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One of the biggest issues facing studios when crafting their games is that they need to ensure it not only abides by the hallmarks of the genre it is exploring, but that it is also very open to those that may have never played a game within that genre before. WithDune: Awakening, Funcom has crafted another exciting survival game that will likely test even the most veteran of players. But, at the same time,Dune: Awakeningfeels extremely open and inviting to those unfamiliar with survival games....

Summary Quick Links As fans ofSolo Levelingprepare for the long wait for season 3, some are feeling appreciative of how the adaptation has gone so far. Recent adaptations of manhwa and webtoon-style anime don’t have the greatest track record, and it is easy to imagine a world whereSolo Levelingdidn’t get the treatment that elevated it from the rest of the crowd. In the wake of Season 2 ending, fans have been sounding off about their favorite aspects of the artistry on display....

Death Stranding 2: On the Beachcomposer Woodkid recently confirmed that Hideo Kojima made changes to the game to make it more polarizing.Death Stranding 2is set to launch on the PlayStation 5 on June 26 and will continue the story of Sam Porter Bridges as he and Fragile set out to reconnect the world following the events of the first game. While plenty of gamers praised the originalDeath Strandingfor its haunting atmosphere and memorable themes, there are just as many who derided it as a “boring walking simulator....

Summary 007 First Lightwill lack any kind of multiplayer, one of the defining features of some of the bestJames Bondgames ever made. The omission reflects IO Interactive’s expertise and design sensibilities, both of which contributed to007 First Lightbeing a single-player-only experience. IO Interactive first announced itsJames Bondgamein late 2020, referring to it asProject 007. Nearly five years later, the Danish developer officially unveiled the title as007 First Lightduring the June 2025 edition of Summer Game Fest....

Summary Fans of local co-op experiences now have two new titles to look forward to:LEGO VoyagersandOut of Words, both announced during the latest edition ofSummer Game Fest. However, the wait for these games might require some patience, as theirSGF 2025trailers didn’t mention any release dates. The rise of online gaming observed from the early 2010s onward directly correlates with a decline in local multiplayer titles. However,some games still aim to combine both couch and online co-op, including recent titles such asSplit Fiction,Rotwood,Chained Together, andTrine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy....

Even after its recent delay, hype surroundingGrand Theft Auto 6is as palpable as ever, with audiences on the edge of their seats awaiting more concrete information. Sadly, the two trailers shown thus far don’t seem to highlight much gameplay, with all their footage appearing to be from in-engine cutscenes. Nevertheless, there is a good deal ofGTA 6informationswirling about the internet in the form of leaks and rumors, which have helped elevate expectations....

Quick Links Extradimensional Crisis is the first themed booster pack for the Celestial Guardians expansion and the fourth to be added toPokemon TCG Pocketsince its launch in late 2024. The set introduces 103 new cards to thepopular trading card game, including 5 new ex cards and some new trainers and items. Not all of the new cards in Extradimensional Crisis are game-changers, but one or two have the potential to completely reshape the meta....

Although it seems like a newAnimal Crossinggame is inevitable on the Switch 2 after the success ofNew Horizonson its predecessor, fans may still be waiting some time for this entry to manifest. However, there are still plenty of ways Nintendo can fill the Switch 2’sAnimal Crossingvoid in the meantime. While it may not be exactly the game fans are expecting, the stars are aligning for oneAnimal Crossingtitle to make its way onto the Switch 2 sooner rather than later....

Quick Links Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destinyreceived a remaster on the 23rd of May, 2025, allowing players old and new to experience its branching narrative and timing/counterattack-focused combat system. While the game does a great job of introducing players to its world, story, and especially its characters, its opening does skip over certain aspects of the gameplay and combat system. In thisOnimusha 2Guide, we’ll discuss tips, tricks, and advice that can help new players get into the swing of things in this action-adventure story....

Summary Fantasy is one of the grandest genres in fiction, creating entire worlds of magic and monsters. While one of the hardest genres to pull off, there have been shows and series that adapt previously published authors' stories to create entirely new ones for fans to enjoy. Fantasy shows take viewers on amazing adventures of slaying dragons, discovering treasure, and saving the world. However, fantasy is a vast genre that can be told in any number of ways....

There are 40 karts inMario Kart World, and each of them has its own unique stats and advantages for players to use. With so many different characters to sit within them, and so many stats to judge, it can be hard to find the best kart inMario Kart World. That is, unless players like the look of one purely based on visuals. The best kart inMario Kart Worlddepends on the player’s racing style, their character’s weight class, and what they think is the most fun and cool....

Summary Dune: Awakeningplayers choose a class when they begin the game, which gives them access to a specific skill set. They can continue to build their character using their chosen class, but they can alsounlock the other class skill treesfor an even more unique, custom build. Dune: Awakeningis a survivalist game but also an MMORPG, so there’s a lot of traveling and exploration to be done, and there are abilities in the skill tree that can make that easier....

Spoilers ahead forBorderlands 3. Borderlands 4is steadily closing in on its release date, and while I am undoubtedly still excited for the game, it hasn’t been an easy couple of years as aBorderlandsfan. Recently, theBorderlands 4pricing controversy dominated online discussion around the series, and just prior to that there were split opinions on the designs of the upcoming release’s new Vault Hunters. TheBorderlandsmovie completely missed the mark,Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands’ painfully short DLC killed the hype around the otherwise enjoyable spin-off, andNew Tales from the Borderlandsfailed to live up to its predecessor....