Resident Evil 8follows the progression of theResident Evilstory where it left off inResident Evil 7,following Ethan after he escaped the Baker estate at the end ofRE7with Chris Redfield.Resident Evil 8takes the reins by fast forwarding a bit and dropping Ethan into the middle of mystery in Europe that happens to involve his old pal, Chris Redfield. Aside from this tid-bit and theofficial trailer forResident Evil 8, there aren’t a whole lot of details regarding enemy design that have come from the publisher, Capcom....

Last year, reputable sources indicated that Sony was looking at producing aTwisted Metalreboot game to coincide with the TV series based on the franchise. It then came to light that theTwisted Metalreboot was in development at Lucid Games, the studio behind the poorly-received PS5 exclusiveDestruction AllStars. The latest reports indicated that theTwisted Metalreboot was switching developers, and now we may know exactly who is behind the new game. VGC originally reported thattheTwisted Metalreboot was swapping developers, though at the time was unable to share the identity of the new developer....

Summary Several popular AAA franchises prefer to stick with one protagonist to complete a character arc, but in the case ofPersonaand its Phantom Thieves setting, the role has changed hands in just about every iteration and spin-off. However, the Atlus JRPG’s formula that has worked so well has also given rise to new problems. New rumors concerning the upcomingPersona 6title suggest Atlus is leaning toward featuring male protagonists once again, and afterPersona 5andPersona 3 Reload’s character lineup, an inclusivity storm could be brewing for the franchise....

A skillfulMass Effectfan has recreated two of the most popular alien companions in the franchise in LEGO form. The fan’s ingenuity has resulted in the creation of these characters, which are now gaining adulation among fans of the franchise on the internet. TheMass Effectfranchise has been regaining popularity in recent years, thanks to its latest installment,Mass Effect Legendary Edition, which has been particularly appreciated by gamers, with many players complimenting the improved gameplay and updated aesthetics....

Summary Naughty DogCo-President Neil Druckmann has cleared the air surrounding a recent interview. In a move to address the controversy, theNaughty Doghead shared a transcript of his interview with Sony, showing everyone what he really said. Earlier this week,Druckmann’s interview published by Sony, in particular the part where he reportedly defined his next game as something that could “redefine mainstream perceptions of gaming,” sparked controversy. While some people actually grew curious about the project, others found the wording of the statement to be self-important and hence off-putting....

COVID-19 pandemic restrictions have been lightening up around the world this year, and geek events happening in physical spaces are slowly making a comeback.Anime Expo 2022 was held in July 2022, and now, major gaming events like Tokyo Game Show are pushing through in Japan. Recently, Capcom announced that itsMonster HunterOrchestra Concert is also making its return this year through both physical and digital channels, adding new soundtracks to its 2022 program from the company’s latest title,Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak....

Summary The Last of Us 2is getting remastered for the PS5, being re-released with not just enhanced visuals, but new modes, cut content, and more. This re-release comes during something of a hot streak for the series. The original game received a remake last year that anticipated the start of HBO’s adaptation. This adaptation has been considered by many to be one of the greatest cinematic adaptations of a game and has succeeded in keeping the franchise at the forefront of many’s minds....

Summary Certain Heroes inOverwatch 2are more oriented towards specificplaystyles and team compositions. One of the most popular playstyles is aBrawl, which involves players battling up close and personal, focusing on cooldowns and team coordination. Brawl is definitely the most chaotic playstyle as all 10 players are incredibly close together, but with the right heroes, Brawl becomes easy. There are threeprimary comps insideOverwatch 2: Dive, Poke, and Brawl, each with their own advantages and disadvantages....

Square Enix has announced that it is producing a special vinyl LP box collection for the 20th anniversary of its RPG series,Kingdom Hearts. The vinyl collection will contain some of the most recognizable soundtracks from the video games and some special physical features that focus onfavoriteKingdom Heartscharacters, making it something that fans of the series will likely want to add to their collection.Even though the main 20th anniversary celebrations ofKingdom Heartsalready concluded in April 2022, Square Enix has since continued to provide the community with game updates and news about upcoming official products....

Creating bases,bolstering military forces, directing armies, unleashing powerful super-weapons - all of these things are synonymous with the iconicCommand & Conquerseries. Ever since its release in 1995, a slew of amazing games (and some that the fans pretend does not exist) have been released. Following this, fans of the series have created their fair share of quality mods that either enhance or transform the base games into something bigger and more ambitious than ever before....

The Jackbox Party Pack 9has announced a new update coming to the collection of party games. Players will be able to update their games for a litany of new language options, and for non-PC users, some fresh content. TheJackbox Party Packis part of a long-running collection of irreverent party games that’s received a new edition almost every year since 2014.Jackbox Party Pack 9came outin October this year, and includedFibbage 4,Roomerang,Junktopia,Nonsensory, andQuixort....

A newGenshin Impactleak has revealed more info about an upcoming character named Arlecchino who will play a major role in the overall Fontaine storyline. She belongs to the eleven Harbingers who are known as high-ranking officers in the infamous Fatui organization, one of the main evil factions in the game. Over the last couple of months, numerous rumors have been mentioning Arlecchino and her potential involvement in the Fontaine Archon Chapter....

Summary By this point inDestiny 2’s lifetime, it has become a meme to speculate whether other upcoming games will be the end ofDestiny 2’s popularity, butDestiny 2and the original game have proven to outlast any rivalry so far. However, the term ‘Destinykiller’ still gets thrown around by the game’s community both in jest and in full seriousness. Also, some parts ofDestiny 2’s community often debate whether the game will be its own killer, but it ultimately remains to be seenhow and whenDestiny 2will die....