Summary Debuting all the way back in 1997, it wasn’t long before theHarry Potterfranchise received its first video game adaptation, with 2001 bringing with it both the iconic PS1Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stonegame, along with the rudimentaryLEGO Creator: Harry Pottersandbox game. And that was only the beginning. For the next decade and a bit, at least oneHarry Pottergame would release every year, oftentying in with the latestHarry Pottermovierelease. Though the franchise took a bit of a hiatus from the world of video games, it returned in style last year withHogwarts Legacy, the best-selling game of 2023....

2022 will be a big year for fans of Bethesda thanks toStarfield.The upcoming sci-fi RPG is an all-new IP from Bethesda, and while fans have seen very little of the game so far, its concept and teasers from Bethesda make the game sound like it has a lot of promise. However, many Bethesda fans long for another RPG’s release:The Elder Scrolls 6.Skyrimrecently celebrated its 10th birthday, meaning more than a decade has passed sinceThe Elder Scrollsgot another core game....

UPDATE: Forza Horizon 5 won the Best Audio Design award at The Game Awards 2021! The countdown’s almost up, andThe Game Awards 2021looks like it’s going to be a night to remember for gamers across the world. The annual award ceremony returns in full force this year, with live performances and reveals taking place once again on a live stage in the Microsoft Theater in L.A. After somecontroversy surrounding the ceremony and its inclusion of Activision titles, some have been a little tentative to watch the event, but following a statement from Geoff Keighley, it seems as though excitement is starting to pick back up....

Since its release in 2003,Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republichas been one of the most critically-acclaimed, belovedStar Warsvideo games of all time, and it remains that way today almost two decades later. Incredible world-building, complex characters, expansive skill trees, all wrapped up inauthenticStar Warspackaging,Knights of the Old Republicwas a phenomenon, and over the last decade or so, fans have been desperate for a remake. After years of asking, fans finally got their wish in September 2021, when Aspyr announced that it was working on a full remake ofStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic....

World of Warcrafthas finally revealed an official replica of Frostmourne, the Lich King’s infamous blade, for pre-order. However, just as it cost Arthas his soul, taking up this incredibleWorld of Warcraftcollector’s piece comes at a steep price. The Frostmourne Premium Replica and matching wall mount are currently available forpre-order on the Blizzard Gear Store, and are expected to ship February 2023. Frostmourne costs players $1,500, while the wall mount runs for $200, bringing the cost of both collector’s items to near $2,000 after taxes and shipping....

Getting games is easier now than it has ever been before thanks to most stores like Target or Amazon having delivery systems. There is also a huge digital market on all of the major console platforms as well as PC-focused ones like the Epic Store and Steam. As great as it is to click a button and get and game digitally in an instant, there are drawbacks. RELATED:Xbox One Games That Never Got Sequels Companies, at any moment’s notice, can take these games away....

Open-world gamesoffer unique game experiences to players. Unlike every other game, where progress is linear, in an open-world game a player can play the game in a vast world where he/she is not bound by predetermined events. The story is more or less non-linear, and players can explore different areas and conduct various quests as they choose. RELATED:5 Ways Its The Best RPG & 5 Better Alternatives There is no better open-world game thanSkyrim, filled with magic, weapons, dragon, enemies, and allies....

It wouldn’t be anAssassin’s Creedgame if it didn’t leave fans with more questions than they had before starting their playthrough.Assassin’s Creed Valhallahas continued this tradition, with many earlier plot points still unresolved and new ones being added to the list. RELATED:Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: 10 Weak Aspects About The Gameplay That Gamers Didn’t Like If there aren’t plot holes, there are mysteries that were opened up following the events of this game that need to be answered in the future....

Quick Links Those building their own gaming computers, or updating a pre-built one to provide more performance, are undoubtedly familiar with two of the most important components. The processor, also known as the central processing unit or CPU, and the graphics card or graphics processing unit (GPU), are of the utmost importance when considering a gaming computer build. The former does general calculations and makes sure the computer is running smoothly, and the latter does graphics processing, whichmakes it so important in graphics-intensive games....

Summary Batman has been featured in many excellent video game titles, asTheBatman: Arkhamseriesin particular stands as the greatest triumph in superhero game adaptations. Bruce Wayne’s convictions, follies, and relationships with his villains often tread the dark end of the comic pool, and a video game adaptation that takes on his darker material could be well worth it. Most recently, a remarkably mature DC Black Label storyline, titledBatman: Damned, saw The Dark Knight embroiled in controversy as he sought to uncover the cause of a nemesis' murder and establish his role in its occurrence....

Summary Anime and manga are known for having some unique genres and themes like isekai or idols. However, of all the genres and themes, “Monster Girl” manages to simultaneously be unique, strange, and appealing. While monster girls have always been a part of the medium, it’s within the last few years that the genre become far more popular to the greater community. For a long time, monster girls were only really popular in doujinshi, with the occasional official manga or anime featuring a few lamia or harpy character designs, but nothing too significant....

Summary Paliais acozy life-sim MMO simwith a focus on building connections with NPCs and exploring a large, beautiful world with other players. Gamers can build their dream homes on their farmstead and live a life however they see fit in an exciting virtual world filled with many things to see and do. One of the biggest aspects ofPaliais its friendship and romance options. There are currently 9 romanceable characters in Palia, with plenty more to be added in future updates....

The world ofBorderlandsis chock full of colorful characters bringing life to the chaotic universe of violence and loot. Fans have never been shy about highlighting their personal favorites, either, throughcosplays and projectsshowing off their love of Gearbox’s franchise. A new piece of fan art is now making the rounds online of the series' resident mechromancer with her very loyal and very deadly bot. Reddit user GabrielJFreire shared their new piece ofBorderlandsfan art online highlighting one of their personal favorite characters, Gaige....