Vampire games are really few and far between, especially when compared to other games focused on creatures like zombies. Entertainment’s fascination with zombies extends passed video games, and is common in movies and television shows as well. The vampire craze in film and literature about a decade ago didn’t fully extend into the video game world, but fans always hasclassics likeCastlevaniato rely on. On the bright side, vampire fans can count on one major video game title next year to feature these creatures of the night....

VR has a ton of really interesting applications in gaming, especially horror games. VR represents the next step in making horror as immersive (and scary) as possible.Resident Evil 4 VRwas recently released with overwhelmingly positive reviews, proving even classic horror games can be reinvigorated through VR. However, some players have reported discomfort over a design oversight in thisResident Evilremake. In the game, grenades and knives are strapped to the player’s chest, and so to equip them, the player physically lifts the controller to their chest....

One of the biggest themes in all of Tolkien’s works is that of good and evil, light and dark, and the balance between them. When that balanced is tipped too far one way or another, there are always devastating consequences. This has been symbolized so far in theRings of Powerby the black poison that is currently choking out the life of the trees in the elven kingdom of Lindon. These trees and their ailment are a visible representation of the growing danger of Sauron....

While details about thePlayStation 5remain elusive, curious fans are still hunting information from the leaks they can find. In general, Sony tends to not comment on any rumors about its latest console. However, whenthe PS5’s release date allegedly leaked,the developers had to step in to put this supposed leak to rest. A recent job posting for Sony Interactive Entertainment stated that thePlayStation 5would launch in October. When fans began speculating,Famitsureached out for more information, Sony said that the release date was false....

Yuito and Kasane are the central characters of the story ofScarlet Nexus.These two characters have a lot of things in common: they have the samepowers and skills, they’re both natural leaders, and they’re passionate and driven. However, as similar as these two characters are, they also have distinct differences that make each character unique. RELATED:Scarlet Nexus: The Biggest Fixes The Game Needs The storylines presented in Yuito and Kasane’s run will eventually intertwine, but their differences lie in how they reach their endings....

Quick Links The campaign mode ofSniper Elite 5sees players uncovering the Nazi forces' secret project dubbed ‘Project Kraken’. Taking place primarily in France, the latest game in theSniper Elitefranchise saw returning protagonist Karl Fairburne (possiblyjoined by a co-op partner) as he seeks to stop the Nazi war machine in its tracks. Related:Things We Loved About Sniper Elite 5 (& Things We Didn’t) While players enjoy thenew Invasion Modeand come closer to stopping Project Kraken, several trophies and achievements can be unlocked along the way - one is dedicated specifically to annoying the game’s main antagonist, Abelard Möller, by blowing up his brand-new car, while another sees to put him down for good by having players kill him with a headshot in the game’s final mission....

TheStar Warsfilms and TV shows are known for being grand epics set in space, anda lot of fans of the franchise take it quite seriously. There are comedic moments here and there inStar Wars, and most of the movies have a tone that leans towards the lighter side, but in general,Star Warsis very self-serious. This isn’t inherently a bad thing, but if every entry in a franchise takes itself very seriously, every film and show starts to feel too similar tonally....

Summary A newFortnitexStar Warscollaboration is on the horizon, and soon enough, players will be able to try out brand-new content and play with returning items and weapons.Fortnitehas participated in dozens of collaborations over the years. Many collaborations result in time-limited quests and cosmetic items, while others take it to the next level with the release of themed weapons and map locations. So, while some of these projects are a one-time thing, such as theCreed Cupback in 2023, others have multiple waves with recurring events every now and then....

TheStar Warsfranchise is populated by a variety of aliens and droids alike, and there seem to be equal varieties of the other. The whole plot of the original movie in 1978 was based on the escape of a droid, and that same droid acted as a magical McGuffin several times throughout the plot of all three movies to open hatches, unlock doors, and fix hyperdrives on the fly. Related:Movies With Illogical But Awesome Plot Twists...

GOG Connect, the service that allowed gamers to import selected games from Steam libraries, has officially shut down. Though it has been around for years, GOG Connect has seldom been a popular service among many users. Now it appearsGOGhas finally shut down the service after years of leaving it idle. GOG Connect was launched in 2016 as a convenient means of adding existing Steam games to GOG’s library. The service would connect theGOG storefrontwith a user’s Steam account and brings DRM-free versions of titles already owned on Steam over to GOG....

In light of the 18th anniversary of thehighly acclaimed anime series,Samurai Champloo, it is only right to remember the studio behind it. Manglobe Inc., established in 2002, is best known for its production of original anime titles, rather than the adaptation of existing IPs. Despite its huge impact on anime and production of some highly regarded series, Manglobe struggled to remain afloat, with the company declaring bankruptcy in September 2015. Here is a rundown of the studio’s rise and eventual collapse....

The Ascentis set to release this summer, and it is going to be the very first game from Neon Giant. While this is its first game as an established new studio,The Ascent’s developers also worked onBulletstorm, and with Neon Giant, they plan on delivering incredible action games capable of competing with triple-A games despite them being a small team. CreatingThe Ascentwas no easy feat, and developer Arcade Berg talked to Game Rant about the challenges the studio faced, what developingThe Ascenthas felt like, and how excited they all are to have people finally play it....

Summary WithPokemon Legends: Z-Aslotted as the next game in the series, the active focus onPokemon Scarlet and Violetis set to end sometime in 2025. While the game will still remain online, buyable, and playable, it’s fair to assume a large portion of players will jump toZ-Aas the mainPokemongame to play. For most players,shiny huntingtends to become the main activity in modernPokemongames, andScarlet and Violetis no exception. Now that thesecondLegendsgame is on the horizon,players interested in getting the most out of the Paldea games should definitely look to shiny hunting for more gameplay content....