Action role-playing games have become an exceptionally popular genre in modern video games. And like other genres, it has grown with time and taken inspiration from many titles. That being said, one of the most influential games in action RPGs has been FromSoftware’sDemon’s Souls. FromSoftware was no stranger to RPGs beforeDemon’s Souls, but when the title was first released in 2009, it began a franchise of games that would change not only the genre but the industry as a whole....

The primary wave ofPersona 5spin-offs seems to have come and gone. First, there wasPersona 5: Dancing in Starlight, a rhythm game that dropped alongside aPersona 3rhythm game. Next came the release ofPersona 5 Royal, an expanded version of the main game that featured a much-lauded expansion and a well-received new party member. Finally,Persona 5 Strikerscame out just this year in North America. It took the form of a sequel toPersona 5that merged theMusouaction gameplay style with aPersonagame’s structure....

Summary The Walking Dead: Destiniesreceived its official announcement trailer today. This is the first news of a freshgame based onThe Walking Dead. This announcement comes as a surprise to fans ofThe Walking Dead. With the trailer released today, fans will once again be able to delve into the franchise’s beloved story and infected world. RELATED:Dying Light 2 Gets Walking Dead Event First shared on YouTube by IGN,The Walking Dead: Destiniesis described as an action-adventure game with choice-driven gameplay that can alter the story ofThe Walking Dead....

World of Warcraftplayers have discovered how they can unlock their very own duck battle pet inDragonflight. By completing an adorable sidequest in the Dragon Isles,World of Warcraftplayers can have a cute duckling to follow them around and participate in Pet Battles. The duckling battle pet can be earned when players visit the Ohn’ahran Plains–one of the new zones inDragonflight. During the quest, players help an ancient by the name of Gracus care for a group of young ducklings....

WWE 2K23has introduced various changes and improvements to the series, taking a big step in the right direction and improving almost every aspect of last year’s game. From better gameplay mechanics and improvements to MyGM mode to a refined Universe Mode and two new stories for players to follow in MyRise,WWE 2K23has breathed life into a once-dying series. One of the most interesting and enticing additions toWWE 2K23is the new match type, WarGames, which is on track to become the new Hell in a Cell....

Summary An Xbox executive reveals that the company plans to make way forGrand Theft Auto 6’s 2025 launch when considering the release dates for the console manufacturer’s upcoming first-party titles. Though Rockstar Games' next blockbuster hit is still more than a year away from release, anticipation for the game is still evidently high. After all, when even a major publishing juggernaut like Microsoft is working its way aroundGrand Theft Auto 6, there’s little reason left to doubt that the upcoming open-world game will be a monumental release....

Summary The slasher film genre has long been a favorite among fans of horror, and for fans of horror games, there has been a recent explosion in games emulatingthe VHS video-nastiesof the 1980s that fans of campylow-budget slasher flicksare sure to love. Fans of old PlayStation horror games, or narrative story experiences like the Telltale games, are sure to find enjoyment from these games. Although some horror games vary in playtime and budget, they are all actively inspired and influenced by the slasher horror genre, in which one spooky character methodically hunts down one (or often several) victims in an often isolated location....

Those who regularly play MMORPGs usually know what to expect. An expert of World of WarCraft can reliably hop onto Elder Scrolls Online and they’ll foresee how every system in the game works. ButLost Arkis a different beast. From crafting to questing, it’s just cut from a different cloth. RELATED:Lost Ark: Assassin Class Explained With so many different systems to learn and master,Lost Arkwas unafraid to take risks to set itself as a wonderful alternative to the undeniable monotony of the MMO landscape....

With the return of live fans,All Elite Wrestlinghas been filling up arenas across the United States with its AEW Dynamite and Rampage shows. These fans have displayed a clear passion for theAEWproduct, with one of the loudest pops ever coming during CM Punk’s AEW debut in Chicago a couple of weeks ago. But while most of the crowd is focused on the in-ring action, other fans have been using their TV time to argue about video games....

Summary A craftyAnimal Crossingfan created an impressive ceramic Gyroid. This quirky furniture item has been a mainstay in theAnimal Crossingfranchise. In 2021, over 180Gyroids were added toAnimal Crossing: New Horizons. Gyroids are essentially musical furniture pieces that come in various designs that move and make different sounds. They can even sync withK.K. Slider’s songswhen they’re playing in players' homes. The most recognizable Gyroid inAnimal Crossingis Lloid, a villager that collects donations for construction projects on the island....

Apex Legendshas steadily been growing in popularity, with Season 8 achieving peak performance for the overall playerbase. In JanuaryApex Legendshit a new concurrent player recordon Steam with almost 130,000 players online at one time. Unfortunately, some of those new players have probably encountered a frustrating login issue as of late, which is preventing some players from logging into the game entirely. Thankfully,Apex Legendsdeveloper Respawn Entertainment is hard at work fixing the issue and will be giving out in-game items to players who send in reports proving they have been recently affected by the error....

Though it took an unusually long amount of time, James Cameron’s anticipated sequel to the 2009 hitAvatarhas finally hit theaters. Despite releasing over a decade apart,The Way of Waterstill feels like a nice return to the world of Pandora. Both films utilize innovative visual effects and motion capture technology, bringing a unique and stunning world to life in ways most audiences couldn’t even imagine. RELATED:James Cameron Says Avatar: The Way Of Water Mirrors Indigenous Struggles...

Battlefield 2042is quickly approaching its November 19 launch date and one of its biggest features will be the Battlefield Portal. Exactly what Battlefield Portal is has definitely left some fans stumbling for words, however. EA DICE has described it as a “platform” for mixing and matching classicBattlefieldcontent inBattlefield 2042’s engine, but it’s an odd pitch. To help clarify exactly what Battlefield Portal will be inBattlefield 2042, a new trailer has been released showcasing some of the platforms' content....