For those playingDeathloopfor the first time, with no prior experience with Arkane’s games, the experience might feel overwhelming. There are a lot of details that are easy to miss, and some of the gameplay might even come across as overly punishing. It’s all part of Arkane Studios' signature style, which encourages players to be creative and curious. RELATED:Deathloop: How To Open The 3 Passcode Pact Of Smoke Door Deathloopis a game that rewards those traits, but it can be hard to know what to look for or what to focus on jumping in headfirst....

Summary Forza Motorsportbrings the focus of the series back to on-track racing and includes a wide range of vehicle categoriesfor players to compete in. Cars are arranged into different classes depending on their performance, which is measured by an overall Performance Index (PI), with limits at the upper and lower ends of each category. The S Class features vehicles in the range of 700-799 PI. Each vehicle is measured across four different performance categories: Speed, Acceleration, Handling, and Braking....

Summary The fact that Warhorse Studios decided upon an extremely ambitious and realistic open-world medieval RPG as their first game is something that needs to be commended. In this context,Kingdom Come: Deliveranceis easily one of the greatest achievements of any gaming studio, with the game being a highly enjoyable — if somewhat buggy — romp from start to end. That being said, there’s no denying the fact thatKingdom Comeis not a perfect experience by any stretch of the imagination, but fans who want to mitigate the annoyances of this title can end up integrating a whole host of mods that can optimize and improve the overall experience of this title in many ways....

Summary Since their debut fifty years ago, tabletop RPGs likeDungeons & Dragonsand other systems have never been as popular as they are in recent years. Their presence in pop culture, such as in the Netflix seriesStranger Thingsor Amazon’s animated showThe Legend of Vox Machina, based onCritical Role’slive stream, has significantly boosted this growth. Unfortunately, gathering friends to play can sometimes be a challenging task due to distance and other commitments. However, in recent years, various tools have emerged, ranging from basic information storage platforms to more complex ones with animations and automation that enhance player immersion....

Twin-stick shootershave become a rare commodity in this day and age. The genre rose to prominence during the ’80s with games likeRobotron: 2084, while the ’90s saw the genre become a staple of arcades through games likeSmash T.V.andTotal Carnage. Nowadays, these shooters have generallyevolved into roguelikes, with games likeThe Binding of IsaacandEnter the Gungeonrepresenting the peak of this transformation’s potential. RELATED:Roguelikes to Play After Returnal While not spoilt for choice, PS5 owners do have a few traditional twin-stick shooters to pick from, mostly courtesy of the console’s backward compatibility....

When most think about theDark Soulsfranchise, boss fights come to mind almost immediately. This is due to the franchise using boss fights as proving grounds for player skill and patience. Most bosses in this franchise are soul-crushing in difficulty and require immense practice to beat. Related:The Hardest Boss Fights In Dark Souls History, Ranked Not every boss is this tough, though. Some bosses in theDark Soulsfranchise are notorious pushovers that barely pose a threat to the player....

Summary Players have been enjoyingDestiny 2’s new Crucible map Multiplex, although part of the fun to be had on this map has come from an unintended bug, rather than appreciation for its flow or design. Specifically, the new map allowed players to mount their Sparrow vehicles and traverse the map at a much faster pace. This isn’t to say that the map itself isn’t enjoyable, but given what it’s turned into,Destiny 2should consider doubling down on what has been making it so enjoyable....

Quick Links Final Fantasy 14just launched its newest expansion for Early Access. In this new expansion, called Endwalker, players can unlock new quests, story,the new Jobs Reaper and Sage, as well as new locations. There are six new cities for players to see, but they will have to unlock each one by completing quests. The Six New Places in FF14 Endwalker In order for players to get to thenew level cap inFF14Endwalker, they will need to complete loads of story quests and earn a ton more XP....

Summary During a London Fan Fest panel,Final Fantasy 14gave players another look at the graphical update coming to the game when theDawntrailexpansion launches in the summer of 2024. While the graphical update forFinal Fantasy 14is the first major one for the game in over a decade, the development team stressed that all the improvements done were subject to change prior to launch. In July 2023,Final Fantasy 14gave Las Vegas Fan Fest attendees and stream viewers a first look atDawntrail, including a glimpse ofthe graphical update planned for theFinal Fantasy 14expansion....

A fan of theNintendo 64has designed and made a functional arcade cabinet made to play the system. Local multiplayer games were popular entries on both classic arcade cabinets and theNintendo 64. The N64 was Nintendo’s defining home console during the late 1990s. While it did not reach the same sales numbers as Sony’s PlayStation, games likeSuper Mario 64,The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and the originalSuper Smash Bros.helped show what Nintendo was capable of making when it came to 3D gaming....

Summary Over the past couple of years, it seems like the big superhero game developers have wanted their own multiplayer live-service titles. Marvel attempted the concept withMarvel’s Avengers, which ended up being a disappointment for the studio. DC tried a similar approach with the likes ofGotham Knights, but that too seems to have fallen flat with audiences. Now, DC is trying it once again withSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, and that may have died before it even began....

Summary Kingdom Hearts 4is the highly anticipated next chapter in the long-running franchise by Square Enix. Mixing elements ofFinal Fantasyand Disney icons,Kingdom Hearts 4is set to be one of the biggest releases in the series yet. With over 20 years of games in its history,Kingdom Hearts 4will continue a long legacy, but there may be a surprising way to include Nintendo this time around. Kingdom Heartsis known for featuring characters and details from major Disney franchises, but an unexpected crossover involvingKingdom Heartsand Nintendo could have major implications for the upcoming fourth game....

Life is Strangegained widespread praise from fans for its story, characters, and decision-based gameplay when it was released episodically in 2015. Seven years later, Deck Nine has given it the remaster treatment in this updated bundle with its prequel,Life is Strange: Before the Storm. Fans eager to jump into Arcadia Bay and experience Max and Chloe’s time-bending story again will have to wait until it releases in their timezone. Thankfully, an official global release date has been announced, and players can find out exactly when theLife is Strange Remastered Collectionreleases in their country by reading below....