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Summary After two separate delays that pushed the game to 2025,Assassin’s Creed Shadowsis finally here. Thegame launched to “Very Positive” reviews on Steam, andTheGamer’s George Foster awarded it a 4/5 in his review, writing, “While no one can say if Shadows will be the all-timer hit that both Ubisoft and the series need right now, I can at least say that it’s more than worthy of your time.” It seems that gamers have largely agreed with that assessment,as Shadows has already eclipsed one million players....

Revenge fuels fear and intensifies the terror in some of the most unforgettable horror games ever created. Horror can be driven by all sorts of different things, from meaningless violence to care for loved ones. Many horror games use revenge as the main driving force of their plot, though. From psychological thrillers to brutal, action-packed adventures, these games often deal with dark themes, which make horror even more intense. The titles that utilize revenge to drive their horror vary widely....

TheMortal Kombatseries arguably has the best plot and roster of any fighting game franchise. Mortal Kombat 2 will be another opportunity to see many of the series' popular fighters come to life on the big screen. Whether it’s a great martial artist or a being with incredible super powers, there are countless directions Mortal Kombat 2 can go with its roster. It is impossible to know the plot at this point, but based on how the first Mortal Kombat movie ended, there is a good chance Mortal Kombat 2 will feature the famed Mortal Kombat tournament....

Quick Links Mission Dossier: Witch’s Gambit is one of the Vengeance Quests that you can complete inDestiny 2. You must complete the first few steps of Act III: Crossed Blades to access this quest at the Shaping Slab. The mission requires completing a series of objectives in The Nether. Since most of these must be completed at your own pace, we recommend running Nether: Private. This will prevent random teammates from pushing forward while you are working on an objective....

Summary Dune: Awakeningis one of the most anticipated survival games of the year, and despite somechanges in messaging over the past few monthsand arecent delay of the game until June(we can now at least say we’re going to play Dune in June), you will finally be able to explore Arrakis in the upcoming public beta for Dune Awakening on May 9. This weekend beta fiesta will cover the first 20 hours of the story and most of the first act of the game, as you set out on foot in the scorching desert on the hunt for water....

Summary Nowadays, it can be very easy to rack up a big bill when it comes to online gaming, especially with the price of cosmetics like skins and emotes climbing almost constantly. Games likeMarvel Rivals,Overwatch 2,Fortnite, and more thrive pretty much exclusively on the sales of microtransactions, and it can be easy for some tospend a lot of cash on virtual currency without realizing it. Genshin Impact recently found itself in hot water due to similar issues, as the FTC claimed the game was hiding how much money it would take to pull rare characters from loot boxes....

Quick Links The return of Verdansk didn’t just bring back the map alone inCall of Duty: Black Ops 6Season 3, but it also brought more than just the map - familiar weapons that we all loved, other equipment, and most importantly, some contracts from the original that we haven’t seen in a while. There are a total of five contracts that you can complete as you play the map, rewarding you with cash, equipment, and even weapons, and you will find yourself needing them in order to get your laodout quickly....

Summary Square Enixhas just given us an update on the sales ofthe Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster games, revealing that they have surpassed five million copies. This is enough to boost all game sales across the entireFinal Fantasyseries past 200 million - a huge milestone that’s almost four decades in the making. This accounts for sales of all the games worldwide, with the success of the Pixel Remaster helping the series reach this new high....

Summary Animehas evolved significantly over the years, offering a wide variety of storytelling styles that have built upon the greats to become something of their own. With the rise of streaming platforms, anime is more accessible than ever, and studios are stepping up their game, delivering anime with next-level animation and storytelling. So, when it comes to starting a new anime in the current climate, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re looking for an emotional drama, a high-stakes action series, or something entirely unique, modern anime has something for everyone....

Summary It’s that time of the year again, anotherFortnitesurvey. While this most recent character survey isn’t as wild ashinting at Young Sheldon in the battle royale, there are still some interesting things to poke from. As first shared on Twitter by SamLeakss, the latest survey wants to know if fans would like to see any one ofSonic, Courage the Cowardly Dog or Phineas from Phineas and Ferb in the battle royale....

Summary Over the past few months, there’s seemingly been a sharp rise in AI-generated artwork across gaming and other forms of media. Call of Dutyfinallyrevealed it used AI, months after being called out forshowing off a six-fingered zombie, and another Activision franchise,Guitar Hero, wasslammed for using AI art in its reveal images. There were alsoaccusations levied against the new Fantastic Four movie, and a gamerevealed at The Game Awards, Catly, with the game’s developersfervently denying the claims....

Summary Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2is a massive game. you’re able to get absolutely lost in its beautiful open world, and live out your medieval peasant fantasy. There are side quests to take on, potions to be brewed, andweapons to be crafted. However, therecent 1.2 update made the game slightly bigger by adding a barber vendor. Thanks to this new vendor, you can customise Henry’s hair and facial hair, giving him either a mullet, fade, or whatever else the barber can style up....

Quick Links Over the past few years, Xbox has been on a hot streak for inventive and colourful action adventure games, and that loveable lineage continues withSouth of Midnight, the latest title from Compulsion Games. As a 3D action platformer that’s got a heavy focus on story and atmosphere, you might be wondering just how long South of Midnight is going to take to beat, especially in a relatively quiet month....