When Thor first joined the Marvel Universe, it was as Harvard Medical student Donald Blake, but after years splitting time between the two alter egos, Thor became a separate being and Blake left Asgard (mostly) behind. But in November’s Thor #9 by Donny Cates and Nic Klein, Don Blake returns and things are looking less than great for the good doctor. “‘Prey’ is maybe the most fun I’ve ever had writing at Marvel....
Over the years, World of Warcraft’s various heroes have done amazing things together. From saving Azeroth multiple times to defeating apocalyptic threats, players have consistently shown their ability to support each other to achieve a common goal. But this doesn’t just extend to the story as in the wake of Reckful’s death earlier today, the community gathered to pay tribute to one of their own. In-game, Reckful was well-known for his skill in PvP especially playing as a Rogue....
Despite the fact it came out five years ago, I only played Titanfall 2 for the first time this week. I loved it, and can’t for the life of me understand why other shooters haven’t seen it as the magnum opus of FPS they should all aspire to since. But even though I adored Titanfall 2, there was a section in the main campaign that temporarily plucked my heart out of my chest and repeatedly smacked it with a hammer right in front of me, just staring right into my soul and saying, “How does that feel?...
While it’s always exciting to see new games that break the mold from what many others have done, sometimes it’s also nice to see indies that are inspired by retro titles that older gamers grew up with. Today, there are quite a few indie games that do just that while still feeling unique with their own concepts. Some of these games take inspiration from classic arcade games. Others bring nostalgia from references to the 80s and 90s....
It’s not easy being a foot soldier in the world of Total War: Warhammer 2. No matter how formidable you think you are, there will always be a dragon, shaggoth, or some death metal warriors ready to squash you. Suffice to say, there are overpowered units in the factions of Total War: Warhammer 2, and they’re likely to be favorite units in their respective factions. They either make the faction shine better or make the whole Mortal Empires campaign a joke, especially if you cram 19 of them in an army and start steamrolling all over the map....
Fans of Total War: Warhammer 2 and Total War: Warhammer 3 got some goodies in today’s Warhammer Skulls Showcase. Each got a bit of content announced, but Warhammer 2 went big with the reveal of its final DLC. Total War: Warhammer 2’s final DLC is called Silence & Fury and it will release this July. It will bring Beastmen front and center with updates to their playstyle and progression, particularly as a horde....
Twitch released its Twitch Accessibility Statement earlier this year, rededicating itself to improving the platform with inclusivity and accessibility in mind. Since its publication Twitch has made improvements to multiple aspects of its service, and yet another change has been made by Twitch in pursuit of a less discriminatory environment. It’s a small but meaningful change to some, as the tag for “blind playthroughs” has been removed. “Blind playthroughs” is a tag that has been used by some Twitch streamers to imply they were playing a game for the first time, or with no awareness of the game going in....
In a recent interview, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End lead multiplayer designer Robert Cogburn teases future content and what fans can expect once the game launches. It has been a busy month for Naughty Dog as the closed multiplayer beta for their upcoming third person action game, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, kicked off earlier, providing the developer with a large amount of data to sift through before release in a few months....
The fantasy trading card game Magic: The Gathering has been going strong for over 20 years, first launched by Wizards of the Coast in 1993. The game pits players against each other as “planeswalkers,” wizard who battle each other using spells, summoned creatures, and magical artifacts. The game has developed a deep and diverse community over the years, with organized tournaments pitting the best against the best, and some players spending thousands of dollars to craft the perfect deck....
Valheim has garnered a lot of praise since its release, putting a Viking-themed spin on the survival genre. It has a surprisingly complex combat system, with several options for weapons, each with their own unique line of skills that players can pour time into developing. Along with those weapons, Valheim’s players can craft shields and other protective items like armor, and even stylish capes, that do add protective bonuses, slight as they may be....
Gamers will probably never play Half-Life 3. Critics know it, Valve definitely know it, and deep down fans know it too. Despite never getting to know what might have been, fans might be able to take solace in knowing that, despite years of remaining fairly inactive with regards to game development, Gabe Newall and the team over at Valve are looking to get back into the swing of things. While speaking at an event today for Artifact, Newall revealed the the card game set in the Dota universe is only the first of many things coming from the company notoriously unable to count past 2....
This Walker review contains spoilers. Walker Episode 4 Walker’s “Don’t Fence Me In” takes the time to reinforce and explain that Micki Ramirez is a trailblazer. She’s doing the work so the ones who come after her don’t have to fight like she does every day. And it’s hard when you’re breaking the glass ceilings for the very first time. We see it in this episode with the way that Micki is used to show that the department has diversity....
My disappointment in Watch Dogs: Legion at launch is almost impossible to measure. It wasn’t the worst game I’d ever played - far from it, in fact - but it felt like one of the most soulless, downgraded sequels I’d seen in ages. To go from Watch Dogs 2’s engaging and heartfelt depiction of San Francisco to the drab, dreary, and constantly sarcastic iteration of London was discouragingly defeatist. Almost a year later, I’m still pretty annoyed about it....
Get ready for new Life is Strange info, which is the big promise coming from Square Enix’s first-ever direct-style presentation. Square Enix Presents will also bring new info on the upcoming Outriders game, as well as gameplay, trailers, and teasers for Marvel’s Avengers, Just Cause Mobile, and whatever’s planned for Tomb Raider’s 25th-anniversary celebration. But the big reveal will have to do mostly with the Life Is Strange sequel. Or prequel, or something–we really only know it’s going to be a new Life is Strange game....
Tom King and Jorge Fornes sat down with Watchmen producer Damon Lindelof to talk Rorschach the comic as part of DC’s Fandome, and they revealed that they’re taking a bit of a different angle on the story’s famed, and frequently misunderstood, vigilante. King and Fornes’ Rorschach sounds like it is going to be explicitly political, which isn’t that much of a shift from the original Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons tale....
Flying-types are some of the most common throughout the Pokémon world. Often populating the first areas in the games, players tend to encounter them early and easily discover the great additions they make to a team. Fast, versatile, and strong, Flying-types are also incredibly diverse, since they exist in combination with every other Pokémon type. These Pokémon also vary widely in terms of temperament. Some are feisty and aggressive, others are sweet and docile, some are haughty and proud....
Ubisoft has had a tough year, but pretty soon the publisher will be mounting a presumably huge comeback. Already there’s been several triple-A projects confirmed by Ubisoft for release during the 2020 fiscal year, notwithstanding any social distancing development concerns. With Ubisoft Forward happening in just a few weeks, the publisher will likely showcase every new and existing project headed for release any time between this Fall to next Spring. One of those is more than likely going to be the next Far Cry game....
For almost a decade, players reveled in the gaming experiences provided by last-gen consoles. From the Xbox 360’s release in 2005 to the launch of current-gen consoles, the gaming industry experienced some serious and positive changes. Players watched the uprising of casual games on mobile devices, the increasing blockbuster nature of triple-A titles, and the growing trend of competitive online gaming. During the eight years of last-gen consoles, game developers provided new and challenging experiences for players and launched a true revolution in online gaming....
There are, however, two characters in this six-episode run who will receive multiple centric installments. And as one would expect, it’s none other than Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) and Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride). This week’s “Find Me” will center on the pair as will week five’s “Diverged.” The synopsis for “Find Me” reads: “An adventure for Daryl and Carol turns sideways when they come across an old cabin. It takes Daryl back to the years when he left the group after Rick disappeared as he relives a time that only the apocalypse could manifest....
There are many dominating and demanding foes in the world of The Witcher and some of these foes have even sprouted wings. A four-legged beast twice your size in a dense forest is fearsome enough, but one flying around your head with a whole family coming to their aid can be frustrating to say the very least. Geralt is a powerful and almighty man, but he has no wings to speak of....
