A few weeks ago, developer miHoYo releasedGenshin Impact, which is a free-to-play action RPG. Prior to its release,Genshin Impactwas often compared to Nintendo’sBreath of the Wild,mostly due to the similar aesthetic design. However, visuals aside,Genshin Impactis a very different game, featuring unique gameplay that is both immersive and fun to play. Given the game’s initial success, miHoYo recently unveiled its plans for the future ofGenshin Impact.Based on what the developer has revealed so far, it appears that players should see huge changes in the game, especially since miHoYo is planning to supportGenshin Impactin the long-run....

Cory Barlog, the game director ofGod of War, appears to be teasing a mysterious new sci-fi project via his Twitter account. Barlog took to Twitter Thursday morning and posted a cryptic message, followed by his Twitter profile being completely revamped with new images. His Avatar became an image of the Voyager 1 space probe and his background art a photo of the universe. Beyond the general space exploration theme, however, exactly what Barlog is teasing remains a complete mystery....

Obsidian Entertainment continues to stay busy with numerous projects currently in various stages of development. While fans are no doubt curious over some of itsbigger projects likeAvowedandThe Outer Worlds 2, two games which continue to be mostly a mystery to players, Obsidian has also not shied away from taking on smaller projects as well. In fact, during the Xbox and Bethesda showcase, Obsidian announced another new title namedPentimentled by game director Josh Sawyer based around manuscript art and woodcut prints....

Summary Since its surprise early access launch in May 2024, players have been diving intoHades 2to see everything it currently offers. With the originalHadestransforming the roguelike genreand expertly tying its narrative to its ever-changing dungeon-crawling gameplay, its successor has a lot to live up to. WhileHades 2has more content coming its way, its present state does have animal companions that may outshine the original’s Cerberus. Hades 2has several changes that separate it from its predecessor, such as the introduction of creature allies known as Animal Familiars....

TheHalo Infinitecampaign was released just over a week ago, giving fans a chance to once again play as Master Chief. This time set on Zeta Halo, the game introduced players to asemi-open world that encouraged more explorationthan ever before in aHalotitle. While many fans seemed to love the campaign, one important feature was missing at launch. Ever since the inception of the series withHalo: Combat Evolvedon the original Xbox, players have had the option to take on the Covenant with a friend....

Indie gameKeyWehas been recognized asone of the best co-op gamesto release all year. It’s a quirky game that puts players in the role of kiwi birds running a post office, working together to complete various tasks and mini-games. But while the game has been mostly well-received, the PS5 version has suffered from a glitch that made it basically impossible forKeyWeplayers to unlock its Platinum trophy. As of the latest update, this unfortunate problem has been fixed....

The demand forPokemonmerchandise is definitely not something The Pokemon Company underestimates. In fact, the franchise seems to embrace the fanbase’s continuous obsession forPokemonproducts by constantly releasing new items such as thenewPokemonBuild-a-Bear stuffed toy. Now, The Pokemon Company is partnering with another toy maker to produce true-to-life statues of two of the series’ first Pokemon. Pokemonstatues and figures are not new to the franchise’s large and ever-growing lineup of toys. Since the firstPokemonvideo game came out in 1996 in Japan, the company has produced a ton of merchandise that tickles the fancy of every fan out there....

Magic: The Gatheringhas long been at the forefront of collectible card gaming, beginning with its earliest editions 30 years ago, and soon after introducing variously themed expansions as its popularity grew.Magic: The Gatheringbranched out into other media like novels, and theMTGworld eventually came to video games in the form of titles likeArena.Later, the franchise’s Universes Beyond collaborations expanded to other familiar IPs that were brought into its CCG format, likeThe Walking DeadandDoctor Who....

WithMario + Rabbids Sparksof Hopefast approaching, Ubisoft has announced that the upcoming tactics game has reached a vital milestone: going gold. For those who don’t know,going goldis when a game reaches the point where it’s ready to be distributed to digital storefronts and printed onto the discs or cartridges that will be available at physical retailers. In other words, the launch version ofSparks of Hopeis now more or less complete.The sequel toMario + Rabbids Kingdom Battlegoing gold was announced in a brief Twitter post where Ubisoft expressed its happiness thatSparks of Hopeis ready for its debut next month....

Summary Peter Parker and Miles Morales are known for their wide range of arachnid-themed costumes, andMarvel’s Spider-Man 2will add even more to their wardrobe thanks to an unlikely collaboration of sports, music, and fashion figures. BothMarvel’s Spider-ManandSpider-Man: Miles Moralesallowed players to equip their playable Spider-heroes with outfits pulled from famous Marvel media, and the upcomingSpider-Man 2will offer up even more threadsto help them save New York City in style. For example, Peter will finally don his famous black Symbiote Suit, granting him incredible powers at the cost of possibly corrupting his mind forever....

With numerous video game movies finding significant success financially when they land in theaters, it seems now’s the time for some of the industry’s biggest franchises to get their moment on the big screen. FromSonic the HedgehogtoDetective Pikachu,it finally seems as though Hollywood is looking to adapt gaming’s biggest properties authentically, with the stories and styles befitting their console-based counterparts. Of course, one of the most talked bout video game movies currently in the works is Jordan Vogt-Roberts’Metal Gear Solidadaptation, with the director frequently speaking at length about his love for the series and desire to bring Kojima’s world to cinemas....

Tokyo Game Show 2021 is just a few weeks away andXboxhas revealed its plans for the conference. Fans can expect a livestream that gives updates on some ofXbox’s upcoming games. Over the past few weeks, attendees ofTokyo Game Show Online 2021have been announcing their plans for the conference. The four-day event held at Makuhari Messe in Japan is hosting a hybrid conference this year, with both a combination of in-person and digital formats....

It’s hard to imagine a time when people will stop playing, or even talking about,Minecraft. Even after all these years, it’s stillone of the most played video games of 2022, up there with itsSkyrimcontemporary. The reason why it’s still going strong is the near-finite amount of creativity it affords its fan base. On top of that, developer Mojang is consistently updating the game with new content, and already a new patch has emerged....