Along with a swath of successful films, more developers and publishers are looking to comic books to find characters who could make for compelling new games. This has led to a variety of successful titles, fromRocksteady’sBatman Arkhamseriesto 2018’sSpider-Manfrom Insomniac. Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics got in on the action with 2020’sThe Avengersand will grow their library further with Eidos Montreal’s Marvel game following the misfit band of galactic heroes,Guardians of the Galaxy....

Summary In the gaming hall of fame, there are few characters quite as deserving of a spot asHalo’s Master Chief. While he may not have been around quite as long as Mario, Donkey Kong, Sonic, or Pac-Man, the Master Chief is arguably just as memorable, becoming an instant icon upon his debut in 2001. Xbox’s flagship hero,the Master Chiefis one of the few gaming characters immediately identifiable from just their silhouette, with an armored design that’s still just as eye-catching all these years later....

Hogwarts Legacyhas many iconic classes from theHarry Potterfranchise for players to take, from Divination to Defense Against the Dark Arts. Classes inHogwarts Legacyare mainly about learning new spells or abilities, like potting plants for combat in Herbology. However, some classes are cut scenes rather than interactive experiences, and several more classes could be fun and rewarding in a potentialHogwarts Legacysequel. RELATED:Hogwarts Legacy: The Most Fun Classes, Ranked InHogwarts Legacy, players begin their studies as a 5th year, so this opens many more doors and classroom locations in the magical curriculum when it comes to classes if players get to return to Hogwarts for a 6th or 7th year....

Summary Hollow Knight: Silksong’s predecessor is a world full of mystery and wonder that has managed to grasp the attention of many.The story and lore behindHollow Knightare rich in content that can easily captivate players and immerse them into the lives of the characters and their environments. The sequel has the opportunity to expound on everything the previous game has managed to set up, and it might be able to provide more information on certain mysteries that were left unanswered....

One of the paramount questions surrounding any remake of a classic game is what changes the developer will make from the original. The degree to which video game remakes adhere to the conventions and storytelling of their original versions is varied, and developers have a difficult balancing act in attracting new players while also pleasing the existing fanbase. While some studios are more successful than others at toeing the line between nostalgia and innovation, perhaps no studio has proven as adept at this asCapcom has with the remakes ofResident Evil2,3,and the recentResident Evil 4....

Quick Links TheSega Dreamcastwas the last machine the company launched before bowing out of the console market. It didn’t reach the heights of the PS1 and PS2 in sales, but the console was home to some memorable classics that are still worth playing today. Games likeSoulCalibur, Jet Set Radio, Powerstone, Resident Evil - Code: Veronica,and more were a big step up from the PS1 and the N64 and even rivaled early PS2 games....

AMarvel’s Spider-Manfan has re-imagined Peter Parker’s look based on some concept art depicting him with long hair. The game is lauded as one of the best superhero games on modern consoles, so many gamers continue to play the game. And while the sequel isn’t out yet, gamers still hold the original in high regard. That’s why fans still take time to continually find new things to discover, fresh things to do, and look for variouseaster eggs inMarvel’s Spider-Man....

The Rohirrim are a race of humans that live in Middle Earth, the legendary setting of theLord of the Ringsstories. They are also known as the Horse Lords, and when Aragon saw Eomer and his company in the wilderness, he hailed them as the Riders of Rohan. RELATED:Movie Characters Who Look Completely Different In Games They call themselves theEorlingas, a word taken from the name of a famous king in history....

Marvel’s Avengers, from Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics, has proven to be a disappointment to its corporate parents and players alike. With gameplay that fluctuates between fun and grindy and a disappointing live service endgame,Marvel’s Avengersmostly leaves players wondering what othersuperhero gamesthey could play. As such, the live service model thatMarvel’s Avengerslaunched with has proved to be a detriment rather than a strength, as there are fewer players to serve. Players are leaving the game in droves, with lower concurrent and peak counts each month....

Hawkeye is a foundingMCU Avenger; yet, he wasn’t included in the baseMarvel’s Avengersgame. An update in March 2021 finally added him in. However, there isn’t just one Hawkeye. There have been two Hawkeyes in Marvel Comics. The original was Clint Barton, but a later Hawkeye by the name of Kate Bishop made her debut with the Young Avengers team. RELATED:The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV — 10 Best Weapons & The Characters That Can Equip Them...

Quick Links Marvel’s Spider-Manfollows the journey of Peter Parker in a world riddled with crime and danger. Martin Li has discarded his more approachable identity and revealed himself to be far more villainous than what was once thought. He adopts the name “Mister Negative” and sets off to fill the gap in the crime world left behind by Wilson Fisk. This makes him the biggest threat in the game that players will encounter time and time again… along with some familiar Spider villains who are all pretty tough in their own right....

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2confirms a lot of interesting things in its brief reveal trailer. Miles and Peter can be seen fighting together, seemingly confirming team-up moves for the two playable wall-crawlers. Kraven’s narration suggests a large role for The Hunter, while the appearance ofIron Spider legs for Peterimplies a new addition to his moveset. Most exciting of all was the appearance of Venom, as fans now know for sure that he will be a major focus of the sequel’s story....

Review aggregate site Metacritic has confirmed that theFire Emblem Engagereview embargo lifts on Tuesday, January 17 at 6am PT. This means that it’s just a matter of hours from the time of this writing whenFire Emblemfanswill know what critics think of the latest entry in the long-running strategy game series.TheFire Emblemfranchise has been going for decades, but its success outside of Japan is still fairly recent. Nintendo was prepared to put theFire Emblemfranchise on ice, but the massive success ofFire Emblem: Awakeningon the 3DS changed its plans....