptfollowing the tragic deaths of Lois Lane and their unborn child, the firstInjusticegame would generate a sequel, an entire line of spin-off comics, and even an animated film adaptation....

WWEhas confirmed that legendary wrestler John Cena will be returning to the company before the year is out to wrestle on an episode of Friday Night SmackDown. John Cena is one of the most popularWWEstars in the company’s history, with 16 world championships and numerous pay-per-view main events under his belt. Recent years have seen Cena focus on his Hollywood career, including a critically-acclaimed turn on HBO’sPeacemaker, but he’s making his long-awaited return to the squared circle....

Riot Gamesrecently releasedValorant-a tactical FPS that rivalsOverwatchin gameplay. No matter how wellValorantdoes, Riot will always be known as the developer who broughtLeague of Legendstolife in 2009, and the popularMOBAhas since become one of the most played games in the world. RELATED:The 10 Most Overpowered Items In League Of Legends, Ranked Leaguenow has more than 150 champions, all of whom come with their own skins. Every champion receives at least one Epic skin, but some champions are given one or two Legendary skins, and a very select few receive an Ultimate skin which is valued at over $30....

TheMass Effecttrilogy paved the way for game design revolving around player choice and with the recent release ofMass Effect: Legendary Edition, fans of the series get to go back and do it all over again. One of the draws of replaying games like theMass Effectseries is being able to make different choices and see all the outcomes. One outcome, however, that hardly anyone wants is to allow fan-favorite Turian member of the Normandy, Garrus, to die inthe suicide mission at the end ofMass Effect 2....

Thanks to some of the darkest and twistiestgangstergames players could meet ruthless and violentvideo game villains. Some of the gaming world’smost iconic gangsterswere inspired by real-life characters who were members of brutal and infamous gangs. Players can not only get to know these gangsters' intense and volatile lives but can become one themselves as well. Related:One Piece: Best Characters Who Are Only In The Games Gamers can get immersed in the worlds of brilliantly crafted and darkly atmospheric crime, adventure, and mafia games and play cops and heroes who try to defeat the gangs or join the dark side and become a gangster themselves....

Summary TheMinecraftMob Vote is back again, with fans speculating about what the crab might bring to the table. One Reddit user designed mockups for three different ways the crab’s claw may be able to help players. The poll has become a tradition for Mojang in recent years. Each one showcases three new creatures, with only one making it intoMinecraft, while others are left on the bench with no guarantee of returning....