Summary Santa Monica Studio might end up makingGod of Wargames until it has tapped all available mythologies and Kratos’ journey has run its course, and perhaps it should. There is a wealth of opportunity for storytelling between Kratos and Atreus that the franchise has only begun to touch on withGod of War’sNorse saga, and there’s no telling how far the series could extend if given the chance. That said, it would also be great to see Santa Monica stretch its legs with new IPs and franchises all the same....

Click here to navigate to the store page Sonic Frontierslaunched on November 8 to mostly mixed reviews, and now the game is available at a steep discount despite only being two weeks old at this point. WithSonic Frontiers, Sega took a swing at an open worldSonic the Hedgehoggame. SomeSonicfans have praised the game as being a big step forward for the franchise, though others were less impressed with the Blue Blur’s first open world outing....

Splatoon 3is now in the hands of many players new and old to the series. Players are leveling up, engaging with PVP or salmon runs, decorating their lockers, planning for the first Splatfest, completing the main story, and collecting cards for thetableturf battles. There is a lot to do, and a lot to collect from badges to titles, clothes, and banners. Even outsideSplatoon, players can now be on top of the game via aSplatoon 3online service called SplatNet....

Debuting in 2007, theSTALKERseries sees players venture into the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, which has become a land filled with various chemical hazards, mutants,otherworldly anomalies, and precious artifacts. Though the Zone is extremely dangerous, there are a handful of factions in the surrounding area that make routine expeditions into the Zone, with some even taking up residence there full-time, braving the conditions for a glimpse of glory. But, where there’s power to be gained, there’s an inevitable power struggle, andSTALKER 2’s Clear Sky and Renegade factions are just two examples of groups looking to seize control....

Summary Despite reaching massive numbers during its debut,The Finalsplayer count has dropped dramatically since peaking in December. Days after the free-to-play first-person shooter was shadow dropped at The Game Awards 2023,The Finalswas outdoingCall of Dutyon Steam. However, it appears as thoughThe Finalshas lost some of its allure, as players on Steam have either flocked to other titles in recent weeks or simply walked away. It’s not just on PC where the class-based shooterhas seen success either;The Finalsquickly became a big hit on Xboxas well....

The Legend of Vox Machinamade headlines for the immediate and overwhelming Kickstarter success that funded its first 10 episodes. The show was picked up by Amazon and renewed for a second season before a moment of it aired. With the promise of another season on the horizon, the series can launch into action with one of the most brutal season premieres of all time. Critical Roleremains oneof the biggest media forces in the TTRPG space....

TheMarvel Cinematic Universeis home to an ever-expanding list of fictional races that populate its many star systems and hidden dimensions. Some are benevolent, like the faceless, winged Hundun inShang-Chi. Others are stoic and unknowable, like Uatu and the Watchers, who act as mere voyeurs in the events of the multiverse, despite their unfathomable power. But, except for the humans of Earth, of all the races in the MCU, the Kree and their galactic empire are arguably the most influential....

Summary The “secret sauce” when it comes to CDPR quests in games likeThe Witcher 3andCyberpunk 2077is empathy, according to Pawel Sasko. Sasko served as a quest designer onThe Witcher 3, the lead quest designer onThe Witcher 3’s DLCs, a lead quest designer inCyberpunk 2077, the quest director inCyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, and now serves as the associate game director ofthe nextCyberpunkgame. Needless to say, if there’s anyone with a strong insight into CDPR quest design, it’s Sasko....

The Witcherseries has become one of the biggest fantasy franchises around thanks to the success of CD Projekt Red’sThe Witcher 3and Neflix’sThe Witcherseries. One of the many reasons for the series' success is its iconic protagonist, Geralt of Rivia. Geralt’s dry wit, hard exterior, and stable of interesting relationship dynamics have helped him find a place in the hearts ofThe Witcher’s many fans. The series' success has allowed it to branch off into a variety of new properties and products from its original novelization, including a mobile game, multiple board games, live-action series on Netflix, a digital card game, an animated series, and even its ownconvention dubbed WitcherCon....

Summary There’s a strong case to be made forSpider-Manbeing themost iconic characterin all ofMarvel Comicsif not all comics in general. If asked to name the first 5 superheroes they can think of, there’s a good chance a random person will mentionSpider-Man. And, of course, that fame extends to his iconic rogues’ gallery. But as famous as Spider-Man’s villains are, a good deal of them are considered to be laughable no matter how impressive their abilities are....

Atlus has confirmed that the upcoming “Persona Super Live” event will not feature any announcements of newPersonagames.Atlus announced the concert series would returnearlier this year after missing 2020 and 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The bi-annual concert has typically featured music from throughout the JRPG franchise’s storied history, along with plenty of updates about new games in the franchise. Now, Atlus has confirmed the newest iteration of the two-day music event will not reveal any new games....

Between crafting new weapons and armor, brewing potions, and enchanting items,Minecraftoffers players many different ways to get stronger. Enchantments in particular allow players to specialize against certain types of threats, and can be extremely useful for players that know what they are getting themselves into ahead of time. The Smite enchantment is one such case, as it is very specific but very powerful in that circumstance. Players wondering what exactly it does and how to get it need look no further, asputting high level Smite enchantments on weaponsis actually relatively easy....

Grand Theft Auto 6is still rumored to be in development by Rockstar Games, though everything about the game that has come out so far is simply that: a rumor. Though the game will inevitably be worked on and shown off at some point in the future, it doesn’t stop fans fromspeculating whereGrand Theft Auto 6will take place, or various other elements the game could include. Many speculateGrand Theft Auto 6will take place in Vice City once again, like howGrand Theft Auto 5took place in the ever-popular state of San Andreas, andGrand Theft Auto 4took place in a reimagined Liberty City....