Summary Alan Wake 2game director Kyle Rowley has suggested that the game’s physical release on Xbox Series X/S may not come with the base game on disc and thus may require a mandatory update to play. This turns out to be an Xbox-specific disadvantage as the PS5 version ofAlan Wake 2apparently comes with all the necessary content on the disc. Taking a quick look at the numerous awardwins and nominationsAlan Wake 2baggedover the past several months, it won’t be an overstatement to call it developer Remedy’s magnum opus....

Summary AnAnimal Crossingfan has shared their adorable recreation of the game’s Squeakoids, and players are charmed and impressed. The small figurines celebrate one of the newest kinds of Gyroids to join theAnimal Crossingfranchise. Animal Crossinghas had Gyroidsfor as long as the series has been running. Gyroids are furniture items that can be dug up in the game under certain circumstances. Prior toAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, there were over 100 designs that could be collected, but there were only 36 inNew Horizons....

Summary For those who aren’t very familiar withNobunaga’s Ambitiongames, it is a game franchise that dates back to 1983 it merges a traditional feudal Japanese setting withturn-based grand strategy role-playing gameplay to create one of the most intense and challenging strategy games out there. RELATED:The Best Grand Strategy Games For Learning About History The sixteenth entry in this beloved series,Nobunaga’s Ambition Awakening, is finally here, but rather than jumping straight in and inevitably becoming overwhelmed by the sheer amount of menus, mechanics, units, and the gigantic map that is presented to the player, it can be a good idea to learn a few tips to avoid making the biggest mistakes thatmost beginnersoften fall into....

Blade Assaultis a 2D roguelite platformer that touts its beautiful pixel graphics and fast-paced combat that takes place in a post-apocalyptic and desolate sci-fi world.Players must fight their way through hordes of enemiesas fast as they can without dying in the process. RELATED:Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground Fuses Roguelite Elements With Tile-Based Strategy There are some players who will be able to immediately take toBlade Assaultand have it feel natural to them....

Summary After the runaway box office success ofThe Super Mario Bros. Movie, Nintendo is continuing to adventure into the world of film by turning their other gaming franchises into movies. Next on the docket isThe Legend of Zelda, which last year was confirmed to have a live-action adaptation in development, co-produced by Sony’s Avi Arad. Given that Nintendo is taking a different approach withZeldaby making it a live-action film franchise compared to the animated stylings ofMario, many fans are curious about who will take on the role of some of the series' most iconic characters....

The PlayStation 4 exclusiveGhost of Tsushima, one of the most highly anticipated releases of the summer, launches tomorrow. But for some of those most excited for the open-world action-adventure game, some disappointing news was revealed today. Best Buy is sending emails to some purchasers of theGhost of TsushimaCollector’s Edition, telling them that their orders won’t be filled. Best Buy, to its credit, is doing its best to make up for the mistake....

TheDragon Ballfranchise revolves around the concept of the seven magical wish-granting orbs that summon a dragon (different dragons in some cases) to get it to grant any wish within its capability. Similarly,Dragon Ball Z Kakarotfeatures the Dragon Balls that players can use to get certain benefits in-game.As seen in the anime, players are required to collect all the orbs using the Dragon Radar, created by Bulma, and summon Shenron, who will then offer various options to choose from as a reward....

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarZombies fans have been waiting for access to a new Survival map for months now, and fortunately, that wait is almost over. Via a new gameplay trailer, Treyarch has confirmed the release date for the nextCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarZombies map — and it is only a week away. Launching on July 15, Mauer Der Toten will pick up whereOutbreak’s second easter eggleft off....

Camping has been part of theCall of Dutyworld for generations, andCall of Duty: Warzoneis no exception. The idea is that if a player simply stays put in one place, there is less of a chance of them being killed. In a massive map likeWall of Duty Warzone’sVerdansk, there are tons of places for players to simply hide from trouble. Usually, when a player is camping, they will watch a stairwell or ladder waiting for an unsuspecting victim to wander on by....

It’s no secret that Mobius has a loving attachment to jet skis. His obsession with cruising on a jet ski with a Josta in hand (a popular cola drink in the ’90s era) is becoming every fan’s ultimate fantasy. At first, Mobius' fascination with jet skis was a running joke inLoki, a light-hearted anecdote that initially seemed quite meaningless. However, the latest episodes ofLokimight be instilling a bit of sadness into Mobius’s otherwise innocent, guilty pleasure....

Summary New sales figures forCrash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Timereveal the 3D platformer sold significantly better than expected, with the sequel recently passing 5 million copies sold. Since his debut on the PlayStation 1, Crash Bandicoot has been one of the most iconic mascot characters fromthe early boom of 3D platformers. While the franchise remained dormant for several years throughout the 2010s, theCrashfranchise would see a major revival with theCrash Bandicoot N....

For veterans of the series, the colorful gems hidden throughoutCrashBandicoot 4: It’s About Timecome as no surprise. For others, the hidden treasures offer a surprise additional challenge beyond that of collecting the standard diamond-like gems. Crash Bandicoot 4isn’t the first of its kind to feature countless collectibles, in fact, the franchise is well-known for its relatively large number of in-game treasures. Each game in theCrash Bandicootseries offers players a vast number of hidden items to discover, and although the items themselves often vary, certain items like crates, and gems, always seem to make an appearance....

Summary With a heavy emphasis on managing resources and making the most out of reclaimed materials in the series,Death Stranding 2could take notes from similar sci-fi titles for how to expand the scope of the post-Stranding world. One similarly meditative title that could help to influence different tasks for Sam Porter Bridges to take on when helping to rebuild America is Blackbird Interactive’sHardspace: Shipbreakerand its array of disassembled spaceships. The originalDeath Strandingput a lot of effort into showcasing the need for Sam Bridges to make the most out of what he could find from one location to another, as well as breaking down well-used gear to recycle for materials....