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Last year’sDisco Elysiumand this year’sHadesare two of the most celebrated story-rich games in recent memory, and for good reason. They tell very different tales in very different ways, but both titles share a mechanical feature/design philosophy that sets their storytelling apart from the rest of the pack. This not only lends their narratives, but allows them to compete with AAA titles likeThe Last of UsorGhost of Tsushima,and juggernaut IPs likeStar WarsandFinal Fantasy....

For the first time inHalo’shistory,Halo 4’smultiplayer introduced customizable loadouts. Similar toCall of Duty, players can choose between starting weapons, two perks split between Tactical Packages and Support Upgrades, and an Armor Ability. RELATED:10 Things We Want To See In Halo Infinite Calling this systema massive shift for the franchiseis an understatement. Deciding on the right perks to utilize in combat is somethingHalohas never dabbled with before. No matter a player’s opinion onHalo 4’smultiplayer changes, selecting the right upgrades in their loadout can provide a noticeable advantage....

Mobile games aren’t always known for being the hallmark for fleshed out character customization and freedom of gameplay, but some have made real progress towards meeting that goal. The nostalgic world ofHarry Potter: HogwartsMysteryendeavors to bring fans of the franchiseto Hogwarts as studentsliving out their own journey. Gamers are able to download the game free on mobile, where they can customize a student almost however they want before enrolling them in a house....

Once upon a time,Harry Potterwas synonymous with Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson; with themes of love beating fear, tolerance and acceptance, and righting social wrongs; and with being a safe place for the underrepresented, disenfranchised, and otherwise outcast folks of modern society. Now, theHarry Potterfranchise is synonymous withJ.K. Rowling’s expressed transphobic beliefs, and what was once a safe place has become one rooted in controversy. It is impossible for anyHarry Pottertitle to make a clean break from Rowling, but perhaps the newly announcedHarry Potter: Quidditch Championscould be something be a slight break from her beliefs....

The Metroidvania and world’s first open-well type gameAnimal Wellwas finally released on July 16, 2025 after being developed for around seven yearsby solo developer Billy Basso. It won’t take seven years to finish this game, but it could take a bit longer than some might expect – especially if you want to 100% the game. Though the main story itself is relatively short,Animal Wellhas aplethora of hidden collectibles(like Eggs) and secrets for players to discover after rolling credits....

To remake a beloved classic is no simple endeavor, and can possibly run the risk of tainting the original vision or seeming outright pointless. For the most part, however, recent video game remakes have done an admirable job of updating older classics with updated visuals and improvements to gameplay mechanics. The once clunky tank controls ofResident Evil 2have been replaced with smooth third-person shooting.Final Fantasy 7’s once blocky character modelsnow have cutting-edge replacements in the 2020 remake....

While Nvidia and AMD have dominated the graphics card industry for quite a long while now,Intelmay be on the cusp of shaking up this niche at long last. Its Arc lineup of graphics cards may have been a long time coming, and it might not be able to go toe-to-toe with super-high-end GPUs such as the RTX 3090Ti and its imminent successor, but mid-tier offerings are already rather promising. In fact, the latest benchmark sheet fromIntelsuggests that its Nvidia RTX 3060 competitor, the Arc A770, may well be better performaning in a variety of raytracing-enabled video games....

Koei Tecmo has been hit by a cyberattack, and subsequently has temporarily shut down its official website. Reportedly, 65,000 accounts have been compromised. The European branch ofKoei Tecmo’s site is the specific section that was hit with the attack. In a press release that was sent out today, December 29, Koei Tecmo confirmed that forum information login details of around 65,000 accounts were leaked. The good news is that it appears credit card information does not appear to be a part of the leaked information, nor does customer or employee info....

Last Epochis set in Eterra, a dark and enigmatic world on the verge of destruction due to a cataclysmic event called the Void. Gamers must go on a dangerous trip through several epochs to save the planet from approaching disaster. The unique equipment players can acquire, which provides advantages and boosts to their characters, is a crucial component ofLast Epoch. RELATED:Last Epoch: Every Base Class, Ranked Last Epoch’sunique equipment has specific traits that cannot be gained through crafting and is distinguished by its orange name and border....

Summary The first official trailer forMadame Webnot only features new Marvel characters to appear on the silver screen but also a quick cameo of aPlayStation Portablehandheld device. The footage includes a bystander playing on the device while speaking with the film’s titular character, played by Dakota Johnson, on a public train. Viewers can spot thePSPdevice in a couple of quick shots, which could hint at the film’s setting in terms of its year....

The quarterback is the key position inMadden NFL 24and the NFL. With all due respect to the other spots on the roster, some of which require just as much talent, the bulk of the team’s success depends on quarterback success. RELATED:Forgotten Unusual Sports Games Trying to win with an average quarterback (or worse) is a tall order. When picking upMadden NFL 24, there will be a few teams that veterans tend to gravitate toward....

Starting at Collection Level 486, Pool Four introduces some of the finest cards withinMarvel Snap’s extensive roster. Nevertheless, not all characters in this series live up to the hype associated with their names. In reality, only eight out of the eighteen cards justify the investment of both price and effort. ThisPool Four card tier listdistinguishes between the standout and underwhelming ones, providing players with insights to unlock the most valuable ones using Tokens orSpotlight Keys....

iPhone fans have been anxiously awaiting news regardingApple’s iPhone 12series of new phones. Earlier this week,Appleconfirmed that its iPhone 12 reveal event would air on October 13. Yet Apple enthusiasts may not even have to wait for that. A new, massive leak shared through Chinese social media platform Weibo may have spoiled Apple’s plans. The leak claims to reveal the full line-up iPhone 12 products, their prices, and some basic specifications for each phone....