The protagonist ofKingdom Hearts Union Crossis a customizable avatar created by the player. Usually, customizable avatars don’t have a personality of their own because they’re supposed to reflect the player’s. However, theUnion Crossprotagonist defies this rule—if only a little bit. While they do follow the silent protagonist trope, they also have something of their own personality, which they express a little of this personality for the first time in the questlines set between quest 95 and 250....

One of the most fascinating and nuanced storylines inMass Effectis the conflict between the Quarians and the Geth. Their longstanding animosity comes to a head inMass Effect 3when the Quarians launch a surprise attack that causes the Geth to ally with the Reapers. Despite the centuries of violence, it’s still possible for both races to coexist. However, doing so relies on a complicated set of prerequisites and a hidden points system that factors in decisions fromMass Effect 2....

Intelrecently launched the laptop variants of its hotly anticipated Arc graphics hardware. Withsupplies of AMD and Nvidia graphics cards getting better, not to mention prices coming down, it seems like a good time for team blue to start hitting the market with everything it’s got. While there’s still a bit of time to wait until its desktop GPUs come out, there have been numerous benchmark tests to see how the tech giant will stack up against its newest rivals, and the latest one has some interesting results....

During its first year of availability,Overwatchestablished the seasonal events that it still features to this day. Every year,Overwatchfans can look forward to Halloween Terror, Winter Wonderland, the Summer Games, and more, but most of the events are themed around gimmick modes and don’t have much bearing on the franchise’s overarching narrative. One exception to that rule has always been the Archives event, an annual event inOverwatchthat lets players complete lore-based missions in the popular hero-shooter....

Pokemon GOhas finally been out for long enough to allow the vast majority of Pokemon to make their way into the game. While there are still a fair amount of species missing from the game, over five Generations worth of monsters have been introduced, some of which can be encountered in their Shiny forms too. Pokemon Trainers have been celebrating the new year inPokemon GOby honoring the 25th Anniversary of Pokemon through various in-game events and special promotions....

The recently releasedResident Evil 4"Chainsaw Demo" has a secret weapon that will make life a lot easier for players who are struggling against the hordes of enemies wandering around the ill-fated and unnamed village. Many considerResident Evil 4among the greatest games in the series, so expectations are high for the remake. Reactions to the “Chainsaw Demo” are encouraging thus far, but perhaps the more squeamish gamers who are curious and have not yet played it will be emboldened by this new discovery....

Slated to hit shelves at the end of this month,Returnallooks to be the first major PlayStation 5 exclusive of 2021, following an astronaut stranded on an alien planet trapped in a never-ending time loop. Over the last few months, players have seen more and more ofHousemarque’s ambitious sci-fi roguelike, including closer looks at its story, weapons, and frantic combat. Today, the studio has offered another sneak peek atReturnal, this time revealing the legions ofextraterrestrial enemies players will be slayingin their quest for freedom....

BlueTwelve Studio made waves for PlayStations fans when the developer revealedStrayin 2020 as an adventure game about controlling a cat in a sci-fi/cyberpunk world. While theStrayhas seen numerous delayssince its initial reveal two years ago, publisher Annapurna Interactive previously reassured fans that the game’s launch was still set for sometime this year with recent reports suggesting the game may release this summer. Now, a new update to PlayStation’s internal database may have just revealed the highly-anticipated game’s final release date....

The Batmanhas some terrific portrayals of iconic comic book characters, one being Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle/Catwoman. While the actress’s talents seem like a no-brainer to include in the film, another Batman film didn’t feel the same way. Kravitz has now opened up about how she attempted to audition for 2012’sThe Dark Knight Rises, but was eventually told she was too ‘urban’. From Julie Newmar and Eartha Kitt to Michelle Pfeiffer and Anne Hathaway, the character of Catwoman has seen some tremendous talents fill the role in previousBatmanprojects....

Amazon’sThe Boyswill be entering season 3 with three brand-new characters to join the superhero hunting team. Previously,The Boyshad also announced thatSupernatural’sJensen Ackles would be joining the cast and taking on the role of Soldier Boy - a Captain America-inspired hero. Now, Amazon is bringing forth even more new energy to fans by unveiling the three superheroes' names and the actors who have been cast to play the roles. Up first is actor Miles Gaston Villanueva, best known for his performance inLaw and Order: True Crime,who has been cast as the superhero “Supersonic....

Remasters are a great opportunity for today’s gamers to experience the classics, andNFL BlitzLegendsis a prime example. After revamping the defunct franchise, Arcade1Up’s efforts shouldn’t be relegated to only arcade cabinets. The remasters deserve a modern console release so that a larger collection of fans can dive into the wild, over-the-top gameplay that madeNFL Blitzso beloved. TheNFL Blitz Legendslineup features three different versions of the game: the original 1997 arcade releaseNFL Blitz,NFL Blitz ‘99, andNFL Blitz 2000 Gold Edition....

After a lengthy period of early access that has lasted over two years, Obsidian Entertainment’s survival gameGroundedis finally set to release next month. The game has proved to be a huge success during its early access period, attracting millions of players. To mark the two-year anniversary of the game’s early access launch, director Adam Brennecke tweeted thatGrounded’s full release date would be September 27 for PC and Xbox. Anyone who is familiar withHoney, I Shrunk The Kids, a popular Disney film released in 1989, will instantly recognize the premise for this game....

A wholesome video shared online shows one young gamer getting the surprise of their life when they open a PlayStation 5 on Christmas day and are overcome with emotions. The lucky gamer has plenty of reason to be excited, as not only does Sony’s console have some incredible exclusive titles, but Sony recently teased thatbig things are coming to PS5 in 2023. Whether it is the viral clip of two kids excitedly screaming as they unwrap a Nintendo 64 during a late-90s Christmas, or revealing a game-themed homemade surprise made by a loved one, sharing videos of great gaming gifts has become a holiday tradition for many gamers....