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Slated to hit shelves in August,Psychonauts 2looks to continue the story of its cult-classic predecessor, seeing returning protagonist Raz go head to head with new threats while wielding an array of powerful psychokinetic abilities. With the game launching in just over a months' time, it seemsDouble Fineis looking to hook players back into the eccentric world ofPsychonauts,debuting a trailer that goes over the sequel’s mind-bending story. As those who’ve been following the game will know,Psychonauts 2picks up right after the final moments of the original gameand its VR spin-off,In theRhombus of Ruin, seeing Raz venture back to the Psychonauts' base: The Motherlobe....

Summary A recentGTA Onlineupdate has nerfed the BMX, making it extremely difficult for players to jump high with the vehicle, and several fans are quite unhappy with the change. Just like the plethora of other vehicles in the game, fans use the BMX for a wide range of stunts inGTA Online, and this change essentially makes it impossible to pull off a number of those. WithGTA 6on the radar and the release window locked in, many would’ve expected that Rockstar Games' focus would shift fromGTA Online....

Summary Dutch van der Linde is a man of many words, and his powerful speeches inRed Dead Redemption 2certainly cement him as a memorable character. When audiences first met Dutch inRed Dead Redemption, many were captivated by his wavering cusp of sanity, andRed Dead Redemption 2does a great job of explaining just what happened to the leader of the Van der Linde gang. With a bounty of importance inRed Dead Redemption 2, Dutch van der Linde has many memorable lines, with only some remaining entirely captivating, and some of his most powerful work....

Summary Epic Games is reportedly working on a massive update that is going to redefine the gameplay experience ofFortnite’s popularLEGOmode. While a pretty barebones way of creating worlds does exist inLEGO Fortnite, that portion of the mode seems to be getting an overhaul. Fortnite’sLEGOmode has quickly become one of the most popular aspects of the game. In fact, at one point there were more players playing theLEGOthan the original battle royale, which is impressive even though it did not last long....

Sony is apparently gearing up to release two newPlayStation 5console bundles in February 2023, according to a retail listing. Sony has released a few differentPlayStation 5console bundles since launching its next-generation system in November of 2020. Beyond the standard retail units, these bundles have come with popular PS5 games packaged-in, giving gamers the chance to get titles likeHorizon Forbidden WestandGod of War Ragnarokwith their consoles. TheGod of War RagnarokPS5 bundle was likely especially popular because it really came out at the perfect time....

The chief selling point for Intelligent Systems’Fire Emblem Engageis in its name: “Engaging” with 12 Emblem Rings based on significant characters from throughout the franchise. In order to stop the returning Fell Dragon from wrecking havoc, the player’s avatar character Alear must use their powers as the Divine Dragon to awaken each Emblem, allowing modern allies merge with heroes of legend like Marth, Lyndis, Byleth, andSigurd from the Japan-exclusiveGenealogy of the Holy War....

Star Wars Outlawsis enduring a bit of a rough period lately with its latest story trailer and supplementary edition bonuses creating their own controversies. The “Jabba’s Gambit” DLC mission debacle was concerning before it wasclarified that Jabba and the Hutt Cartel won’t be paywalled, only a specific mission pertaining to them, but the story trailer itself and the narrative it wears on its sleeve is still worrying. On paper,Star Wars Outlawsseems relatively basic and formulaic as a heist story and, even worse, it feels highly derivative of aStar Warsstory that came before it....

Summary Tales of the Shireis the next cozy life farm sim for fans of the genre to keep an eye on, especially for fans of J. R. R. Tolkien’sThe Lord of the Rings.Set in theLord of the Ringsvillage of Bywater, Weta Workshop’sTales of the Shiresees players stepping into the bare feet of a Hobbit for casual and creative gameplay that seems very similar to Nintendo’sAnimal Crossingseries. In fact,Tales of the Shirelooks so much likeAnimal Crossingthat many on the internet have been facetiously referring to it as “Shire Crossing....

A new month meansWorld of Warcraft’s new Trading Post is offering a slew of fresh cosmetics for players to grab. This month is filled with long-awaited transmog pieces and a fantastic-looking mount, and players have until the end of the month toclaim whatever Trading Post items they wantbefore a whole new catalog arrives in May. Anyone who is naturally playingWorld of Warcraftshould be able to earn enough Trader’s Tender to buy the cosmetics they want....

The newCrew Motorfestgame is slightly different from the otherThe Crewgames. The new title has a Hawaii setting awash with diversity and detail in terms of landscape, with a heavy emphasis on car culture and different driving terrains. WhileThe Crew: Motorfestfeatures more than 600 vehicles of different types, from street racing cars to hypercars and even drag and rally cars, some gamers only focus on one thing: Off-Road Racing. Although challenging, this is one of the most fun modes in the title....

Summary Pushing the destruction capabilities to its limits,The Finalsplayers attempt to level the entire map during a match. Following its release in December during The Game Awards,The Finalshas been enjoying a good amount of successand positive word of mouth from fans. The online shooter takes the form of a futuristic game show where teams of players compete in various objective-based modes that typically involve banking money either from stealing vaults or earning cash from defeating other players....

By default, humanity’s war against a hostile invasive species will paint humans as heroes. The author and the presumed audience have a certain affection for the human race that borders on a conflict of interest. When the writer wants to mix things up and indulge a more complex look at the issues, they’ll eschew the regular monsters and depict humans as the real monsters. Seeinghumanity obliterated and society destroyedby outside forces rarely satisfies....

In the adventure game arena,The Legend of Zeldaseries stands out for having some of the most exciting and interesting games in the genre. The recent release ofSkyward Sword HDis no exception, as it takes players on yet another sweeping journey through Hyrule. RELATED:Pro Tips For The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD One of the many and varied aspects that go into making a game great is the locales and settings....