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Ubisoft’s FPS franchiseFar Cryhas been going strong for almost two decades now, with six mainline games, a handful of spin-offs, and a standalone expansion. The series isn’t afraid to push the boat out, either, as 2013’sFar Cry 3: Blood Dragoncombined the core mechanics of the base games with its own retro 1980s twist, with a remastered version included in the season pass forFar Cry 6.TheFar Cryseries makes the most of its wilderness environments, pitting players against a myriad of dangers in the games' open worlds as well as several foes for gamers to battle....

Every player inBaldur’s Gate 3is afforded the freedom to experience the story in their own way, even when it comes to their preferred companions and whether they want to pursue their individual quests or not. RELATED: Late in the second act ofBaldur’s Gate 3, players will eventually stumble into the Gauntlet of Shar, a place of worship for the eponymous deity. As a faithful Sharran, Shadowheart naturally fits into this place....

Profoundly intimate and often thought-provoking,Banishers: Ghosts of New Edenis an impressive game that has a knack for sucking players into its story. From its opening moments, which cast an engrossing 17th-century occult atmosphere, to its thrilling closing chapters, it was hard to pull away fromBanishersat any moment, even with occasional missteps. Routinely presenting interesting questions and themes about what we do for love and how we process the death of those we once loved or still love,Banishers: Ghosts of New EdenbyDon’t Nodproves that when a game has a vision and executes it well, it can stand above its flaws....

Otherworld Legendsis a brawler game in the roguelike genre. The player controls of one of multiple playable characters andexplores through the large labyrinth areas, fighting enemies to their heart’s content. The player can also customize their builds as well, to make something truly broken and overpowered. Due to the high amount of customization that a player can use for their gameplay, there are a lot of people who get stuck or lost through game play....

Summary WhenSpongeBob SquarePantspremiered on Nickelodeon over 23 years ago, no one knew the impact it would have on television. Stephen Hillenburg, the show’s creator, had a passion for marine biology, majoring in it in college with a minor in art. Most of the ideas for the show came from his unpublished book titledThe Intertidal Zone,which he created to teach kids about undersea creatures. SpongeBob is now an iconic cartoon character, brought to life by the voice acting talents of Tom Kenny....

Summary In theory, Marvel’sSecret Invasionhad everything going for it. The show was set up to be an adaptation of one of the comics’ most impactful storylines with a big enough budget to do the premise justice. The cast is stacked, with huge names like Olivia Coleman, Emilia Clarke, and Don Cheadle joining Samuel L. Jackson in supporting roles. In addition to these powerhouse actors bringing the Secret Invasion arc to life in a spy-thriller miniseries,Secret Invasionpromised a story that was supposed to show the deeply personal impact that the events ofAvengers: Infinity WarandEndgamehad on individual people in a way that audiences haven’t seen yet in any of the other Marvel/Disney Plus shows....

Cloud9 is a populareSportsorganization, boasting high-level professional teams in a number of different competitive games. Some of its notable teams play competitively in titles such asOverwatch,League of Legends, andCounter-Strike: Global Offensive. With numerous highly skilled players associated with the organization, it’s unsurprising that many gamers follow these Cloud9 affiliated teams. Recently, the organization announced a new partnership that gives players the chance to pick up some new exclusive gear. In a post on Twitter, Cloud9 announced that it was collaborating with thepopular media franchiseThe Smurfs....

The long wait forDead Island 2is finally about to be over. After lengthy delays, studio rearrangements, and other unfortunate circumstances, Deep Silver’s Dambuster Studios is finally ready to unveil the long-awaited zombie-survival sequel. Still, there are elements ofDead Island 2that remain a mystery to some. This list will act as a guide for all the frequently asked questions plaguing everyone’s mind as audiences gear up for the official launch ofDead Island 2....

Summary Bungie teases upcoming changes toDestiny 2’s Crucible modifier Checkmate being overhauled and placed back into the Labs node, while primary weapons and special ammo also receive big changes. As a live-service title, constant updates and changes are nothing new for players, as Bungie’s popular shooter traditionally received smaller tweaks between the larger updates at the beginning and in the middle of its seasons. In fact, Bungie has already started totease an upcoming mid-seasonDestiny 2patchthat includes a highly anticipated fix to a frustrating Restoration bug....

One of the biggest features ahead of the launch ofDestiny 2’s The Witch Queen expansion was that the game was getting its first new weapon archetype since the introduction of bows in Forsaken three years ago. Known as glaives, their presentation made them out to be a versatile weapon archetype that could equally delve into its melee aspect, its defensive aspect, or its ability to shoot projectiles at targets. These traits ofDestiny 2’s glaive are all present in the current iteration of the weapon, but they are not exactly working with all the various perks associated with them....

Summary Destiny 2’s Season of the Witch is being praised as a good addition to the Lightfall era for many reasons, starting with a strong seasonal storyline that finally allows Eris Morn to enjoy some time in the limelight (while also posing questions about the Dark Future).Destiny 2’s deckbuildingis another interesting new tool that players can toy with, with Major and Minor Arcana being unlockables that offer either immediate rewards or an easier time in seasonal activities with a degree of customization....

It’s finally here. After 9 years of being one of theYakuzaseries’ hidden gems,Like a Dragon: Ishin!has made it to the rest of the world via its flashy new remaster. Made in Unreal Engine 4, the game has received a big glow-up from the original game, which looked more likeYakuza 5and0. Related:Games to Play If You Enjoy Like A Dragon: Ishin! However, the remaster did more than make an old game look new....

Despite many claiming thatDigimonconstantly looms in the shadow of its oft compared predecessorPokemon, theDigimonfranchise has built up its own respectable following in the 20 or so years that the IP has been around. Even the franchise’s recent video games – like the much anticipatedtactical strategy gameDigimon Survive– have received considerable attention. Now, in celebration of the original anime’s twentieth anniversary the firstDigimonanime series,Digimon Adventure, is getting a new reboot. The series is set to be animated by Toei Animation, who co-animated the latestDigimonmovie,Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna, with Studio Deen....