Science fiction writers have a long and proud history of translating real-world concepts or tropes of other fiction into their theoretical future to see how things change. While some writers update the concepts to fit the new reality, others prefer to keep the aesthetics of old-fashioned ideas while simply firing them into space. Stock characters are an important part of almost every genre of fiction. Like thecommedia dell’arteof the 16th century, there are just certain archetypes that are expected to show up in certain narratives....

World of Warcraftis one of the longest-running and most popular games out there. The game has been out since 2004 and still has an active dedicated fan base. What makes this achievement even more special is the fact thatWorld of Warcraftis an MMO game. These games tend to die outquickly,and need constant support, engaging new content, and enough enjoyability in their fundamental mechanics that players keep coming back to them....

Summary ATomb Raiderfan found a copy ofTomb Raider:Anniversarythat appeared to have been signed by Sir Ian Livingston, who headed Eidos at the time. An English author and entrepreneur, Livingstone co-foundedWarhammerandWarhammer 40Kpublisher Games Workshopin 1975 and helped to establish Eidos Interactive in 1995. Released on PC, PS2, Xbox 360, and Wii,Tomb Raider: Anniversaryis the 2007 remake of the originalTomb Raiderfrom 1996. Developed in the same engine as 2006’sTomb Raider: Legend, it sees Lara traveling the world as she searches for the lost city of Atlantis....

It looks like there is a chance that upcomingWarner Bros.games will have a live-service focus. Twitter user MauroNL has revealed an internship listing that mentions the directionWarner Bros.is going in for future games. The live-service genre is certainly a hot topic in the gaming industry today. In essence, it refers to games which see consistent updates after the official launch. At best, live-service can deliver extras like new options, story, or gear for players to explore over time....

Vanillaware is a developer that despite releasing many games critically acclaimed games like13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim,Odin Sphere, andMuramasa: The Demon Blade, has yet to release a big commercial hit. The studio, which has been developing games for 20 years now, produced many beloved titles during the PlayStation 2 era that have since gone on to receive cult followings, resulting in remasters like 2016’sOdin Sphere: Leifthrasir. The latestVanillawaregame to receive this treatment is the PS2 real-time strategy gameGrimGrimoire, which will be coming to PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch later this year....

Summary Melinoe faces a massive challenge inHades 2: to defeat Chronos, the Titan of Time. Capturing and imprisoning Chronos in the first place took all of his children’s strength combined and while Melinoe won’t have to do it alone, the task ahead of her is one that’s very different from Zagreus' goal of escaping the Underworld. Where his relationship with Hades formed the core ofHades' story and developed into an awkward truce in the postgame epilogue,Melinoe most likely won’t have the same option with the Titan of Time....

CD Projekt Red has been working on an updated next-gen version ofThe Witcher 3for a while now, but today they finally announced the updated version of the game will be coming soon.The Witcher 3is considered one of the best video games of all time, and fans have been eager to see how the game would perform if given a modern overhaul for both PS5 and Xbox Series X. PC gamers have been using mods for years to upgrade the aging game’s visuals and performance, yet console gamers have been stuck with a version of the game that is nearly a decade old....

The gaming industry and its fan communities are always in high energy when it’s time for a new generation of consoles.The PS5 and the Xbox Series Xare coming up over the horizon, and their releases will likely mark a transition to next-level technology and open up new boundaries of gaming to cross. With Sony and Microsoft about to take this big step, some may wonder when Nintendo will upgrade its technology....

Recently released on PC, consoles, and onXbox Game Pass,Outridersis a multiplayer third-personlooter-shooterwith many similarities to the likes ofDestinyandGears of War, though with the addition of multiple power-based classes that change up the gameplay quite significantly between each class. Naturally, with the hype surrounding this title, a demo was made available to both PC and console players so they could get a taste of the full product. Related:Resident Evil 8: Everything You Missed In The Maiden Demo About The Story...

Dragon Ball Z Kakarotis a remarkably faithful representation ofDragon Ball Z, carving out its own niche in a market that already has some verygoodDragon Ballgamesavailable. Nostalgic fans who want another iteration of the familiar story they know and love are able to step into the shoes of their favorite characters and re-live the tale again. In fact,Kakarotis so accurate that the moments that are not exactly the same as the anime stand out all the more....

Considering the franchise’s excellent track record with remakes, fans were naturally expectingResident Evil 3(2020) to deliver on the same fronts as its predecessors:Resident Evil(2002) andResident Evil 2(2019.) While the game is indeed quite well made and far from the series’ worst,Resident Evil 3(2020) is something of a disappointment. RELATED:Resident Evil 3: 10 Tips For Beating The Game On The Highest Difficulty In spite of its incredibly tight gameplay and strong level design,Resident Evil 3(2020) falls back on bad habits, invoking the likes ofResident Evil 6more than it should....

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxytellsa rich, linear, single-player storythat spans multiple planets, bringing the titular team into contact with characters from various backgrounds and intergalactic organizations. The game digs deep into Marvel lore to bring its story to life, introducing characters that haven’t even been teased yet in the MCU. RELATED:Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy Review While the game’s central narrative wraps up nicely by the time the credits roll, there are a few loose threads thatMarvel’s Guardians of the Galaxyleaves unresolved, for better or worse....

Destiny 2’s latest Exotic mission Avalon has proven to be quite the challenge for Guardians, but a few players have found out an Exotic weapon from theForsakenexpansion can get the job done.Exotic missions inDestiny 2have always been popular with fans because of the grandiose scale and the lore implications. These missions are also quite difficult to complete thanks to the treacherous terrain, a few well-placed mechanics, and deadly and tenacious enemies....