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Next week inDestiny 2, the Olympics inspired event Guardian Games makes its 2021 debut. Last year saw the Titans hammer home a dominating victory over Warlocks and Hunters, though Bungie has made a few adjustments this time around in the hopes of avoiding any potential scoring controversies. Instead of attempting to weight scoring based on class, Bungie is instead removing that restriction with the third place finisher after 1 week earning a 10% boost permanently....

During the Disney and Marvel Games Showcase presentation of D23 Expo, Disney announcedTron: Identity,a brand new video game being developed byJohn Wick Hex’s Bithell Games. This title is a unique one compared to otherTrongames, as it is a visual novel and detective story. This approach gives developer Bithell Games the opportunity to do something new with theTronIP. While theTronuniverseisn’t as popular as some of the conglomerate’s other properties, the chance to work on a game utilizing one of Disney’s many IPs is an exciting opportunity....

Dragon Age 4is BioWare’s next entry to the studio’s fantasy franchise, diving back into the world of Thedas as the Dread Wolf attempts to bring down the veil between the mortal plane and the Fade, a realm of dreams, gods, and magic. Although each game has a new player character, fans can expect plenty of familiar faces to return after threeDragon Agegames, with many of them in high places. The protagonist ofDragon Age 4, however, will explore “what happens when you don’t have power” according to BioWare’s Gamescom 2020 video....

Having been in development for some time,Empire of Sinwas met with enthusiasm by some. Despite anaction-packed trailer, hype and reviews for the game have been somewhat split. There’s a good reason for the split in player response toEmpire of Sin. It’s a strategy game with tactical combat set in 1920s Chicago, with the player commanding a criminal outfit during Prohibition. For history buffs and fans of classic gangster media, this is a huge blessing, especially if they also likeXCOMshootouts and Paradox produced strategy games....

Almost every year since the inception of theCall of Dutyfranchise, a new game has been released. However, 2023 is set to be the year that throw this pattern into disarray. With no majorCall of Dutydrop officially slated for this year, many are looking ahead to 2024 when it’s expected that a Treyarch-ledCall of Dutytitle will be released. Treyarch job postings for its upcoming projects offer hints that theiconicCall of DutyZombiesmode will be returning, as expected....

Rockstar Gamesis known for publishing some of the most lavishly produced games in all of the industry, and this has given it no small number of fans. According to May 2021 financial results from its parent company Take Two Interactive, theGrand Theft Autofranchise has sold over 345 million copies, making it easily one of the most successful game franchises of all time. Not to be outdone, theRed Dead Redemptionfranchise has itself shifted over 60 million copies in total....

Summary Final Fantasy 14just gave players a first look at the upcoming Heavensturn event for the beginning of 2024, featuring an adorable chocobo minion and a cameo from Seyriu. Fans can participate in thisFinal Fantasy 14event for about two weeks starting on New Year’s Eve. Heavensturn is theFinal Fantasy 14equivalentfor New Year’s Day. Each year,Final Fantasy 14holds an in-game event around this time, offering a brief-but-charming questline and cosmetic rewards inspired by the Chinese Zodiac....

When Square Enix, the developer of theFinal Fantasyseries, decided to partner with The Walt Disney Company to createKingdom Hearts, not many would’ve assumed it was a perfect fit. The series has gone on to become a huge success, spawning two mainline sequels as well as several spin-off titles expanding the lore, and a fourth game now announced. Leaning heavily on several Walt Disney movies and worlds,Kingdom Heartspulls several themes and characters from theFinal Fantasyseries....

Summary As the premiere ofDeadpool & Wolverineapproaches, rumors continue to swirl. However, one actor has definitively dismissed all speculation about his participation in the film. Deadpool & Wolverine, arguably the most anticipated movie of the year, is set to feature numerous cameos, a fact that is no secret. In recent months, rumors have been swirling about these cameo appearances and which big names might be involved. However, one big actor has now put an end to all the speculation surrounding his potential appearance in the upcoming film....

Upon its initial launch in 2017, Epic Games' own battle royaleFortnitebecame an instant hit, instantly popularizing the battle royale genre among gamers and non-gamers alike. And whileFortniteremains the light-hearted third-person shooter it started out as, it has developed its own lore over the years with the likes of The Visitor, Rifts, The Cube, and more. Chapter 2 Season 5 has arguably been the game’s most ambitious season yet, with perhapseven more ambitious crossovers....

Even thoughFortniteended its first chapter, Epic Games isn’t resting on its laurels as usual withFortniteChapter 2. The game is still seeing consistent and quality updates to keep things interesting to keep players coming back for more. It shows too, asFortniteonce againleads the listing for free-to-play gamesfor the month of October on PS4. As for this week,Fortnitehas introduced another one of its Road Trip Challenges. This week’s challenge tasks players with locating three landmarks scattered around the map: the Pipeman, the Hayman, and the Timber Tent....

The February 2022 Nintendo Direct brought news on a whole host of the company’s biggest franchises.The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2was conspicuously absent, but in its place were trailers for upcomingKirby,Fire Emblem,Splatoon, andXenobladegames, as well as reveals for fans of theWii Sports,Mario Kart, andMario Strikersfranchises. Among these names, MercurySteam’s acclaimedMetroid Dreadalso got another moment in the spotlight. Metroid Dreadwas highly anticipated following its reveal at E3 2021, standing as the first new 2DMetroidgame after 2002’sMetroid Fusionand promising to wrap up a story in development since the NES era....

2023 will likely go down as one of the best years in video games, filled with a relentless barrage of incredible titles of various scopes and sizes. In a typical year, there are a few games that feel like locks for Game of the Year and some interchangeable choices that end up on mosttop 10 lists. This year, there are so many deserving titles that it’s harder to narrow down a top 10 than ever....