Summary One of the most important pillars of any open-world game is its traversal systems. Whether it’s riding a horse, driving a car, flying a plane, parkouring across rooftops, or swinging from skyscrapers, it’s imperative that open-world games have some form of intuitive,engaging traversal mechanics, especially considering the size of some modern open worlds. WhileDragon’s Dogma 2doesn’t have any distinct traversal methods as such, it isn’t without its own set of unique movement mechanics....

Kingdom Heartshas many beloved characters, with Sora, the protagonist of the Dark Seeker Saga, being one of the most beloved and also one that fans are excited to meet again inKingdom Hearts 4. Throughout the games that Sora is in, players have seen him grow a lot, not only as he develops on his adventures but by his actual age as well. As he has gotten older since the original installment and Sora’s birthday has never been celebrated in any of the games, some players may be unsure of how old he will be inKingdom Hearts 4, which is currently in development....

Quick Links Meta’s latest line of virtual reality headsets allow players to jump into the Metaverse and beyond. There is so much to see and explore, but some VR adventures are even better with friends. Thankfully, there are a myriad of Oculus Quest-compatible games that allow for online multiplayer. Those that want to embark on virtual adventures with their friends or loved ones will want to be sure to add them to theirOculus Questfriends list....

Players can live out their biggest footballing dreams a little sooner this year, asEA Sports College Footballhas dropped well before the release of the mainstay inMadden 25. There’s no mistaking that this is its own game in itself, and one that has been eagerly anticipated for over a decade. Players can take control ofthe best collegiate level teams in the United Statesas they chase national championships and etch their name in the history books of competitive college sports....

Nowadays, most games have a Photo Mode, which allows players to take pictures of their favorite in-game moments or beautiful areas that they come across. This feature has become increasingly popular over the years, and it is now pretty much essential now. Since gamers get tocontrol a cat inLittle Kitty, Big City, it’s only natural that they’d like the option to take pictures of their mischievous deeds. This guide will tell players how they can get access to Photo Mode inLittle Kitty, Big Cityso they can share their most iconic moments with the rest of the community....

Originally released in 2020,Hypercharge: Unboxedhas finally brought itsparticular brand of cooperative shooter to Xbox consoles. Developed by Digital Cyberberries and centered around what would happen if militaristic toys came to life and started engaging in all-out warfare,Hypercharge: Unboxedwears itsToy Storyinfluences and love for plastic army men proudly on its sleeve. But beyond that, the game pulls from retro titles of old with its implementation of unlockables and discovering secrets, and there are a lot of them....

Hazelight’s upcoming gameIt Takes Twois just around the corner, and so far, it has been getting very positive reviews. The biggest complaint from critics seems to be that its narrative falls flat sometimes, but the gameplay is almost universally celebrated and it is thebest reviewed game of 2021 so far. For those players that have found their interest piqued by this or simply from watching the trailers, one of the first questions to come to mind is likely how long the game will take to beat....

Kevin Smith is in the final touches of post-production onClerks 3, the second sequel to his most popular and influential film. He has shared a post on the editing process, with grainy black and white stills that harken back to the original movie. Lionsgate’sClerks 3centers around Dante and Randall making a movie about their time at the Quick Stop. This is not the first timeSmith has tried to makeClerks 3, as he’s tried repeatedly to get the project off the ground since 2012....

Summary Although the future of theGod of Warfranchise remains uncertain, many fans believe that Atreus will star in his own game in the future, possibly even taking over as the face of the franchise. If he does receive a stand-alone game at some point in the future, it’s likely that he will carve his own path, but there are also opportunities for him to express similar traits as previousGod of Warprotagonist Kratos....

At Summer Game Fest, players got a sneak preview ofLEGO Horizon Adventures. It appears to be a fun, lighthearted game that fuses the machine-battling of theHorizonfranchise with the joviality of the LEGO franchise. The game is slated to be released during 2024’s holiday season. To the surprise of many, the game won’t be exclusive to PlayStation, as theHorizonfranchise has been all these years. Instead, it’ll be released on PC and the Nintendo Switch as well....

Summary Mario vs. Donkey Kongrevives the 2004 GBA classic with a lovely coat of paint. Its faithful recreation of the original’s gameplay presents a mix of puzzles and platforming that could inspire a whole line of titles to follow inMario vs. Donkey Kong’s footsteps. Mario vs. Donkey Kongpresents a faithful remastering, polishing up an old hit with fantastic visuals, a redone OST, and a dash of new content. It all goes a long way toward giving a GBA title the bells and whistles necessary to stand on shelves alongside other mid-range Nintendo titles....

Mass Effectfan art has been plentiful as of late, with one player sharing some particularly cool posts on Reddit. The fan’s character posters take clear inspiration from the movieDune, using the same style to show theMass Effectcast some love. TheDunecharacter postersfeature a clean, minimalistic style, with the actor’s name listed in small text above their character’s name. A close-up image of the character’s face is seen in the background, while the movie’s tagline and release date are placed at the bottom....

While recent developments with Meta (formerly Facebook) have led some to question the future of the social media company, there’s no doubt that its VR headsets are performing well. TheMeta Quest 2now makes up a large chunk of the VR audience on Steam, and its popularity doesn’t look to be slowing down yet. Both the original and the Quest 2 have received updates following their release, adding new features or expanding upon the ones already available....