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Supergiant Games was founded in 2009, making indie games such asBastion, Pyre, Transistor, and perhaps its most famous,Hades. Their games have ranged from RPGs to dungeon crawlers and get into genres of sci-fi and fantasy. WhenHadeswas first released in 2020, it was a game changer for not only the studio but for the expectations of indie games in general. It won Golden Joystick Awards, British Academy Game Awards,a Hugo Award, a Nebula award, 21st Game Developers Choice Awards, and more....

Even as the release date forThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomrapidly approaches, Nintendo has been tight-lipped about much of the content in thisBreath of the Wildsequel. With nothing more than a few trailers revealed during Nintendo Directs and E3 presentations, players have a lot of room for speculation about what the game will look and feel like. With only Link and Zelda prominently appearing in trailers, fans are left to wonder who else will reappear inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom....

Quick Links The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomfeatures 152 shrines, each with its own unique puzzle that Link must solve. While many of these shrines can be accessed simply by approaching them, there are a select few that require Link to complete a separate puzzle or task before the entrance is revealed. Taken as a whole, these missions are known as Shrine Quests inTears of the Kingdom. The Ikatak Shrine is an example of one ofTears of the Kingdom’s most common Shrine Quests, which revolve around Link taking a small crystal from one location to another, culminating in the crystal physically transforming into the shrine itself....

There are a lot of new gameplay mechanics inWatch Dogs: Legionthat players are starting to discover. It seems the developers have provided a number of ways for players to free London from Albion’s control, and some players are finding creative ways to utilize these features. RELATED:10 Easter Eggs Only True Fans Caught In Watch Dogs: Legion While the game is still new, many players may not be aware of these useful mechanics....

One of the best parts of something like Apex Legends Global Series is to cheer for the underdogs and see who is making different decisions from everyone else. For example, TSM and DarkZero may have been the overall favorites for some going in, but Reject Winnity left with the trophy. On the other end, manyApex Legendspro teams were playing the meta of Bangalore, Bloodhound, and Caustic, but there were others spread through....

There’s no shortage of innovation in the horror movie genre, but an enormous percentage of horror films fall back on the classic male killer/female victim setup. Some of the most iconic and underrated horror films in history are based around a woman in the villain role. In reality, the percentage ofserial murders committed bywomen is probably in the single digits or the low teens at most. It was a common misconception as recently as the 90s that women simply didn’t commit that kind of crime, but though it is rare, the world of cinema features a wide variety of villains who happen to be women....

The iconic 1993Groundhog Daybecame the very representation of a time loop, where a protagonist is forced to live through the same day/period of time over and over again until they get it — whatever “it” is — right.Directed by the late Harold Ramis, the cult classic has inspired many movies and TV shows that tried to recapture its magic in a new, fresh format. The original story follows Phil Connor (Bill Murray), a cynical weather reporter, who is sent to cover the Groundhog Day holiday in a chilly Punxsutawney and finds himself trapped in a time loop, having to relive the same day over and over again....

Summary Survival horror has never really been a niche genre, but it’d be true to say that few new IPs are able to successfully break into it and make a name for themselves likeResident EvilorSilent Hillhave. That’s sometimes a result of games relying too much on their inspirations likeThe Callisto Protocoldid, but also likeThe Callisto Protocolit usually comes down to a game not being confident or engaging with the new features it presents....

Summary One of the busiest years in gaming history is about to get a whole lot busier, with October 2023 being absolutely packed with highly anticipated releases. Of course, while games likeAlan Wake 2andAssassin’s Creed Miragehave a great deal of hype surrounding them, they both pale in comparison toMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, which in the wake ofStarfieldhas become the most anticipated game of the year. Though it feels a little surreal, fans are just one month away from getting their hands onMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, and by all accounts, it seems as though it might actually live up to the hype....

Summary For hundreds of years, medieval settings have been the stuff of legends. The aesthetic of knights and castles has formed the foundation of the most famous adventures ever crafted, ranging from King Arthur to Robin Hood to Beowulf. The epic scale of these fables is possibly why countless games have crafted massive open worlds based on the Middle Ages. Size isn’t everything, though. Immersion also calls for substance, which is where sandbox titles come in....

The next-generation PlayStation 5 andXbox Series Xconsoles are on the horizon, meaning it’s time to take a look back at the best games the PS4 and Xbox One had to offer. With it being October, it seems fitting to highlight the 31 best horror games that were released on PS4 and Xbox One in a countdown to Halloween. The first game we want to highlight isRemothered: Tormented Fathersfrom Stormind Games and Darril Arts....

Summary When gaming first began to leave arcades, home consoles dominated the video game industry. As computer components became more accessible and advanced, though, the PC started to overshadow consoles in terms of graphics and versatility. In particular, computers quickly became the go-togaming platform for shooter gamessince the mouse and keyboard offered more accurate aiming and quicker reaction times. To their credit, console controllers have greatly improved, but they are still no match for a mouse and keyboard....

Summary In the sprawling, snow-capped realm ofSkyrim, adventurers have been traversing treacherous landscapes for over a decade, delving into ancient ruins, and confronting various foes. Encountering swarms of adversaries, from the undead draugr stirring in their crypts to bandit hordes lurking in the wilderness is a key aspect ofSkyrimand the key to survival often lies not in the strength of a single blade or spell in this game, but in the strategic mastery of crowd control....