Circus Electriqueintroduces asteampunkversion of 1890s London wherein two circus ringmasters vie for the public’s attention using an array of mechanical marvels, even as the citizens and constabulary of the era fall into a state of deepening madness. Amelia, an intrepid reporter with close ties to the key individuals involved, assembles an army of circus performers to secure the peace and unmask the mastermind responsible for the chaos. Gameplay spans multiple genres, blending strategic combat, exploration, and resource management while weaving a mystery underpinned by themes of family and redemption....

Virtual reality (VR) games and hardware have been steadily becoming more affordable in recent years, allowing more players to experience next level video game immersion. AsVR devices receive more software updates, companies are also experimenting with VR hardware designs. The current market competition is with PlayStation VR and Oculus Quest headsets, andseveral VR patents focused on eye trackinghave already been announced to improve next-gen equipment. One example of this is a user-friendly handheld device patented for usage with VR games, combining the desire to drink refreshments while playing a VR game with no distractions or interruptions....

Cyberpunk 2077arrives this months after years of anticipation, launching RPG fans into Night City as they battle rival gangs, hackers, hit-men, cyborgs, and Solos – the hired guns of the game’s dystopian future. The new title fromWitcher 3developer CD Projekt Red will also likely feature famous faces from in and outside of the world of the original pen-and-paper RPG. Keanu Reeve’s Johnny Silverhand may be the star ofCyberpunk 2077’s show, but the similarly styled Morgan Blackhand is one of the most important characters in the world ofCyberpunkand Johnny’s own checkered past....

Summary AsElden Ringfans eagerly await the release of theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC, Soulsborne enthusiasts and newcomers should consider giving theDemon’s Souls Remakea shot. Considered the spiritual successor to FromSoftware’s difficultKing’s Fieldgames,Demon’s Souls’introduction of difficult action RPG combat and engaging gameplay mechanics paved the way for not just theDark Soulsfranchise, but also its consideration as one of the best games ever created. And while the original 2009 version ofDemon’s Soulsremains playable, fans may want to consider checking out the upgradedDemon’s Souls Remaketo check the status of Soulsborne games prior toElder Ring....

Disney Dreamlight Valleyis a cozy life-sim where players can make friends with Disney characters, decorate their own homes, revitalize the valley, grow crops, cook meals, and more. Cooking is an important aspect of gameplay because cooked meals can be consumed by players to regain energy. They are also regularly used to raise Friendship with characters in the valley, unlocking new quests and rewards. Players can also sell your cooked meals to earn Star Coins at Goofy’s Stall....

Fans ofDivinity: Original Sin 2know the game for its highly immersive take on narrative fantasy RPG experiences. After all, thisLarian Studiostitle retains its signature franchise charm of immensely-tactical battles and an extremely open-ended world. Why, players can kill virtually anyone - major NPC or otherwise - and open a completely new storyline, and close entire questlines. RELATED:Divinity Original Sin 2: 10 Tips To Defeat The Harbinger Of Doom In Act 2...

The belovedFatal Frameseries is known for its dark atmosphere, deep and entwining storylines, as well as memorable characters both good and evil. Many of the games feature branching storylines with a variety of controllable protagonists, while other characters influence the story through cutscenes and in-game story items. RELATED:Fatal Frame: Every Game In The Series, Ranked The complex family treesof the franchise can be confusing, but they all help to enrich a series that is now finally fully available to Western audiences on modern platforms....

The 1.4 update forGenshin Impactwill be bringing the Venti and Childe banners back, along with new events, updates, and quests. While the Venti banner will be fairly similar to his original run, the Childe banner features the four-star Rosaria, a brand new Cryo polearm user. As Rosaria will be the first new four-star character added toGenshin Impactsince Xinyan, fans are excited to give her kit a try. With the Childe banner coming soon, Rosaria’s playstyle, constellations, and skillset have been revealed, although there could still be minor changes before her release....

Some of the bestshonen animearound are full to the brim with intriguing conflict, excellent stories, riveting settings, and memorable characters that help propel the quality of these shows to a whole new level. Most of the best shonen shows ever made feature a mix of all these elements in varying capacities, helping them stand out from the rest of the pack. Related:Shonen Anime That Are Underrated Villains are especially important to the main story of any shonen anime....

Summary One mobile gaming enthusiast has recently managed to getThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntrunning on a smartphone. They did so by emulating the Switch version ofThe Witcher 3, with the end result of their efforts being described as a “fully playable” experience. While cutting-edge console emulation is normally at least several generations behind the very latest consoles, the Switch is a major outlier in this respect. Due to Nintendo’s decision to equip it with the Nvidia-made Tegra X1, which was considered a fairly standard mid-range mobile system-on-chip in 2017, Switch emulation didn’t have to start from scratch....

Summary A company calledGame Scenthas revealed its new AI-powered device that lets players smell their games in real time. With the growing popularity of VR, as well as the introduction of haptic feedback in thePlayStation 5’s DualSense controller, companies have been increasingly interested in stimulating all five of senses while people play video games.Horizon Forbidden Westused DualSense haptics to try to emulate even the feeling of walking through grass, and the ambitions to create a fully immersive gameplay experience have only grown....

Rie Takahashi, Japanese voice actor forGenshin Impact’s Hu Tao, has provided advice for bathing as part of an infographic to help convention attendees. Convention-goers are certain to be familiar with the unfortunate stereotype associated with attendees and issues with bad smells. Rie Takahashi is doing her due diligence forGenshin Impactplayers and anime fans alike, trying to help make conventions a more palatable experience for everyone. How successful she’ll be is another matter entirely....

God of War’s highly anticipated release on PC has been received just as well as expected. The previously PlayStation exclusive action-adventure game has topped Steam’s top-sellers list since its launch on January 14. The success ofGod of Waron PC has coincided with another interesting trend, as PC players start picking early mods made for the game. One of the most popularGod of Warmods is a curious one, though perhaps unsurprising.God of Warplayers are modding in a way to skip the game’s PlayStation intro sequence....