While theSimsseries could be argued to have begun with 1989’sSimCity, the franchise fans know today,The Sims, began in 2000 with the first game of the same name. With the fourth game now nine years old andTheSims 5being developed under the titleProject Rene, players are wondering what will be next for the series. While Maxis still has not given much information on what to expect, the confirmed multiplayer options have players already planning what they could create in the game when working together....

Summary Manhwa is, like manga, basically comics or graphic novels appropriately named for the area of the world they were created in. Japanese comics are called manga, and Korean comics are called manhwa. Obviously, there’s a bit more to it than that, but as a simple explanation, this works. Now, in manhwa, there are a lot of tropes just like there are in standard comics or in manga. In particular, manhwa stories seem to like the idea of dungeons, hunters, constellations, energy cultivation, regression, and of course dragons....

Summary God of Warfans have long speculated that the next entry in the series will be centered around Atreus, considering the circumstances ofRagnarok’s ending. Although there are somerisks associated with putting Atreus at the helm of the nextGod of War, there’s also a great deal of potential, as the character could provide a new dimension for the series to explore, both in terms of gameplay and narrative. It must be noted that Santa Monica Studios has not made any statements about Atreus leading theGod of Warfranchise, and any discussion about him taking Kratos' place as protagonist is pure speculation....

The development of Ubisoft’s pirate gameSkull and Boneshas been a fiasco of high order. First announced in 2017,Skull and Boneshas since been retooled and rebooted, which is why in 2022 the project still doesn’t have a firm release window. That could be changing soon, however. Ubisoft appears to be preparing for the newSkull and Bonesto have its first closed playtest, teasing that the pirate game could finally be reaching the end of its development cycle....

The Simsseries is one of the biggest names in the simulator genre, but most if its spin-offs seem to have died off. The only surviving franchise in the greaterSimsseries is the aptly titledThe Sims. It has outlived pretty much every other Maxis series includingSimCity,Spore, and theMySimsseries. TheMySimsseries was a popular spin-off ofThe Simsmade largely for Nintendo consoles that would see six different titles release in the span of three years. However, since the release ofMySims SkyHeroesin 2010, it seems like EA has little interest in continuing this series....

Summary Recent leaks suggest thatHelldivers 2will be receiving vehicles, most likely for use as special strategems. The arrival of vehicles in the massively successful live-service game has yet to be officially confirmed by developer Arrowhead Studios, but the ostensible veracity of the leaks, combined with the recentlaunch of mechs inHelldivers 2,makes the prospect seem likely. While the idea of spreading intergalactic democracy at breakneck, motor-powered speeds has a lot of potential, Arrowhead Studios may want to use a gentle hand when adding vehicles to the game....

Neon Whiteis the newly released speedrunning FPS game by well-known publisher Annapurna Interactive. It features sleek, fast-paced gameplay that involves platforming, card-collecting, and demon-slaying. Though that might sound like a strange combination, it seems the mix has worked well forNeon White— especially given its astoundingly positive reviews. Sinceindie gameNeon Whitewas released, reviewers have had nothing but praise for the innovative platformer. They praised the game’s well-constructed levels, its clever attack mechanics, and even the overarching narrative....

Summary TheDungeons of Hinterbergdemo is now available to play. ThisSteam-exclusive release arrives a month ahead of the game’s summer 2024 launch. Dungeons of Hinterbergis the debut title from Austrian developer Microbird Games. First announced in June 2023,Dungeons of Hinterbergevoked someHi-Fi Rushcomparisons upon its reveal, not least because of its heavily stylized graphics and fast-paced combat. But it plays more like a hybrid betweenThe Legend of ZeldaandPersona, with the game revolving around exploring dungeons, solving puzzles, fighting enemies, making friends, and managing time....

While it likely appeals to a broad market,Death’s Doormay be of specific interest to fans of Nintendo games, and in particular fans ofThe Legend of Zelda. Since its launch,Death’s Doorhas been compared to a couple of games, includingDark Soulsfor its combat loop, but the more obvious comparison at first glance isZelda.Death’s Doorshares many similarities with the classic Nintendo series, which may help tideZeldafans over untilBreath of the Wild 2is released later this year....

One unfortunateThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer has encountered a Blood Moon at the worst time possible. Throughout the game, players encounter many differentchallenges inTears of the Kingdom,and this unlucky player had to watch all of their hard work go to waste in the blink of an eye. After an incredibly successful release,Tears of the Kingdomis clearly one of the biggest games of the year. The highly anticipated sequel toBreath of the Wildhas won over manyZeldafans who have experienced Link’s newest chapter....

The wife of aLegend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer had an unbelievably smart idea to solve a puzzle in one of the game’s shrines.Tears of the Kingdomis famous for allowingZeldaplayers to build impressive vehiclesand weapons, and explore the world on their own terms, rewarding creativity at every step of the journey, and this case is a fine example of that. Ever since its release a few months ago, the eagerly awaitedTears of the Kingdombecame a massive hit....

Summary Following its release on July 4,Zenless Zone Zerohas managed to surpass 50 million players and, as a thank you, Hoyoverse is giving all players a free gift. HoYoverse has continued to produce hits, first withGenshin Impact, then followed byHonkasi Star Rail. With its newest release,Zenless Zone Zero, HoYoverse moved away from that fantasy element and instead created a game set in a futuristic urban setting and embracing a more action RPG style....

While many comedies from the 1990s are full of memorable slang, particularly the 1995 filmCluelessstarring Alicia Silverstone as the ditzy teenage girl Cher Horowitz, horror movies from this time period have just as many quotes that are hard to forget. Whether Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) is talking to Ghostface (Stu Macher played by Matthew Lillard and Billy Loomis played by Skeet Ulrich) inScreamor high school witches are casting spells inThe Craft, there are several lines that come to mind....