Over the last four decades or so,Star Warshas enjoyed a fairly lucrative career in the gaming landscape. Even when no new movies were being made, theStar Warsvideo game factory was usually hard at work producing the next title. And while not all of them were critical successes, the video game market breathed new life into the franchise, bringingnew opportunities to expand theStar Warsuniverseand new fan-favorite characters to the lore. Over the years,Star Warsgames have taken on a variety of gaming genres, from theBattlefrontseries using first-person shooter mechanics toEmpire at Warusing 4X strategy gameplay andRogue Squadronusing aerial combat....

Along with some other October releases, Turtle Rock Studios’Back 4 Bloodis shaping up to be one of the most exciting AAA releases of the year, especially for fans who lament the loss of a thirdLeft 4 Deadtitle. Given thatthe recent open beta pulled in millions of players, it’s looking like the full release will be just as popular. However, there may be a small bit of bad news relating to the game featuring something that is considered controversial by gamers....

On paper, Google Stadia’s release window lineup is impressive, consisting of highly-rated triple-A experiences likeRed Dead Redemption 2,Rise of the Tomb Raider, and Gearbox Software’s big looter-shooterBorderlands 3. But a big problem with these games is that many of them have been available on other platforms for months if not years, and it’s likely that everyone that has wanted to play them has already done so. The draw of a Stadia port is to give these games portability that they otherwise lack, with players able to take them on the go and play them basically anywhere with a stable Internet connection....

InLegend of Zelda:Breath of the Wildexploration is king. When climbing the cliffs of Hyrule, braving the frozen tundra of the Hebra Mountains, or delving into the canyons of the Gerudo Desert, one piece ofequipmentcan make all the difference. But the Champion’s Tunic isn’t the only armor Link will need. RELATED:10 Things To Know Before Starting The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Knowing the ins and outs ofHyrule’s best gearwill take Link from zero to legendary hero– but what are these incredible helmets and fantastical greaves?...

Children of the Whalesposes more than one idealogy, and confronts the moralities of each one, with the exception of Suou’s. Throughout the show, he displays incredibly high levels of naivety and empathy that cause him to make unique choices. The audience may agree that those choices are ultimately the best from a moral standpoint. However, both the other characters in the show and viewers themselves may question whether or not those choices would actually work out the way he believes they will....

Crysis Remasteredhas had something of a confused lead up to its release with leaks, backtracking and delays. WithCrysis Remasteredconfirmed to have a September releasedate on all platforms (besides Switch, which launched earlier), it seems that the PC version won’t be available on all storefronts. Crysis Remasteredis the next game to become an Epic Games Store exclusive as the digital platform continues its aggressive push for timed releases on PC. The news comes alongside the release date and new details of how developer Saber Interactive will break PCs the same way the original did....

Cyberpunk 2077is all about ridiculous customization. Players can hack from their hands, pull swords out of their arms, and even charge jump high into the air. These upgrades are all different parts of cyberware, and require the player to find and equip them in different parts of their body. While some of the upgrades inCyberpunk 2077are underwhelming, some can completely change the game. For the most part, cyberware is purchased fromdifferent ripperdocs around Night City....

In this week’s TWAB post, Bungie started to talk about the changes that are being made toDestiny 2when The Witch Queen expansion drops in a little over a month.Destiny 2’s Masterwork armor and guns will change substantially, with the former becoming much less expensive to have their elemental affinities changed, and the latter not generating Orbs of Power anymore in favor of armor mods to do that, instead. These two changes will shake the meta at its core, and Orbs of Power may or may not be a much rarer occurrence and less used across the board, alongsideCharged with Light mods- even the evergreen Protective Light....

Digimon Surviveis a surprising departure from theDigimongames of the past few years, offering a shockingly dark take on the Digital World. ThoughDigimongames have always been reliably eclectic, this new direction for the franchise could be its most dramatic shift. Digimon Survivehas been in the works since 2018, but a few pandemic-related delays have kept it out of the limelight. Not much has been revealed so far, but the trailer promises that “death and danger await....

Dungeons and Dragonshas gotten a bit more difficult to play during quarantine, but that hasn’t stopped some fans from busting out their character sheets and enjoying the game in less-traditional ways, like using online services to playDungeons and Dragonsremotely. For those still rolling dice and adventuring, today marks a pretty big event: the release ofMythic Odysseys of Theros. Starting today,Dungeons and Dragonsplayers can pick up the hardcover version ofMythic Odysseys of Theros,the newest sourcebook inDungeons and Dragons’enormouslibrary of offerings....

Although there is a lot of uncertainty regarding just how many games will release in 2020 (and beyond),Electronic Artsfeels confident that it will have plenty of software to offer its diverse group of fans. In its latest earnings call, theBattlefieldandMaddenpublisherrevealed that it plans to release 14 games before the end of its fiscal year. Like most gaming companies, Electronic Arts' fiscal year ends in March 2021, so the publisher does have plenty of time to ship its products....

Elden Ringcontinues to get updates that make significant changes to the game. Last month’s Patch 1.03 nerfed some weapons while buffing others, and implemented many changes to the overall balance. It added an NPC, new steps to the quests of existing ones, and NPC map markers toElden Ringso that players didn’t need to wander around aimlessly for the next step in their storylines. Most notably, Patch 1.03 nerfed Mimic Tear Ashes and several other strategies that allowed players to kill bosses in just a few hits....

Ever since theHarry Potterfranchise rose to popularity in the late 90s and early 2000s, numerous video games based on the series have been released. While some of these games hold a special place in gamers' hearts, most of them can be written off as cash-grabs, typically positioned to release alongside the latestHarry Pottermoviein theaters instead of focused on creating a quality gaming experience. For years, mostHarry Pottervideo games have been directly tied to the film franchise, with few ever stepping outside of that comfort zone to do something different....