Summary It has been nearly six years since ConcernedApe’s farm life simulation gameStardew Valleybegan captivating the gaming community in a way not many of the genre’s titles had ever done before. Since then,Stardew Valleyhas gone on to become one of the most successful indie games ever made, and it still receives regular updates from its devoted developer, Eric Barone. Now, Barone looks to capture the hearts of gamers again with the release of his upcoming confectionery store simulation game,Haunted Chocolatier....

Evidence suggestsWorld of Warcraftis making a big change to the Trading Post soon, and fans are worried about what that might mean. If the recently-discovered assets indicateWorld of Warcraftis doing what fans think it is, there will likely be significant backlash.TheTrading Post is a new featureWorld of Warcraftadded earlier this year that allows players to collect Trader’s Tender and buy a stock of cosmetic items that rotate monthly. Players can only collect 1,000 Trader’s Tender each month, meaning the flow of currency is time-locked....

Summary OneZelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer reimagined the game asAngry Birds, building a giant slingshot to throw out Bokoblins. InTears of the Kingdom, there are many ways for players to harness their creativity, including Ultrahand, which lets them manipulate all kinds of objects. Since the game’s launch,this ability has become a hit with theZeldacommunity, which has come up with ingenious builds like portable bridges and space rockets. The sandbox nature of the Ultrahand ability leverages players' imagination and encourages them to think outside the box when messing around with construction materials spread across Hyrule....

Summary ALegend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer has built a vehicle that collects wood after bombing trees. SinceZelda: Tears of the Kingdomwas released, players have made incredible bases and energy-efficient vehicles, but this machine is perfect for collecting wood. While it shares some similarities with its predecessor,The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomoffers incredible player freedom with its abilities. Players have used Ultrahand to make tons of impressive contraptions and bases....

Thanks to the sharp rise of the gaming industry over the last few decades, there are now a plethora of new video games releasing every single week. Consequently, it can be tough for new releases to stand out, as anything that isn’t a recognizable IP or made by a respected studio tends to get lost in the crowd. RELATED:The Most Ambitious Sequels In Gaming History However, there are some occasions when an upcoming game is announced with an ambitious concept that manages to turn heads and capture the imagination of gamers....

Final Fantasy VIIis considered by many to be one of the greatest video games of all time, so it was only a given that a remake of this title would be held up to the highest of standards. This is what makesFinal Fantasy VII Remakesuch a lofty achievement — not only is this title one of the best games of 2020, but it also managed to achieve this level of greatness without getting stuck in the shadow of its predecessor....

Not only was 2023 a banner year for some of gaming’s most-anticipated sequels, remakes, and debuts, but the sheer volume of new games arriving in 2023 made it practically impossible for players to get to experience everything on the release schedule. Nearly every month onthe 2023 calendarsaw a new major title launch, with dozens of others preceding or following major releases practically every week. Roughly beginning withDead Spaceand ending withAvatar: Frontiers of Pandora, 2023’s jam-packed release schedule was one for the ages, meaning there are plenty of hidden gems that may have slipped out of players' radars....

Subscription services have gradually become one of the most popular forms of media delivery around. In the early-late 2000s, streaming services were the shiny new thing, with companies like Netflix being the first to really popularize the model. Now, subscription services dominate the entertainment industry, with just about every big movie company having their own dedicated platform. The gaming scene also has its own fair share of subscription services, withXbox Game Passwidely considered to be the best value....

There are a few heavy-hitting franchises in science fiction.Star Warsdominates the big screen, whereasMass EffectandHaloare the industry leaders in gaming.Star Trekhas historically been the go-to for fans of the genre in television. The original series andThe Next Generationare beloved, are a handful of series and reimaginings that followed, but in recent years it has struggled to provide a powerhouse to compete with Disney’s galaxy far, far away.The Orvillehad been the closest thing to a modern adaptationof classicTrek, butStar Trek: Strange New Worldsbrings back the franchise’s old-school magic....

Summary Apex Legendsrecently released content that ties new legend Alter’s backstory to Dr. Somers', aka Horizon.Apex Legendsis a free-to-play battle royale game developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts. From the very start,Apexhas been focusing on rich character-driven storytelling. The developers recently revealedexciting details aboutApex Legends' Season 21, highlighting significant updates and the introduction of a new character, Alter. In an interview, key team members discussed Alter’s unique abilities, including her breaching portal, which underwent several iterations before its final design....

Avowedis set in the world of Eora from Obsidian Entertainment’sPillars of Eternitygames. Though the game is said to be mostly set in the frontier of the Living Lands to the far north, there are a few things established about the world of Eora in bothPillars of Eternitygames that indicate what fans can expect in the new title. There are huge dungeons inPillars of Eternitycalled megadungeons that have great ties to the lore of the series and could exist even in the frontier setting ofAvowedfor important reasons in the backstory of the games....

Summary A newBaldur’s Gate 3mod adds a roguelike mode to the popular RPG, transforming the gameplay entirely. One of the main reasons people loveBaldur’s Gate 3is because of its amazing story and characters, but it also has a robustDungeons and Dragons-based combat system, and this new mod helps players focus entirely on battle. Baldur’s Gate 3was one of the biggest hits of 2023.The game has sold over 10 million copies, surpassing even Larian Studios’ expectations, and has earned hundreds of awards....

Summary Thanks to the nature of video games, their development cycles are longer than most other forms of entertainment. While each year sees the launch of an exceptional game, there are times when many landmark games are released in a singular year. These years become hallmarks for gaming communities, such as 1998 and 2007. With the launch ofBaldur’s Gate 3, 2023 has already set itself up to join the list, even withBethesda’sStarfieldstill on the waylater this year....