Summary Kingdom Hearts 3marked a pivotal moment in the franchise, culminating in the return of beloved original characters across the series' games. From Roxas to Xion, Aqua to Ventus,Kingdom Hearts 3took the time to spotlight its cast and their efforts toward bringing an end to theDark Seeker Saga. While this focus was an emotional one set up for long-time fans, it also compounded the absence ofFinal Fantasycharacters throughoutKH3’s plot. Though the Hollow Bastion crew could be seen briefly in the game’s Re: Mind DLC, it’s unclear to what extent they or otherFinal Fantasycharacters will appear inKingdom Hearts 4....

Traveller’s Tales' series of licensedLEGOgames have lasted a long time because they skillfully blend the lighthearted spirit ofLEGOwith iconic pop culture. On the one hand, games likeLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagamanage to deliver largely accurate retellings of the stories they adapt, but on the other hand they representthe charming creative energy of LEGO productsthrough building mechanics. Creativity is particularly well represented in custom characters, which can be made in most games by mixing and matching the parts of other playable characters....

Summary The developers at Hexworks have disabled crossplay withinLords of the Fallenjust days after it was released across PC and consoles. Since the follow-up to the 2014 game was released on October 13, TheLords of the Fallenhas already seen numerous patches and hotfixes rolled out to gamers. One of the more surprising updates isthe difficulty level for two bosses has been increased inLords of the Fallen. The game has already drawn comparisons with other Soulslike titles likeElden RingandDark Souls, and it seems Hexworks is looking to ensure players are challenged throughout their playthrough....

Microsoft’s “AAAA” studio,The Initiative, continues to be incredibly enigmatic with regard to whatever game it’s currently developing. Despite reports saying otherwise, the studio didn’t appear at the last Xbox Games Showcase in July, even though there were several high-profile reveals and updates, includingHalo Infiniteandthe newFable. While whatever the game is remains a mystery, we are well acquainted with some of its staff. Back in April, we learned thatUncharted 4developer Sylvia Chambers had been hired, and now it has been discovered that 16 new hires have been brought into The Initiative, with more prolific and well-known talent among them....

AMinecraftleak has offered players a glimpse at an in-development world editor. Considering the age of the game,Minecrafthas never really been known for high-profile leaks, even if some secrets have slipped out over the years.WithMinecraftrenowned for inspiring creativity within its fan base, it’s great that Mojang remains dedicated to giving players the tools they need to build their perfect world. Players of the game continue to find new incredible ways to impress using the game’s existing sandbox, with one fan even building afully functional trading card game inMinecraft, but more options are never a bad thing....

Call of Duty: Modern Warfareis a game with no shortage of opportunities for players toabsolutely dunk on their opponents, but when it comes to power moves, nothing compares to dropping a nuke on the battlefield and securing an instant win, no matter how far ahead the enemy team is. That kind of unstoppable power is naturally hard to come by, which makes it doubly impressive when someone manages to unleash it in record time....

Ed Boon, co-creator of theMortal Kombatseries, will be inducted into the AIAS Hall of Fame at the 25th Annual D.I.C.E Awards. Boon, CEO of NetherRealm Studios, has been involved in the gaming industry for many years, being responsible for such franchises as the aforementioned tournament fighter, which just saw the release of its eleventh installment in 2019, as well as contributing totheInjusticeseries for DC Comics. The Hall of Fame award is given out to members of the industry whose influential footprint can be felt across many titles, whether it be on one genre of game, or across an entire generation of gaming....

Players ofThe Sims 4franchise knew that the reveal for the tenth, newest expansion pack was just around the corner, and today they finally got a peek at what it will be.The Sims 4: Snowy Escape’s official announcement trailer is set to drop tomorrow, October 20, but that hasn’t stopped fans from already reacting to the artwork and title. Some fans of the series have been asking for a winter themed addition to the game for quite a while, but others think the expansion should have gone in a different direction....

New World, the brand new MMORPG from Amazon Games, opened its doors to players at the end of September 2021. Set on the fictional island of Aeternum,New Worldexplores an alternate history filled with magic, monsters, and darkness. Unlike many MMOs,New Worldputs a lot of emphasis on its crafting and survival mechanics. There are 17Trade Skills inNew Worldfor players to master, covering the entire process of Gathering, Refining, and Crafting. One of the most useful Crafting Skills for a magic-based character is Arcana, which allows the creation of magic weapons, potions, and tinctures....

This article contains spoilers for No Time To Die.The previous James Bond film, 2015’sSpectre, was a noticeable step down from its immediate predecessorSkyfall— despite sharing a director in Sam Mendes,Spectrewas criticized by both critics and fans for its sloppy writing, disappointing action, and weak characters. However, despite all its faults, the film still managed to lay the foundation for a far superior follow-up in the form of the newly releasedNo Time To Die....

Call of Duty: Warzoneplayers continue to show off their ingenuity and skill. As game clips circulate the game’s community gets a chance to share in epic moments together. Every so often, oneWarzoneplayer will find a unique way to bring down enemies and solve interesting problems. While looking through one of the many epicWarzonecompilation videos that fill YouTube fans noticed one genius player’s unique strategy. Although it is not an uncommon tactic, many fans forget that it is possible to attach equipment to vehicles....

The games industry is a bit unique in that high-level executives are often consumer-facing personalities, creating an interesting scene around figures like Masahiro Sakurai and Shigeru Miyamoto.PlayStation’s Shuhei Yoshidais one such figure with a fan following, largely thanks to his appearances in PlayStation videos and his presence at industry events like E3. Over on the PlayStation Blog, Yoshida shared a list of his favoriteindie games from 2021. In total, Yoshida has 12 distinct items listed, the apparent goal being one for each month....

Pokemon SwordandShieldwill soon be receiving its second batch of additional content in theCrown Tundra DLC. While the future of thePokemongames isn’t clear from the public’s perspective, many have speculated on the direction thatNintendowill take the franchise next. With the company’s most recent trademark, fans are more curious than ever about what they will be seeing next. Entei is one of the legendary beast Pokemon from the Johto region and has been a fan favorite since its first appearance inPokemon GoldandSilverin 1999....