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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is a hit with players. Insomniac Games did an exceptional job making the sequel as good, if not better, than the previous game. The design of New York’s surroundings is immersive and great swing and glide through. There are great new characters and an exciting storyline. Players, however, noticed a peculiar omission in a game scene.

Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged is the right type of sequel to create if you want to establish a franchise like this in the video-game racing genre. As a sequel to the 2021 game, this title takes things to a new level in all the right ways.

It’s been a week since Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 dropped. The game received rave reviews, and gamers are having a ball playing it. The game mechanics are a dream; the graphics are spectacular, especially the spatial layout and design of New York and its surroundings. Gliding and web-slinging through the urban landscapes on a mission is an exhilarating experience. The game is great even if you change characters, like switching from Peter Parker to Miles Morales. Other highlights in the game are the story and Spider-Man’s gadgets. Reviewers can ramble about what’s been great about the game, but sometimes even great games come with problems. One such problem is popping up online from players complaining about a side mission with Hailey Cooper in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.

Sonic Superstars is the latest mainline addition to the Sonic franchise, and it could not have come at a better time. Sonic fans have been waiting for a new game that preserves the spirit of the platformer but also offers something new. With other iconic franchises like Super Mario successfully moving away from their roots, Sonic Superstars provides an opportunity for SEGA’s poster boy to make his mark in this decade. Is Sonic Superstars the game you’ve been waiting for?

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 isn’t only everything fans wanted from Insomniac Games-developed superhero video game series – it’s also a triumphant technical achievement as it demonstrates the sheer power and technological potential of the PlayStation 5. On Fortress of Solitude’s Facebook page, a recent truth bomb created waves (when don’t they, right?). The post suggested that the Sony Interactive Entertainment-published Spider-Man video games are better than Warner Bros. Games-published Batman: Arkham series. Expectedly, fans debated both sides of the argument, with many rightfully pointing out that if it wasn’t for the Dark Knight’s efforts in the gaming world, there would be no Spider-Man 2 to celebrate now.

As sports games have evolved, we’ve seen some stale titles begin to liven up the energy in their yearly releases. However, most seem to get away with just being a mediocre experience. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Most casual audiences don’t seem to mind. Yet with Cricket 24, there’s a clear lack of dedication from Big Ant Studios. Even with all the new waves that have positively affected the sport of Cricket, it seems like the gaming industry can’t capitalize on what players need.

Considering how successful Insomniac Games’ first two Spider-Man games (Marvel’s Spider-Man and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales) were, it wasn’t going to be difficult to convince fans to purchase the sequel, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, on release day. With the highly anticipated new title, the studio takes everything they’ve learned from their previous superhero games and pushes the envelope even further with a slew of exciting features that fans of the franchise have been eagerly waiting for. So, before we even get into the details, it’s safe to say Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is everything you hoped for and more. It’s a masterpiece and easily the best game the PS5 has to offer so far.

A pair of Indie developers have just announced their Unreal Engine 5-powered horror game, Don’t Scream, which could be the scariest horror game of 2023. The game requires a microphone to be plugged in to play and will make you restart the game if you scream, so Don’t Scream.

Now that we have been hearing news about Nintendo gearing up to release their next-gen handheld console in 2024, it was only a matter of time before people started wondering what games we could expect. Without Nintendo’s official announcement for the console’s name, everyone is calling the next console the Switch 2 for now, and you can click here if you want to learn more about it. Let’s look at what leaked info and forums are saying about what games we can expect to see on the Nintendo Switch 2.

Console design has come a long way since the days of the horrendous Atari Jaguar. While gamers have historically cared more about performance than aesthetics, the latest generation of modern consoles from Sony and Microsoft have prompted polarized reactions regarding their looks.

In many ways, Insomniac’s Spider-Man universe has achieved what the MCU failed to do: establish a relatable, epic Spidey tale that captures the flair of the classic comics. From Peter Parker’s persona to his relationship with Aunt May and his archnemeses, Insomniac’s first Spider-Man on the PlayStation 4 remains one of the finest superhero games ever made. Now, as Insomniac’s Spider-Man 2 draws ever closer, we’re about to witness that same universe and story come to life once more – only this time, the stakes will be higher than ever before. Featuring an amazing (no pun intended) cast of heroes and villains, Spider-Man 2 already looks like the game that every Spidey fan has ever wanted.

Spooky season is in full swing, and it’s time to revel in the scary atmosphere as best as you can. From jump scares to unsettling mysteries, the co-op horror genre of video games has made an effort to evolve in the past few years. Right now, we’ve got some genuinely amazing titles that you can enjoy with your friends. A few of these are even free to play, making the deal even sweeter. So, if you’ve got a buddy who refuses to embrace the fright of Halloween, try out any of the games listed here! After all, these are the best co-op horror games that you can play with your friends.

There aren’t many production studios that can pull off the terrifying atmosphere captured in the survival horror masterpiece Alien: Isolation. However, Creative Assembly not only achieved this but also managed to pay homage to classic horror sci-fi films and create a title worthy of the franchise. Attributed as the best Alien property after Ridley Scott’s Alien (1979) and James Cameron’s Aliens (1986), it is one of the best first-person stealth games I’ve enjoyed playing. This is the main reason why fans (myself included) are clamouring for a direct sequel to this fantastic game and hope for an Alien: Isolation 2. But will this great game ever get another instalment? Before we look forward, let’s look back at the original game.

The buzz surrounding the new Spider-Man 2 game is palpable and electric. Since previews and demos have been released, there has been excitement around the game’s release. Spider-Man 2 has also received many high reviews as the days inch closer to its release on Friday, 20 October 2023, and the hype has proven more than ever that we need a Superman game like this.

EA Sports celebrated the release of EA Sports FC 24 by announcing how 11.3 million players tackled the football video game in its first week of release, which is a million more than FIFA 23 managed last year. For all intents and purposes, this symbolises how the rebrand from FIFA to EA Sports FC didn’t harm the franchise one bit – despite naysayers predicting doom and gloom without the football governing body’s muscle behind it.

Throughout 2022, we were inundated with endless rumours about the mythical Nintendo Switch Pro. It was slated to be a big improvement over the original Nintendo Switch and its OLED upgrade a few years later. However, with the release of the Steam Deck and the imminent release of many other handheld entries into the market, the development work on the Switch Pro was abruptly ended. The reason was simple enough in that it couldn’t match the hardware specifications and performances of the competition, most notably that of 4K gaming. With the Pro firmly put to bed in January this year, rumours quickly began to surface of the revival of the next major Nintendo release – the Nintendo Switch 2.

For the longest time, fans of the upcoming Forza game expected the next iteration to be Forza Motorsport 8. Instead, Xbox Games and developers Turn 10 Studios announced that the sub-series of the franchise would be receiving the now standard restart of its popular simulation racing game. Forza Motorsport (2023) – as it is now commonly known – has been stripped down and rebuilt from the ground up.

Trianga’s Project: Battle Splash 2.0 is a totally new experience, turning a battle arena shooter into a playful, non-lethal, water-based shooting game, bringing water wars to PC in a fun and competitive way.

Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed franchise has come a long way in 16 years, as the video games evolved from stealth-based action adventures to the more RPG-based fare as seen in 2020’s Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Evolution is a crucial part of any creative process, and change is necessary, but it’s still essential to stay true to what something is at its core, which is exactly what Assassin’s Creed Mirage does. This isn’t a soft reboot, though, as it slides right into canon, centring on Basim Ibn Ishaq, a character introduced in Valhalla.

Ever since Heart Machine released the indie hit Hyper Light Drifter, the studio gained a huge reputation for aesthetically pleasing games. Now that Solar Ash is finally here, it’s safe to say that they’ve delivered on that reputation brilliantly. This might not be a game of the year contender, but for the people who enjoy gaming as a relaxing experience, there’s a lot of satisfaction that exists in Solar Ash’s smooth design.

Mortal Kombat 1’s release has made for an interesting time in the franchise’s longstanding history. With this new game, we’ve seen the return of many iconic characters from its more experimental era. With the Kameo system included, MK1 truly feels like a love letter to fans of the classic Mortal Kombat 3D era.

Suppose you want to get involved in the beautiful art of Dungeons & Dragons and adventure but need help knowing where to start. In that case, the official D&D Essentials Kit from DnD Beyond is the perfect place to start. With everything from a set of dice, an essential rule book, an adventure to get you started, maps so you know where you are going, and even item cards, the Essentials Kit has everything you need to start your first adventure, either as a Dungeon Master or as one of up to six players.

There are very few gaming titles that have spawned a successful franchise. While some have been simple cash grabs and others pushing through annual releases to the continued disdain of fans, Assassin’s Creed has had much more success in how it delivers its releases. Not only has the timing been well scheduled, but the content has remained fresh and interesting, giving fans an unexpected glimpse into the past with stories often forgotten or seldom told. For its latest title in the franchise, Ubisoft is taking us back to 9th-century Baghdad, the era of anarchy at Samarra, in Assassin’s Creed Mirage.

When there’s a new Star Wars project announced, it’s safe to approach your excitement with realistic expectations, especially given the track record of serial cancellations for this franchise. Given Lucasfilm’s recent project restructures, many fans fear that another beloved project has made its way to the chopping board.

Welcome to the comical, 3D platforming world of Another Crusade. You play as Rai Reysend, a Knight and protector of the realm. Developed and published by Dragon Vein Studios, this adventure RPG game leads you through a series of events, comical dialogue, and gruelling battles that you wouldn’t expect from how cute the dialogue is.

Welcome to the exciting world of Catan, a board game where the game’s name is to trade, build, and settle everywhere possible on the stunning, unique and highly customisable hexagonal map. Suppose you have been in the board game circle. In that case, you might have heard of the name Catan and been intimidated by how many people know and love it, but there’s no reason to shy away. Catan is an easy-to-learn board game that offers hours of replayability. 

In the annals of Mortal Kombat history, Stryker stands out not for his prominence but for his successive series of blunders and near-misses. Easily one of the least esteemed characters, he ranks alongside the likes of Darrius, Jarek, Reiko, and Mokap.

There is someone at the Federal Trade Commission who really likes to spill the beans on upcoming tech. This time, they got hold of documents from Microsoft that details their upcoming plans for Xbox consoles all the way until 2028. While they are looking at what to do for the future, Microsoft’s plans for the Xbox are starting to look similar to Sony’s current moves with their PlayStation handheld device. Is Xbox copying PlayStation again, or is Microsoft planning to do it better?

There has been a lot of hype around Ghostface, which is understandable as he is the killer of the prolific Scream franchise. While Ghostface is already a DLC in Dead by Daylight, a recent leak from a data miner suggested he might be a part of a future DLC for Mortal Kombat 1. There is even a concept floating around for a game all about the infamous Scream killer(s?), Ghostface. Let’s take a look!

In the eclectic realm of ghost-chasing aficionados and those versed in demonology, Ed and Lorraine Warren’s narrative was a tale that many whispered about. Known, yet enigmatic. Then, lo and behold, 2013 rolled around, and James Wan released his cinematic sensation – The Conjuring. It wasn’t merely an adaptation; it was an eruption. The film didn’t just “tell” their story. Instead, it thrust it quite dramatically into the spotlight. It unfurled layer by nuanced layer, the eerie, spine-tingling world that the Warrens navigated daily. From creepy dolls to demonic possession, the couple have seen it all in the Conjuring universe. It’s safe to say then that The Conjuring has become a modern classic for horror fans — a tale so haunting, so riveting, that its labyrinthine reach has spun into multiple sequels. Given its illustrious legacy in the world of horror, isn’t it high time we entertained the idea of a video game adaptation of The Conjuring?

Has HBO’s The Last of Us show changed fans’ thoughts on Naughty Dog’s sequel, The Last of Us Part II? Maybe.

NetherRealm Studios promised a hard reboot of the franchise in Mortal Kombat 1. While it’s clear the characters, story, and environments have all received updates, the developer also keeps what worked in previous games, refusing to tinker with the heart and soul of the title. In many ways, this helps the fighting game feel fresh in the right places but still possesses everything that brought it to the party to begin with. (It’s like experiencing passion fruit with Sprite rather than soda water for the first time.)

Great stories come in all shapes and forms; while some people would rather watch movies, some others prefer the interactivity that only video games have to offer. For some reason, the practice of turning popular movies into console games has fallen out of fashion in recent years – and that’s terrible news for both film aficionados and gamers alike. It’s a shame, really, because we’ve been getting some of the most game-worthy films in history these days. Things like the entirety of the MCU would make amazing gaming experiences and could help expand the storytelling of movies in ways that no TV show or comic book ever could. That’s why today, we’ve made a list of 10 movies that would make excellent video games.

A fair number of racing games are on the market to keep fans happy. With a great mix of arcade and simulation racers, the spread is impressive to suit your preference. In decades gone by, there were only a handful of top choices dominated by big-name developer houses. This has all changed again over the past 5-10 years, in which new challengers could carve out a fanbase. One such franchise has been The Crew, which impressed with its first game in 2014 and all but staked its claim as a top contender in 2017 with The Crew 2. With a much more extended waiting period between the first two games for its third instalment, The Crew Motorfest has finally landed, so here is the full review.

If it’s a Bethesda game, you can be sure that fans are going to find some wacky ways to heighten the experience. Starfield follows the tradition of a T. Now that Starfield has been out for a few weeks, players have already found a glitch that allows you to essentially scam shopkeepers and make infinite money.

Ubisoft is one of the biggest names out there when it comes to the gaming world. The studio has seen massive success with huge game franchises like Assassin’s Creed (which has a whopping 12 games in it), Far Cry (with 6 beloved games), and others like Splinter Cell, Tom Clancy’s games and much more. We could forever sing their praises with the amount of material they have shared with the world, but did you know that Ubisoft’s upcoming game, XDefiant, was rejected by both Xbox and PlayStation?

Fans of The Crew franchise were ecstatic when Ubisoft officially announced the latest game’s release date was just three months out. With developers Ubisoft Ivory Tower only announcing The Crew Motorfest title earlier in 2023, the turnaround has been swift, much to the delight of racing fans. To add to the latest excitement with its imminent release on 14 September, more good news has made waves, in that players will get to experience five hours of gameplay for free.

It’s no secret Mortal Kombat‘s Johnny Cage was based on action legend Jean-Claude Van Damme. The franchise would have looked mighty different had Midway managed to cut a deal to use JCVD’s likeness in the video game and make him the central piece of Van Damme; however, this never happened, and the Muscles from Brussels actually jumped over to the world of Street Fighter a few years later.

To say there’s been a great deal of hype leading up to this point for one of the first Microsoft/Bethesda post-merger is a bit of an understatement. There’s been a lot said about one of the first feature games of its new era, Starfield. While most of the game’s coverage has been largely positive, the talk on behind-the-scenes matters hasn’t always been.

Mortal Kombat 1 sweeps its way onto consoles (and PC) on September 14, 2023. With the promise of a few surprises and the addition of the Kameo feature, players are excited to see what the latest instalment in this popular fighting franchise offers – including the identity of the main villain of Mortal Kombat 1. Fans have their own theories about who it could be, but so far, it’s been a closely guarded secret that hasn’t leaked out yet.

Throughout its history, the Mortal Kombat Universe experienced soft reboots and occasional resets to its timeline. However, Mortal Kombat 1 promises to be an entirely new journey – not simply a start from scratch to tell the same story from before. In fact, this new timeline holds numerous surprises that will reveal themselves in subsequent releases.

The PSVR 2 delivers on Sony’s promise of more fleshed-out games with Firewall Ultra. This title is First Contact Entertainment’s new tactical shooter that serves as a sequel and slight reboot of their 2018 game, Firewall Zero Hour. As a huge step up from its predecessor, Firewall Ultra seems like a game that was done justice by its developers. However, looking at it from a pure VR perspective, it does not deliver the fantasy expected from a virtual reality experience.

When it comes to gaming legends, few characters have undergone a transformation as drastic as the god of war himself, Kratos. The Ghost of Sparta that once sought vengeance against the Greek gods has now transitioned into a wiser, more nuanced character in theGod of War reboot.

War of the Worlds went silent for many years after the massive success of the 2005 film starring Tom Cruise. The story took hold of the hearts of sci-fi nerds worldwide based on the novel The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells. Almost two decades later, a new action/adventure game inspired by the same alien invasion is on the horizon. Still, this time, it’s taking place in Russia. Welcome to War of the Worlds: Siberia.

There’s nothing more fun than playing your favourite game with a friend. While there are a lot of games that offer multiplayer options, what could be cooler than playing together in the same place? Welcome to the local co-op experience! Often called “couch co-op” when it comes to consoles, and depending on the game, there is a world of local co-op games for you to explore with your friends!

Step back into the nostalgic times when the only important things were pizza, toys, and building the best fort ever for you and your friends. Playable with 2-4 players ages 10 and up, Fort is a board game that lets you play an awesome deckbuilding game while reliving the austere years of life as a kid.

It’s less than a month until release, and the Mortal Kombat 1 beta, which was made available to those who pre-ordered the game, provides a taste of what’s to come. While it doesn’t showcase the story mode or all the fighters available in the video game, it demonstrates how this soft reboot may rejuvenate the franchise in all the right ways. NetherRealm Studios listened, finding the sweet spot between past and present here.

Welcome to Crime City, a place where if you look close enough, you can find almost any kind of crime, from bullying a little kid for his candy to taking bribes in a back alley to robbing a bank. Team up with up to three other players to solve each case and some of the many crimes in MicroMacro: Crime City.

The time is nearing for the latest addition to the Mortal Kombat franchise to be released. While everyone is still coming off the hype of learning that the game will be a reboot rather than another step in the long line of games, a Brazilian retailer might have leaked a key detail about what kind of game mode we can expect in the upcoming release, a single-player mode (Invasion) for Mortal Kombat 1.

Nostalgia is a helluva drug – and Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is being injected right into our veins. It’s a reminder of a simpler time when gaming wasn’t defined by frame rates, and no one gave a damn about internet forums and “opinions.” It’s a time when someone would pick up the controller, walk their pixelated character around the screen, and kick the tar out of bad guys with Chad names until the credits roll.

Around the world of video games, game art is crucial in shaping the total gamer interaction and experience. Video game art incorporates the aesthetic components that deliver online surrounding to lifestyle, including personality styles, environments, animations, and special effects. The way in which creative assets are crafted has a significant impact on how players engage with the video game and the level of engagement they feel. It is important to approach this process with care and deliberation. In this post, Room8Studio game art company, with which you can get acquainted here https://room8studio.com/, will explore how video game art impacts player engagement and shapes their overall gaming experience on a computer.

Just when you think you’ve heard it all, Microsoft comes up with a new concept for their limited edition Xbox controllers that’s completely strange yet oddly intriguing. To celebrate the upcoming release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Microsoft is giving away several special edition controllers inspired by the iconic heroes in a half-shell. Perfectly normal, right? Guess again. These TMNT Xbox controllers are the first pizza-scented controllers to ever be released (yes, you read that correctly). Now fans can immerse themselves in the world of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles not only through gameplay but also through their sense of smell. 

It is almost impossible to decide when trying to determine who are the most famous fictional characters of all time. Hundreds of unforgettable fictional characters have become iconic, and favourites will forever be subjective. Rather than making a list, or a ranking, here are some of the most iconic fictional characters of all time from all walks of life, be it cartoon, comic, movie, or series. See if you can find your favourite on this list and learn something new about them that you might not have discovered before.

The ongoing feud between Barbie and Oppenheimer rages on. But it seems that a bit of collateral damage is now on the menu, as we learned in a recent Nerdist interview with Barbie’s director, Greta Gerwig, that there will be a joke in the movie poking fun at Zack Snyder fans. While the interview never explicitly reveals that Snyder is the butt of the joke in this case (only referring to a “particular fandom online”), it’s made fairly obvious by the fact the interviewer asks if Gerwig gets a free pass because Margot Robbie is part of the DCEU.

If you ever wanted to test your metal and see if you would survive in Netflix’s Squid Game, there is a safe way to do it! Introducing Squid Game The Board Game, where you can test your luck with up to 6 friends to see if you can win 45.6 billion Won and outlive your friends.