Stardew ValleyandAnimal Crossinghave been the source of inspiration for many video games, especially for indie developers. ThoughStardew Valleystarted as a copycat of the oldHarvest Moongames, now rebranded asStory of Seasons, titles that were birthed from the same idea exist all over, such as the upcomingCoral IslandandOva Magica,two adorable farming sims. But simply the idea of relaxing gameplay with minimal combat and stress has spawned a number of creations too, such asAmber Isle, or an MMORPG coming from former Blizzard and Riot devs titledPalia....

The streaming series adaptation ofTwisted Metalcontinues to move right ahead and now has another one of its stars on board. While theTwisted Metalgame is likely getting a reboot, Peacock is also putting together a series based on the original game and just added actress Stephanie Beatriz to the cast. TheBrooklyn Nine-Ninestar has been having a resurgence in her career since the Fox comedy series came to an end. After starring as a hard-boiled detective with the heart of gold in the police-procedural comedy, she took on the role of Mirabel inEncanto....

Summary An animated adaptation of the award-winning video gameStrayis in active development a year after it was released. InStraygamers play as a stray cat that is lost in an underground city which is only inhabited by robots and mutant bacteria. The game won Best Independent Game and Best Debut Indie Game at The Game Awards along with being nominated for four other awards including Game of the Year. For a game where you play as a stray cat, it has quite a compelling story which makes sense for it to get a film or TV adaptation....

Summary Boruto: Naruto Next Generationsreturned from hiatus with a new arc that takes place two years after Boruto and Kawaki’s feud. When the manga began, the strongest characters were Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha, but a lot has changed since. RELATED:Boruto: Smartest Characters In The Series, Ranked Following the timeskip, there has been a drastic shift in the power hierarchy. Naruto, Sasuke, and many other members of the old generation have been totally outclassed by the young blood....

Kisara is one of the final members to join the player’s party inTales of Ariseand brings an awful lot to the table. As her gigantic shield might suggest, her character is designed around protecting others; a nice nod to her time serving as Dohalim’s personal bodyguard. While her shield does an excellent job of protecting her allies though, it’s Kisara’s armor that helps to keep her alive during battles. Much like Alphen, Kisara wears traditional armor and has a wide variety of sets at her disposal....

Gamescom is taking place from August 23-August 28, with Opening Night Live on August 23 showcasing a ton of upcoming games. That’s hardly the only event coming soon, as there will likely be aPlayStation Showcase in September, the Disney and Marvel Games Showcase on September 9, and more beyond that. Of course, one event fans know to look forward to isThe Game Awards. For many fans,The Game Awardsmay seem like something that has always been around, especially since it grew out of the canceled Spike Game Awards, but it started standing on its own two feet in 2014....

The Eutoum Shrine is one of severalProving Grounds shrinesinThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, with players stripped of their fineries and expected to demonstrate their combat skills against an army of Soldier Constructs. It can seem pretty intimidating at first, but with the right strategy, the Euroum Shrine really isn’t all that bad. RELATED:Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - How to Restock Crystallized Charges at Forges As the shrine’s tagline suggests, the Eutoum Shrine requiresThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayers to sneak past a bunch of guards....

The Outer Worldswas a game as colorful as its characters, rife with interesting terrain to explore, quests to complete, and decisions to make. Like other RPGs, it allowed for the freedom to tailor its experience. Through moral quandaries and dialogue choices imbued with different tones and personality,the protagonist ofThe Outer Worldscould become an extension of players themselves. While the first game was successful in its silent approach for the player character, the use of a voiced protagonist inThe Outer Worlds 2could help to accentuate these choices, furthering the impact of the game’s dialogue....

Ubisoft Montrealhas released a statement following today’s harrowing hostage situation. Thankfully, the issue was resolved without incident, and Ubisoft is thankingService de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPM) for handling the situation, as well as fans for their support. Earlier today, it was reported thatUbisoft Montreal was experiencing a hostage situation. Initially, the threat seemed real and employees were hiding under their desks to seek refuge. With Ubisoft Montreal’s statement, fans can rest easy knowing that everyone is safe....

Quick Links The new Mistlands update toValheimbrings players into a new biome with unique materials and enemies to uncover. While the mess of mist and powerful creatures makes for an exciting area to explore, it can also distract from gathering the right materials needed for progression. One of the more important of these is Yggdrasil Wood, the latest addition toValheim’s wood tier list. Yggdrasil Wood plays a vital role in constructing some of the more important items as part of the Mistlands update, which isnow live onValheim’s Public Test Branch....

Bioware’sStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republicis widely celebrated as a classic by many RPG fans for many reasons, from its dark and light side morality system to its lovable companions and its iconic villains like Darth Revan. The position of theKOTORremake is currently unknown after development paused. However, fans may be able to look to popular modern titles likeStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderand Bioware’s previous and lesser-known RPG titles likeJade Empireto get an idea of what the KOTOR remake’s gameplay could potentially be like, as it can learn a lot from these games....

Summary The new Xbox firmware update has seemingly fixed theBaldur’s Gate 3save bug that was causing players to completely lose their characters. Xbox fans had to wait months to get their hands on the award-winningBaldur’s Gate 3, and while many have been able to enjoy the massive adventure with no hiccups, some players have unfortunately lost their save progress due to a strange error that wiped their characters from existence....

Zack Snyder himself has long been one of the loudest and most prominent voices calling for the release of a fabled “Snyder Cut” for Warner Bros.' ill-receivedJustice Leaguemovie. Now that theSnyder Cut is officially headed to HBO Maxhowever, Snyder can finally begin to tease his own vision of the original movie, revealing to fans a short clip of the film in which Henry Cavill’s superman appears wearing a black Superman suit....