Summary Underwater exploration is not a part of the total package inStarfield, and that is probably for the best.Starfieldwas an ambitious title for Bethesda, and the sheer scale of the game proves that. Players can spend hours upon hours exploring without touching the main story. Of course, longtime fans of Bethesda titles would expect nothing less. However, for all thatStarfieldstrived to reach new horizons, not every potential terrain ended up being explored in the final game....

Summary 2023 may not have been the best year for the gaming industry as a whole, with an incredibly disappointing number of layoffs in recent months and some controversial business practices all year round, but it has been an undeniably excellent year for video game releases themselves. Since about March, there’s been a non-stop cavalcade of huge video game releases, with long-awaited sequels, remakes, andexciting new Indie gamesall dropping within quick succession....

The highly anticipated cat cyberpunk simulation,Stray, has finally arrived for Playstation and PC gamers alike. The game has become such an internet phenomenon as of late thatSteam users have ratedStrayabove FromSoftware’sElden Ringwith an abundance of overwhelmingly positive reviews. At the moment, it sits at number 49 in Steam’s 250 All-Time Chart, which is still quite a few slots behind the top four rated games which consist ofPortal 2,Terraria,Stardew Valley, andHades....

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Furyis now available worldwide for the Nintendo Switch, bringing along theclassic Wii U platformerwith a brand-new single-player expansion calledBowser’s Fury. It lets players control Mario and team up with Bowser Jr. to help bring down Bowser and collect tons of Cat Shines. The main story mode in the game can be played with up to four players and while the early stages can be somewhat on the easy side, later levels will prove to be way more difficult....

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Batman: Arkham Knight.As shown bySuicide Squad: Kill The Justice League’s various trailers, the game will be taking Rocksteady’s Arkhamverse in a bold direction. Instead of playing as other members of the Justice League, something players hoped would happen afterBatman: Arkham Knight, players are being tasked with ending their lives. With characters like Green Lantern and Superman mind-controlled by Brainiac, Task Force X has a tough task ahead of them, and it could use all the help it can get....

Red Dead Redemption 2contains a chapter which strikes many fans as odd. Immediately following a botched bank job in Saint Denis that leads to the deaths of Lenny and Hosea, the surviving robbers Arthur, Dutch, Bill, Javier, and Micah attempt to escape America by boat and are shipwrecked on the fictional Caribbean island of Guarma, to the east of Cuba. Guarma ends up being the setting for all of Chapter 5 ofRed Dead Redemption 2....

The newSaints Rowreboot has all the wild side activities that fans of the franchise have come to expect, but they feel a bit more mandatory now.Saints Rowplayers can tow all sorts of vehicles, steal food trucks, blow things up, and even throw themselves in front of traffic. These activities can be a lot of fun when made optional, but the new game forces players to grind these out to progress their criminal network....

Summary A particularly creativeThe Sims 4player has crafted a massive stunning house within the game, boasting seven different bedrooms and plenty of luxury amenities. Despite launching nearly ten years ago, the beloved life simulation game from Maxis continues to see plenty of players creating their dream lives and homes within the game.The Sims 4has received numerous expansions, adding a plethora of new content from new furniture and building options to even entirely new mechanics....

Triangle Strategyis a brand new JRPG from the makers ofOctopath TravelerandBravely Default. In thisTactics-like turn-based strategy video gamefor the Switch, players will have to make choices and delve deep into the story and lore of this fictional world of Norzelia. But some fans may be wondering just how long this title will take to complete. The Gameplay Length of Triangle Strategy When players find themselves embroiled in the dangerous political climate of this world, they will need to make numerous decisions that will alter both the availablechoices and Convictions of theTriangle Strategycharacters....

The year 2022 marks the 20th anniversary of theKingdom Heartsseries. Since its initial launch in 2002,Kingdom Hearts,which centers around original characters traveling to the worlds of various Disney films, has released three main series games and a number of spinoffs, collections, and remixed versions. Throughout the series' history, one of its most highly praised elements has been its music, which features new arrangements of classic Disney tracks alongside original music composed specifically forKingdom Hearts....

One player discovers a funny glitch inHogwarts Legacythat messes with the protagonist’s robe during the sorting ceremony, putting a damper on what is supposed to be an important moment for any young wizard. While received incredibly well as a fun and polished experience,Hogwarts Legacyis an open-world titlewith a lot of moving parts, so it is bound that bugs will arise. Still, it is unfortunate one player had to experience one during what is otherwise a pivotal scene in the game....

Summary Haunted Chocolatiercan not only replicate the romance mechanic seen inStardew Valley, it can add its own supernatural take with new options. There are going to be a lot of ways thatHaunted Chocolatiercan stand apart from its predecessor, starting from its concept alone. However, embracing the best aspects ofStardew Valleywould also be important, especially if the game is to reach a similar level of success. Naturally, romance is one of the biggest mechanics that could make the leap....

Summary Archetype Entertainment offered a glimpse of its upcoming science-fiction RPGExodusat The Game Awards 2023, and it’s looking like it could be a hit withMass Effectfans. The game was introduced by Matthew McConaughey, and while there’s plenty of hype about the fact that theInterstellarstar will play a role inExodus, his involvement is only part of why it’s worth following. Exoduswas first teased back in 2020, when Wizards of the Coast announced that it had formed Archetype Entertainment, a brand-new studio comprised of industry veterans....