Summary Following the disastrousSimCity2013 reboot, simulation fans welcomed the arrival ofCities: Skylinesonly a few years later. With the help of a devoted modding community, the title offered the definitive city building and management experience. Eventually, the game’s graphics began to look somewhat outdated, prompting Colossal Order to developCities: Skylines 2. Sadly, when released in October 2023, the sequel suffered from some of the sametechnical issues that doomedSimCity. Even though the PC release has improved after numerous updates, the plannedCities: Skylines 2Xbox Series X|S and PS5 versions have yet to materialize....

It’s hard not to recommendHorizon Zero Dawnto anyone looking for a game about exploration.Horizon Zero Dawnhas a huge mapthat stretches far and wide across all sorts of corners of post-apocalyptic America, full of deadly machines and teeming wilderness for Aloy to explore, but no matter how much ground the player covers, there’s almost always something else to do. That spirit is bound to carry over intoHorizon Forbidden West.The upcoming sequel will take players into the infamous uncharted lands west of the first game’s setting, as the title indicates....

Quick Links InLego Fortnite, there are a few different types of wood that you can pick up. This includes regular Wood, Knotroot,Flexwood, and Frostpine. As you go down the line, each wood type becomes increasingly more difficult to obtain, with Frostpine being the hardest of the group. Though Frostpine is relatively easy to find within the Frostlands Biome, it isn’t a simple grab by just using a common axe. Instead, you’ll need to use some upgraded tools to chop down some trees to get your Frostpine....

Lightyear Frontierlargely revolves around the exploration of a mysterious planet, restoration of the lands across this space, and the foraging of resources available to establish and maintain your campsite and farm. However, the default mech that players will begin the game with can only get you so far in terms of exploration capability. For this reason, knowing how to unlock and obtainupgrades for this mechwill be key to success, enabling you to navigate the world with much more efficiency....

Mass Effect Legendary Edition, the remaster of BioWare’s classic sci-fi RPG trilogy, has finally arrived. The compilation game allows players to experience all three originalMass Effecttitles with improved graphics and gameplay features. TheMass Effectseries helped set the bar for narrative action-RPGs, and the games have always been celebrated for the amount of choice they offered players. ThroughoutMass Effect Legendary Edition’s sprawling plot, players are constantly required to make the kinds of choices that only a Paragon/Renegade like Commander Shepard can....

Over the course of the last decade or so, one thing has been pretty consistent, and that’s the popularity ofMinecraft. It’s had its peaks and troughs, of course, but with it beingone of the best-selling games of 2022 so far, despite its age, it’s continuing to be a winning formula in the industry. The reason for its success can be boiled down to one idea, that fans can pretty much do whatever they want in the game....

Debuting in 2004, theMonster Hunterfranchise has had a long history of multi-platform releases, with even its first entry initially releasing on PS2 and being ported to the Wii years later. Over the last almost two decades,Monster Hunterhas released a plethora of standalone titles specifically designed for handheld consoles like the PSP and Nintendo DS, with the most recent example beingMonster Hunter Rise. ButMonster Hunter Riseis about to do what few otherhandheldMonster Huntergameshave done before and get ported to other consoles....

A new featurette from Paramount Pictures introduces the newest members of theScreamfranchise, who are ready to take down the new Ghostface killer in Woodsboro. The upcoming Ghostface film will be the fifth installment in theScreamslasher franchise.Screamwill be the first film in the Ghostface saga that will not be directed by Wes Craven, who passed away in 2015. The film is credited as a relaunch ofthe infamousScreamfranchiseand will feature the return of a few notable alums, who will guide the new additions to the cast....

With Black Friday currently in full swing, gaming fans all over the world have the opportunity to purchase some significant games from some of the biggest storefronts on the web, including The Epic Games Store, Humble Bundle, andGreen Man Gaming. For VR fans, however, there are few deals as comprehensive asOculus’recent discount on its “Must-Haves” pack. Lumping together several of the biggest games to grace Oculus' various devices, the Must-Haves bundle used to come in at a hefty $138....

The tiny slice ofFinal Fantasy 16that Square Enix has shown fans so far with the latest demo is filled to the brim with references hearkening back to the origins of the series. However, one reference to thePS1 classicFinal Fantasy Tacticscould lay the path for how this latest title in the series will handle the long-running character Cid, known more formally as Cidolfus in this latest entry. Considering that this latest Cid will be joining the party as a combat companion for a time, the reference could be good news for the character inFinal Fantasy 16....

Summary An open-world game allows players to freely explore their environment, without being hindered by a linear set of quests or a fixed pathway through a pre-determined storyline. Most MMORPGs are open-world, but some single-player and stand-alone games can also be designed with an open-world environment. Immersion is a big factorin open-world games, and developers and writers often keep the lore and history of their creations mysterious. Part of the gameplay lies in how the complex backstory and characters are revealed as the story progresses and the players explore their world....

Just because there is no E3 this year doesn’t mean there aren’t many big gaming announcements to get excited about. The Summer Game Fest goes live tomorrow,with over 30 companies participating in events this month. This includesResident Evil 4developer Capcom, who’ll conclude the festivities with its showcase on the 13th. The Capcom showcase will focus on updates to already announced games. This includes the remake ofResident Evil 4, which the developer just confirmed it will feature during the live-streamed showcase on Monday....

Summary Respawn Entertainment, the developer behindTitanfallandStar Wars Jedi: Survivor, is supposedly working on a newStar Warsgame that could put players in the role of a Mandalorian. These masked warriors have captivated the imaginations ofStar Warssince Boba Fett first appeared inThe Empire Strikes Back, and they have been a staple of the franchise’s Expanded Universe for decades. RecentStar Warsmedia likeThe Mandalorianhas fleshed out the lore and culture of the Mandalorians in Disney’s official canon, making the idea of playing as one in a video game all the more enticing for fans....