Summary The Boysis coming to an end, and while viewers are excited to see which of its stars will take their special brand of experience at superhero shows to less bloody waters, one fan-favorite isn’t too keen on making the jump. The Boyshas cemented its place in popular culture, taking superhero comic book characters not from DC or Marvel and making them mainstream at a time when the big two companies were trudging through an ongoing bout of genre fatigue....

Summary Fans believe the trailer for the upcomingArk: Survival EvolvedDLC,Aquatica, is AI-generated, leading to a wave of backlash. Snail Games has unlisted and deleted some of its posts regarding the newArk: Survival EvolvedDLC and seemingly attempted to move on. However, fans have even begun to comment about their frustrations on new posts for Snail Games' unrelated projects, likeBellwright, to ensure that their voices are heard. On March 18, theArksocial media account announcedthatArk: Survival Evolved’sAquaticaDLC would be fully developed by Snail Games....

Summary Developers have been making ninja games since the heyday of the NES.Ninja Gaiden,Strider,Shadow of the Ninja, and the list goes on. Ninja games have their peaks and valleys with the genre having a bit of a resurgence right now thanks to games likeAssassin’s Creed Shadows. In this latestAssassin’s Creedgame, players can take on the role of Naoe on a classic tour through Japan to get her revenge. It’s a long game, easily taking players at least forty or even eighty hours to complete it fully....

This article contains SPOILERS forAssassin’s Creed Shadows. TheAssassin’s Creedfranchise is far from being historically accurate, nor has it ever pretended to be. But that’s not to say that historical figures and events haven’t frequently played prominent roles in the series' narratives. Ezio would still have a broken Hidden Blade if it weren’t for Leonardo da Vinci. Edward Kenway wouldn’t have made it nearly as far as a pirate if it wasn’t for Mary Read....

Summary Obsidian Entertainment’sAvowedhas left quite an impression on 2025’s gaming landscape, acting as a genre shift for the developer’sPillars of Eternityseries and introducing players to the world of Eora from a brand-new perspective. While a big part ofAvowed’s appeal is its engaging first-person combat and exploration, its companions are also something worthy of note, with one companion standing out asAvowed’s breakout star. In fact, this particular companion’s presence within the game and his reception without make a strong case for one belovedMass Effectcharacter to make a return in the next entry....

Summary Part of the enduring thrill of open-world games is that, theoretically, the player can go anywhere whenever they like. However, many open-world games lack vertical integration, meaning players rarely see the rooftops and beyond. Not so with the grappling hook, every gamer’s favorite mechanic that lets them sling themselves across the open world at maximum speed and great heights. Whether it’s the smoke-spewing factories of Victorian London or Sengoku era Japan, grappling hooks in open world games are always a hell of a lot of fun....

Summary Dynamic seasonal cycles are quite rare in video games, especially in open-world titles. It is easy to see why: while developers can create various biomes and weather conditions — resulting in worlds with lush green forests (spring), snowy mountains (winter), or dry sandy deserts (summer) — it is far simpler to design distinct, unchanging regions rather than essentially crafting four different versions of the same world to shift dynamically over time....

Summary The PS1 is home to classic turn-based JRPGs, which helped shape the system. For example,Final Fantasy 7has to be the biggest success on the console, ushering in a new era for the franchise and for the RPG genre as a whole. With cutting-edge graphics, a mature story, and a customizable battle system, it’s easy to see why it was so popular. Otherturn-based PS1 hallmarksincludeBreath of Fire 3,The Legend of Dragoon, andWild Arms 2....

Summary FragPunkis shaping up to be a high-octane, free-to-play shooter, throwing players into intense 5v5 action in its Shard Clash mode. Players canchoose from a diverse roster of Lancers, wield powerful weapons, and shape the rules of each round to their advantage through the use of Shard Cards. While selecting the best Lancer andredrawing for optimal Shard Cardscan significantly impact the game, Relics provide an additional way to gain strategic advantages....

Summary Part of the allure of an RPG is its ability to immerse players in a world that is far more fantastical than ours. Be it throughan expansive settingor awell-written story, a good RPG will keep players from reality for hours on end. For the more action-oriented titles, that immersion also comes from a game’s combat. Epic battles that make players feel like their character provide an endless amount of fun....

Summary Mullet MadJacktakes the concept of overstimulation and turns it into a video game. Players assume control of the titular protagonist as he wades through robo-billionaires to save an internet star. Everything the player sees is streamed to a live audience that is hooked up to Jack’s blood stream, injecting his body with dopamine every time he kills something. If he doesn’t, his 10 seconds of life ticks down, killing him at zero....

Summary Developer Pearl Abyss has introduced the pre-season of theBlack Desert OnlineHardcore server, Battlefield of Blood and Sand, bringing plenty of new challenges for players to enjoy with a cap of only two hours per day. The Hardcore server offers exciting new ways forBlack Desert Onlineplayers to test their skills, though they will have limited time to progress each day. Black Desert Onlineis an MMORPGdeveloped by Pearl Abyss, with a strong focus on combat....

Summary Borderlandsfans can get three Golden Keys or Skeleton Keys in five of the series' core Gearbox games. This code is in effect until March 27, soBorderlandsfans shouldn’t wait too long before redeeming it. TheBorderlandsseries is building steam once again, as the series approaches the release ofBorderlands 4, set to launch later in 2025. While theBorderlandsmovie was a box office flop, it did seem to succeed in stirring up interest in the games, as the titles saw a surge following the release of the adaptation....