Monster Hunter: Worldhas been a massive success for Capcom, both financially and in terms of breathing new life into the long running franchise. Thanks to consistent updates, new events, and even a large expansion called Iceborne,Monster Hunter: Worldhas been able to consistently keep players coming back for more. In fact, the game hascontinued to break numerous sales records, selling over 16 million copies since it launched back in 2018 with another 5....

Horror gamescome in a bone-chilling variety of forms. One popular tactic that developers and writers use is the Closed Circle or Isolation trope. This is when the hero is trapped in a single location, such as a home or large building. Both devs and gamers can let their imaginations run wild with all the horrible things that might pop out of the basement or hide in the attic. Plenty ofthe best and most infamous horrorvideo games take place in a single location....

Sea of Starshas some weird monsters and gimmicky bosses. DuringSea of Star’s 40-hour run time, players will come across ninja frogs, zombies that pose and dance, and a number of other weird critters. While it’s usually pretty easy to see how to defeat most enemies, there is one boss that has a lot of people scratching their heads. This is the Leaf and Root boss, who is located at the end of the Autumn Hills....

While Rare’sSea of Thievesgot off to a very slow start back in 2018, the game has steadily become a major success for Microsoft. Back in June,Sea of Thieveshit 15 million playerswith over 3.3 million unique players playing over the course of the month. As a result of this success, it seems Microsoft and Rare have no intentions to abandonSea of Thievesas the next-generation approaches. In fact, the officialSea of ThievesTwitter account has revealed the game is getting a boost in performance on both the Xbox Series X and S consoles....

Silent Hillfans have been desperate for a new installment in the iconic horror franchise for years, but Konami has mostly stayed silent on the matter. Fortunately, the latest rumor seems to be more than just talk, as it comes from Akira Yamaoka,Silent Hill’s famed composer. An interview with Yamaoka’s tease was quickly removed, which has fans even more excited. Yamaoka gave an interview to YouTube channel Al Hubdiscussing his latest work as the composer forThe Medium, which released last month....

Summary In a thrilling fusion of skill, speed, and scorching heat, the eagerly awaited Sweat Room powered by Sky Broadband and Guild Esports was a resounding success. As 88,000 people tuned in to witness the ultimate challenge in esports, the live Street Fighter tournament delivered on its promise to redefine the boundaries of gaming. On 31st August, players battled it out in a room heated to a blistering 150°F (approx. 65°C), pushing their limits to secure victory and the coveted title of the UK’s best—and sweatiest—player....

Summary The developers behind the popularSniper Elitefranchise are back with a brand-new IP calledAtomfall,a first-person action RPG with a similar alternate historical setting. The game is currently set for a 2025 release window and will come to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, and is joining itsSniper Elitebrethren with a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass. WhereasSniper Elitepitted players against real-world enemies in historical action set pieces,Atomfallis taking a different approach to a slightly similar formula by adding RPG elements and multiple new combat options....

Summary Marvel’s Spider-Man 2has shown off the full map of New York City that players will be able to explore once the open world game launches next month. While his adventures have occasionally seen him travel elsewhere, the vast majority of Spider-Man stories see the web-slinger protecting the citizens of New York City. As such, it’s no surprise that the upcomingSpider-Man 2is once again set in the Big Apple. Some fans were upset when they found thatSpider-Man 2was set in New York City again, as they felt like the open world would be too similar to the first game....

The virtual farming world ofStardew Valleywould be incomplete without animals. Animals are an integral part of the farm and serve multiple purposes. Players can adopt a pet (cat or dog) to accompany them on their adventures or purchase a horse to ride. Farm animals can be purchased too, which serve as a source of healthy produce, such asEggsandMilk. Raising virtual animals inStardew Valleyis quite challenging, especially when players have alimited budget at the start of the game....

Summary It is no secret that DC Comics has had a bit of a rough couple of years. Not only has the DCEU fallen immensely at the box office, but the gaming side of things has not been much better. While some fans may have loved DC’s latest outings, the critical reception of bothGotham KnightsandSuicide Squad: Kill the JusticeLeaguehas told quite a different story. And because of that, Monolith’s upcomingWonder Womantitle may be in a bit of a tough spot....

Summary Super Mario Bros. Wonderhas managed to garner impressive sales in the first week since its release. The latest installment in the ever-popular franchise,Super Mario Bros. Wonder,premiered exclusively on Nintendo Switch. The creators chose to revamp the game and add new features and gameplay, which became one of the major reason for its massive sales figures. This 2D game supports up to four players in co-op mode, and also features playable characters such as Luigi and Princess Peach, as well as new mechanics and effects....

Over the past few months,non-fungible tokens, often abbreviated to NFTs, havecontinued to grow in popularity within the gaming industryas more and more companies are exploring cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Dozens of new video games are cropping up every week that incorporate digital assets as NFTs become even more mainstream, despite the general unfavorable response such technology often receives from the overall gaming community. Aware of this adverse stigma attached,Take-Two Interactive, the parent company ofGrand Theft Autopublisher Rockstar Games, states that it is still “convinced there’s an opportunity” for future integration....

This week’s DC FanDome is finally set to bring forth some much-awaited updates forThe Batman, however, in the time beingBatmanfans can head over to LEGO’s site to find some brand new blocky and possibly spoilery sets for the movie. LEGO’s relationship with DC, Marvel,Star Wars,Harry Potter, and practically every major piece of pop culture iconography out there has resulted in not only toy with mass appeal for kids and collectors alike, but also in thingslike theLEGO Batmangames and movie....