Haunted Chocolatier, the next game being developed byStardew Valleydev ConcernedApe, is cause for excitement, given the plethora of possibilities the new title holds. One possible addition toHaunted Chocolatiermay be a reputation system completely unique to the game’s haunted setting. While the official release date is still unknown, the prospect of a new game from one of the indie world’s greatest successes has had fans speculating ever since its official announcement in 2021....

Track 2 ofHi-Fi Rushstays in the Production area, but this time Chai is going straight for Rekka, the head of production. The tutorials continue during this stage with the introduction of a variety of advanced platforming and combat features. Something else Track 2 has is a larger number of collectibles. Some of them are hidden very deviously, and a few are tucked into corners players can’t reach until after the game ends....

Last month, it came to light thatHogwarts Legacylead designer Troy Leavitt had a YouTube channel where he published controversial videos, including some that expressed pro-Gamergate sentiments and another called “In Defense of John Lasseter,” which was about a former Disney executive who left the company after facing accusations of sexual misconduct. This resulted in some backlash online and not long after,Leavitt quit Avalanche Software and left the project. Now Leavitt has provided more context for his decision to quit Avalanche Software and leave theHogwarts Legacyproject....

Though themachines found at the Sheerside Mountains Hunting Groundsare far from the toughest inHorizon Forbidden West, the challenges that players must complete with them really aren’t too far off. Most players, for example, will likely have a terrible time trying to deal with the Shredder Catch trial, while getting hold of a weapon suitable for the third challenge can also be a bit of a chore. RELATED:Every Piece in Horizon Forbidden West’s Machine Strike Board Game Despite the high level of effort required though, it’s definitely worth taking these trials on at some point, as completing them all offers up some very useful rewards includingSkill Pointsand a couple of Primary Nerves....

This article contains spoilers for Bayonetta3.After five years of waiting,Bayonetta 3is finally at fans' fingertips. The high-octane action game may not be the full package that fans were hoping for, but Platinum Games' excellent combat design still shines through even in the darkest moments. WithBayonetta 3under its belt, fans were wondering what was next for the action-centric developer. Platinum already has a couple known projects in the works, but its new approach to live-service games and the ending ofBayonetta 3have given many fans pause....

Shinji Mikami was the director on the originalResident Evilgames, which pioneered the survival-horror genre (even coining the term survival horror). His background with that series will more than likely have an impact as he works on the upcoming PS5 console xclusiveGhostWire: Tokyo. But this will almost surely be a good thing. GhostWire: Tokyowas announced back in June of 2020 and has since gathered buzz as the next in a long line of action and horror games from famed producer Shinji Mikami....

Game developer and the founder of Momiji Games, Matt Sharp, wanted his latest gameVideo Game Fablesto be a really good, classic turn-based role-playing game, but with improvements to many of the core battle features. This included rethinking critical hits, round-timers, and other combat dynamics. While turn-basedRPGshave been around for decades, not all of them differ greatly from each other when it comes to the battles. Video Game Fablesis inspired by some of the absolutebest turn-based RPGs, including titles from theDragon QuestandFinal Fantasyfranchises....

For over two decades now,The Simsfranchise has led the charge in the life-sim market, giving players the tools to create their own homes and families to live out their wildest dreams. And with eachnew generation ofSims, those dreams get even wilder. Every newSimsgame comes with its own set of improvements and additions, and then further down the road, that game is continually added to via expansions. But as fans approach a new generation ofSims, that iterative formula might receive some big changes....

Summary After almost a year of rumors and leaks,Fortnitefinally announced its large-scale collaboration with construction toy juggernaut LEGO in December of last year. Dropping just a week after its announcement, alongside Rocket Racing and Fortnite Festival,LEGO Fortnitecame to the free-to-play battle royale as its own separate mode, completely free of charge. A surprisingly complex survival mode that echos genre greats likeMinecraftwhile forging its own unique path forward,LEGO Fortnitebecame an overnight sensation, even overshadowingFortnite’s immensely popular battle royale mode during its first week....

Summary Marvel Snap’s Season Passes each month dole out the same formulaic content, and while that’s perfectly serviceable for the live-service design of Second Dinner’s title it is still wonderful to see unique events that truly showcase the game’s authenticity and creativity. Likewise, players are used to seeing OTAs as part ofMarvel Snap’sregular balance updates. This past week, however, sawMarvel Snapindulge in a festive day in an unusual and immersive way: a Valentine’s Week event where classic romantic character pairings are buffed for a limited time....

Iron Man became the face of theAvengersfranchise with 2008’s Iron Man film, which kicked off theMarvel Cinematic Universe. It’s only natural that he would have a big part ofSquare Enix’s Avengers game, and he is one of the five main members ofEarth’s Mightiest Heroesat the game’s launch. RELATED:Marvel’s Avengers: 10 Tips For Iron Man Players Naturally, a lot of players are going to want to specialize with Iron Man and maybe even use him in the cooperative multiplayer....

Mass Effect: Legendary Editionis bringing some major changes to the first game in the trilogy, with many having been requested by fans for years. One of the biggestMass Effect: Legendary Editionupdates ties back to the Mako, and one fan is already asking for the fixes to be reverted. The firstMass Effectis being improved heavilythrough theLegendary Edition, with better AI, smoother aiming, and major visual upgrades being a few of the more noticeable differences....

Summary Monster Hunter Nowhas announced its upcoming Winter update, bringing a plethora of new monsters and two new weapons to the mobile game alongside other changes. Niantic’s newest foray into mobile game collaborations has seen it partner up with Capcom for the monster-hunting game, translating the giant monster battles onto the small screen. The game has already seen early success for Niantic and Capcom, earning a nomination for"Best Mobile Game" at the 2023 Game Awards....