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Summary The horror video game genre is a fascinating one, filled with many ideas about humanity and what true horror really constitutes. While the horror genre has continued to grow and change in video games, the idea of morality and many philosophical ideas have made their way deep into the narratives of some of the best games in the genre. From survival horror games with psychedelic styling that makes players question things about morality to futuristic horror that deals with what or who humanity really is, the horror genre has more recently been engaging players’ brains in fascinating ways while also scaring them....

Summary There have been several Xbox and PlayStation games breaking the exclusivity shackles in the past few months. PlayStation fans witnessed the likes ofSea of ThievesandGroundedreleased on Sony’s consoles, while PC fans saw several PlayStation exclusives follow suit. Amid that, one of the rumors that many fans are hoping turns out to be true is therelease ofHelldivers 2on Xbox. If rumors are to be believed,Helldivers 2’s Xbox port might not be a far-fetched dream as the developers might actually be considering it....

Summary Fallout 76players appear to be loving the new romanceable Assaultron that was recently added to the game. Called Adelaide, this sassy robot was introduced as part ofFallout 76Season 16, Duel with the Devil. Adelaide can be obtained from the fifth page of theFallout 76Season 16 Scoreboard, which requires reaching an S.C.O.R.E. rank of 30 to unlock. She costs 50 tickets to obtain, thus being the most valuable reward on the page....

Summary Square Enix has recently shared more information aboutFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s Red XIII, especially how the fans will experience playing the character throughout the remake’s sequel. The official blog post was posted shortly after moreFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthgameplaywas revealed during Tokyo Game Show 2023, and answers fans' questions on how Red XIII will move in battle when the character becomes fully playable. In the dedicated stage event during Tokyo Game Show 2023, Square Enix unveiled a lot ofnew information aboutFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth....

Summary TheDreamcastwas easily a console that never reached its full potential, as it was discontinued by Sega in 2001.Featuring a strong libraryof first-party games and some fantastic third-party sports titles, it was a console that everyone could find something to play on. But some of the best games that were produced for the console featured complex systems and challenging design, something that’s been a part of the fabric of Sega since the beginning....

In the lore ofA Song of Ice and Fire,Helaena Targaryen is King Viserys I Targaryen’s daughter by Queen Alicent Hightower. She is married to her elder brother, Aegon, in the tradition of House Targaryen, per the wishes of their mother.House of the Dragonmakes it clear from the get-go that Alicent lacks the cutthroat, Machiavellian traits that other members of House Targaryen possess. Alicent, nonetheless, is a member of the Green faction and stands tall in the line of Targaryens present atAegon II’s coronationat the Dragonpit....

Pool 1 inMarvel Snapserves as the initial stage for all players, offering a beginner-friendly path to gradually unlock more intricate cards and explore different archetypes. However, since this series is distributed through Mystery Cards, which entail random unlocks,Marvel Snapfans are eager to know what lies ahead. To assist them, this guide provides a comprehensivelist of all Series 1 cards in the game and offers tips on how to unlock them quickly and efficiently....

Summary Moon Knightfans have been clamoring for moresince the character made his live-action debut in his own Disney Plus series, and now a new report suggests that the character will return soon, but not in the way fans of the series might have expected. Moon Knightwould be a massive critical success and prove itself commercially by tying for theMCU’s second-biggest Disney Plus debut, joiningFalcon and the Winter Soldierin falling short ofLoki’s premiere numbers....

Summary Warning: The following contains spoilers forMushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2, Episode 17, “My Older Brother’s Feelings”, now available to stream onCrunchyroll. In the previous episode of theMushoku Tenseiseries, fans saw that Norn is antisocial, unlike her brother and sister. In the new episode, the reason for Norn’s antisocial tendencies is revealed to be an inferiority complex she has due to always being compared with her genius siblings. Genius or not, to not end up as Rudeus did in his past world, Norn would have to accept herself and her siblings as she moves forward and strives to reach higher heightsinMushoku Tensei....

Summary The newest RPG fromLife is Strangestudio Don’t Nod,Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, is receiving rave reviews following its launch, with many praising its gameplay and gripping narrative. French developer Don’t Nod made waves in the gaming industry withthe release ofLife is Strangein 2015, becoming an instant hit and receiving multiple accolades following its debut. The developer has made its name for its narrative-driven adventure games, releasing a sequel toLife is Strangealongside new original games likeTwin Mirror....

Summary Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorhas a new home on Nintendo Switch. Not only does this title make the belovedMarioRPG much more accessible, but the game has been entirely remade to take advantage of the newer hardware. Players have been revisiting the detailed story and world ofPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, taking in the gorgeous visuals, listening to the intricately detailed new music, and being surprised by what parts of the dialogue have been changed with the updated English localization....

Quick Links From arumor that Taylor Swift will star inDeadpoolto theEras tour concert movie, the singer’s fame rose to new heights in 2023. Now, just a few weeks into 2024, there has been a rumor that Taylor Swift wrote the book that the AppleTV+ and Universal Pictures movieArgylleis based on. This is the latest in a long string of news stories focused on the singer, from her relationship with NFL athlete Travis Kelce to her status as a billionaire....

Summary The Outer Worlds 2could get a lot of mileage out of one of the first game’s best gimmicks in the form of Science Weapons. In order forThe Outer Worlds 2to fully embrace the original, it should emphasize the details that made it unique. Science Weapons were one of many features that made the game feel different from any of the other open-world RPGs on the market. Even better, there is still more ground to cover with the idea....