Although they’re both excellent games in their own right, both the originalLegend of ZeldaandZelda II: The Adventure of Linkpale in comparison to theSuper Nintendo’sA Link to the Past. Released asTriforce of the Godsin Japan,A Link to the Pastestablished many staples for the franchise. The series’ lore was expanded, the Triforce was given a more tangible role, and the very structure ofA Link to the Pastwent on to influence every singleZeldathat followed it up toBreath of the Wild....

Video game development is a collaborative project, but there are a few figures who stand out due to being pioneers or game changers. One of those people isAmy Hennig, who has been part of the industry for decades and has credits on franchises such asUncharted,Legacy of Kain, andJak and Daxter. Despite her long list of achievements, her career shows no signs of slowing down. Although Hennig had not always intended to enter the world of gaming, once she did, she managed to have a lasting impact....

AnAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsplayer built a very impressive bar inside their home. The life sim seems to have very few boundaries when it comes to the things that gamers can build in-game.Animal Crossing: New Horizonsplayershave made amazing creations that continue to impress as they figure out what is possible in the title. One major aspect that can be customized inAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsis homes. Players can decorate their houses however they wish, as the game does provide a multitude of different items to decorate with....

Animal Crossing: New Horizonsplayers have likely all witnessed in-game shooting stars by now. If not, they’ve certainly heard of the phenomenon from the spritely owl, Celeste. Celeste visits players inAnimal Crossing:New Horizonsroughly once every week. She often appears when there are shooting stars, and can always be seen on nights with a meteor shower. If players track her down on their islands, she offers up some neat information, and one gift per visit....

Fans ofThe Falcon and the Winter Soldiermay have already been enjoying all the show’s callbacks to previous Marvel movies, but they probably didn’t expect it to touch on this particular aspect of nostalgia. Thanks to one fan’s fondness for 2002-era internet humor and light switch raves, the series has now seen its most unanticipated (albeit unofficial) crossover this side ofStrong Bad himself challenging theTeam Fortress 2Heavy to a game of poker....

Renzo Raceris a middle-of-the-road (pun intended) to below-average kart racing game that stars a cast of wacky, and sometimes off-putting anthropomorphic animals. This is a cookie-cutter kart racing gamethat does little to deviate from other ones on the market. Unfortunately, the game is as janky as it is boring, with little fun to be had for those jumping in, even those new to the subgenre as a whole. RELATED:Turbo Golf Racing Combines the Best of Rocket League, Mario Kart, and Crazy Golf...

Summary In the video game industry, once the money starts rolling in from the high sales of a successful title, there’s little anyone can do to stop them from calling for a follow-up. That being said, winning over fans doesn’t always guarantee the continuation of the series, doubly so if the game only becomes a cult classic later down the line. While there are countless examples of excellent sequels that saved their franchises from the brink, there are also plenty of cases of good games being left in the dark despite all the glowing reviews....

Although theCall of Dutyfranchise remains incredibly popular and lucrative for Activision Blizzard, most players would agree that the past couple of releases have not lived up to the pre-launch hype. WhileCall of Duty: Warzonecontinues on strong, many fans have begun to look forward knowing that Infinity Ward is on deck for the next release. Activision confirmed the speculation by confirming thatCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2is the next game in the long-running series....

A dedicatedCall of Duty: Modern Warfarefan has broken the code and discovered the best combination of attachments to reduce recoil.Modern Warfare’sgame engine is driven by a large number of variables and math equations. These numbers control everything from bullet velocity to the damage it inflicts upon impact. This dedicated fan, through a large process of trial and error, has discovered a formula that shows recoil reduction on theCR-56 AMAX. Using this formula fans can piece together what attachments have the biggest impact on the weapon in regards to recoil....

Ever since downloading the latest update forCall of Duty: Modern Warfare, fans have noticed something weird when trying to find a match. Occasionally,Call of Duty: Modern Warfareplayers will be in a lobby that shows the map as being one of two maps that aren’t officially in the game, indicating that their release is likely just around the corner. Since the latest update,Call of Duty: Modern Warfareplayers have found themselves in lobbies for previously leaked maps that have yet to actually be added to the game or even be announced by Infinity Ward....

The free-to-play battle royaleCall of Duty: Warzonehas been a huge success for Activision and Infinity Ward, reaching30 million players since launchingon March 10. However, with the advent of a new game comes a host of players looking for ways to get the most bang for their buck — a phrase taken quite literally by one player on Reddit. On March 14, user deltaforcestron uploaded a video to the r/CODWarzone subreddit of them planting a number of remote-detonating C4 explosives on the front of a truck inWarzoneand then letting it drift into an opposing player’s vehicle before detonating it....

Summary Since its inception,Cities: Skylineshas given players the creative freedom to design the city of their dreams. This starkly contrasted toSimCity’s approach in 2013as that game put massive barriers on players, which is partly why it fell flat andCities: Skylineswas able to rise in its place. Now,Cities: Skylines 2is taking the strong foundations of that original game and expanding the simulation in exciting new ways. However, that also seems to be coming at the expense of some fan-favorite features from the original....

Quick Links Seattle is a city world-renowned for coffee roasting, coffee culture, and the number of coffeehouses it has. So it is the perfect place to set a barista simulator game likeCoffee Talk.Fans ofVA-11 Hall-Awill be familiar with the general concept of the game but, instead of a bartender in a futuristic cyberpunk world, players are a barista in an alternative modern setting where many of Seattle’s inhabitants are from fantasy races like orcs and elves....