As early as 2015, I think it would be fair to say that there is always that one specific indie game that breaks through the AAA barrier both critically and commercially that reaches those who don’t follow every facet of news that comes out every month. For 2015 there wasUndertale, in 2018 there wasCeleste, and last year wasUntitled Goose Gamejust to name a few. This year’s indie darling to most —if you considerFall Guysto be out of the indie space— has beenHades, the latest game by developer Supergiant and now considered one of the best roguelikes ever made....

Quick Links Starfieldis a massive RPG and, like many of its kind, has a slew of romance options that you can choose from. All of them have their own charm but among the many eccentric characters you run into in Starfield,Barret is probably one of the more well-written onessince he has the humor and wit that make him lovable. Related:Starfield: How To Romance Andreja The romance mechanics in Starfield are a bit obscure, but there are four potential partners that you can romance, one of them being Barret....

InTears of the Kingdom, not all locals of Lurelin Village return immediately after the village is restored to its former glory. Some are still out in Hyrule, unaware of what’s happening in their beloved home village after the monsters took over. Related:The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom - Lurelin Resort Project Walkthrough The Side Adventure, A Way to Trade, Washed Away, sees Link inviting one such resident back to Lurelin Village all the way from Lookout Landing....

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed The names inThe Apothecary Diariesare rarely random. Many characters bear names with deep meanings, often tied to nature, flowers, or personal traits. This attention to detail drives fans to speculate about the possible hidden meanings of Maomao’s name. One such intriguing theory suggests that Maomao could have been named after Meimei, a woman with strong ties to both Lakan and Maomao’s mother, Fengxian....

When we think of horror games, our minds usually swing immediately to the survival end of the genre’s spectrum with classic titles such asResident Evil,Silent Hill, and more recently theDead Spaceseries. Rightly so, too, as these are phenomenal franchises and well-deserving of their placements as the pinnacles of horror within the video game industry. However, before weventured into Raccoon City, stepped foot upon the misty streets ofSilent Hill, or braved the terrors ofDead Space, there was one title that proudly held the weight of the genre upon its shoulders....

Splinter Cellhas long been one of Ubisoft’s most iconic and popular franchises, which makes it all the more strange that the series has been dormant for the entirety of this current console generation. In a new conversation, Ubisoft’s CEO Yves Guillemot explained more of the reasoning as to why Sam Fisher has been away for so long and when he might be coming back. Speaking toIGN, Guillemot said that when work was done on the last entry in the series, 2013’sSplinter Cell: Blacklist, there was a lot of pressure from fans....

Last week Wales Interactiveannounced an upcoming horror titleMaid of Skerwhich is set within a remote hotel known as Sker House. However, there’s been some legal issues as detailed by areport from Eurogamer. Sker House is actually a real property based in Wales, and while the house isn’t featured in the game it is instead replaced with a fictitious hotel. The press release that was sent out on the day of theMaid of Skerannouncement does include mentions of the game taking place around the grounds of Sker House....

It was announcedearlier last monththatBorderlands 3would be making its way to the PS5 and Xbox Series X/Series S at the systems’ launch with a free next-gen upgrade. Gearbox Software said that players will be able to continue their journey from current-gen platforms to next-gen and enjoy local splitscreen co-op and support for 4K/60fps for single-player and online co-op. The upgrade will be available for free for players that have either the PS4 or Xbox One versions of the title and own a next-gen console within the same console family....

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Gaming has been around for decades, with numerous different genres, characters, worlds, and creations from different game developers. Unfortunately, this doesn’t mean that developers have perfected the art of creating video games, as there are still many features that, for some unknown reason, game devs cannot perfect no matter how hard they try. In this list, we go over 7 different features that appear in video games that developers still can’t get right within their projects....

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Any anime or manga series is incomplete without its side characters. These side characters are crucial in completing the narrative, supporting the protagonists, and developing the fanbase of the series. Currently, the two anime series that have the best side characters are Eiichiro Oda’sOne Pieceand Masashi Kishimoto’sNaruto. WhileOne Piece’sside characters are known for their thrilling backstories and development through the plot,Naruto’sside characters are famous for their complexities and their contribution to the main theme....

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Just days before the official release of version 1.0 of7 Days to Die, players continue to discover things that were in previous versions of the game. This is a positive sign, as not everything in the game needed a complete overhaul, but rather certain parts could benefit from adjustments. The secret weapon in bathrooms, specifically in the toilet, remains a constant reference....

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed In7 Days to Die, players need to fight for their survival whether it’s against enemies or trying to keep their hunger in check. The best strategy is to make a base as it plays a pivotal role in hoarding resources. However, building the base can be tough and players usually incur various injuries. This was the case with one player who found himself falling from the roof while building, but he also found a new bug as well....

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Tite Kubo, the renowned creator of the iconic manga seriesBleach, shared his thoughts on the female characters in Gege Akutami’s hit seriesJujutsu Kaisen. In a surprising turn of events, Kubo’s critique of the women inJujutsu Kaisensparked a candid discussion about character design and artistic choices in the manga industry. This unexpected exchange between two manga giants has shed light on the creative process behind some of the most popular series in recent years....