Stardew Valley meets Pokémon in gorgeous new open world adventure

Pokémon is delivering anew gamethat we’re certain we won’t be able to put down. But we must, lest we miss out on the cutesy critters fromYaoling: Mythical JourneyaSteamgame that looks like it’s going to be our new hyper-fixation. It’s giving us seriousStardew Valleyvibes, which we are here for. How amazing and ridiculously charming doesYaoling: Mythical Journeylook?! We’re already deeply invested. “On your journey across the Land to become a Yokai Keeper, you will traverse through uncharted lands, encounter many never-before seen Yokai, oversee and expand your village, and form new friendships....

March 5, 2024 · 2 min · 273 words · Leslie Gates

Steam 2024 hit explains sudden delisting

Balatrois a roguelike poker game that tasks players with earning as much money as possible through betting on hands of poker that can become chaotic through the use of joker cards. The game features no gambling in the traditional sense, which makes the delisting a little puzzling. Thankfully, the game wasn’t held back onSteam, allowing players to still buy and download the title. Nintendo Switch is home to thousands of games and has a robust indie selection....

March 5, 2024 · 2 min · 256 words · Paula Mathews

Steam free download is a terrifying horror with big Resident Evil vibes

I admire anyone who considers themselves a horror aficionado. While I dabble in the genre from time to time, I’d still very much class myself as a scaredy cat. If you’re braver than me though and happen to be craving a brand new survival horror experience that’ll leave you feeling thoroughly spooked, you may want to take a look atPanicore. Take a look atPanicorein action below. It’s a solid and intriguing premise....

March 5, 2024 · 2 min · 231 words · Erica Kennedy

Xbox's latest console is an absolute monstrosity, and it'll cost you a ton

Owning the rarest limited edition item can be a holy grail for collectors. However, to grab such luxury items, you not only have to get in there before the inevitable scalpers but it can also come at quite a financial cost and this latest Xbox console might be no exception. In a collaboration that no one saw coming, at US retailer Best Buy, you will soon be able to purchase the ‘Xbox Series X-Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2Special Edition Bundle’....

March 5, 2024 · 2 min · 367 words · Jim Hernandez

Assassin's Creed Red footage teased, brace yourselves for a major graphical upgrade

It comes as no surprise thatAssassin’s Creed Codename Red, the next installment in the franchise, will see a large leap in graphical prowess. According to Insider Gaming, who has managed to see some initial footage of the game, the new Japanese adventure will feature an update to the game’s engine, as well as introduce new mechanics.It has been reportedthat the new game won’t move to a new engine, but will feature some upgrade to the existing engine, called ‘Anvil Pipeline’....

March 4, 2024 · 6 min · 1246 words · Louis Huynh

Batman: Arkham Asylum stunning graphical overhaul free to check out now

Batman always looks good, especially in the Arkham series. However, there’s nothing wrong with Bats getting a little graphical makeover to ensure he looks his best. Even thoughBatman: Arkham Knightgets most of the love, at least when it comes to it being thegreatest action gameout of the trilogy, there’s still a lot of praise forBatman: Arkham Asylumas well. As far as we’re concerned, you can’t have one without the other....

March 4, 2024 · 2 min · 290 words · Jacqueline Scott

Battlefield 1 still looks absolutely gorgeous, fans agree

With so many Battlefield games released since the series launched over 20 years ago, there are so many fantastic entries to choose from as well as one or two stinkers, unfortunately. In recent weeks, it seems that the series fromElectronic ArtsandDICEhas been getting quite a bit of love, especially when it comes to the cult-classicBattlefield: Bad Company 2, a game released in 2010 which is still being fondly talked about today....

March 4, 2024 · 3 min · 440 words · Bobby Miller

Battlefield Bad Company 2 looks beautiful in this 4K 60fps remaster

For the last two decades, the Call of Duty series has been the dominant brand of the first-person genre in the video game industry. However, there was once another.The Battlefield series fromElectronic Artswas released during the same year asActivision’sCall of Duty in 2002 and for years they both went toe-to-toe to be the gamer’s military FPS franchise of choice. Unfortunately, at least forBattlefieldfans, the quality of the series dwindled and to be fair, the same could be said about Call of Duty....

March 4, 2024 · 7 min · 1307 words · Justin Young

Cat and Ghostly Road Review: Curiosity won't kill this cat

If cats are involved, so am I. This is my motto for most things in life. Naturally, when I was offered the opportunity to playCat and Ghostly Road, there was no way I was going to decline. It isn’t just the allure of playing as a feline friend that piqued my interest, but the visuals of the game itself; there’s a lot ofLittle MisfortuneandFran Bow-esque elements to the aesthetic. Beyond its appealing looks, however, is the curious world in which this loyal white cat inhabits....

March 4, 2024 · 4 min · 829 words · James Wiley

Cyberpunk 2077 free download gives major boost to graphics

Oh, you thoughtCyberpunk 2077’s graphics couldn’t possibly get any better? It looks as if you thought wrong. CD Projekt RED’s beloved release may boast some of the most dazzling visuals out there but a brand new mod proves there’s more to be teased out of Night City. Last year was a major one forCyberpunk 2077. While the game’s evolution began back when the new-gen port landed in 2022, it was 2023 that finally sawCyberpunk 2077bring its original vision to life....

March 4, 2024 · 2 min · 246 words · Kerry Curry

Days Gone was 'one of the best zombie games of all time', fans say

Time has seemingly worked wonders for Bend Studios’Days Gone. While the game may have released to rather middling reviews, it’s a title that’s developed somewhat of a cult following with age.We’re all familiar with the phrase cult classic, a project that perhaps didn’t quite land at the time but goes on to develop a really solid fanbase.Days Gonefeels like the perfect example of that. A quick trip to Metacritic will show you that upon release, the game garnered a rather average score of 71 but despite matching the sales ofGhost of Tsushima,a potential sequel was cancelled-a sequel that could’ve released in April 2023had it gone ahead, according to the game’s director....

March 4, 2024 · 8 min · 1592 words · Kimberly Watkins

Fallout New Vegas remake teased, this is not a drill

As much as I love every game in the Fallout series, there’s something extra special aboutFallout New Vegas. DeveloperObsidian took what Bethesda had done withFallout 3and made a much tighter, RPG-heavy experience. That it was made in just 18 months is, frankly, a miracle.It’s a damn crime Obsidian hasn’t been able to make a newFalloutsinceNew Vegas, and while it’s great to seeFallout 76go from strength to strength, we want to goback to Mojave Wasteland for more adventures....

March 4, 2024 · 6 min · 1086 words · Jessica Cordova

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth ending explained

We’re here to help you make some sense of the ending and some of the scenes preceding it. We’ll answer some of those confusing questions you might have, too. Suffice it to say, this article is chock full of spoilers forFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth. You have been warned. Spoiler warning: This article contains major spoilers forFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth. What is Zack’s purpose and what’s going on with the timeline? Zack...

March 4, 2024 · 4 min · 747 words · Ryan Davis