Video games have been around for over four decades, and have evolved significantly. Additionally, gaming genres have matured to the brim, which is why old games no longer resemble new ones. Categories such as first-person shooters and third-person open-world titles have become some of the most popular types of games in 2022. Another genre is racing, which has become extremely popular over the years and has turned out titles such asForza Horizon 5andGran Turismo....

While it might be hard for some players to believe,Apex Legendsis nearing 3 years old. Over that time, the battle royale has grown immensely, seeing numerous changes to the gameplay. With new maps, modes, Legends, and weapons, all thenew content added toApex Legendsis too long to list. While numerous fans enjoy many aspects of the battle royale, it’s not without flaws. One concern players have with the current state of the game is the effectiveness of SBMM (skill-based matchmaking) in public matches....

Out of all the new games announced for the PlayStation 5,Resident Evil 8is one that fans are particularly excited for. Ever since the release of the critically acclaimed seventh installment,Resident Evilfans have patiently awaited the release ofResident Evil 8. While there’s still a lot that has been left unknown regarding the game, a reliable source has reported that the game will feature PlayStation VR support. The release ofResident Evil 7left an incredibly strong mark on the gaming community....

A new co-op roguelite bullet hell is looking to swipe the hearts of gamers looking for a social multiplayer indie experience in 2025.Solar Raidersbrings highly-customizable characters with a wide array of skills and weapons to the often-wacky partyindie gamespace. The game focuses on a team of 1-4 Raiders, who have been kidnapped by a space pirate to hunt down the powerful energy source known as a Solar Core. Approaching this task with lighthearted humor and a massive arsenal of guns and skills allows for a frenetic action experience that doesn’t take itself too seriously, aiming for the tone taken byother successful indie party experiencesin the past....

PlayStationis reportedly planning to incorporate an avatar-like feature into their future games, involving players' selfies. ThinkFace Raiders, alaunch app for the Nintendo 3DS, but on a much grander scale. Owned by Sony,PlayStationhas remained a top competitor in the gaming industry since its original console launched in 1994, following a falling out with Nintendo over a failed SNES CD-ROM peripheral. Despite dominating each generation since except for the seventh, the PlayStation experience has always been pretty standard and traditional, with each new console and controller not looking that much different from the previous ones until the PlayStation 5 shook things up....

Two plannedStar Warsprojects from Lucasfilm with Kevin Feige and Patty Jenkins might no longer go forward at all. This news comes in the wake of preliminary talk about a new project being added from another similarly high-profile filmmaker. Star Warsis the most popular science fiction franchise in history, almost single-handedlyestablishing the space opera sci-fi genreas legitimate at a time when it had been considered a bit of an insult within the sci-fi community to refer to any work as such....

In addition to the announcement of all-newStar Warsseries likeAhsokaandRangers of the New Republic, Disney’s recent Investor Day event brought a handful of announcements about the highly anticipatedObi-Wan Kenobiminiseries, which will chronicle the fan-favorite Jedi’s exile on Tatooine between the prequel and original trilogies. One such announcement was the tantalizing news thatHayden Christensen will reprise his role as Darth Vaderin the series. While the prospect of seeing Christensen back on-screen alongside Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan hasStar Warsfans foaming at the mouth, the specifics of Anakin’s return have caused some skepticism....

2021 was a very good year forSteam. The PC gaming storefront and social platform saw its user base break 25 million in peak concurrent users at the start of 2021, then ended the year by crossing 27 million. 2022 looks like it will be increasing that momentum.Steamfirst broke its peak concurrent user record on January 2, nearing 28 million, then again on January 9, crossing 28 million for the first time, and then a third time on January 16 nearing 29 million....

One of the newest sales on the Nintendo eShop is also one of the biggest price drops around. Horror adventure gameEarthwormsis now on sale for $0.01 USD, down from its normal price of $7.99 USD. If Switch owners have any interest in a new point-and-click game, it’s worth a look. Earthwormsis the latest Nintendo eShop to dramatically drop its price, but it’s far from the first. Earlier this summer,pixel-art platformerThe Deer Godwent on sale for under 50 cents....

Intel has taken a leaf out of AMD’s book regarding its more recent CPU launches with LGA 1700 being one of its most long-lived CPU sockets to date. Whether a gamer owns a12th, 13th, or 14th-generation Intel CPU, the longevity of this platform has resulted in an increasingly diverse array of motherboards to accommodate these processors across its three years of service. Buying a motherboard is essentially nearly always about making an informed compromise, unlessone leans towards the very high end....

Summary Multiplayer shooterThe Finalshas made a public response to recent criticisms related to the game’s use of AI voice acting in the open beta. The competitive shooter from developer Embark Studios has seen plenty of excitement among fans since its initial announcement last year. The competitive shooter has already featured multiple testing periods with a closed alpha test and two betas, launching thenewest open beta test forThe Finalsearlier this month. Now, Embark is seeing backlash from fans over its use of AI voice actors....

Pokemonrun the gamut in terms of their design, abilities, character traits, and of course—their weight. The heaviest Pokemon generally appear later in the series. ThePokemonCompany is continually drawing more robust designs that resonate with Poke Fans and serve as intimidating contenders in battle. Although Generation 1’s Pokemon aren’t always the most massive, they would appear quite large in scale for the average person; especially with some of thestronger varieties near the end of the game....

Summary The Mandalorianseason 3 featured aStar Wars Rebelscameo by Zeb Orrelios. Now, new concept art gives viewers a better look at the design behind his live-action debut. The Mandalorianis a unique project within theStar Warsuniverse conceptualized and written primarily by Jon Favreau. The series has been a great success, going a long way to set the foundation for the eventual emergence ofStar Wars: Andorand setting upAhsokato beatThe Mandalorianseason 3in a big way....