Video game consoles have changed a lot since the early days of the industry. As games moved from the arcade to the living room, systems like theNintendo Entertainment Systemor the Atari 2600 were boxy creations that largely mimicked the television sets and VHS players of their time. It didn’t take long, however, for game consoles to develop their own sense of personality. Now, the aesthetics of a console are almost as important as its technical specs, and the big three companies ofPlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo have displayed a remarkable sense of creativity when making some of their most recent pieces of hardware....

It’s been five years since the original release ofRimWorld, the colony management sim from indie developers Ludeon Studios. Over that time, the game has continued to expand, challenging players with new biomes, enemies, and dangers.RimWorldis a game of survival against the odds, as players grow their fledgling colony on a hostile world. Life on aRimWorldis tough, and players will often need advanced machinery and devices to help their colonists survive. However, these kinds of high-tech items can only be constructed with Components, a vital crafting ingredient that can be quite tricky to find....

Spider-Man PS4’s combat system makes total use of Peter Parker’s abilities as Spider-Man by allowing players to utilize all of his super-human strength, agility, and endurance. However, whileMiles Moralesshares these abilities, he also has a few that are unique to him alone, and the upcomingSpider-Man: Miles Moralesplans to implement them. Over on its official Twitter account, Insomniac Games confirmed thatSpider-Man: Miles Moraleswill allow players to use Miles' Venom Shock and camouflage abilities in combat....

Summary Star Warsfans can celebrate this magical time of year with stories of unbearable working conditions on the franchise’s most infamous entry. That’s right, it’s that time of year again to talk aboutTheStar Wars Holiday Special. Even Disney still largely refuses to acknowledge theStar Warsspecial, which is probably no surprise to anyone “lucky” enough to have seen it. Only a small part ofThe Star Wars Holiday Specialwas released on Disney Plus, and even that may be pushing it....

EA has released a new CG cinematic short story forStar Wars: Squadrons. The video follows the perspective of Imperial Captain Grey, a loyal soldier of the Galactic Empire and leader of Titan Squadron for the Empire portion of the story, as well as a glimpse ofSquadrons’customizable starfighters. Following thestory mode reveal trailer from 2020’s Gamescomin late August, players get to see more of the narrative, this time for a major character inStar Wars: Squadrons' story mode....

Even before it released,Straywas a fan favorite among the gaming community. Between its feline-inspired gameplay and cyberpunk aesthetic, it gained momentum as one of the most wishlisted games on Steam; even breaking records for concurrent player numbers on the platform upon its release. That attention has quickly turned to fans wanting more out of this relatively small experience, whetherDLC is inStray’sfutureor BlueTwelve Studio embarks upon a sequel. The latter arguably makes the most sense, as there are plenty of loose ends for BlueTwelve to cover and attempting to expand upon the self-contained story ofStraymight detract from its original experience....

TheTerminatorfilm franchise has been accompanied by video game tie-ins all the way since Bethesda Softworks' 1991 DOS game. While each fan has their favorites, few entries are as polarizing as 2019’sTerminator: Resistancefor PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Upon its release a year ago, many hailed it as either the best or worst video game based on the iconic science-fiction franchise. Now, developer Teyon and publisher Reef Entertainment are hoping to breathe new life into the game, as they have announcedTerminator: Resistance Enhanced, a PlayStation 5-exclusive remaster....

Summary A player is currently working on aThe Day Beforecrack aimed at enabling players to experience the highly controversial title offline. This move comes after a tumultuous development process and a controversial release that left players disillusioned. Surprisingly, asThe Day Beforeapproaches its official shutdown, some players are still interested in playing the game. The Day Before, published by Mytona, faced severe criticism for its troubled development and a controversial launch that fell short of many promises....

Gamers better start counting down if they weren’t already, because only 100 days remain before one of 2023’s most highly-anticipated games,The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, finally comes out. In case anyone needs a reminder for whatever reason,Tears of the Kingdomis the long-awaited sequel toThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, one of the most critically-acclaimed games of all time. Fans have been eagerly awaiting a followup to Link’s first truly open-world adventure for years now, but at long last, with the game set to come to Nintendo Switch on May 12, the wait is in its final stretch....

At CinemaCon,TheMatrix 4trailer was released to a closed-off audience that went out to share their thoughts about the preview, and it was a generally positive consensus. Fans also got a title for the upcoming sequel,The Matrix: Resurrections. The Matrix: Resurrectionswill be a follow-up to the 2003 filmThe Matrix: Revolutions.Thought to have been concluded as a trilogy film,The Matrixserieswill finally make its return almost two decades later.The Matrixis known for revolutionizing special effects on film that weren’t as common at the time, such as the 360 camera shots, the slow-motion effects, and ‘powers’ during the fight scenes....

Nearly twenty years afterThe Matrix Revolutionsleft audiences scratching their heads, Lana Wachowski is reviving the franchise with the fourth installment inThe Matrix Resurrections. For a time,The Matrixwas a cultural phenomenon, imitated and parodied to exhaustion. Will the new film deliver a high concept mind-expanding sci-fi action flick as fans expect, or will it simply repeat the same beats as the first movie in a pale cash-in? Matrixmania overran the world in March of 1999 whenThe Matrixwas released in theatres....

Creativity knows no bounds in the pixilated world ofThe Sims 4. The devout fans that call themselves “Simmers” fully immerse themselves into the lives of their characters. This community of players engages in a plethora of activities that may raise some eyebrows in the real world but are widely embraced within the confines of the game. RELATED:Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do In The Sims 4 From whimsical wackiness to unabashed eccentricities, Simmers showcase a spectrum of interesting behaviors andmemes that many can relate to....

The Sims 4offers an open-ended sandbox-style gameplay, allowing players to act as puppeteers,creating and controlling virtual lives. With meticulous customization options, players can customize their Sims’ personalities with great depth. Besides, there are tons of other features and activities that players can explore as they progress through the game. All in all,The Sims 4offers endless possibilities for fun and creativity. InThe Sims 4, players can create and manage their Sims’ families, and Sims that get pregnant need to get some time off work....