TheSonicfranchise has been an instrumental part of the video game industry for decades now. Sega’s flagship mascot may have started out as direct competition to Nintendo’sSuper Marioseries, but in the 30 years since the firstSonicgame released, the blue blur has evolved into a character all his own. Unfortunately, in some cases theSonicseries has struggled to get into a rhythm of quality releases like its contemporaries, and the last decade has been particularly rough....

Summary Open-world puzzlegamesoffer players a unique experience while transporting them into thrilling and expensive worlds. During their puzzle-solving adventures gamers can not only solve challenging brain-teasers but journey through some of the most designed universes. These entertaining games help players work on their problem-solving skills while immersing them in compelling narratives with stunning artistry. No matter if a player loves to explore futuristic cyberpunk cities or get transported back in time and wander through medieval landscapes because open-world puzzle games offer fun adventures for all types of gamers....

Subnautica: Below Zerowas fully released on July 17, 2025, following a stay in early access. The game is a sequel toSubnautica, and like its predecessor, is anopen-world survival game. Befitting of the open-world and survival genres,Subnautica: Below Zerogives players tons of freedom to play the game and explore planet 4546B in almost any way that they choose. RELATED:Subnautica: Below Zero – How To Earn Every Achievement Although the sense of freedom is one of theSubnauticaseries' best features, it can make it tricky for new players to figure out what to do in the opening hours....

Ever since its release in November 2021,Battlefield 2042players have uncovered countless bugs and design issues with the game. However, sometimes the bugs cross the line from annoying to completely absurd, as one player shows. Battlefield 2042is the latest entry in the long-runningBattlefieldseries from EA and DICE, and unfortunately it has yet to live up to the expectations its predecessors set. Ever since launch, players have complained of numerous bugs, connection issues, and missing features from previous entries....

Warning! This review contains spoilers forAndorepisode 8. Don’t mess with the Empire. The latest installment ofAndor, “Narkina 5,” now streaming on Disney+, picks up where last week’s cliffhanger left off as a wrongfully convicted Cassian is shipped off to begin serving his unjust prison sentence. Deemed fit for a life of labor, he’s sent to an Imperial factory in the middle of an ocean to work off his time. Well into the second half of its first season,Andoris starting to pull the story threads together as Cassian has finally caught the ISB’s attention and Dedra Meero has brought Syril Karn aboard the investigation....

Nintendo has confirmed thatAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsis now the console’s new fastest-selling title, havingsold a record number of copiesin a record amount of time. With all of thehype surrounding the cartoon social simsince it launched in late March, this news probably won’t come as a surprise to many, but it’s nonetheless impressive. Today, Nintendo released its latest end-of-year earnings report, which summarized the company’s sales up until the end of its fiscal year on March 31....

With theXbox Series Xnow in homes across the world, the new generation of consoles is here in full force. Asupcoming gameslikeStarfield,Halo Infinite, andForza Horizon 5get players excited, they may neglect the fantastic artistic potential of the console on their shelf. RELATED:Best Multiplayer Games On Xbox Games Pass Making a gaming space as aesthetically pleasing as it is functional is a tricky balance to strike, but when it’s done well, it can enhance any gaming experience....

Baldur’s Gate 3may not technically be out yet, with Larian Studios opting to release it in Early Access last year, but its proven to be a massively popular title, even with it in an unfinished state and being sold for $60. In fact, only two days after it launched,Larian’s CEOstated that sales were “insane.” And while it contains just the first act of the final game, that’s still an impressive amount of content on offer for an Early Access title....

Summary True to itsDungeons and Dragonsinspiration,Baldur’s Gate 3features many choices that players can make throughout the game. Players can opt to be heroic, helping refugees, saving people in need, and defending the weak. Alternately, many villainous choices are also available - in particular, selecting the Dark Urge origin allows players to embrace murder and violence. Among these less-than-heroic choices, however, there is one which the majority ofBaldur’s Gate 3players avoid even on evil playthroughs: returning lovable dog Scratch to the cruel kennel master....

Bayonetta 3is set to release on Friday, October 28, and many players are sure to be extremely excited to finally experience the game for themselves. In fact, some of these fans will want to get started with the title as soon as it is possible to do so, which may leave them with questions about the specific time at which it will unlock. This guide is here to address those questions, and players can find details on the expected release time ofBayonetta 3in what follows....

The holiday season is upon us, which means everyone needs to grab their fuzzy socks and Christmas pajamas, and dive intoa massive movie marathon. Whether it’s in the company of friends or family, or just a humble celebration of a coming new year, these movies will be the perfect way to close this chapter. RELATED:Best Classic Movies You Can Stream On Hulu Right Now People today rely on streaming platforms to enjoy their favorite movies, and Hulu offers some of the best holiday movies from the classics to the newest Hallmark flicks....

After more than two decades of lore,World of Warcrafthas seen more than a few romantic dramas. Sometimes the love story is a major part of the plot, other times it’s an ongoing part of the backstory or a way to add some tension or stakes to an existing narrative. RELATED:MMORPGs That Have Changed A Lot Over The Years These romances are more memorable than others, featuringpopular characters from the lore, pivotal moments in Azerothian history, and familiar settings that go back to the game’s genesis in the 1990s....

Borderlands 3’s post-launch is going very well, with the Bloody Harvest Halloween event and the Takedown at the Maliwan Blacksite free updates keeping things fresh. But as more and more players reachBorderlands 3’s endgame and the grind for endgame loot, certain glaring flaws become all the more apparent.Borderlands 3players, particularly on Reddit, are trying to call Gearbox’s attention toBorderlands 3’s lengthy loading times, which can make trying to farm endgame gear a nightmare....