The first quarter of 2023 has wrapped up, with 13 games earning particularly high raise from critics.Brand-new video games are released on a weekly basis, but there are certainly some games that stand out among the pack. Review aggregate sitescompile professional reviews for games and come up with their average score. When it comes to review aggregate site OpenCritic, games are then organized into different categories to better underscore how they’ve been received....

Tanks in MMOs likeBlizzard’sWorld of Warcraftfeel the pressure of defending the party in high-level dungeons, especially in multi-party raids against the strongest ofWarcraft’s opponents. In turn, Tanks come in a variety of forms and builds that focus on various aspects of party management. However, Tanks who do it right do easily dominate parties. After all, their defensive and offensive capabilities make them the best frontliners and defenders of the group....

One of Nintendo’s tentpole franchises,The Legend of Zeldaholds a place in many fans' hearts, either as a fond nostalgic memory of their childhood, or as part of their life to this day. The franchise also gets the creative juices flowing, as one fan recently showed with aPolly PocketBreath of the Wildmock up. Fans have taken to the lore and characters dotting the 35-year history of the franchise, and a particular piece of lore inThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Timeis serving as the inspiration for a impressive anniversary gift for one fan....

Summary Elden Ring’s lore is sprawling and complex, and will only continue to expand when Shadow of the Erdtreereleases this summer. Although one could fill an encyclopedia with the story ofElden Ring’s world and history, there are a handful of characters, events, and concepts that will likely be more critical than others when it comes to understanding the narrative elements of Shadow of the Erdtree. Devised in collaboration with George R....

Summary James Cameron is already teasing fans withAvatar 3plot details. Although the film does not yet have a title, the legendary filmmaker seemingly hopes to fix one major criticism of the franchise. Cameron is famed for his pioneer work in the special effects industry, so it’s natural that the technological future of theAvatarfranchise was brought up in a recent interview. Instead of revealing what innovation he may have forAvatar 3, the filmmaker tested other aspects of the next film....

The gaming industry has evolved exponentially in the past few decades paving way for gameplay experiences that simply were not possible a few console generations ago. With ultra-realistic graphics, over-the-top soundtracks, and immersive cinematic add-ons,gaming has never felt better before. However, even after decades of evolution,the classic 2D style of gaming is still cherishedeven today. Related:Great Mind Bending Games On The PlayStation 5 2D games may not offer high-quality visuals, but for a game what has always mattered the most has been the gameplay itself, and 2D games often deliver better on that front....

Later today, at the upcomingPlayStation 5 Showcase event, Sony will finally be giving fans another look at its next-generation console. Besides PlayStation 5 games being on display, fans are also expecting to learn the PS5 price, release date, and more. Something that fans may learn much more about is thePS5launch lineup. With the PS5 itself without a release date at the time of this writing, it’s hard to say exactly which games will be available for the next-generation console at launch, but more information should come later today....

Video game couples often focus on the “falling in love” aspect of romance stories. They tend to portray the meet-cutes, the heart-melting confessions, and the moments where two characters finally become “official.” More often than not, marriage is treated as the end goal, the cherry on top of a happy ending for a protagonist and their love interest. Less common in video games are the “staying in love” stories, especially when it comes to married couples....

Guys, don’t look now, but amidst all the craziness that went on with the pandemic, no one’s made light of the fact that fans haven’t seen anything fromBetter Call Saulin practically two years. Luckily fans won’t have to worry about that for much longer, as they now have their first glimpse of the AMC hit’s final season. The Official YouTube channel ofBetter Call SaulandBreaking Badreleased the first trailerof the former’s sixth and final season....

As the lead and showrunner ofBarry, Bill Hader has created one of television’s best anti-heroes ever portrayed in Barry Berkman. However, creating and executing the assassin-turned-actor Barry Berkman required some influence. So, Hader turned to Vince Gilligan, creator ofBreaking BadandBetter Call Saul,to help him flesh out his story withBarry. Hader revealed that he visited the writers' room forBreaking Bad’s prequelBetter Call Saulto get some ideas forBarrybecause he was an avid watcher ofBreaking Badduring its timeon the air....

It doesn’t matter how avid an anime fan and gamer one is: there will always be some titles that get missed. With new, incredible stories being told all the time and only so much time to give to each, it’s easy to let some of the best ones slip through the cracks. Made In Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darknessis an RPG about two children who journey into a cavernous, monster-filled rift in the name of saving the people they love and learning important truths about the world in which they live....

In 2016, Niantic officially released the augmented reality game,Pokemon Go. At the time of its release, the game received mixed reviews for its lack of content and technical issues. Despite this, the game helped reinvigorate thePokemonfranchise into the popular conscience and has been an incredibly profitable product. Like all video games, however,Pokemon Gois occasionally prone to bugs. As mentioned above, the game initially had a lot of technical and performance issues....

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildsees Link awaken from a centuries-long slumber to destroy Calamity Ganon, the primordial beast that has ravaged the kingdom of Hyrule. With sticks and wooden shields, the player starts the game with very limited weaponry, easily broken against the dark forces that roam the lands. As such, Link must use every item available to him to defeat his enemies inThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild....