PowerWash Simulator 2is the newly surprise-announced sequel to the charmingly zen-like 2022 simulation game. A game whose concept practically writes itself in its title,PowerWash Simulatorbecame a massive hit for developer FuturLab thanks to its simplistic, relaxing gameplay and surprisingly detailed lore under the hood. The game has also seen plenty of support with plenty of crossover downloadable content, including crossovers with franchises likeSpongeBob SquarePants,Final Fantasy, and the recently releasedWallace & GromitDLC pack....

Quick Links While the quarantine zone ofAtomfallisn’t the kind of place you’d expect to do some light reading, there are a bunch of comic books hidden all over that you can pick up. These are based on real classic comic books from the 1950s, and you can even read a few pages of each one you find in the menu. Finding all 10 comics will earn you theAvid Collectorachievement/trophy, but it won’t be easy since some of them are stashed away in some very hard-to-reach places....

Summary TheFinal Fantasyseries has undergone a myriad of significant changes over its lengthy lifespan, with the most recent mainline installment,Final Fantasy 16, even showing the franchise’s willingness to break its own traditions in an attempt to broaden its demographic. As such,Final Fantasy 17is expected to take a similar approach, with fresh gameplay and exploration mechanics, alongside an original story and brand-new characters. While it’s at it,Final Fantasy 17should consider bringing back world maps and airships....

Summary Like many viewers, I’m endlessly fascinated byNetflix’sSquid Game. While the games themselves are terrifying and hard to look away from,the show excels at character development, and the past two seasons have been well-crafted. As fans wonder about theSquid Gameseason 3 plotlines, I’m also thinking about what could happen next. Although it seems clear that new games will be added to the third and final season and certain characters will face off against each other, no one is really sure how the story is going to conclude....

Summary Xbox Game Passis losing twoYakuzagames and five more titles later today, March 15. While these are the first games to leave the subscription service in March 2025, they won’t be the last, as another batch ofXbox Game Passdepartures is expected at the tail end of the month. Microsoft typically removes games from the XGP catalog every two weeks. It most recently did so on February 28,when Xbox Game Pass lost nine titles, includingWo Long: Fallen Dynasty,Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, andPAW Patrol World....

Summary Though there are various ways to defeat bosses inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, one player crafted a homing cart with mounted lasers to beat the annoying Mucktorok boss with no issues. TheTears of the Kingdomcart maker shared a video demonstrating their deadly device against the Mucktorok’s sludge attacks. As the boss of the Water Temple, the Mucktorok is one of four boss monsters summoned by Ganondorf to terrorize Hyrule inTears of the Kingdom....

Japan is filled with beautiful castles from the towering majesty of Osaka Castle to the eye-catching white walls of Himeji. Naturally,Assassin’s Creed Shadowsincorporates those scenic castles into its world, particularly as locations that Yasuke and Naoe must infiltrate. When designing these castles, theAssassin’s Creed Shadowsteam drew inspiration from Japan’s many real-world examples, taking note of the sturdy defenses, numerous traps, and cleverly hidden areas designed with invaders in mind. Game Rant spoke toAssassin’s Creed Shadowsart director Thierry Dansereau and associate game director Simon Lemay-Comtois aboutAssassin’s Creed Shadows’castles, and they discussed the team’s research trip to Japan, where they visited real-world castles and used them for guidance....

Player agency is important in any game, but like many elements of design, an exact definition is hard to pin down. It varies from developer to developer, genre to genre, game to game, and ultimately from player to player. The concept can further be complicated when discussingmeaningfulplayer agency, the degree of impact in any given story or gameplay choice, and by considering howthe illusion of choicefactors in (which, contrary to popular belief, can be important in making player agency stronger elsewhere)....

Summary Atomfall, Rebellion Developments' latest entry, is a bit of a departure from the studio’s storiedSniper Elitefranchise. Whereas the latter is a series of more realistically grounded third-person shooters set during World War II,Atomfallis a sci-fi/horror FPS survival title with RPG elements and a deep narrative-based journey. Taking players to an alternate history set in coastal England during the 1960s, and based on the aftermath of the real-life Windscale nuclear fire,Atomfall’s world is equally intriguing and intimidating....

Quick Links Players can find some consumables throughout the world ofAtomfall, but the most reliable way to get buffs, status effect cures, and other consumables is to use the crafting system. Youmust collect or trade for materialsand ingredients to craft consumables, and one of the most important things to collect is Herbs. Herb is used for all types of consumables, but to find Herb,Atomfallplayers will have to keep a keen eye out for itthroughout all of the game’s five zones....

Summary For as long as it has existed, theBattlefieldfranchise has tried to stand out from the crowd. Competing with games likeCall of Dutyhas never been the raison d’être of theBattlefieldgames. Instead, they tend to carve their own mechanical path, building a loyal fanbase that loves its idiosyncratic and chaotic choices. Story has never been the trademark ofBattlefieldgames. Instead, gameplay is king. This list is ranked just by that, with no consideration of story, graphics, or time period, only pure gameplay glory matters here....

Mages are a blast to control in video games, boasting immense mystical power that lets them smite foes in style. Players will love how great it feels to obliterate foes with elemental spells that can burn them to a crisp, freeze them in their tracks, or shock them to their core. Witches are especially common in most video games, with these female mages wasting no time in showing the depths of their power....

Summary All parents should encourage kids to read to increase their imagination and cognitive skills.Marvel Comicshas created various superhero adventures specifically for younger readers. These comics are age-appropriate and easily accessible, featuring compelling, well-known Marvel characters like Spider-Man and Hulk that are kid-friendly. Superhero adventures, like those found in Marvel Comics, can ignite children’s imaginations and plant a love for reading. Comics also share crucial messages of responsibility, courage, and teamwork that apply to real-world situations....