TheXbox Series X/S consoleshave remained as uniform as possible. The machines still use the same user interface as the last gen machines to make the transition to new-gen systems as smooth as possible. The same applies to theXbox controllers. Aside from some tweaks here and there, the Xbox controller is relatively unchanged from the last generation. Related:How to Connect PS5 DualSense Controller to Xbox Series X/S Thankfully, theXbox Series X/Scontroller’s design is as comfortable as the Xbox One....

Star Wars Battlefrontis a competent action-shooter with authentic iconography and sound design that honor its theatrical franchise roots.Star Wars Battlefront 2, similar to its series-reboot predecessor from 2015, offers a bounty of character selections from different classification types. Players may customize avatars that resemble a Rebel Twi’lek, for example, or a Scarif Shoretrooper. But apart from the regular avatars that players can adopt fromStar Warslore, the series also allows fans to play as the franchise’s most iconic characters....

Resident Evilremains one of Capcom’s most successful video game franchises. In a span of 25 years,Resident Evilhas grown to be a worldwide phenomenon with multiple games, comic books, novels, and film adaptations. This November,a reboot film calledResident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon Cityis scheduled to premiere on the big screen, which will focus on the stories of the first two games. Although the firstResident Evilgame is considered the beginning of what would become a global hit, it is also infamous for its cheesy voice acting and dialogue....

Ever since the firstAnimal Crossinggame was released, villagers have been found in weird locations, but oneAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsfan may have run into Pietro in the most bizarre place yet. Pietro has become a fan-favoriteAnimal Crossingcharacter since being introduced inNew Leaf, and although he’s strange on a regular occasion, oneAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsplayer has seen him in an even more unusual light. Animal Crossinghas always been a unique franchise for a multitude of reasons, most notably the fact that the characters in their town will have their own lives whether the player is there or not....

The release ofAssassin’s Creed: Valhallashould keep fans busy for another couple of years as Odyssey did. The game is a vast, deep venture into the series’ lore and gameplay aspects, this time taking fans right into the Viking way of life. However, one thing that’s the same is the franchise’s tendency to repeat past mistakes. RELATED:5 Locations That Make Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Better (& 5 That Are Just Frustrating) These are the points that have held the series back from reaching that high standard that separate a good game from a great one....

Summary When players start a new campaign inBaldur’s Gate 3, they get to create a unique character of their own or choose to play as one of several pre-made characters, referred to as Origin characters. Any unchosen Origin character (except the Dark Urge) can be recruited into the player’s party during the first few hours of the campaign. Updated on Jun 26, 2025, by Matthew Weideman:Baldur’s Gate 3 remains a fantastic game that players come back to over and over....

Gungrave. A two-part third-person shooter released on the Playstation 2 in the early 2000s gets a new coat of fresh paint in the newly releasedGungrave G.O.R.E. Developed by the South Korean studio IGGYMOB, the player will take on the role of Grave, an anti-hero with a penchant for not staying dead and steamrolling his enemies with hisdual-wieldedguns and a coffin he wields on his back. Yes…a coffin. The titular gunslinger will explore many areas in Southeast Asia that are twisted to fit the world’s gritty, gory, and flashy aesthetic....

The beauty of games likeBloodbornedoesn’t just come from the stellar gameplay or grotesquely fascinating detail; it can also come from the RPG elements that make each playthrough unique.FromSoftware’sBloodborneenables players to place their currency of “Blood Echoes” into their character, exchanging this fee for levels to enhance their character. Some players have a talent when it comes to making thebestbuildsinBloodborne. Even with the game’s somewhat limited selection of builds, players have managed to create some incredibly useful builds that both new and experienced players can try on their next trip to Yharnam....

It’s hard to imagine aMetal Geargame without a plot twist or two. They’re the series’ lifeblood. Even simpler entries can take wild turns that make players think. Still, some twists are more effective than others. ManyMetal Geartwists can be weird, confusing, or out of left field. RELATED:Strangest Gaming Plot Twists Liquid’s arm inMetal Gear Solid 2,Peace Walker’s Hot Coldman, and his involvement inMetal Gear Solid 3, and essentially everything fromMetal Gear Solid: Portable Opsrange from baffling to just kind of there....

Fans of fitness might findAmerican Ninja Warrioras one of the most riveting reality shows out there. Instead of directly competing and clashing with other contestants in feats of strength and wit,American Ninja Warrioremphasizes the contest against oneself. Created as a spin-off of Japan’sSasuke Ninja Warrior, the WesternANWseries has a similar concept: contestants attempt to finish an obstacle course with challenges that require immense feats of strength and acrobatics. RELATED:Great TV Drama Series With Underwhelming First Seasons Such obstacles are so intense that they often force contestants to think on their feet and use their energy wisely, with some shows highlighting a contestant and how they intelligently overcame obstacles to finish the course within a reasonable amount of time....

Call of Duty: Modern Warfarereceives new cosmetic items in the shop on a regular basis. And considering the sheer amount of cash that Activision makes from microtransactions, that’s certainly no surprise. The next update forCall of Duty: Modern Warfare, expected to release later today on June 16, will be adding a couple of new bundles that fans of the popular first-person shooter can purchase from the store. First up is the Wendigo Operator bundle, which will add the Taiga skin for Krueger, along with three legendary weapons for players to add to their collection: the Psychosis assault rifle, Evil Manifest SMG, and Crevasse melee blueprint that equips players with an icepick weapon....

Most new players will turn their attention to Legendary weapons or equipment inCyberpunk 2077. While these are great, mods are just as important to acquire, especiallyLegendary mods like the Arasaka Software. Obviously, players won’t start with the best options when playingCyberpunk 2077, rather some simpler mods. One of these is the Armadillo, a mod so common it can be considered ubiquitous. It’s a simple defense enhancer for clothing, and layering on several instances can make players very tanky....

The fine folks over at FromSoftware have created a tough, trial by fire game titledDark Souls.The series separates the casuals from the hardcore gamers, asit’s such a tough game that only gets harder and harder as it’s played.The PvE elements are already a challenge for the majority of players, with big bosses, many enemies, and even mini-bosses that take time to beat. RELATED:Dark Souls: The 5 Best Boss Fights (& The 5 Worst)...