New tactical strategy gameFire Emblem Engagehas kept information on its new cast fairly scarce. While the game’s official reveal trailer shown during the September 13 Nintendo Direct livestream event showed off a number of new playable characters, very little was shown about these characters besides their appearances. Instead, the trailer primarily focused onFire Emblem Engage’sgimmick of summoning previousFire Emblemprotagonists to aid in battle. However, it was revealed that protagonist Alear is a Divine Dragon, which indicates a fairly unique direction for aFire Emblemlead....

Stardew Valley’sdeep and dangerous minesare home to a diverse collection of minerals and gemstones. Each of these gems has its own unique charm and uses. Among these precious treasures,Topazstands out as a popular gem sought after by beginner and seasoned players. Topaz is a fairly common bright yellow-colored stone that’s prized for its beauty. It is one of the eight gems that players can discover while mining inStardew Valley. Topaz can bedonated to Gunther at the Museumfor rewards....

Super Monkey Ballis back in action withSuper Monkey Ball: Banana Mania.2021 marks the 20th anniversary of theSuper Monkey Ballseries, which Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and Sega intend to celebrate withSuper Monkey Ball: Banana Mania,a title that compiles and remasters beloved levels and minigames from the previous entries.Banana Manialooks like a significant return to form for the franchise, which hasn’t gotten a completely new game in quite a few years. If the franchise’s return wasn’t enough of a selling point, Sega is adding some of its other characters to the mix, including characters fromSonic the Hedgehog....

Tales of Ariseis the next in a long-running franchise of JRPG titles that is seemingly bringing the series into the modern era of gaming. Unfortunately,Tales of Ariseseems to be mimicking one of the least popular trends in modern games by removing its co-op options. The series has long been defined by its blend of traditional JRPG precepts with fast-paced action combat. Losing the ability to let a friend join in on the fun will likely prove a detriment to the new game....

Will this be the week to push to obtain a higher ranking in Mythic+ dungeons inWorld of Warcraft: Dragonflight? As players increase the level of their Mythic+ keystone new challenges arise that change every week. Read through this guide as we break down how to overcome the new challenges brought on by this week’sMythic+ Affixes. Mythic+ Dungeons are a very popular endgame content as analternative to Raidingand offer new challenges for players to tackle and still achieve some of the best gear out there....

As video games have developed with the assistance of modern technology, many players have found themselves admiring the visual impact that in-game graphics and scenery can create. For this reason, features such as camera modes have become more common as implemented features, enabling players to take stunning screenshots of their favorite gameplay moments. Wuthering Wavesis no stranger to these features either, with a camera mode available to players as soon as theybegin a new playthrough....

An image of a white Xbox Series X controller circulating through the feeds of Xbox fans has rumors flying that it isa prototype controller for a white Xbox Series X console, andMicrosoft’sresponse to the speculation is puzzling. In a statement to The Verge, aMicrosoftspokesperson said regarding the controller, “We have nothing further to share at this time.” That’s about as much of a non-answer as can be given, and is understandable considering how high the stakes are in console development....

Creators ofThe Matrix(no longer a trilogy, sinceThe Matrix 4trailer dropped), the Wachowski sisters are well-known to be furious consumers of pop culture. Shiny Entertainment’s Dave Perry, who led development of bothEnter The MatrixandThe Matrix: Path Of Neo, once told IGN that the Wachowskis “seemed to have seen every movie ever made”.RELATED:The Matrix Online MMORPG ExplainedThe Wachowskis themselves also told IGN that they spent “crack-den amounts of time” playing games. It’s fair to say that games were a massive influence on theMatrixfranchise, and there are many games that fans would do well to check out if they want to fully explore the series’ roots....

Army of Two: The 40th Daywas a third-person shooter developed and released byElectronic Artsin early 2010. The game stars Tyson Rios and Elliot Salem, apair of self-employed mercenaries, and serves as a sequel to 2008’sArmy of Two. InThe 40th Day, Rios and Salem take a job in Shanghai that forces them into an encounter with a villainous organization called The 40th Day Initiative and its leader, Jonah Wade. RELATED:5 First-Person Shooters Released In 2020 That Didn’t Get Enough Love...

With every new console generation, there’s always the conversation of which console maker has the best launch game lineup moving into November. Other than the backwards compatible titles, both thePS5andXbox Series X/Shave a few promising games coming day-and-date with both systems. However, like the many console generations before it but especially so in 2020, the majority of the true-to-form next-gen games are slated for release in 2021. Games likeSpider-Man: Miles MoralesandCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warare sort of interquels that ride the thin line between current-gen and next-gen gaming, but next year are when the truly next-gen titles will release....

In the eyes of many who played it,Killzoneis a franchise that deserved more love than it ever received - both from other gamers and Sony itself.Killzone 2,3, andShadow Fallall delivered some top-notch campaigns. Each entry offered stellar multiplayer experiences and cutting edge visuals, too, with eventhe PS Vita gameKillzone Mercenaryshining brightly. The series deserves a comeback, and to make it succeed, live service would be the way to go. With Sony picking up Bungie and various reports suggesting that it is determined to make some successful live service titles - withDestruction All-Starsbeing a failed attempt at this - it only makes sense to do so with an established IP....

Video game and movie sound design is often discussed in regard to the horror genre.Atmosphere is key to acclaimed horror franchiseslikeResident Evil,Silent Hill, andDead Space, but it’s just as important to nail auditory cues in genres like shooters where fans seek different experiences out of each weapon. The presence of remixes toPokemonsoundtracks and others on YouTube also points to audience interest in great auditory experiences, so headsets like theASUS ROG Delta S Animatehave their work cut out for them....

Avowedis Obsidian Entertainment’s chance to make big gains in the fantasy RPG market. WithThe Elder Scrolls 6rumored to be at least five years away and with Obsidian having found recent success with its first-person sci-fi RPGThe Outer Worlds, many fans of the genre are hoping thatAvowedwill be able to spiritually succeedThe Elder Scrollsseries to become the new first-person fantasy franchise on the block. If Obsidian is going to create a first-person fantasy RPG that truly brings the genre into the next generation, however, the studio will need to make significant innovations in the way it handles its open-world storytelling....