Summary First-person shooters are a tough genre to get into if someone has never played them before. Mastering moving and aiming simultaneously can be a lot to take in. Shooters have since expanded this concept with tons of new mechanics while improving the feedback weapons give. For many FPS fanatics, the genre might appear stale with how many games have copiedHaloorCall of Duty. It is certainly a problem, but there are plenty of challenging FPS titles that will give the most experienced gamers a challenge....

Horizon Call of the Mountainis notable for a few reasons. It is the first VR title in the franchise, and it does a good job of throwing players intoHorizon’s universe, allowing them to feel its beauty and danger.Horizon Call of the Mountainis also the first title to not focus squarely on Aloy. Instead, the protagonist is Ryas the Shadow Carja. Despite not having Aloy as the star, the game is still a blast to play through, proving that the franchise can excel with the red-haired heroine....

The Sims 4has recently been made available for free, which will surely bring many new players to the franchise as well as many more who haven’t played for quite some time. There are a lot of items and methods for creating a Sim that will be unfamiliar to players who haven’t seen any ofThe Simsgames recently. Related:Games That Let You Play God While some of these options and items available in “Create a Sim” mode are merely cosmetic, others affect gameplay and will be intriguing to all types of players....

The PlayStation Vita was effective in inspiring developers to think of innovative ways to use the portable device’s capabilities, leading to some unique games.Tearaway, for example, is a game that takes players through a world of paper requiring the use of all the PS Vita’s features, including the touchscreen and the camera.Frobisher Says!is a similarly creative game that makes use of the PS Vita’s features by implementing its own version of “Simon Says....

Summary LikeThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim,The Witcher 3: Wild Hunthas stood the test of time, with its place now firmly cemented in history as what is widely considered one of the greatest games of all time. DespiteThe Witcher 3being over nine years old, players are still returning to it and discovering it today, and, judging by a recent update for the game, it seems its developers aren’t done with it either....

PlayStation 4 WHERE TO PLAY The remake of the iconic first-person shooter from the early 2000s, XIII is now available for PlayStation 4 at a solid discount. Enter the world of XIII, the man without identity, and take on a campaign plus multiplayer fights for just $23.43. Amazon has a great FPS game offer live with thePlayStation 4 version of XIIInow available at a 22% discount. This drops the price down a fair amount to just $23....

There is no shortage of options when it comes to gaming headsets. Ever since gamers were using their dial-up modems to playPhantasy Star Onlineon the Sega Dreamcast, players have been searching for reliable headsets that provide quality audio without breaking the bank. Searching on retailers likeAmazonwill provide hundreds of low-cost options, but with unknown brand names and models, quality can be unpredictable. Spending all the money in your piggy bank on a premium headset may seem like a simple solution, but cracking open that adorable oinkster isn’t a guarantee that you’re getting a massive upgrade over some of the more sensibly priced options....

Summary Twitchhas announced two moderation features, which are intended to make a live streamer’s community safer. These two features are the ability to share a banned user’s comments and a new “shield mode” alongside the current “Mod View” that is integrated into the streaming platform’s available features. These newTwitchtools are available now for moderators to experiment with and try out. Twitch’s policies and features are vastly different from when the platform first launched in 2011....

Summary A craftyValheimplayer has recently shared screenshots of the incredible city they built together with their friends during 270 in-game days. Base-building is among the most important parts ofValheim, and this city shows that this activity can achieve even better results when done with friends. Valheimwas released in early access in 2021 and became a huge hit. The survival game has already sold over 12 million copies, becoming one of the most well-known titles in the genre....

It has been a month since DC fans were finally able to watch the much-awaitedZack Snyder’s Justice League. It was the perfect ending to the years of campaigning for the release of the Snyder Cut, with the film receiving rave reviews. So much so that since its release, fans have been demanding that Warner Bros. restore the SnyderVerse, the version of the DC Extended Universe that was penned by Snyder. However, despite the film’s success, it seems unlikely that the entertainment conglomerate will accept their demands....

Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimatelives up to its name. It’s a big mashup ofDynasty Warriors,Samurai Warriors,Ninja Gaiden,Dead or Alive,Soulcalibur, and Asian history and mythology. It’s all tied up in a weird plot that leads to its huge 145-character roster mashing through hordes of enemies to achieve one goal or another. Related:Samurai Warriors 5: Best Characters for Newcomers to Musou Games Players can boost their characters’ stats by collecting EXP scrolls, getting new weapons by earning gems or picking up boxes from fallen foes, or by merging one weapon with another at the blacksmiths....

With the PlayStation 5 receiving its ownSony-licensed 3D audio headsetupon release, many wondered whetherXboxwould wind up doing the same. Today, Microsoft officially confirmed that would be the case, revealing its new Xbox Wireless Headset will release on March 16. The new piece ofXbox-focused technology will allegedly provide an enhanced audio experience for an affordable price, aiming to deliver an accessible alternative to other, more expensive next-generation headsets. It will cost $99 and be available to pre-order starting today, boasting several unique audio features that can be utilized through Xbox One and Xbox Series X consoles as well as PC and mobile devices....

The fantasy genre, whether it is in literature, movies, or video games, is one of the most diverse when it comes to storytelling and creating worlds. In movies and films, fans of the genre can easily identify pure high fantasy like that seen inTheLord of the RingsandWillow. Then there are dark fantasy settings like those seen inThe Witcherand theGame of Thronesseries. RELATED:Star Wars: 5 Things Jedi: Fallen Order Could’ve Done Better (& 5 Things It Did Expertly)...