Quick Links New game plus has become an increasingly common feature in video games. While it was usually in RPGs, new game plus has gradually been implemented into action games as well. One of the more recent examples of new game plus is the implementation of it intoAlan Wake 2post-launch.Referred to as The Final Draft, new game plus forAlan Wake 2has all of the features that you’d come to expect....
The Nintento Wii is no longer the best-selling console in France, losing this position to its successor theNintendo Switch. The Wii previously held this record, managing to keep the title despite the release of next-gen consoles and Nintendo’s newest platform, theSwitch. While Microsoft and Sony unveiled their next-gen consoles and their technological upgrades, Nintendo keeps on revealingnew games for the Switch. This console is home to various popular franchises, fromMariotoThe Legend of ZeldaandPokemon....
Inspired by the classics likeStory of Seasons,which was originally known as theHarvest Moonseries,Stardew Valleyset a new bar for farming simulators. While the oldHarvest Moongames such asA Wonderful LifeandFriends of Mineral Towncreated the formulathat gamers know and love today,Stardew Valleyimplemented it in a way that no modernHarvest Moongames were able to capture anymore. Follow its success, a number ofStardew Valley-inspired titles have spawned, includingCoral Island. Now, thanks toStardew Valley,new indie farming sims have fallen victim to the “clone” accusation that often comes when a game sets the new standard for a genre....
When people think about horror films, they don’t usually presume those horrors have any basis in reality. Especially if they work with supernatural elements, such as demons or ghosts. However, that’s not always the case. History has its fair share of noted strange events and people haunted by scary forces. RELATED:Classic Survival Horror Tropes That Aren’t Around Anymore It makes sense for horror films to draw inspiration from them since what’s real is often the most terrifying thing....
American McGee’s Alice,and its sequel,Alice: Madness Returnsare reimaginings of Lewis Carroll’s classic novel,Alice in Wonderland.Carroll’s story originally became public domain in England in 1907, and since Carroll died in 1898, the book is also now public domain worldwide. As such, there have been many reimaginings ofAlice in Wonderlandwith various interpretations of Carroll’s nonsensical tale. Central to these retellings are different understandings and portrayals of Wonderland; American McGee’s games are no different, and like otherAlice in Wonderlandinterpretations, Wonderland comes to represent an imaginary inner world, representing the character’s mental state....
The ongoing success and popularity ofApex Legendsreaffirms the staying power of battle royales. Despite the genre’s oversaturation, developers at Respawn Entertainment have managed to create a unique experience withApex Legends, one that keeps players coming back for more. At the time of writing,Apex Legendsis the sixth most played game on Steam, and it doesn’t seem to be losing that position any time soon. As time goes on, however,Apexneeds to continue iterating upon its formula to maintain its growth....
An artist has tried her best to drawPokemonbased on description alone, and the results are comically horrifying. While the artist clearly has a lot of talent in drawing, the end result is far from desirable, making thePokemonlook like a clown monster. Pokemon have some unique designs. Some Pokemon are instantly recognizable, and have been cultural icons since their ideation. Some Pokemon have designs that seem somewhat alien and bizarre. No matter the case, Pokemon are typically designed with a smaller handheld console’s screen in mind, meaning that clarity in design is usually pretty strong....
It’s always a beautiful thing when a teaser gets dropped for a promising title. The same can certainly be said forWarner Bros. Montreal’s latest teaserfor its upcomingBatmangame. Fans of theBatmanfranchise are currently speculating on the subject matter of the game, with top theories suggesting the title will revolve around the Court of Owls storyline, a comic book that’s held in high regard within theBatmanethos. The teaser that was featured on the Warner Bros Montreal Twitter page features a set of five different badges, with each outlining and identifying key characteristics of certainBatmancharacters....
Summary A good setting is massively important for a video game, especially in theopen-world genre. While what players actually do inside these worlds is important, the aesthetic, vibe, and layout of the area is what many of these titles live and die on. The titles below piqued gamers' interests not only by being compelling gameplay experiences, but also by taking place in analternate history city. This kind of setting gives the developers more freedom in crafting their story, making for a more interesting game all around....
One Pieceis one of the longest and most popular anime series. A key reason for its popularity is its unique plot, which has kept readers hooked for decades. There have been instances in the story where fans have thought about what would happen if something minute was changed. Given the fact that most events inOne Piecehave long-term effects, it is safe to say that altering even the slightest thing is dangerous....
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Waris no stranger to odd bugs and glitches, and the latest gives players an early look at some content that may be coming soon. While it is still unconfirmed, it seems like one of the next scorestreak additions forCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warwill be the Sniper’s Nest. If the name Sniper’s Nest sounds familiar, this is likely because of itsappearance inCall of Duty: Black Ops 4....
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, in many ways, is exactly what players would expect from aCall of Dutygame. It includes a singleplayer campaign, a co-operative Zombies mode, and a traditional multiplayer experience. While the campaign and Zombies do change things up in some interesting ways, the three-pillar structure remains. Further,Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warkeeps the same six-Season structure that was seen withCall of Duty: Modern Warfare2019....
A strange bug captured during aCall of Duty: Warzone 2match seemingly turns the water into a powerful launch pad. Those who have played the popular first-person shooter know thatWarzone 2can be filled with surprises, whether it be from bugs or crazy kills from skilled players, and this particular bug shows just how unexpected the game can sometimes be for players. When it comes to video game franchises, theCall of Dutygames have built one of the most successful franchises in the history of gaming....
