Author: David Carter
The majority of successful game sequels are safe, conservative extensions of the original concepts, while Frostpunk 2 is a daring sequel that approaches its city-building technique in a nearly completely different way. It takes place on the same desolate, frozen-over planet where people fight to survive, but it’s nice that we’re not seeing the same old frozen landscape. Everything about it, from building layout to resource management to city heating, is unique, and its political structure is a clever method to engage with the people of New London while effectively evoking the idea of quid pro quo negotiation in a…
It is difficult for me to believe that I have been playing World of Warcraft for 20 years come November. And even though I have had a mixed feeling about it, I believe I can state with confidence that The War Within is the greatest it is ever been. This is World of Warcraft at its best—the tale, the settings, the soundtrack, and the new features are all excellent. Philosophically speaking, the largest improvement is that Blizzard appears to genuinely want everyone to be able to experience the entire expansion this time around. This has never happened before, as someone…
The core of developer Visual Concepts’ yearly basketball series has become a repetitive cycle of recycled concepts and uninspired modes over the past few years due to the company’s focus on expanding microtransactions and improving online capabilities. However, NBA 2K25 seems distinct, akin to an experienced player in the league and the epitome of a consistent starter. Although it still has flaws in its game, its strong foundation and adaptability make it a dependable addition to any rotation. Or, in this instance, a fresh and inventive addition that will appeal to both new and seasoned fans. Nobody would put up…
It makes fitting that someone eventually gathered up a number of these block-headed bookshelf warmers and included them in their own video game since it almost seems like licensed Funko Pop figurines are being born into the world at a faster pace than real human newborns right now. Funko Fusion builds its marketing campaign around seven of the most popular TV series and movies, such as Masters of the Universe and Jurassic World, and jams it full of legendary pop culture cameos from characters like Mega Man and Marty McFly. Though it appears authentic to the distinct Funko style at…
The truth is that quidditch is not a very good sport, or at least it was not intended to be played. You might as well title it “Harry Potter the Seeker and Some Other People on Broomsticks, I Guess” because its only purpose in the Harry Potter series was to demonstrate how exceptional Harry is. With Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, the development team at Unbroken Studios had their job cut out for them because they had to both respect the original work and make Quidditch a playable game. They have done a very decent job at that, surprisingly, with some…
Enotria: the Last Song is a lot like other action RPGs that are influenced by From Software. You carefully explore dungeons, equip enemies with a variety of weapon types, and attempt to avoid dying horribly while doing so. By this point, everything should be very recognizable, but developer Jyamma Games really tries to liven up the dish with everything else surrounding that core. Concepts that are effective, such as transforming the scene from a shady bog and gloomy cave into the sparkling light of sunny mountainsides and vibrant cities, truly do work. Things that don’t, such as the excessive number…
Metro series developer 4A Games will stay part of Embracer Group following Saber Interactive, the producer of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, declining to pursue its option to acquire the studio. 4A Games was one of the companies that Saber had the option to acquire when it split off from Embracer through Beacon Interactive, which is under the ownership of Saber co-founder Matthew Karch. Embracer declared that this is no longer taking place. Zen Studios, the Hungarian company behind Zen Pinball and Pinball FX, along with 4A Games will now stay at Embracer. “We are happy with the closure of…
I experienced some of Crimson Desert’s intense boss fights firsthand last month. Although the quick fighting system and amazing creature designs left an impression on me, I was still interested in learning more about Crimson Desert’s gameplay and larger environment. Between such titanic battles, what transpires? I now have a far better idea thanks to a 53-minute gameplay video that the developer, Pearl Abyss, has exclusively made accessible to view here on Gamexta. If the combat in Crimson Desert is similar to that of God of War and Dragon’s Dogma, then the game’s overall gameplay is more akin to contemporary…
The online videos of players curving bullets around walls, automatically aiming at adversaries, and other cheating behaviors in the Valve shooter Deadlock have previously exposed the game’s cheating issues. According to 80 Level, a Reddit user named MintDoe shared a game replay that seems to depict numerous cheaters taking part in a Deadlock match. The accused initiates the video by precisely timing a leap to evade an invisible Lightning Ball. They then open fire on a wall where their opponents materialize. This is a classic sign of an aim bot mod, which is a kind of trick where adversaries are…
Activision has stated that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will not be providing campaign early access. Activision stated in a statement provided to CharlieIntel that the numerous Call of Duty developers are concentrated on the game’s October 25, 2024 release. For those who pre-ordered any of the most recent Call of Duty titles—including the unpopular Modern Warfare 3 campaign from last year—Activision has made campaign early access available. Early access periods, which allowed players to play through the story and jump straight into multiplayer and zombies, usually started one week before the official debut. Activision has taken a different…