A remake of the originalNieRwill be out soon, bringing with it a new English voice track and script, a new combat system that will be closer toNieR: Automatathan the original game, and perhaps even new story elements. DubbedNieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139…(or justNieR Replicant v1.22), it will serve as a way for modern gamers to play a much smoother and more palatable version of the janky but narratively impressive original. Even with the loss of the beloved “Papa Nier” player character from the original Western release, the story is expected to be as compelling as it ever was....

Way back in 2019, German video game developer Daedalic Entertainment announced that it would be creating a new game titledThe Lord of the Rings: Gollum. LikeMiddle Earth: Shadow of MordorandShadow of War, the game takes place in between the events ofThe HobbitandThe Lord of the Rings,and focuses on Gollum after he lost the ring to Bilbo. Unfortunately,The Lord of the Rings: Gollumhas been beset by a number of delays and could be turning into anotherSkull and Bones....

Capcom’s upcomingResident Evil 4remake is one of the most anticipated titles coming out in 2023. Despite being originally announced at the June Sony State of Play showcase, very little gameplay footage of theResident Evil 4 Remakehas been revealed. Earlier this month,Resident Evildeveloper Capcom did a presentation at the Tokyo Game Show, but save for revealing thatResident Evil 4Remakeis coming to the PS4, not much else was shared regarding the forthcoming game....

Most superhero comics express themselves through time-honored traditions of fight scenes, shouting matches, and battles to the death. Neil Gaiman’s landmark 1989 comic seriesThe Sandmanisn’t the average superhero comic, so it communicates its conflict a bit differently. Fans of the comics were likely on the edge of their seat for one such conflict, but new fans might have had trouble interpreting. The Sandmanis about overwhelmingly powerful living embodiments of the most important forces of the known universe....

These days there’s stiff competition in the battle royale genre. Gamers have all sorts of options to choose from such asFortniteandCall of Duty: Warzone. However, over the last couple of months,Apex Legendshas surged through the ranks to become one of the most popular titles in the category. Despite many streamers now playing the game, one star recently declared that he was done with the battle royale. Known for hisWarzonestreams, TimTheTatman is one of the biggest names in streaming....

After seven long years, CM Punk may finally be making his return to the squared circle. Following weeks of on-air teasers,AEW’sCEO Tony Khan tweeted that fans can expect a “new era in AEW” to begin atRampage’s Friday show. AEW Rampage The First Dancewill be live from the United Center in Chicago on August 20. Airing from his hometown of Chicago, AEW fans are anxious to see if CM Punk will finally make his return to the ring....

The hype train keeps rolling, regardless of current events, forStephen King’s The Stand,a nine-episode miniseries that’s planned to debut on CBS All Access in mid-December. This week, CBS debuted another new trailer, entitled “The Prophet Vs. The Dark Man,” which sets up the story’s central conflict. The Stand,based on King’s 1978 novel, is coming out at a weird time, as it depicts the fall of the United States following the accidental release of a bioengineered superflu....

Enthusiasts of word gamesmight think the December 10, 2022Wordlepuzzle is a bit tricky to solve, especially since it seems more complicated than usual. This is especially the case, once players realize that this word isn’t particularly something to use on a day-to-day basis. However, just because a word is on the difficult side doesn’t mean it’s impossible to solve. In fact, players who can find the right tips and tricks may be able to gather some relevant context clues and insights to make the puzzle-solving process easier....

Making its debut in the 1951 western,Distant Drums, theWilhelm screamhas become one of the most iconic soundbites to ever grace the silver screen. Largely popularized by sound engineer Bill Burtt’s decision to include it inStar Wars: A New Hope, the shriek has been incorporated into over four-hundred movies, and there doesn’t seem to be any signs of it disappearing in the future. RELATED:Most Iconic Movie Giants The Wilhelm scream can usually be heard during action sequences, and while some are quite easy to recognize, certain films approach its use with subtlety, so as not to distract viewers from the story being told....

Loot Riveris the newestrogueliketo hit the scene, and it is very different from anything that has come before it. That’s saying something because roguelikes are almost a dime a dozen now in the indie scene. RELATED:Most Influential Indie Games It can be hard for a developer to try and differentiate their game from the pack, but somehowLoot Riversucceeds in its premise. All players need to know is that their character falls into a well....

Neon Whitepublisher Annapurna Interactive has denied rumors that the acclaimed 2022 first-person shooter would be coming to Xbox consoles orXbox Game Passthis year. These rumors began circulating shortly afterNeonWhitewas announced to be coming to PS4 and PS5 later this month. Neon Whitewas released this past summer for PC and Nintendo Switch to critical success for its high-speed action shooter gameplay complemented by its upbeat soundtrack. Annapurna Interactive published the game the month before it published thecat adventure gameStray, another one of 2022’s indie darlings....

The recent Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase had its fair share of big reveals, but some of its most intriguing announcements came from the most surprising places. A brand new interactive cinematic experience from Interior/Night is one such surprise, pushing its way pastStarfieldandHollow Knight: Silksongto grab the spotlight for a few moments. Even though it was only shown for a few minutes,As Dusk Fallsmanaged to capture the attention of a good handful of gamers, hearkening back to classic choose-your-own adventures whileusing a vibrant water-color art stylethat instantly sets it apart from the competition....

Ubisoft has just announced that a new crossover event is happening betweenAssassin’s Creed Valhallaand Capcom action-RPGMonster Hunter World. Already accessible now, the collaboration involves allowing players ofAssassin’s Creed Valhallato dress up their Eivor, mount, and scout in skins designed after the iconicmonsters inMonster Hunter World.For avid fans of the Ubisoft video game, this crossover event is not something that suddenly came out of the blue. Recently, anAssassin’s Creed Valhalladataminerevealed that new armor sets will be making its way into the video game, specifically fromDestiny 2andMonster Hunter World....