Making video games isn’t easy. In fact, as far as art forms go, it’s arguably one of the most difficult to actually see through to the end. For developers, having hardware that’s difficult to develop games for is yet another problem that has to be solved. Luckily for those working on next-gen projects, thePlayStation 5is Sony’s easiest console to develop for yet, removing one of the major barriers to actually launching a game....

To say thatThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimcontains a few bugs would be something of an understatement. Even asone of the highest-grossing video games of the last decade, and the fact that it continues to be re-released by the developer, much to the dismay of fans wanting a new installment in the series, there is a litany of glitches that cover the land of Tamriel. While there are those which are more of a real problem, breaking the game and its immersion, there are many which are harmless and mirthful....

Marvel’s Spider-Manhas an incredibly active community, with fans constantly sharing unique photos, making suit requests, and discussing directions that the sequel could go. Recently, aMarvel’s Spider-Manthread saw fans sharing improvements they would like to see made in the sequel, focusing specifically on existing mechanics that could be better. This is hardly the first post like this on theMarvel’s Spider-Mansubreddit. Recently, fans discussed the potential of arandom disasters feature inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2that expands on random crimes, while a few months back gamers debated over the MJ stealth missions and whether they should return....

The long-awaited fan-made remaster of the originalSTALKER: Shadow of Chernobylgame finally has a release date. Many fans of theSTALKERvideo game franchise have been waiting patiently for news about the project, and now they finally have something to look forward to. TheSTALKERseries has been mostly inactive for the past few years, with news aboutSTALKER 2only surfacing every now and then. Recently, thedevelopment ofSTALKER 2by Ukrainian game developer GSC Game World was dealt a significant blowwhen it was forced to delay production due to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war....

There were plenty of exciting games spotlighted during 2022’s Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase. Fans got a glimpse of Asobo Studio’sA Plague Tale: Requiem, which will continue Hugo and Amicia’s story; and a trailer forForza Motorsportwas also revealed. However, the game that easily stole the show wasStarfield, which is Bethesda’s first new IP in over two decades. Although the game has been discussed for a while, this was the most in-depth look thus far, allowing people to see what they can expect from the upcoming space adventure....

It’s been six years since the launch ofStreet Fighter 5, and so it’s safe to say that fans of Capcom’s fighting game franchise have been anxious for a sequel. After years of waiting, Capcom has finally announcedStreet Fighter 6, confirming the game to be in development with a new art style and thereturn of series icon Ryu. Capcom also revealedStreet Fighter 6’s logo with the announcement trailer, though it’s being widely criticized online....

Summary Following the controversial addition of the Battle Pass and microtransactions inTekken 8’s latest update, its recent Steam review status is now sitting at mixed.Tekken 8originally launched this past January to rave reviews from fans and critics, where it became one of 2024’s highest-rated games alongsideFinal Fantasy 7 RebirthandLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. While the game still has a mostly positive reception, perception of the game has started shifting to be a bit more negative than what it received at launch, due to some controversial post-launch announcements involving microtransactions....

Summary Plenty of gameplay changes came with the rebranding of the franchise, but one thing remains clear: fast players are as dominant as ever. A good pace rating seems to be more important than the overall rating more often than not. Almost everyone is looking to add one of the fastest players inEA FC 24to their team. It might seem like a cliché at this point, but they truly are overpowered....

The Handmaid’s Tale, based on the novel of the same name by Margaret Atwood, is a dystopian fiction showstarring Elisabeth Mossas June.The Handmaid’s Taleexplores the terrifying reality for fertile women, known as handmaids, in a world facing humanity’s extinction with an infertility crisis. To battle their declining population, Gilead forces every fertile woman they can find to reproduce against their will. The handmaids were torn away from their families and stripped of their autonomy....

In the early days of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, one of the biggest complaints from fans and critics alike was the lack of memorable villains. But following the start of Phase 3, the MCU started to see more compelling and memorable villains — ones like Baron Zemo, Vulture, Hela, Killmonger, and ultimately even Thanos himself. Of course, one antagonist that shouldn’t go overlooked is Ego, played by Kurt Russell in James Gunn’sGuardians of the Galaxy Vol....

Setting boundaries and instilling discipline are often crucial for successful parenting in both the virtual and real worlds. Just like in real life,parenting is no easy featand can shape a Sim’s childhood and life in the future. In the expansive realm ofThe Sims 4, players can use their imaginations to set curfews for their households or enforce them using gameplay. Explore the intricacies of setting curfews and the methods caregivers can use to enforce them....

Coming off of the popular Beyond Light expansion late in 2020, Bungie didn’t let up with the strong content and updates this past year. While the world continues to adjust with working from home due to the global pandemic continuing on, Bungie seems to have really settled in with keepingDestiny 2updated with fresh content. In fact, most fans would agree that 2021 delivered the game’s strongest narrative elements since the game originally launched with thereturns of major characters like Uldren ‘Crow’ Sov, Saint-14, and the reveal of Savathun....

Summary The Outer Worlds 2is Obsidian Entertainment’s forthcoming second outing in the hyper-corporatized dystopian sci-fi setting it introduced players to in 2019. After the success of the first, the studio officially announced it would be producing a sequel to the futuristic FPS RPG in 2021, andThe Outer Worlds 2is currently in development, with many fans excited and theorizing about how Obsidian will improve and iterate on the original entry’s direction and design....