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On the surface,Outridersseems like just another looter shooter releasing to an already saturated genre. With games likeDestiny,Division, andBorderlands really cornering that market, it’s hard to break into it without feeling derivative, yetOutridersmanages to do just that. It’s easy enough tocompareOutriderstoDestinyfor its looter shooter elements or toMass Effectfor its RPG approach, but underneath it all is the heart of a vibrant new IP. A prime example of this is howOutridersnullifies one of the biggest complaints against looter shooters....

Borderlandsis the OG looter shooter, but in some ways,Borderlands 3has taken from those that have come after it. This is particularly true through its release of mini-events alongside core story DLCs, as well as its continuation into a second season pass.Borderlands 2had a standard season passwith 4 DLCs, making it more or less of a one-off in this way (not that that the full game itself was). Borderlands 3continues to expand and get support, with many likely looking forward to theDirector’s Cut DLC of Season Pass 2....

Roguelike fans looking for an upcoming game to play should keep an eye on the upcomingCult of the Lamb. This week atSummer Game Fest, publishersDevolver Digitalannounced its release date – August 11. Massive Monster’s upcoming cultist roguelike game features a fresh take on the genre that mashes in community management in a similar vein to games likeFrostpunk, all the whileCult of the Lambsports a cutesy art style with horrifying undertones in its gameplay....

Since the release ofRed Dead Redemption2, fan-favorite dev Rockstar Games has been relatively quiet on the new game front.GTA OnlineandRDOcontinue to get support, of course, but many are hopeful for what’s in store for the future. Recent reports indicate thatGrand Theft Auto 6is years away, so fans are at a loss for what could be next. That is, unless the most recent Rockstar Games leak is to be believed. If true, it seems Rockstar Games will be announcing a completeRed Dead Redemption Remakethis year, with it set to release in Q1/Q2 2020....

WithSonic Originsgearing up for release later this week, Sega is finally releasing the definitive collection of the classicSonic the Hedgehogtitles for Sega Genesis and Sega CD. This collection not only brings these beloved title to modern platforms, but features the first re-release of the full third entry,Sonic 3 and Knuckles, since 2011’sSonic Classic Collectionfor the Nintendo DS. This re-release comes at a cost however, as the game is losing some of its soundtrack, and fans are not impressed with the replacement tracks so far....

Announced last September, manyStar Warsfans were immediately excited to hear thatStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republicwould be getting a remake.Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republicis one of BioWare’s classic RPGs, giving fans a completely newStar Warsexperience set thousands of years before the events of the film series. While excitement for this modern remake was running rampant following its announcement, the hype has died somewhat following recent news on theStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republicremake....

Operating under the umbrella ofTencent’s Lightspeed & Quantum subsidiary, Lightspeed Los Angeles was opened specifically to develop and deliver top-end AAA experiences using localized veteran talent. Though there hasn’t been any news on what these games might be, the first vague hints on the nature of the company’s current project have now been dropped. According to a few of its recent job listings, Lightspeed LA may be working on a premium open-world action game with cinematic gameplay....

Resident Evilfans have a lot to look forward to between now and May 7. The newest installment in the series,Resident Evil Village, will release that day and allow players a deeper look at all the characters and locations that have been teased since the game’s announcement. All the teasers released, playable or otherwise, have given players a lot to look forward to in terms of gameplay for the highly anticipatedResident Evil Village....

First and foremost, rest assured that this list will contain no spoilers forThe Last of UsPart II. For gamers who haven’tplayedThe Last of Us Part Iin a while, it’s highly advisable to at least brush up on the events and world of the game before diving into the sequel, as many elements from that game weigh heavily onThe Last of Us Part II. RELATED:10 Games To Play While Waiting For The Last Of Us Part II...

The Strong Museum’sWorld Video Game Hall of Famehas long stood as a curated collection of some of the most influential video games ever made. In recent years, it has inducted the likes ofHalo: Combat Evolved, The Legend of Zelda,Minecraft, Final Fantasy 7,and more, quickly becoming a vast library of the medium’s most seminal releases. Today, the collection brought a further four games into its ranks, with the Strong Museum announcing the 2021 inductees via a press release on its website....

Now that the secondTokyo Revengerslive-action film has finally been announced, fans are already looking forward to racing to the nearest movie theater the moment it releases to bereunited with the talented castonce again. While the first film was action-packed and fairly true to the anime series, there were a few things the studio decided to tweak and certain characters that were nowhere to be seen. RELATED:Every Tokyo Revengers Character Compared To Their Live Action Movie Actor...

The U.S. Army’s Twitch account seems to be in the hot seat of news lately, and now it’s been caught doing fake giveaways to its viewers as a recruitment tactic. And, surprisingly, Twitch responded to the accusations. The United States Armed Forces has esportsTwitchchannels where they take aim at gamers, especially those who might be in poor financial situations, in order to recruit them for service. They broke into the esports market in the last couple of months with Twitch streams with active-duty soldiers playing games such asCall of Duty: Warzone....

Launch games can make or break a consoles entire life cycle, since making a strong first impression is a big deal. When it comes to rocky launches, it’s hard to not immediately think of theXboxOne. Between the wholly rejected online-only format that was pitched, the high cost and forced inclusion of the Kinect. RELATED:10 Best Xbox One Controllers Ever, Ranked In addition to that, the launch line-up for theXbox Onewas also not particularly strong, not having any must-haveexclusivesto really move units at launch....