Author: Karen M. Menke
What lessons can we draw from the fiction we love the most? Do they only serve as a way to have fun and escape reality, or can they make a difference in our lives? I have played almost every role-playing game produced by Atlus, therefore the answer to your last query is definitely “yes.” Metaphor: ReFantazio explores these issues via the prism of a politically charged fantasy role-playing game, addressing them in both concrete and abstract ways, demonstrating the true power of the narratives that video games can convey. Even if it seems familiar at moments, it also explores uncharted…
Since Diablo 4 was one of my favorite games of the previous year, I had great expectations for Vessel of Hatred, the first expansion of Blizzard’s evil role-playing game. Even though there is not as much meat on the bones as I would hoped, this action-packed quest through the mud and mire of Nahantu’s forests and swamps is exactly what the plague doctor ordered. The incomplete tale, short campaign, and meager endgame material make this expansion feel more like a prelude than an expansion. However, the enhancements to the quality of life, modifications to the meta, first raid activity, and…
On October 1, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will feature Zoe Lawton, a supervillain also known as Lawless, daughter of Deadshot, added by Rocksteady. In an X/Twitter post, the studio revealed the new character along with the news that Season 3 premieres that day. Lawless, the daughter of Deadshot, has long been mentioned in the narrative of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, but her formal playability has only recently been verified. Nevertheless, early this year’s sources indicated she might finally be included in the game. Given the difficult circumstances surrounding Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, fans will…
When the first major Starfield expansion hits PC and Xbox Series X | S, Bethesda Game Studios has announced the global launch times for Shattered Space. In a post on its website, the company gave players details on how to experience the first major DLC release. It provides a wealth of information about what is needed to fully engage with the plot and the new locales it introduces. You can view Shattered Space’s whole launch schedule below. Shattered Space will launch on September 30 for $29.99 (or $26.99 with a Game Pass subscription). Worldwide release dates for PC and Xbox…
Following the announcement of the game’s release date during the PlayStation Showcase last night, Capcom has now made available the PC system requirements for Monster Hunter Wilds. The specifications were confirmed, along with the minimum and recommended requirements when the game’s website was updated. It also disclosed that 140GB of SSD storage will be needed for Monster Hunter Wilds to function. Gamers will require an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT graphics card to play the game at basic settings, which entails an upscaled 1080p resolution and 30 frames per second. Players require an AMD…
Alientrap Games has launched DuneCrawl, an upcoming open-world online co-op privateering adventure where you and your pals explore the sand seas aboard your Dune Crawler, a gigantic walking crab loaded with cannons and treasure maps. It will launch on Steam in the first half of 2025. “Explore expansive, beautiful, hand-drawn landscapes to uncover the mystery surrounding the Dune Crawlers,” the makers claim. Engage in quest-granting interactions with NPCs, protect the nearby villages from bandits, unearth hidden treasure, mount armored scarabs, and uphold your reputation as the best freebooter this side of the seven sands.” View the first screenshots in the…
The Metaphor: ReFantazio Prologue Demo may be downloaded now on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation, according to creator Atlus. The Xbox Series X demo is already accessible, and it will shortly be available on the PC and PlayStation 5 at 9 a.m. Pacific, noon Eastern, and 5 p.m. UK. It includes a sizable portion of the next fantasy role-playing game, and when it launches on October 11th, your progress will be transferred to the main game. “Before the game launches on October 11, players can get a head start on their adventure by exploring social components, experiencing part of the early…
Beginning with the much-delayed Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Ubisoft is bringing back Day 1 Steam releases. This decision appears to be a reaction to Star Wars Outlaws’ less-than-expected sales. The change is a reflection of Ubisoft’s significant internal changes as well as the dominance of Steam. With 38,366,479 concurrent users earlier this week, Steam shattered its previous record for the most PC players online. The move is an awareness that any PC game that doesn’t launch on Steam is likely to leave behind a significant section of the audience. It is not just Ubisoft that uses Steam. Almost precisely a year…
This year, Nintendo at last accorded royal treatment to its beloved princesses, giving Peach and Zelda prominent roles in their games. With all due respect to the Mushroom Kingdom’s ruler, however, the leader of Hyrule’s journey is not just another mediocre derivative. Believe me when I say that The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is the next mainline Zelda game (the 2D line, at least) in every meaningful manner. It seamlessly blends the absurdly creative, freeform problem-solving that made Tears of the Kingdom so engrossing with the traditional dungeon crawling and key item-style progression I missed from the earlier…
Gravity Forge, a new third-person cooperative “horde-slaying movement shooter” powered by Unreal Engine 5, has been announced by developer Relay. It immerses you in the role of a skilled parkour assassin who can control gravity in a diesel-punk setting, including walking on walls and creating gravity wells. It is being developed for the PC. View the initial trailer above and the gallery with the initial screenshots below. “Gravity Forge gives the player an additional degree of freedom in both movement and battle,” Relay explains how they hope to differentiate their game. The environment turns into a weapon. You will be…