On Jul 31, 2025,The Last of Usreleased, with Naughty Dog’s post-apocalyptic masterpiece doing a lot to shift the narrative around video games. Back then, some still debated if video games were art in the same way as music or movies, something that feels absurd when it comes to how games are viewed today. Further, the stories in video games were never viewed as being as impactful as the narratives in other genres by those outside the gaming bubble....

Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey, the 11th installment in the main storyline of theAssassin’s Creedfranchise, gives players a much more massive world to explore. Like the rest of theAssassin’s Creedseries,Odysseyis another work of art with breathtaking scenery and historically accurate locations. Unlike most games before it, however, every inch of the recreated map of Ancient Greece holds untold stories and hidden treasures. RELATED:Assassin’s Creed Odyssey: Everything You Need To Know About New Game Plus...

TheResident Evilfranchise has had dozens and dozens of titles throughout its history. These titles feature expansive lore, encompassing multiple characters andplenty of creepy monsters. RELATED:Resident Evil: What Order Should New Players Play The Series (Including Village) With all this lore, players who want to dip their toes into the franchise may find themselves overwhelmed. Anyone who doesn’t know what the Umbrella Corporation does may think it just manufactures umbrellas. With the announcement of theResident Evil 4remake, this may be a great time for newcomers to the franchise to try out the original, as it is a perfect introduction to the franchise....

Summary Skytech Prism II Gaming Desktop The Skytech Prism II desktop PC comes with an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X processor that has eight cores and runs at 3.8 GHz. This computer features an RTX 3080 Ti graphics card with 12GB GDDR6X memory and the system is equipped with a 1 TB NVMe Gen4 SSD for fast storage. The machine has 16 GB of DDR4 RAM clocked at 3200MHz. The PC is also fitted with RGB fans for aesthetic appeal....

The value ofActivision Blizzardstock rose rapidly following Microsoft’s legal victory over the FTC. While Microsoft still has UK regulators to contend with, Microsoft andActivision Blizzardmay be on track to close the deal before the July 18 deadline. Microsoft announced its intent to acquire Activision Blizzard in January 2022 for $68.7 billion. Not only is it the most expensive deal in the game industry, but it will also elevate Microsoft to the third-largest gaming company in the world, surpassed only by Tencent and Sony....

TheStar Warsgaming license has been in the hands of EA for almost ten years now, and in that ten years, gamers have been subjected to some exceedingly low lows, with the occasionally satisfying high. Many have expressed their dissatisfaction with the volume ofStar Warsgames that have come out under EA, especially considering the majority of them fall under the same genre. Games likeStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderhave proven to be pleasant surprises, but one of the biggest hangups has been EA’s treatment of the iconicStar Wars Battlefrontfranchise, and its recent neglect of a potentialStar Wars Battlefront 3....

Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicondoes so many things great right from the start: gorgeous graphics and explosions, a semi-deep mechanical robot building system that doesn’t over-complicate things too much, and a vehicular combat gameplay loop that is entertaining through much of the game itself.FromSoftwarehas been notching win after win with its game releases over the last few years, andArmored Core 6will more than likely sit nestled snugly between some of the most favored of the studio’s games....

Quick Links Dammon is a Tiefling smith inBaldur’s Gate 3, and he plays a very important role in Karlach’s companion quest, The Hellion’s Heart. Indeed, players will need to visit Dammon several times as they work through this questline, though his position does not remain consistent throughout the entirety of the game. This location change may leave some fans struggling to find the infernal mechanic at certain points in their journeys, and this guide details where to look for him in Acts 1, 2, and 3 ofBaldur’s Gate 3....

As one of the most popular board games of all time,Terraforming Marsis something special, and fans can rest assured in knowing that the digital alternative plays well. Furthermore, newcomers toTerraforming Marscan pick up the digital version at a much lower price compared to a physical copy while also avoiding pesky game setups, streamlining the experience.RELATED:Boards Games That Have Gorgeous BoardsInTerraforming Mars, players take on the role of ‘benevolent’ corporations or government agents seeking to build a presence on the titular planet and make it habitable....

Summary Popularized in the 90s on home computers,isometric RPGshave stood the test of time.While they may not enjoy the same popularity as in the past,they still maintain a solid fan base. Often inspired by tabletop RPGs, with complex stories and diverse casts, the genre is present on most modern platforms. On theNintendo Switch, one of the most popular consoles in recent years, this is no different. Despite the platform lackingBaldur’s Gate 3, one of the best games released in 2023, there are still many quality isometric RPGs available on the console that can guarantee hours of fun....

Summary Marvelhas become a household name, and that’s also true for many of its superhero characters. Ergo, it’s resulted in many open-world games within theMarvelmultiverse. Games such as Insomniac’sSpider-Manhave seen great success, essentially epitomizing what anopen-world Marvel gameshould look like. As fans wait for the likes of Insomniac’sWolverineand Motive’sIron Man, gamers can experience some open-world Marvel games that are already out, ranging from huge LEGO games to story-driven adventures. Some may be better than others, but there’s no doubt that any Marvel fan will appreciate every title in some way....

Borderlands 3is in many ways a celebration of the franchise as came before it. It’s full of familiar characters and ideas from pastBorderlandsgames, but also expands on them in exciting new ways. However, there’s one character in particular that many fans noticed was absent from the game. The Psycho Krieg, a DLC character fromBorderlands 2, was very popular. And for whatever reason, Gearbox didn’t write in a role for Krieg inBorderlands 3....

Summary Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3has added a new Zombies-themed skin bundle and fans are not happy about it. Fans ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s Zombies mode have had other reasons as well to grow frustrated recently. Modern Warfare 3’s Season 2 update dropped on February 7th. Leading up to the season’s release, some Zombies fans had become hopeful that the zombie-themed season would add some major new features to their favorite mode....