Hello Kitty Island AdventureandDisney Dreamlight Valleyare only two out of hundreds of games currently making waves in the simulation genre. Cozy gaming has long been a profitable video game genre, but official forays by larger IPs into the genre have only cropped up recently. BothHello Kitty Island AdventureandDisney Dreamlight Valleywere released post-pandemic and after the massive success ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, when cozy gaming and video games as a whole saw a spike in popularity....

Quick Links “House of Cards” is a Basic Mission inXenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Editionthat requires you to find a keycard for a man named Yardley. While it may seem like any other basic sidequest, completing “House of Cards” is needed if you want to change the look of your character. When you first arrive inXenoblade Chronicles X’s New Los Angeles, this feature won’t be readily available to you. There are two prerequisites to unlocking the avatar customization feature....

Developer Rebellion is perhaps best known for theSniper Elitefranchise, but its newest game, the upcoming survival-action gameAtomfall, is quite different. Set in an alternate version of 1960s Great Britain shortly after the Windscale nuclear disaster, the game combines exploration, combat, and mystery into one intriguing package for players to unravel. Choice and dialogue play a key role inAtomfall, allowing for a high degree of player freedom. Game Rant caught up with Rebellion head of design Ben Fisher who explained some of the reasoning behindAtomfall’s dialogue options....

Quick Links ThroughoutAtomfallyou will come across several terminals, machines, and unpowered facilities that can only be brought back online with an Atomic Battery. InAtomfall, Atomic Batteries can be found throughout every region in the game, and it’s a good idea tocollect lots of these earlyso you can power up important endgame facilities, like the Interchange and its Central Processor. To find Atomic Batteries,Atomfallplayers must look in trader inventories,pay attention to Leadsthat mention Atomic Battery locations, and destroy B....

Summary A leaker has recently revealed a possible release date forIndiana Jones and the Great Circleon the PS5.Indiana Jones and the Great Circlewas already confirmed for the PlayStation 5 before its launch, but the title does not have an official release date for Sony’s console yet. Released for Xbox Series X/S and PC in December 2024,Indiana Jones and the Great Circlewas a hit, reaching over four million players. Developed by MachineGames and published by Bethesda,Indiana Jones and the Great Circleearned very positive reviews, obtaining an average critic score of 87 onOpenCritic....

Summary Infinity Nikkihas provided an update on the upcoming housing and dye feature, stating that it may still be some time until it’s released. WhenInfinity Nikkilaunched in December 2024, it quickly established itself as the most successful release in theNikkifranchise, garnering critical acclaim and amassing a large international audience. It took the concept of a dress-up gacha and built an open-world experience around it, weaving puzzle-solving and combat into its gameplay loop....

Quick Links Just like all of Natlan’s world bosses inGenshin Impact, the Lava Dragon Statue is located inside a cave. Other than the Lava Dragon Statue boss inside, the cave has no items or other enemies. Only a Waypoint for easy access to the boss fight when players want to farm Sparkless Statue Core inGenshin Impact. The Lava Dragon Statue is a tricky boss. It requires a special method to beat it swiftly, or else it’ll take a long time to drain its HP....

Summary ThroughoutThe Lord of the Rings' massive trilogy over the years, fans have seen many versions of Sauron, the Dark Lord. After 24 years since his first appearance in the 2001The Fellowship of the Ring, Sauron still causes confusion about what he actually looks like under his robust and deceptive armor, but thankfully, fans will wonder no more as his true form can finally be seen. The Lord of the Rings' legendary author, J....

Summary The voice actor for Black Panther inMarvel 1943: Rise of Hydramight have revealed the game’s 2025 launch window. Skydance New Media gave players their first look at its Marvel project back in 2022, with later showings revealing thatMarvel 1943: Rise of Hydrawill follow Captain America during his early days as a World War 2 super soldier. The sentinel of liberty won’t be alone in his fight against Hydra, as he will form an uneasy alliance with Azzuri, the Black Panther of that era, as well as Howling Commandos member Gabriel Jones and a high-ranking Wakandan spy named Nanali....

Summary Fans might get to learn more information aboutMetroid Prime 4: Beyondduring the Nintendo Switch 2 livestream on April 2. Gamers have been waiting anxiously for a newMetroid Primegame sinceMetroid Prime 3: Corruptionlaunched for the Wii in 2007, and the fourth entry has had a long and turbulent development cycle that made that wait even longer. Originally announced in 2017,Metroid Prime 4was initially to be developed without Retro Studios, but development would later be restarted with the studio of the first threePrimeentries at the helm in 2019....

Quick Links Monopoly GOis going all out for St. Patrick’s Day with tons of festive events and tournaments. There are many events and tournaments happening right now. The big one is theSt. Paddy’s Partners event, which started on March 13 andruns until March 18. It comes with loads of cool rewards for players. The St. Paddy’s Partners event asks players to spin the roulette wheel to earn points. For this, the player will needtokens, which look like Shamrocksto match the festive theme....

Title Update 1 forMonster Hunter Wildslaunches on April 4, introducing a Grand Hub, a powerful new monster in Mizutsune, and Arena Quests. But while these updates bring fresh gameplay opportunities, one unique feature merits a comparison to Nintendo’sSplatoonseries. Much like howSplatoon’s idol performances serve as a central part of its world,Monster Hunter Wildsintroduces a singing diva who takes the stage in the Grand Hub at night, adding both spectacle and atmosphere....

Quick Links Soulslikes have long been touted as being some of thehardest challenges gaming has to offer. But anyone who has played aMonster Huntertitle will agree that taking down the fearsome monsters in these games is no cakewalk either;Monster Hunter Wildsis no exception. Fainting is a natural part of the gameplay loop ofMH Wilds, but unlike a lot of other games, it isn’t the end of the road. A hunt can still be concluded successfully after a player faints, though it does become harder to complete....