Ubisoftis likely going to be putting less emphasis on AAA game experiences going forward. In a recent earnings call,Ubisoftdescribes that these types of games will not be the main focus of its business model in the future. The AAA moniker may be somewhat informal, but it is a label that describes many of the major experiences available today. Games by well-known publishers like Activision or Nintendo tend to fall into this category....

Valvehas expressed intentions to make a new Steam Controller to help bridge the gap between PC and console gaming like never before. For those who don’t know,Valveis an American video game developer and publisher founded in 1996. The company is known for developing and publishing some of the most popular video games of all time, includingHalf-Life,Counter-Strike,Portal, andLeft 4 Dead. Valve is also responsible for the Steam digital distribution platform, which is used by millions of gamers around the world....

While diversity in video games has greatly improved in recent decades, there is still plenty of room for improvement. Although a hugely diverse group in itself, people with disabilities seldom get a look in. One group within this demographic who have had a little more representation than most – though not enough –is wheelchair users. Related:Best Games With Inclusive LGBTQ+ Romance Options Over the years numerousvideo games have featured characters who are wheelchair users....

Situated north of Central Hyrule and west of Death Mountain isTears of the Kingdom’s Great Hyrule Forest, with Korok Forest smackdab in the middle of it. For players that are having issues getting through the Lost Woods to find Korok Forest (and the Deku Tree),they can use this handy guide of ours. Once the area underneath the Deku Tree has been cleansed, players can speak to a Korok near the tree namedKula, who has a side quest for Link to complete called ‘Whirly Swirly Things....

Quick Links The new and improved talent trees are one of Dragonflight’s most exciting features, but you don’t have to wait until the expansion launches to try them out. The talent trees were added to the game alongside the Dragonflight pre-patch, meaning you can already start experimenting with them right now. Just keep in mind that you won’t have as many talents in the pre-patch as you’re going to have at max level inWorld of Warcraft: Dragonflight....

With the recentPokemon-centric Nintendo Direct, now seems like a better time than ever to remind people that Game Freak is a video game developer. They aren’tsoul-bound toPokemonand they had a long-established career before the monster-collecting franchise took off. That said, most of their previous games are niche titles that sold decently but not near as much as that fat yellow mouse. People love their older works,well, mostly. But, they also understand why the company has such tunnel-vision when it comes toPokemon, it’s a money machine!...

Ever since theTerminatorfirst travelled back in time to assassinate Sarah Connor, the cyborg killing machine has also appeared in video game adaptations. James Cameron’s murderous mechanoids seem tailor-made for the interactive medium, providing developers with terrifying villains perfect for horror, stealth, or action gameplay. The most recent incarnation was Teyon’s 2019 first-person shooter,Terminator: Resistance. With publisher Reef Entertainment recently teasing that a newTerminatorproject is in the pipeline, it’s the perfect time to look back at the franchise’s video gaming history....

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis an amazing continuation of the changes to the series formula established withBreath of the Wild, and it solidifies a new era ofZeldagames that fans can expect for years to come. Of course, this comes with the caveat that several staples of what many consider to be “classic"Zeldaare abandoned in favor of new gameplay mechanics that fit better within the open-world context of newer entries....

It’s hard to imagine thatGrand Theft Auto: Vice Cityis now two decades old. It may have aged in terms of its visuals, but it still has thatGTAcharm and replayability, not to mention being agame with one of the best citiesand most distinctive settings. Despite its age, many people still go back to it, and there are plenty of mods out there that keep things fresh, including one which took the developer ten years to complete....

In this day and age, image upscaling is pretty much an industry standard when it comes to visuals, especially in AAA games.AMDhas FidelityFX Super Resolution, which is a more open-source variation onNvidia’s DLSS upscaling tech. Improving graphics without more strain on the hardware is important for modern developers, and the latest iteration of team red’s FSR is now being offered to Xbox devs, which makes it the first time such technology has been used outside of PCs....

Atomic Heartis an action-adventure game by Mundfish that features deadly robots and mutants for players to fight off. But that’s not all; players must also use their witto solve confusing puzzlesas they progress through the game. One of these puzzles is The Boiler Room puzzle, which can be a potential hurdle for players and frustrate many. This puzzle tasks players with cooling down the overheated boilers. This detailed walkthrough will help players solve The Boiler Room puzzle inAtomic Heart....

Summary Avalon Hill has released more information about their upcoming games and other projects, particularly their new HeroQuest content. HeroQuest isa classic tabletop RPGfrom the 80’s that was recently revived in 2021 with updated art, gameplay, and, of course, quests. Along with HeroQuest, Avalon Hill announced their plans to take control overLife in Reterra, a new strategy gamethat was just released by their parent company, Hasbro. As an extra surprise, Avalon Hill confirmed rumors and gave a release date for the 5th edition of Talisman....

As the world relishes in the open beta for Turtle Rock Studios' team-based zombie shoot-em-upBack 4 Blood, one thing becomes apparent whilst playing. Although there is the thrill of gunning down hordes of the Ridden, and taking on much bigger foes, it’s important that players look after their own health. Althoughthe developer has no plans to include a Versus Campaign mode like inLeft 4 Dead, the current campaign still brings its own challenges, so here are some ways that players can ensure they top up their health bar when needed....