TheMafiaseries is one of those gaming franchises that many people seem to know about yet lacks the popularity of its peers. It isn’t as big as theGrand Theft Autofranchise and lacksSaints Row’s unique sense of identity. Yet theMafiafranchise remains a valuable IP for publisher 2K and one that maintains a strong fan following.Today marks the 20th anniversary ofMafia’s release and 2K knows how to celebrate.Mafia: Definitive Editionwas met with mostly positive reviews, but the publisher wants to take gamers even further back....

Overwatch 2players have a theory that Blizzard dismantled a Cyberpunk-themed battle pass so that it could sell many of the skins individually.Overwatch 2has now been available for over two weeks and many players have already made substantial progress in Season 1’s battle pass. The battle pass is without a theme, though the final Cyberdemon Genji skin and a Kiriko skin halfway through are cyberpunk. But recent store additions haveOverwatch 2players questioning if Blizzard did something questionable....

There are already plenty ofSilent Hilltheories and leaks, and this latest one suggests that the rumored remake of the 2001 sequel could be split into multiple parts. Asone of the most treasured psychological horror games ever made, the second installment in the unnerving series is an iconic entry in the genre. While many would like to see Konami release a brand-new game in the franchise, some would be happy with a remake ofSH2, which past speculations have said may be in development....

Tales of Ariseis only a few months away from release, and fans are eagerly awaiting any news on the game ahead of its release. Now, developer Bandai Namco has released a new gameplay trailer to give fans an idea of what to expect whenTales of Arisereleases. For those who don’t know,Tales of Ariseis the seventeenth entry in theTalesseries. An action-RPG game, its developers have already released numerous trailers showing off different aspects, ranging from teasing the story todetailing some ofTales of Arise’s new characters....

It has been four months since Microsoft released theXbox Series X, the company’s new flagship console leading Xbox players to the new generation of console gaming. Although there are still stock shortages of the Xbox Series X in some areas, more and more players are finally getting their new consoles. The question now is, are there enough games on the Xbox Series X right now? In terms of pure Xbox Series X games, those are still limited right now....

After years of excitement that the prospect of a solo Flash movie garnered among fans,The Flashwas a letdown at best. When Barry Allen was first given room to shine inJustice League, he seemed like a welcome foil to the doom-and-gloom that most of the other cast embodied. He brought a welcome levity to a film verging on melodrama and left fans ready for his solo outing. However, a slew of controversies following Ezra Miller after every other delay the film faced seemed to put its release in question....

In a shocking and disturbing incident that has sparked outrage among animal lovers andTwitchcommunity members alike, a Polish Twitch streamer has been banned from the platform after appearing to run over a dog with her car while streaming. There’s no denying that streaming in real life has become increasingly popular on platforms such as Twitch and YouTube. One of the reasons for its growing popularity is the unpredictability of live streaming....

Two new secret characters were added toVampire Survivorswith the release of patch 0.7.2. Those characters are a werewolf named Minnah Mannarah and a ghost named Smith IV, and many players will be interested in unlocking both of them. Fortunately, it is not extremely difficult to obtain Smith and Minnah inVampire Survivors, though fans will need to fulfill some prerequisites before they attempt to unlock these secret characters. Vampire Survivors: How to Unlock Smith IV to access Smith IV, players mustfirst unlock Exdash and Toastie, two secret characters....

WithThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward Swordlaunching on Switch today, many players will likely be excited to either return to one of the earliest versions of Hyrule, or visit the previous Wii exclusive for the first time. However, while the game might be arriving today, an issue with theshipping of some additionalZeldaamiibomeans that some players will be starting the game without every possible feature. This feature that players will be missing out on includes a major quality of life implementation that allows for much faster travel, specifically from the ground areas back up toThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword’s HUB area Skyloft....

When it comes to this action-packed RPG looter-shooter, many players had plenty of time to get through the campaign and enter the endgame. However,Outridersis full of intricacies andunique gameplay elementsthat can’t be found in other games of the genre. RELATED:Outriders: 10 Biggest Fixes The Game Needs This might make many players struggle to reach the endgame, and give up on the game before they uncover the majority of the content. ApproachingOutriderswith the mindset that it’s just another looter-shooter may lead players astray....

Trophies can make or break a game for gamers, witheasier trophies being preferred. For fans ofRed Dead Redemption II,the trophy list gives a bit of a challenge and offers players a chance to get a difficult platinum trophy.Rockstar Games is known for having difficult trophiesin their games, andRed Dead IIis no different. RELATED:5 PS4 Platinum Trophies That Are Fun To Get (& 5 That Are Brutal) Trophy hunting might be considered an addiction for some players, but for others it is a fun way to keep playing the game after the last mission....

Summary It’s a week before the launch ofAlan Wake 2, and developer Remedy Entertainment is sharing the exact times as to when gamers can start playing the anticipated survival horror sequel. Remedy knows fans are anxiously awaiting the launch ofAlan Wake 2, as it comes more than a decade after the release of its cult hit predecessor. The originalAlan Waketitle captivated gamers with a trippy Stephen King-esque story and cinematic action-adventure gameplay....

One talentedGod of Warfan has shared impressive art showing all nine Valkyries without helmets.God of Warintroduced players to a realm inspired by Norse mythology, where the protagonist Kratos and his son Atreus embarked on a journey filled with danger, discovery, and thrilling combat. Among the numerous challenges and foes they faced, the Valkyries stood out as optional boss fights that tested even the most experienced players. These nineValkyries fromGod of War, each with unique fighting styles and abilities, have become iconic characters within the game, known for their ferocity and the rewards they bestow upon those who defeat them....