A sequel toTiny Tina’s Wonderlandscould bring back one ofBorderlands 2’s most amusing Easter eggs in a big way. WhileBorderlandshas always been a quirky series to begin with,Tiny Tina’s Wonderlandsembraces the series' chaotic and offbeat nature even more than usual. For this reason, it is perfect for referencing some of the more unusual parts of previous games. In particular,Borderlands 2featured an unexpected shout-out to a game from a completely different genre. It was out of place, but fitBorderlandssense of humor, andTiny Tina’s Wonderlands 2could take it even further....

Although only amounting to a bevy of rumors at this point, many seem sold on the idea that a remake ofThe Last of Usis in active development at Naughty Dog. Rumblings of the project have been swirling around for quite some time, leading many to believe that there has to be some kind of truth to it.Naughty Doghas been hard at work on itsThe Last of Usmultiplayer project, but considering the popularity of the IP, it seems likely that the studio has more plans in store for the franchise....

Summary It is common for enemies in RPGs to be adults, it is expected that even if the heroes being controlled by the player are on the younger side, the villains facing off against them will usually be older. However, this isn’t always the case, and there are several times when child villains have terrorized players even more than the adult ones manage. Child villains are nothing new, and there is something particularly menacing about a child with power and evil in their heart, something that makes them far less predictable, and less manageable....

Activision Blizzardhas been the subject of intense criticism this past week, as the state of California has filed a lawsuit against the video game company for gender discrimination, alleging sexual harassment, a toxic work environment, and other issues.Activision’s reaction to the lawsuithas thrown fuel on the fire, to the point where various publications have decided to stop covering the company’s gaming news at all and hundreds of employees have spoken out publicly against it....

Once the gaming industry’s most recognizable mascot character,Pac-Manwas a dominant force in the arcades during their golden age. The original game’s main strength was that it perfected the arcade formula of making a game simple yetaddictive and punishing, encouraging players to keep putting coins in as they’re convinced they can top their high score with their next try. Unfortunately for the circular hero, he hasn’t reached anywhere near the same success on home consoles as he did on arcades....

Summary Stellar Bladewill give the heroine, Eve, one weapon primarily for the entire game. Her sword is called Blood Edge and it is a rather cool design for a blade, as it collapses after battle and she sticks it in her hair like a ribbon. It’s kind of like Lightning’s sword fromFinal Fantasy 13,which folded into a gun. Her primary weapon aside, Eve eventually gets agun upgrade for her drone inStellar Bladetoo....

Infinity Ward’sCall of Duty: Warzonehas been incredibly popular since launch. However, the influx of players had led to the discovery of many glitches and exploits, like with other titles in the long-running first-person shooter series. On MondayInfinity Ward announced it banned 70,000 playerswhile working on improving in-game security measures and reporting capabilities because of a “zero tolerance” policy for cheaters. One particularly flashy and overpowered exploit that has surfaced around the same time as the banning announcement is players managing to get behind level geometry so they can attack while shielded by one-way walls in different buildings throughoutCall of Duty: Warzone....

While the pandemic has impacted the video game industry profoundly, as regions trend back toward normality and studios reopen, a new opportunity for expansion presents itself. Capitalizing on the opportunity,Crystal Dynamicshas announced that it’s opening a new studio. The Square Enix subsidiary is currently based in Redwood City, California, but will be opening a new studio in Austin Texas. This will be the third studio running under theCrystal Dynamicsbanner. Details regarding the new studio are somewhat thin, understandably....

The Arcade Mode inFinal Fantasy 16is a boon for players who frequently get tired from thelengthy side-questsand the story-intensive experience. With no ties to the game’s story, players can enjoy the visually striking action elements whenever they want to by playing through the Arcade Mode. Sometimes, players just want to enjoy the amazing combat system implemented in the game from the beginning. However, one cannot rely on the main story quests to dive into thrilling combat situations quickly enough....

Player Mistakes Back to All Characters As a 5-star unit that’s available in the Standard Banner, getting Qiqi’s Constellations is very RNG-reliant inGenshin Impact. Players have to be unlucky to lose their 5-star pull on the Limited Banner or pull on the Standard Banner and get Qiqi tostart collecting her Constellations. Even then, people must beat the odds of getting the other Standard Banner characters to get the little zombie....

In the wake ofRed Dead Redemption 2’s release, all eyes are on Rockstar Games for what will presumably be the sixthGrand Theft Autogame. Of course with 2020/2021 being a likely release year, tons of new rumors and “leaks” are popping up left and right for the game. A Vice City setting, multiple protagonists, and dedicated role-playing are among the various prominent rumors surroundingGTA 6that are impossible to confirm at this point....

Summary Rocksteady and WB Games Montreal’sArkhamtetralogy is a wonderful celebration of the Batman mythology, especially in how it represents Batman’s rogues’ gallery. Each entry is fairly different from the one prior, leading to fans having their favorites for different reasons.Asylumis foundational as it steeps the character in a rich, gothic tone, for example, whileCitymassively improved freeflow combat and traversal. Gameplay arguably peaks in the final entry,Knight, though it could be said that its story was undercut with a twist it didn’t earn....

Summary Marvel’s Spider-Man 2may be one of the PlayStation 5’s triumphs, butSpider-Man 2still has its share of glitches, like in one particular hilarious instance that left Peter Parker with a floating head. Thankfully, glitches like these sometimes enhance the experience in a way that players don’t expect, Spider-Man 2is the latest entry in developer Insomniac Games' highly acclaimedMarvel’s Spider-Manfranchise, followingSpider-Man: Miles Moralesfrom 2020. It continues the story of this universe’s Spider-Men Peter Parker and Miles Morales as they take on new threats in New York City a year after the events of the previous game....