TheEpic Games Storeis finally fulfilling one of its users' most dire wishes and isbeginning to add mod supportto its games. At the moment, the initiative is still in its beta phase and only one game is making use of it, but Epic Games promises that there will be more to come in the near future. As theEpic Games Storeattempts to find its footing and gain users, its lack of mod support has been one of the major things driving people away from it....

Summary One way to get inspiration for side stories in a video game is to look at existing literature and create one’s unique interpretation of it. For theFalloutfranchise, the work of authors like H.P. Lovecraft, Walter M. Miller Jr., and Richard Matheson is often referenced. The protagonist and Dogmeat inFallout 4were likely based on the duo from Matheson’sI Am Legend, while theBrotherhood of Steelis based on the organization that was formed in honor of the main character inA Canticle for Leibowitzby Miller....

A number of impressive games dropped this week, including what is looking to become theNintendo Switch’s biggest 2020 release,Animal Crossing: New Horizons. While players have been quick to delve into every aspect of the latestAnimal Crossingtitle, it’s one specific feature that seems to be trending, especially when it is used to recreate characters from another popular Nintendo franchise. The feature in question is the Custom Designs feature that players unlock as soon as they get their smartphone right at the beginning ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizons....

Ghost of Tsushimawas one of 2020’s biggest successes, becoming one of the highest-selling games of the year and the most successful exclusive new IP of the PlayStation 4 generation. With the game launching just four months before the PS5, it’s no surprise thatGhost of Tsushimahas seen some benefits when playing on Sony’s newest hardware. However, a LinkedIn listing from one of the game’s creative directors could imply thatGhost of Tsushimamay be receiving a full PlayStation 5 upgrade....

There are many memorable parts of theHarry Potterbooks and film franchise, including the Ministry of Magic. When Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) begins attending Hogwarts, he learns all about the world of wizards and muggles. And he quickly figures out who he can trust and who he has to be wary and suspicious of. It’s this tension between good and evil that makes theHarry Potterfranchise so beloved and timeless. From the purpose of the Ministry of Magic to the various Ministers of Magic throughout the course of the story, there is a lot to know about this aspect ofHarry Potter....

Sonic Frontierstells a surprisingly deep and emotional story, showing how powerful aSonic the Hedgehoggame’s plot can be. It manages to weave in darker, more serious subjects than most entries, and does so without seeming forced or out of place. The story actually ends up overshadowingFrontiers' gameplay in some cases, which is unusual for a series that built its reputation off fast-paced platforming.Sonic Frontiers' story could be an indicator of things to come for theSonicfranchise....

Quick Links Fans of DC Comics who want to see their favorite characters duke it against each other in intense fighting game fashion might want to grabInjustice 2for no-holds-barred combat. In theInjusticesequel, fans can once again play as Batman and his Insurgency or as Superman and his Regime for a fight to free or control the world. This time around, new characters such as Supergirl and Brainiac make things a little bit more complicated than fans expect....

Koch Media has been spoiling gamers around the world with all of its summer announcements.E3 seasonhas brought the company out in a big way, from the reveal of the brand new Prime Matter publishing label to the announcement of about a dozen new IPs and projects to go along with it. Koch Media has really been building up its portfolio for the foreseeable future. Of the several new titles that were announced under Prime Matter,Dolmenis one game in particular that could prove to be very exciting for fans of theDark Soulsseries....

Update 18-06-2025: Valve has released a statement denying that it is working on anythingLeft 4 Dead-related. Original story follows. Left 4 Dead 3may be back in development, suggests a new leak. Valve denied that aLeft 4 Dead 3cinematicthat was shared in May 2019 was connected to it or any project being developed at the company, but fans are holding out hope that a new game in the series is being made....

When Tolkien createdThe Lord of the Ringsand the world that those books inhabit, he created something that was very detailed and realized, from all of the places of the world to the humans and creatures that inhabit them. There is so much in these books that even the most hardcore fans don’t know all of the lore, and a lot of people might not know every place or creature by name....

Summary Though the Marvel Cinematic Universe has done plenty to raise the profile of theAvengerswithout video games, there have been a number over the years in which they have starred alongside many of the other great Marvel Comics heroes that fans love. The video gaming industry was a great place for comic book characters in the 90s, and though it is a little less easy to fascinate gamers with the idea offighting as their favorite superheroesin today’s world of gaming, there are still some great games available featuring Earth’s Mightiest Heroes for fans to revisit and fall back in love with....

Summary Two years after the release of the critically acclaimedMetroid Dread, MercurySteam CEO Enric Alvarez comments on the game’s development and the accusations leveled against the studio.Metroid Dreadis the second collaboration between Nintendo and MercurySteam, following the release ofMetroid: Samus Returnson the Nintendo 3DS in 2017.Dreadwas also one of the largest surprises of 2021, being a game that many believed was canceled and would never see the light of day again....

So far, Microsoft has put itself in an early lead for the impending next-gen console wars. The company fully revealed the Xbox Series X at The Game Awards in December, showing off what the console looks like and is capable of to anxious fans. Now, the company has nailed down its official tagline for the console, having trademarked the phrase that will undoubtedly be plastered on Xbox merchandise for years to come....