Now that both thePlayStation 5andXbox Series X/Sare available, gamers are starting to look forward to upgrading their old games to new versions. As it so happens, there are several last-generation games that are getting shiny new upgrades for the newest generation of consoles in 2021. Why the Upgrade? With the latestrumors ofResident Evil 7getting a next generation upgrade, gamers may be wondering what games are coming to their newest consoles. There are several games that have not only promised new-gen upgrades, but most of them are even free for those who own the games on Xbox One or PS4....

They just don’t make them like they used to. Before the modern tradition of cover art featuring nothing but a protagonist and a title, artists ran wild with extravagant box art to entice potential players. In the classic era of theNES, game visuals were simplistic and often abstracted by their pixilated aesthetic, relying on awesome art to convey what the game wanted the player to feel. RELATED:Consoles Older Than The NES Most gamers have seen the fantastic vista of Dracula’s castle in the original Castlevania, or the less than stellar Mega Man cover in the west, but theNEShad hundreds of games with great art that are no longer in the public eye....

One of the biggest surprises to hit the gaming community this year came at Comic-Con whenG4TVannounced that the popular gaming and internet culture network would be returning in 2021. It still isn’t clear exactly what arevived G4TVwill look like, but fans will be getting their first glimpse of what the network has planned with an upcoming Reunion Special just in time for Thanksgiving. In preparation for this new special event, Game Rant spoke withG4TV’s Adam Sessler and Kevin Pereira, two former hosts of the network’s most popular shows before going off the air....

Hollow Knight, the Metroidvania action-adventure from Team Cherry, is considered one of the finest examples of its genre. In the game, players take control of a nameless insect-like knight as they traverse the kingdom of Hallownest. It’s a dark world, decaying and plague-ridden, with many of its insectoid inhabitants already fallen to the spreading infection.Hollow Knight’s story is just as sinister, and has multiple endings depending on the player’s actions....

Summary David Jaffe, the man responsible for bringingGod of Warto life, recently sung some incredibly high praise forStarfield.Bethesda’s highly anticipated sci-fi adventurehas officially received the approval of one of gaming’s most influential game designers. When it comes to video game creators, David Jaffe helped build the modern landscape of gaming. Not only is he responsible for the creation of theGod of Wargames that have now become one of the biggest action adventure franchise’s of all time, but he also is responsible for creatingTwisted Metal, which recently had its own live action series adaptation....

They say it takes a village to raise a child. Though there are cases where that whole village ends up being one person. There are families that, due to one circumstance or another, rely on one parent or guardian to keep things together. Single-parent families can be seen in all sorts of media, be it Disney killing off one parent or another in their classic films or more modern shows bringing up more common reasons like divorce and separation....

The PS VR2 launched with a spectacular array of games that show off its capabilities. One of the most impressive launch titles isHorizon Call of the Mountain. Although it does not feature Aloy as the protagonist, the game still packs plenty of excitement thanks to its breathtaking climbs and high-energy combat moments. For gamers experiencing VR for the first time,Horizon Call of the Mountainis one of the best titles available. However, it makes a big mistake by hiding one of its best features behind progression....

As the system continues to break sales records, Nintendo continues to have amazing momentum on its latest handheld-console hybrid. TheNintendo Switchhas quickly broken sales records from Nintendo consoles themselves, other console makers, and the industry as a whole. Many looked to games likeAnimal Crossing: New Horizons,The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, among other third-party games on the Switch to entertain themselves. While the base Nintendo Switch console continues to have renewed success, rumors of a new/more powerful console could continue Nintendo’s hardware success moving into 2021....

The medieval era holds a certain allure for gamers, and the success of franchises likeAssassin’s Creed,Crusader Kings, andA Plague Tale: Innocencetells the story of an undeniable trend; the Dark Ages still have plenty to offer the gaming industry.The Witcheris one of the medieval-focused franchises that has evolved into a cultural icon since its inception, growing past the confines of gaming consoles and onto the silver screens of Hollywood, where it became one of the highest-rated series on Netflix in recent years....

Summary Horizonhas featured many activities and minigames and with each new addition to the franchise, more activities are added.Forbidden Westimproved onZero Dawn’sminigames by adding plenty of new ones. InZero Dawn, the only minigame available to players were the Hunting Grounds.Forbidden Westadded Machine Strikes, Melee Pits, the Arena, and Gauntlet Runs to list of minigames giving fans ofHorizonmore activities to explore outside the main story and side quests. Horizon Forbidden Westended on a cliffhanger where it is revealed that the AI that destroyed the Far Zenith colony is headed to Earth, and that it would arrive in six months....

Based on first impressions alone, most of the male characters inKomi Can’t Communicatedo not come across as acceptable members of society, let alone healthy representations of male stereotypes. With the exception of Tadano, most of the guys give off traits of toxic masculinity, fitting neatly into the mold of aggressive, demanding, authoritative men with potential superiority complexes and perverted tendencies. Upon close inspection, however, all of these “manly” characters reveal to have their own unique soft spots which are contradictory to their reputations, showing viewers that guys can also possess a sensitive side and still be accepted by their peers....

One of the most interesting and mythologized figures around the turn of the 20th century is Russian mystic Rasputin. He’s found his way intogames likeShin Megami TenseiandFate/Grand Orderbefore, but his story and history will play a major role in the upcoming CRPG,The Thaumaturge,developed byFool’s Theory. Grigori Rasputin, in the real world, made a name for himself in the early years of the 20th century as a charismatic religious pilgrim. By 1905, he had convinced people that he could spiritually heal hemophilia and that he could read people’s minds....

The upcoming action-adventure game,Hogwarts Legacy, is a highly anticipated and much-awaited delve into the wizarding world ofHarry Potter, allowing players to engage in a magical open world, learn spells and incantations, battle monsters, fly on broomsticks, and much more.Harry Pottervideo games are revered and have a storied past, beginning withHarry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stonein 2001, and continues with the upcomingHogwarts Legacy. Harry Pottervideo games are known for their magical feel as well as for their distinct hit of nostalgia as players are taken back to when they first saw the movies or read the books....