The open-world genre houses some of the most popular video games of all time. The allure of this genre is so massive that any half-decent game with a great open world is bound to be a success more often than not. Unfortunately, this has led to the unwanted situation of this genre being saturated with several mediocre games that are a pain to complete. As a result, most people have started rolling their eyes at the mention of the term “open-world....

One of the more memorable aspects of theFar Cryseries is all the different types of animals gamers can interact with, andFar Cry 6brings back a fun extra feature. Players are able to summon someFar Cry 6companionsas teammates to fight against enemies, known in the game as amigos. InFar Cry 5,there were only three types of companions with the lion, bear, and the dog. Now there are seven options gamers can choose from....

Final Fantasy 14fans are making their way back to the critically-acclaimed MMORPG in preparation for 6.2, its next major content patch. Players will have one more thing to occupy their time in the weeks preceding theFinal Fantasy 14patch as the Moonfire Faire makes an explosive return. As with many events, players can participate in the Moonfire Faire event by heading to the Aftcastle in Limsa Lominsa and speaking to Mayaru Moyaru once the event begins on August 10....

Hitman 3is coming at the beginning of next year, and fans have been getting new and exciting information about the conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy bit by bit. Now, IO Interactive is revealing game modes that old players might be familiar with, as well as some new ones. The upcoming finale to an exciting trilogy,Hitman 3will becoming to PS5 with a confirmed VR mode. The series has had a mostly positive reception, although some fans see the games as too repetitive, so virtual reality might vitalize the franchise in a new way....

Meet the Machines is a series of tweets thatGuerrilla Gamesputs out to describe some of the new machine-based enemies that will be coming withHorizon Forbidden West. The tweets release sporadically, but they provide little summaries on the machine in question whenever they do. The last tweet Guerrilla released in the series describedthe Sunwing, oneHorizon Forbidden West’s new flying machines. However, today’s tweet focuses on machines known as Tremortusks, land-based enemies that fans will recognize from the game’s announcement trailer....

Having released nearly four years ago, theNintendo Switchremains one of the most popular gaming platforms on the market right now. With an extensive library of games to enjoy, along with a significant number of third-party games, theNintendo Switchhas achieved quite a lot of success during its commercial run. Although, after close to four years, there still has been no official word regarding an updated console model. TheNintendo Switch Pro, or at least some upgraded version of the base Nintendo Switch, has been rumored to be in development for a number of years now....

Last Thursday, Capcom finally revealedResident Evil 8: Villageat Sony’s PlayStation 5 presentation, making it one of the event’s biggest announcements. Of course, the reveal ofResident Evil 8didn’t come as a surprise, given that several reliable sources have previously leaked that the game will be announced at the event. The officialconfirmation ofResident Evil 8was announced via a debut trailer, which showed players what to expect in the upcoming sequel to the long-standing survival horror franchise....

Video game statues continue to be an apex collector item for fans of basically any video game franchise. From mass-produced options such as Funko Pops, to ultra-detailed, ultra-pricey replicas, the physical items continue to endure in popularity. Adding another iconic piece of gear to its catalog, collectibles company First 4 Figures has unveiled a first look at itsMetroidSamus Aran helmet. Launching in 1986, theMetroidfranchise was one of the first games to feature a female protagonist....

Mob Psycho 100returned for its third season in 2022 and fans can’t get enough of the psychic-poweredanime. The show follows a powerful young psychic named Mob whose emotions often dictate the extent of his powers. It garnered a ton of fans thanks to its unique animation style, over-the-top action, and lighthearted comedy that brings together an eclectic cast of characters. RELATED:The Perfect Pokemon Partner For Every Main Character In Stranger Things...

Gamers who are a fan ofDark SoulsandCastlevaniawould find the gameMoonscarsto be a worthy challenge. The game is a 2D side-scrolling platformer with a non-linear world and features punishing combat that challenges even the most seasoned metroidvania players.Moonscarsis another spectacularly designed indie game, allowing the art, environments, and gameplay to create a one-of-a-kind gory and gothic gameplay experience that stands on its own. One of the coolest aspects of the game is that is influenced by the themes found in famed author H....

Just like other superhero stories,My Hero Academiatakes place in a world where some people are blessed with superhuman abilities that they use for heroic or villainous purposes. The series puts several spins on this basic concept to make it feel more original. One of these is that it flips the distribution of superpowers amongst the populace. While in Marvel and DC stories superpowered people are in the minority, inMy Hero Academiathey actually make up 80% of the population....

One of the greatest shinobi to ever live in theNarutoworld, Sasuke Uchiha is one of the most crucial characters in Masashi Kishimoto’s story. Born as a genius of the Uchiha clan, Sasuke had great potential right since he was a kid and by training throughout his life, he eventually fulfilled it. RELATED:Top Naruto Episodes By the Fourth Great Ninja War, Sasuke was considered to be among the strongestNarutoshinobi of all time with some incredible powers at hand....

It has been nearly 50 years sinceThe Texas Chainsaw Massacrefirst introduced Leatherface and his sinister acts. After a number of sequels and various other adaptations, the newest version set to hit Netflix has revealed its first trailer. The latestTexas Chainsaw Massacrefilm will arrive courtesy of Legendary Pictures and is in the hands of some of modern horror’s most well-known contributors. Fede Álvarez, director ofEvil Dead,Don’t Breathe, andThe Girl in the Spider’s Webwill produce the film, and David Blue Garcia will direct....