There are plenty of games releasing in 2023 that warrant high expectations from fans, from the medieval-inspiredFinal Fantasy 16to the vast expanses ofThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Nestled among them isMarvel’sSpider-Man 2, Insomniac’s follow-up to the 2018 game and its2020 Miles Morales side story. It’s one of Sony’s heavy-hitting franchises alongsideGod of War, Horizon, andThe Last of Us. Insomniac has proven to be one of the most consistent developers around, and while it started something truly great in 2018, the potential for Peter Parker’s next adventure is as high as the Empire State Building, thanks in part to villains like Kingpin....

Underwater exploration games are by no means rare in today’s day and age.Maneater, however, is a modern take on the genre that puts players in control of ayoung bull shark seeking revengeagainst a human hunter. In traditional action-RPG fashion, the shark must explore and grow stronger by venturing through an open world in the sea. Within the many hours players are going to spend inManeater, there’s plenty to do for a growing shark likeeating wildlife and terrorizing humanson the path to finding the hunter Scaly Pete....

After a brief delay,Minecraft Dungeon’srelease datehas finally arrived, and players are now digging into this new dungeon crawler from Mojang Studios and Double Eleven. While some fans will prefer to exploreMinecraft Dungeonsalone, others will want to bring along some friends, and indeed the title supports co-op for up to four players. For those fans that are having a bit of trouble getting this multiplayer setup, this guide is here to assist....

It’s hard to resist the charm of classicGrand Theft Autogames likeVice City. AlthoughVice Cityisterribly antiquated by today’s standards, revisiting the game’s sun-baked shores is still a treat. Although an official remaster has finally hit the shelves, mods for this game are still worth trying out. RELATED:GTA: San Andreas - Mods That Remaster The Game Luckily, there’s an extensive collection of mods forVice Citythat attempt to bring this classic title out of the dark ages and into the modern era....

Fans of the originalThe World Ends with Youare still celebratingNEO: The World Ends With Youon social media, recently announced for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 hardware. It is wonderful to see a cult classic getting a proper sequel on two extremely popular consoles, which will hopefully help the game find a broader audience than its precursor. But there is a cautionary tale written in theThe World Ends With Youfranchise’s thirteen-year-long hiatus which—aside from a coupleKingdom Heartscameos—was filled with mediocre, “remixed” ports for a variety of platforms....

Landing the role of the titular character inShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringswas a life-changing experience for Simu Liu, as the actor has revealed in several interviews in the past. A new featurette now offers a look at how he trained for the film and was able to portray the role of the first Asian superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The video was shared byMarvel Studioson its social media channels and shows behind-the-scenes footage of Liu on the sets ofShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings....

Shōnen anime has a strange relationship with its villains. Every celebrated example will churn through several central antagonists, gradually escalating until the heroes fight god. Though regularly defeated and replaced, the mighty villains often become more iconic than their foes.One Piecehas countless big bads, but Arlong is one of the earliest heavy hitters. His transition to live action needed the right performer, and McKinley Belcher III was an excellent choice....

The world ofOne Pieceis massive and, over the years, has seen countless pirates and powerful Navy members take to the sea in an attempt to take the era by its throat. The Pirates aim to get to the place where Roger left thegrand treasure of the One Pieceand the Marines attempt to stop that from happening. RELATED:One Piece: Every Hito Hito No Mi, Explained As with all major organizations in the story, there is always some sort of discord within the ranks, and often, it leads to betrayals....

WhileOverwatchskin concepts are common, it is quite rare to see similar fan-made designs used for two different characters. However, one artist shows that this can work well, as a pair of matching skins have been shared for theOverwatchdamage heroes Ashe and Widowmaker. In the concepts, the duo is given a more studious look, as Redditor Sparrow_21 takesOverwatchfans back in time by presenting Widowmaker and Ashe how they may have looked in school....

While most of the gameplay inPaper Mario: The Origami Kingis focused on puzzle-based combat and platforming, there’s still a large portion of the game that is devoted to collecting items. This means that there are hundreds ofhidden items scattered all overPaper Mariothat are easy to miss and highly desirable for players hoping to 100% the game. There are several of these collectibles hidden in Toad Town, so don’t miss a single one....

Summary Every character has a normal attack in battle like a simple jump from Mario or an explosion from Admiral Bobbery inPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Characters can also use Flower Points, or FP, to use special moves. Mario and his partners share their FP pool but their HP is separate. Mario can collect and equipBadges inPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorthat will grant him new abilities in battle while his partners can learn new moves through upgrading in Rogueport....

Quick Links Shinjiro is an important character inPersona 3 Reload, having joined the team on September 2nd. Although he is new to the main character, Shinjiro had originally been one of the founding members of the S.E.E.S group alongside Akihiko and Mitsuru. However, he shortly leaves and distances himself from the two leaders. After he rejoins the team, you only have a short period of time to spend with him to get to know him andexpand your relationship through hangouts....

Summary APokemonfan and artist has designed an impressive Gigantamax form for Shuckle. As one of the biggest media franchises in the world, it’s really no surprise thatPokemonhas inspired near-endless fan art. The franchise’s most popular Pokemon are often featured in such art. There is a ton of art featuring Pikachu, Charizard, Mewtwo, and the franchise’s other heavy hitters, though some artists make it a point to include underrepresented Pokemon in their pieces as well....