Summary Ubsioft’sFar Cryfranchise has been around for over twenty years now, and, for the most part, it has followed a specific formula the whole way. WhileFar Cry 5broke some of those traditions, the series as a whole has nonetheless followed a particular set of rules that sees certain features added to almost every game, establishing the franchise’s well-known identity and setting it apart from other open-world first-person shooters. These traditions are what makeFar Crywhat it is, and that formula is likely never going to change, especially as Ubisoft attempted an overhaul with itsAssassin’s Creedfranchise, only to see a significant portion of its fan base more inclined to its classic formula....

For those who wish to begin a life of streaming, either to forge a potential career or just for fun,Twitchis pretty much going to be the first port of call. Given that the platform is responsible for housingpopular content creators like Amouranth, Asmongold, xQc, and many more, the site is able to pull in millions of viewers every day. As a result, fans watch hours upon hours of streams, and the most recent figures show that the Amazon-owned service is doing pretty well for itself....

As the year comes to an end, despite this being the beginning of theDestinyfranchise’s fifth year, it’s easily the biggest year so far for developer Bungie. Midway through January, Bungie and Activision officially parted ways and the developer gained complete control of the publishing, followed by the release ofDestiny 2Shadowkeep expansion, a new free-to-play module, cross-save, launched on the new cloud streaming service Google Stadia, and begana new on-going narrativethat weaves each content season together....

AfterGrand Theft Auto 5’s extended lifespan, Rockstar has confirmed that the nextGrand Theft Autoentry is in development. Nothing has been revealed yet about the upcoming game, though that has not stopped heaps of leaks and rumors surrounding the highly anticipated titles, with the most popular theories claiming thatGrand Theft Auto 6will take place in Vice City across different eras. Gamers have also been wondering just how muchGTA 6will draw from its predecessors, and how much it will pioneer new features....

Summary Star Wars Outlawswill highlight numerous crime organizations profiting from the chaos created by the Galactic Civil War between the Galactic Empire and the Rebel Alliance. InStar Wars Outlaws’story trailer, three crime organizations were singled out: the Hutt Cartel, the Pyke Syndicate, and the relatively new Crimson Dawn. Star Wars Outlaws and the Origins of Crimson Dawn First introduced inSolo: A Star Wars Story, Crimson Dawn is a shadowy faction pulling political and criminal strings to seize power in the war-torn galaxy....

Graphics aren’t everything, but they do count for a lot, and if it weren’t for continuous advancements in graphics technology, then there’d still be games where the player has to, “save the green dot with your fantastic flying red square,” to quoteGTA: Vice City’s hilarious radio commercial for the Degenatron game console.RELATED:Older Video Games That Still Boast Amazing GraphicsAnd it’s not just about the tech. Sometimes what’s required isa game developer bold enough to put in the time and effort required to set new visual standards....

For years, Activision kept theCall of Dutyfranchise exclusive to Battle.net on PC, but it has since released the popular FPS series on Steam, with three moreCoDgames now joining the lineup. While mostCall of Dutygamers on PC may be busy playing the latest entries,Modern Warfare 2andWarzone 2, others will appreciate the opportunity to check out some other recentCoDgames on their digital distribution platform of choice.Activision firstbroughtCall of Dutyback to SteamwithModern Warfare 2last year....

It being the 20th Anniversary ofXbox, naturally some sweet collaborations were on the way.Xboxis teaming up with Adidas to release a new pair of shoes themed on the classic original console. When it comes to merchandising, not many game companies do it like Xbox. From specially themed consoles and controllers, to more brand-related crossovers whether its clothing or food, Xbox likes to take advantage of its recognizability for use in other mediums....

Barbarianis one of the best horror releases of 2022, and the unique movie has a wise ending that is impossible to forget about. Tess Marshall (Georgina Campbell) arrives at her rental house to find Keith Toshko (Bill Skarsgård) there. But while it’s definitely unsettling to find an unexpected stranger in this type of situation, things get much worse when the two characters learn the truth about the home. And when they meet the surprising and gruesome villain of the story, they are definitely speechless, as are audiences....

Since the console’s release, Microsoft has spent a considerable amount of time enhancing older games, bringing titles likeForza Horizon 4, Gears 5,andSea of Thievesto the next-generation with significant visual upgrades. Recently, the company even implemented a new FPS boost feature for certain Xbox One titles, with the initial lineup seeingUFC 4, Watch Dogs 2, Far Cry 4, Lucky’s Tale,andSniper Elite 4get vastly improved frame rates. As spotted by Twitter account Xbox News, it appears the next game to get the enhancement treatment could well be the final entry in Rocksteady’sBatmantrilogy:Batman:Arkham Knight....

Maraudersis an interesting concept: take space pirates, equip them with weapons from the Second World War, and pit them against each other in an alternate, dystopian universe. This is an all-new title from Team17, fusing together space-faring adventures with intense PvPvE combat that endeavors to rival the likes ofEscape From Tarkov. InMarauders, players must embark on rapid-fire raids, launching an assault on abandoned facilities adrift in the cosmos, loot their hearts out, fight other players,and hopefully, escape....

Summary One Piece’slong-running story has been subjected to critique by many anime fans, as they believe it takes time for things to get interesting. But those who have been following the series know that it has been interesting from the get-go. The long story ensures that every character gets an opportunity to shine. Sometimes they even get second chances to prove themselves to the audience. Despite the multiple attempts, some characters are unable to make the most of them....

Summary With the console wars as strong as ever, it’s easy to see why both Microsoft and Sony are in the race to gain as many system-selling exclusives as possible. However, in this race, most people seem to forget that the PC also hasits fair share of exclusive titlesthat are pretty engaging in their own right. In fact, most PC gamers would wholeheartedly agree that the sheer amount of games they have access to dwarfs both the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S....