With Sony’s latest console thePlayStation 5just over one year old, games are not yet pushing the limits of the system’s hardware. This puts the system right in the sweet spot of a console’s life cycle, when it is far too soon to question its future,meaning Sony can focus solely on new games. The research and development side of Sony’sPlayStation 5cannot afford to rest on its laurels, however. Video game hardware development is a constantly shifting landscape, and it takes a long time to go from a concept to a product people can buy....

Not including the create-a-character ‘Hunter’, there are 13 different Heroes that players can take control of inMarvel’s Midnight Suns. Heroes in this game each have their own unique gimmicks, passives, cards, and general playstyles. RELATED:Marvel Heroes Who Saved The Day By Accident And, whileMarvel’s Midnight Sunsdoes start pretty easy in terms of difficulty, it ramps up pretty quickly. So, let’s go through each of the Heroes and talk about which of their cards players should Upgrade first....

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordorwas a major Game of the Year contender upon release, even winning the award at the 2014 Game Developers Choice Awards.Shadow of Mordor’s success even led to the release of a successful sequel inShadow of War, and whileShadow of Mordor’s online features weren’t a major part of its success, they were still valuable. Now it seems that Warner Bros. will be discontinuing those online features, and players only have until December 31 to enjoy them....

Video games might be a young medium of entertainment compared to TV or movies, but that hasn’t stopped its rapid growth. The medium has evolved considerably over the years, becoming a behemoth capable of raking in more money than its immediate competition. While modern games offer better graphics and more ways of interaction, many fans yearn for titles styled like the “good-old days.” Many indie developers have risen to the occasion to provide such experiences, with populargames likeShovel KnightandAxiom Verge....

To many gamers,Minecraftis the pinnacle of sandbox games as well as one of the most iconic games in history.Minecrafthas not only lasted for over a decade, but due to its accessibility, its simplistic style, and its near-limitless opportunities for creativity, it has cemented itself as a perfect game for anyone trying to build a masterpiece. The type of masterpiece is also irrelevant, as the game allows players to build immense structures, breathtaking works of art, or unbelievable pieces of Redstone machinery....

Disney’sAvengers Assembleis an animated television show following the Avengers squad through five seasons of superhero antics and adventures. Although the series takes many liberties of its own, many of the episodes feature some of Marvel’s most iconic storylines and plot devices— ones that are also seen in theMarvel Cinematic Universe, such as; the found-family trope, Iron Man and Captain America’s rivalry, and Tony Stark’s poor relationship with his father. In this animated series, the overall vibe differs from the Marvel movies....

The Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) Expansion Pack is a higher tier for the subscription service which primarily allows Switch users to access online multiplayer. It was announced during the September 2021 Nintendo Direct with the promise ofN64 and Sega Genesis librariesbeing added for users. However, it was later revealed this tier will cost around $50 USD for individuals and $80 for a family plan per year; a huge increase from the base subscription’s $20/$35 split....

The arcs inOne Pieceare all crucial turning points for the growth of the Straw Hat pirates. However, the Enies Lobby arc is considered one of the most impactful and significant story arcs inOne Piece’sanime and manga series. This arc sees the Straw Hat Pirates, led by their captain Monkey D. Luffy, embark on a perilous mission to rescue their crewmate Nico Robin from the clutches of the powerful World Government. Enies Lobby’s events profoundly impact the crew, individually and as a group, and significantly shape their future adventures....

Quick Links Bringing back hardcore action and alien slaying,Outriders Worldslayer DLConce againhas the world of Enoch in perilwith players facing off against a new breed of powerful altered - the Erishkigal. With a brand new campaign and the new Apocalypse difficulty tiers in the form of the Trial of Tarya Grata, players will be developing their character builds through the new PAX class trees, the Ascension system, and utilize additional mods unique to the Apocalypse tiers....

Earlier today, Geoff Keighley aired the latest iteration of his annual Gamescom Opening Night Live event, showing off new looks at games likeHalo Infinite, Death Stranding: Director’s Cut, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga,and more. The event also revealed a few brand new titles players can look forward to getting their hands on in the near future, with one of the biggest announcements unveiling a new theme park tycoon game....

Piranha Bytes have released many cult classic RPG video games over the years, including its much-lovedGothicandRisenseries.Elex 2is the studio’s most recent action role-playing experience in an immersive open-world game setting and celebrated its 1st anniversary on March 1.Elex 2followed the story of protagonist Jaxwho gradually regain his abilities while players freely decide whether to join forces with Magalan’s many rival factions in the battle against the Skyands. Game Rant recently spoke to Piranha Bytes game designer Jenny Pankratz and THQ Nordic’s Florian Emmerich aboutElex 2’s anniversary, there-release of classic action RPGRisen, the upcomingGothicremake by Alkimia Interactive, and more....

With just a little over a week until releasePokemon Legends Arceushas had some major leaks from what appears to be a retail copy of the game that someone got their hands on early. WhileNintendo is usually quick to remove leaked imagesand other game details, they’re being spread so fast online that it seems like the Japanese studio is having a hard time keeping up and removing the content. While there are quite a lot of leaked details making the internet rounds, one Twitter account, @CentroLeaks, is hosting a plethora of images of the Pokemon that will be included inPokemon Legends: Arceus....

Yesterday Sony posted online a lengthy presentation delving into the technology behind thePlayStation 5.The presentation was given by console lead designer Mark Cerny and it was admittedly a little dry, intended for an audience of developers at GDC 2020 before the event was ultimately canceled. The audience of game players was hoping for something hands-on or visual to showcase the power of thePS5. Where Sony opted not to do that, developers and fans have taken the opportunity to present the information in a more consumable way....