Summary Since the announcement ofKingdom Hearts 4’s development, the game has been the subject of much speculation, with a good deal of discussion surrounding the potential of Marvel andStar Warsbeing brought intoKingdom Heartscanon. Folding either of these mammoth franchises into the greater world ofKingdom Heartswould certainly be a game-changer in many ways, and there is one Marvel franchise that could naturally elevate one staple of theKingdom Heartsfranchise. Introduced in the firstKingdom Heartsgame back in 2002, Gummi Ships have been a consistent part of the series, though their inclusion isn’t universally loved....

Eric Engstrom may not be a household name, but it is likely that most gamers at some point have come across his work. Engstrom is known for his collection of application programming interfaces designed to run multimedia smoothly on Microsoft platforms dating back to Windows 95. Otherwise known as DirectX. The technology is so ubiquitous, even theXbox Series X console uses a variation of DirectX. Unfortunately, Engstrom passed away earlier this month from complications after sustaining an undisclosed injury....

A yearlyOverwatchApril Fools tradition continued this year inOverwatch 2with the addition of googly eyes to various characters in the menu, as well as actual gameplay, though fans might have missed one very well hidden pair located on Ramattra’s weapon. Googly eyes aren’t a new feature forOverwatch 2, as the tradition started with the first entry of the franchise. Although players have come to expect the various characters within the game to be a part of the April Fools gag, the addition of googly eyes to weapons isn’t what players had been expecting this time around....

Mutants are slowly but surely making their way into the MCU, and it looks like some familiar faces may be making their comeback on that wave, too. During a recent interview, Patrick Stewart revealed that his co-star and long-time friend, Ian McKellan, might just be back as Magneto. Mutants have been a hot topic in the MCU since it was announced that Disney was acquiring 20th Century Fox. With that purchase came the rights to all of Fox’s films - and the rights to theX-MenandFantastic Fourfranchises....

Platform fighting games are doing well for themselves lately. Aside from the hugely successfulSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate,the genre recently got a new innovator in the form ofNickelodeon All-Star Brawl,which brings a plethora of animated characters from Nickelodeon shows to the battlefield. What’s more, Warner Bros. recently announced its own platform fighterin the form ofMultiVersus,which has a unique focus on team battles. In contrast, 2021 has been a relatively quiet year for traditional fighting games, but 2022 and the near future could be different....

Grand Theft Autois a series that has spanned multiple generations of consoles, but many would agree that it really began to come into its own withGTA 3, which launched on the PlayStation 2.GTA 3set the tone for the series since, combining violence, intrigue, and the irreverent sense of humor prevalent in Rockstar Games titles. That makes the PS2 and the earlyGTAgames special for a lot of fans, whether they got their start withGTA 3,Vice City, orSan Andreas....

Psychonauts 2’s story picks up only a few days after the events of the first game which means that most of the originalPsychonauts' main cast returns for the sequel, including the mad, but brilliant Ford Cruller. Unfortunately, when forced to return to the Motherlobe in the early hours of the game, Cruller splits his personality into three pieces that Raz has to go and collect. The player has the option to pick up the pieces in whatever order they like as they’ve been spread to the bowling alley, the hair salon, and the mailroom....

ARed Dead Redemption 2fan has crafted an exquisite replica of Arthur Morgan’s signature hat, which could easily be a screenshot from the game. It is not the first timeRed Dead Redemption 2has fooled others, with an American broadcast once presenting a screenshot of the title which was submitted to their “out and about” segment and the hosts were none the wiser. Red Dead Redemption 2released to universal acclaim in 2018 for the PS4 and Xbox One, breaking multiple records in becoming the “second-biggest launch in the history of entertainment,” and later arriving for Windows and Google Stadia the following November....

Summary AResident Evilfan points out that the new Separate Ways DLC forResident Evil 4remake includes a funny and clever reference to one of Albert Wesker’s iconic speeches fromResident Evil 5. This newResident Evil 4DLC lets players experience Ada Wong’s dedicated single-player campaign, which was included with the release of the originalResident Evil 4for Nintendo GameCube. Resident Evil 4’sSeparate Ways DLCwas rumored for months following the remake’s release this past March. After the release of The Mercenaries DLC, various updates to Steam’s database suggestedResident Evil 4was due for new DLC before the end of the year....

Summary There are an infinite number of different ‘builds’ to mess around with in anyRisk of Raingame, and that includesRisk of Rain Returns. These games are built on the idea of players gradually feeling more and more powerful as they gather randomized items, so the items (by design) all synergize with each other to varying degrees. That said, obviously some item combinations are better overall and some are a lot better on specific Survivors....

Leaks about the ongoing production of 2023’s allegedCall of Duty Modern Warfare 3have already started coming out, suggesting that though the game may be quite similar to its 2022 predecessor, developer Sledgehammer Games is taking steps to differentiate it from anything that came before. One of the noteworthy leaks, however, suggests that the game will also revert some of the tweaks done by the previousModern Warfaretitles.Though the2023Call of Dutygame may make mistakesin some ways, it could also be a resounding success in other ways if some of the latest leaks are true....

One of the honors players can earn inThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimis becoming a Thane. Each major settlement, or hold, has a jarl who can give the Dragonborn this title. It comes witha free follower, a magic weapon, and a one-time opportunity to avoid paying a fine or getting arrested within the hold. In most cases, becoming a Thane inSkyrimis straightforward, and players can skip the quest entirely by overthrowing the old jarl as part of the Civil War quest....

Slime Rancherwas an unexpected indie hit to come out of 2016. While it fully released in 2017, it entered Early Access the year prior, where many gamers took the opportunity to harvest some slime poop in a quirky take on the regular farming sim. Though it didn’t become quite aspopular asStardew Valley, it’s still highly recommended in the genre’s community. While collecting the droppings of slimes, called plorts, is one of the main tasks of the game—players must feed slimes their required diet such as meat or fruits and the slime will produce a plort, which can be sold for varying amounts of money—as it leads to upgrading the ranch and Beatrix’s equipment, another major aspect isSlime Rancher’s exploration....