Animal Crossing: New Horizonsmight have been the most important game of 2020 because of what the world looked like when it was released. There was so much uncertainty, stress, and worry in the early days of the continuing global pandemic, butNew Horizonswas able to be a pocket-sized getawayto an island resort full of relaxation and destressing. Since its release, the game has continued to grow thanks to the many seasonal updates that Nintendo has released, and the upcoming addition of Brewster and his museum-side cafe, The Roost, has fans excited to return to their islands once more....

Returning inAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsis the rating system for players' towns and islands. Reaching a perfect five stars is a goal that many players aspire to achieve, with some players not knowing how to get that far. Island Evaluations are unlocked shortly after Tom Nook tells players about his plan to get K.K. Slider to visit the island. The first evaluation goalis to reach three starsand after it is complete, K....

There are plenty of features that set Aggro Crab’sAnother Crab’s Treasureapart from other Soulslikes, with its most notable standout feature being its humorous take on the genre. In the shoes (or shells, rather) of Kril the hermit crab, players embark on a daring adventure unlike any before it to reclaim Kril’s lost shell.Another Crab’s Treasure’s underwater worldis filled with a variety of colorful, brightly saturated environments, which is more than enough to make it different from other Soulslikes....

Yet another supposedDestiny 2leak has made its way with information about theupcoming Year 4 expansion. At this point, the rumored details have varied significantly, but this is the first that tries to clarify what one of the past leaks explained, albeit with further detail. First and foremost, anyDestiny 2Year 4 information should be taken with a grain of salt. Like theHalo Infinite“leaks”there are a lot of fans out there that like to indulge their creative aspirations by crafting convincing details....

Fans of the MCU have had their radars tuned into details of the upcomingAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, the film that will finally reveal Kang the Conqueror outside of theLokiTV series on Disney Plus and properly set him up as this phase’s new Thanos-level big bad of the franchise. But Ant-Man 3 will also feature MODOK, and now fans have their first glimpse at the nefarious character. MODOK was announced as a villain inAnt-Man 3, a film that’s getting bigger and bigger with each announcement....

Whenever more than one actor portrays the same character in different works of entertainment it’s inevitable that audiences and dedicated fans will draw comparisons between the two. Especially when that particular character is iconic enough to be regularly quoted well after the original work debuted. One such character that definitely hits this description squarely is Dr. Hannibal Lecter, also known by the name “Hannibal the Cannibal” ofThe Silence of the Lambsfame....

The following contains spoilers for Episode 2 of Arknights: Prelude to Dawn now streaming onCrunchyroll. A recurring appraisal ofArknights' TV series circulating online is the sense of dread and despair following the protagonists throughout, something which is at its peak in the newest episode. It also marks the end ofthe Chernobog chapter of this story, offering some rest before tossing the characters into a new mess. Last week, the powerful fire-wielding Talulah cornered the members of Rhodes Island and saw fit to incinerate the lot of them....

The Xbox Games Showcase came to play, giving fans a look at a plethora of first-party titles, third-party titles, Xbox Game Pass releases, and more. Two of the biggest, for many fans, were the showcases ofFableandAvowed. While many fans were excited to see thesmall snippets of gameplay forFableandAvowed, perhaps the most pertinent information ties into Xbox’s current release schedule. During the Showcase, Matt Booty told press and special attendees thatXbox Game Studios was aiming to get to 4 releasesper year....

The announcement that the originalBaldur’s Gate: Dark Alliancewas going to be re-released for modern platforms came as a huge surprise. The hack and slash game was originally released nearly 20 years ago, made for the PS2, Xbox, and GameCube generation. Now it’s being made available for a new generation. Just as surprising as the announcement, however, was the confirmation of its release date.Baldur’s Gate: Dark Allianceis available now. That’s right,Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliancewas announced for modern platforms on a Thursday and released on a Friday....

Cloud Chamber, a new team led by formerBioShockdevelopers, is seemingly hard at work on an open-worldBioShock 4. Based on recent job listings, it’s expected that this next entry will be moving toward a non-linear structure that branches out from Rapture’s undersea corridors and the towering platforms ofBioShock Infinite’s Columbia.BioShock 4has been heavily anticipated for a number of years, and this rumored open-world gameplay is possibly its most striking change since the series' inception....

A fan of theBorderlandsseries has done an impressive job decorating their Christmas gifts in the spirit of the game. The designs have drawn a ton of appreciation from the game’s community, with many noting that they had initially believed it to be a Photoshop or in-game screenshot because it’s done such a good job of recreating the iconic thick-outline cel-shaded style of theBorderlandsgames. Gamers often bring their favorite titles into the fray when it comes to the holidays, looking to everything from the cozyAnimal Crossingtobuilding Christmas trees entirely out of games....

Borderlands 3’sfirst year anniversary is fast approaching and the game continues to be a smashing hit to fans of first-person shooter games. Last February, developer Gearbox announced thatBorderlands 3just hit an impressive milestonewith the game being able to sell over 8 million copies in under a year. Now, players who still haven’t tried outBorderlands 3,or any otherBorderlandsgame for that matter, would be happy to know that the several titles from the franchise are currently discounted for the PC....

Outridersplayers can explore the alien world of Enoch in many ways, but one of the chief decisions that will influence a player’s experience is whether they choose to do so alone or with friends. Although the game is billed as a three player cooperative experience, it is entirely possible to do the whole thing in single player. For this reason, many players have been wondering whether or not there’s a way to play the game offline, as requiring an internet connection even when playing solo seems a bit off....