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Few action RPGs in recent gaming history have achieved the levels of success of one of Bethesda’s flagship franchises,The Elder Scrolls. It’s been more than a decade since the franchise received a new entry, withSkyrimdominating the category’s scene for a significant amount of time after its release, gaining a reputation as one of the best games ever made thanks to its intricacies and advanced features for its era. Bethesda officially announcedThe Elder Scrolls 6through a teaser trailer in 2018, and because of the developer’s seemingly undivided focus onStarfield, updates have been scarce....

In the West, the fighting game genre is dominated by just a few well-known franchises. The most well known areSuper Smash Bros,Street Fighter,Mortal Kombat,andTekken.However, in Japan, there are games that are as equally popular and as well played in tournaments. RELATED:10 Undeniable Ways Super Smash Bros. Changed Fighting Games Forever The fighting game genre isn’t just limited to the one-on-one style or tag battles likeStreet FighterandTekken. Fighting fans will remember classic co-op beat-em-ups at the arcade and eventually, the home-on gaming systems like the SNES and the Megadrive/Genesis, these games are starting to see a re-emergence in recent days with the upcomingStreets of Rage 4....

Yesterday was"Alien Day," a time for fans of theAlienfranchise to honor its legacy.The date of April 26th was chosen as a reference to LV-426, the moon on which the sequelAliensis set. Fans usually spend this day revisiting one of the many films that make up this sci-fi horror franchise. In honor of the long-running film series, one artist created terrifying fan art of the xenomorph re-imagined as a Sith Lord....

EA has released update 4.0.1 forBattlefield 2042which offers fixes, balance changes, and further quality-of-life improvements.Battlefield 2042is one of the most controversial gamesof the last few years, and its launch was marked by overwhelmingly negative user reviews. Since its release in 2021, developer DICE has released several updates that focus on fixing issues, adding missing features, and meeting fans’ demands.Battlefield 2042is currently in Season 4, with this major update adding a new Specialist, map, weapons, and gadgets to the game....

Some games use death as a key feature of their games, such as roguelikes where it’s expected and needed to start a new run. Other games can make the topic less scary and more digestible for people, such asA Mortician’s Tale. Then there are games that have dark, morbid humor about the topic. RELATED:Graveyard Keepers: Tips For Beginners Dark humor takes serious matters and makes light of them, especially when it comes to topics that are considered taboo or painful to talk about....

Anime fans are well aware that the medium has much more to offer than just action-packed stories of heroes saving the day and magical girls.Idol animeis a popular genre because it combines the joy of watching a slice of life, comedy, or drama with the fun of seeing a musical. The music in many idol shows is also quite memorable and enjoyable. RELATED:Death Cannot Stop The Music In Zombieland Saga In many shows, the idols' goals extend well beyond gaining fame as many of the most interesting anime include inspiring tales of camaraderie and triumph over adversity....

Anime is a medium of entertainmentwith great titles spanningmany genres. Most of these shows follow an established format with common themes that are explored in a variety of different ways. However, there exist some titles with distinct profiles that separate themselves from the mold, possessing many unorthodox features. RELATED:Iconic Anime Characters That Got Their Powers From The Weirdest Sources These anime are unnatural to the point of almost being bizarre....

FromSoftware titles are famous for their challenging combat, tricky boss battles, and intricate lore, andBloodborneis no exception. Moving away from the fantasy-focused settings of the previous series likeDark SoulsandDemon Souls,Bloodborne’s Victorian-inspired Yharnam may be a departure for the developer, but it still has the familiar formula of a FromSoftware game. With iconic enemies, satisfyingly demanding mechanics, and its own special blend of gothic horror,Bloodbornereally stood out among the developer’s offerings, and it’s been a world that fans are dying to get back to....

Although it remains to be seen which areas of the games industry will be changed forever by the Coronavirus pandemic, many have already made some predictions. With a number ofmajor events being replaced by digital-only broadcastsand companies looking at improvised new distribution methods to get products into the hands of fans, it’s clear thing won’t be exactly the same when the pandemic eventually subsides. CD Projekt Red, the developers behindThe Witcherseries andCyberpunk 2077,has its own theory on which aspect of the industry could be completely overhauled following the Coronavirus' impact, citing that digital games could see a meteoric rise in the coming years....

Quick Links Destiny 2’sFestival of the Lost has returned for a brief period. Lasting until November the 2nd, players will be able to celebrate the spooky season in-game with a new activity and weapons to acquire. Destiny’scontent systems can sometimes be somewhat confusing, especially to players who aren’t familiar with the systems and currencies involved. For those new lights, here’s a brief rundown of how the event works. RELATED:New Destiny 2 Festival of the Lost Armor is Bugged Festival Of The Lost Currencies Festival Of The Lost sees Haunted Sectors coming toDestiny 2....

The Rogue class inDiablo 4offers a blistering fast playstyle with high damage and blinding speed. Fans of agile character classes have plenty to love with Blizzard’s take on this classic hero archetype as they blaze through Sanctuary in an attempt to stop yet another apocalypse from happening. RELATED:Diablo 4: What are Capstone Dungeons? Rogues have a number of possible build paths inDiablo 4, but some do stand out when it comes to raw power and clearing potential....

Quick Links Disney Dreamlight Valley’sA Rift in Timeexpansion welcomes players to Eternity Isle, an all-new map featuring a vibrant and unique environment ripe with exploration opportunities across three massive new biomes. Players can look forward to discovering an array of new ingredients and crafting materials, and even have the chance to forge new friendships. Players can unlock new areas within Eternity Isle by utilizing Mist,A Rift in Time’s new resource akin toDreamlightobtained in the Valley....

The highly anticipated PC port ofEl Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatronis launching in just a few weeks, and the price for theSteamversion has now been official revealed. The new trailer also confirms the contents and price of the Deluxe Pack for the game, which comes with a few extra goodies. El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatronwas announced for PC in February, thought it came out in 2011 for the PS3 and Xbox 360....