The appreciation for retro games and consoles will probably never fade, fueled as it likely is by a mixture of nostalgia and an acknowledgment thatgames don’t need photorealistic graphicsto be great. Publisher Incube8 Games, who aims to facilitate the continued release of retro video game cartridges, and developer Carmelo Electronics have announced that pre-orders for the physical release of its Game Boy Color titlePine Creekare now open. Amurder mystery adventuretargeted for a mature audience due to its potentially gruesome subject matter,Pine Creektakes players to a small, quiet town where a cult is believed to be responsible for a number of ritual killings as well as the recent disappearance of a young girl....

Quick Links InGame of Thrones, there are plenty of characters full of secrets and mysteries. There’s Jaqen H’ghar, one ofthe Faceless Men of Braavos, whose real identity may never be known. Then there’s the lineage of Jon Snow, which remained a secret for almost the entirety of the TV series. Other characters like the Three-Eyed Raven, the Waif, and the Night King are also mysterious in that not much information is divulged about them....

Summary Much like Sumeru and Fontaine, Natlan is expected to be a multi-layered region inGenshin Impact, as a recent leak explains what players can expect in Version 5.0 - and potentially beyond. While the underground layers found in Sumeru frequently feel like a maze, the inclusion of a multi-layered map has allowed developers to add a new dimension to the open world inGenshin Impact, while still keeping exploration clear and concise....

An observantGod of War Ragnarokplayer points out a secret detail about Hildisvini during a cutscene in the game. Players will remember Hildisvini as being introduced as a boar inGod of Warbefore returning as a God inGod of War Ragnarok. Fans praise theGod of Wargames for having colorful and vibrant characters like Hildisvini that help unravel the compelling narrative, with the story being expertly told through gameplay segments and cinematics. God of War Ragnarokis consistently called one of the best PS5 gamesavailable for players today, and its gorgeous visuals and fluid camera-work definitely do not disappoint as players traverse the beautiful nine realms with Kratos and his companions....

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreasis one of the most critically-acclaimed and best-selling games of all time. Considered a benchmark in the open world space, many fans are excited for the opportunity to return toGrand Theft Auto: San Andreaswhen it re-releases in a couple of weeks as part of theGrand Theft Auto Trilogycollection. However, that won’t be the only new way that fans will get to experienceGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas....

Earlier this year Microsoft revealed many games early in development from its internal studios at its Xbox Games Showcase event. Studios such as Obsidian Entertainment, Playground Games, Rare, and 343 Industries showcased upcoming titles coming to Xbox Series X/S and Xbox Game Pass. One company noticeably absent from the event wasThe Initiative, the internal Microsoft studiofocused on making first-party exclusive titles, which Phil Spencer has once again hyped up. The Initiativewas founded in 2018 in Santa Monica, California with the intention of developing a “AAAA” single-player action game for Microsoft....

In the penultimate week of seasonal challenges for Season of the Splicer,Destiny 2players have only five new challenges to complete. Players need to get kills with weapons of all the different elemental energy and ammo types. Players may also need to head back into the Eliksni Quarter in the Last City to make sure they have listened to all the lore recordings left by the Eliksni Scribe. This week inDestiny 2also sees thereturn of Solstice of Heroesand the arrival of Master difficulty mode for the Vault of Glass Raid....

Quick Links Unlike other fighting games,Injustice 2has a progression system more akin to an RPG. In theInjusticesequel, players not only choose characters to fight as, but they’re also able to equip them with Gear that enhances their stats and even level them up so they get stronger abilities. This progression allows players to not just master a character’s moveset but “grow” with them as well, gaining new abilities and stronger stats to make their mains a powerhouse, especially in the game’s multiplayer setting....

WithFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Part 2in development, many fans are wondering where the next chapter in the ambitious remake project will take them. Based on the chronology of the original game and whereFF7 Remakeleft off, the next chapter will most likely introduce players to a much larger world than the first title. Many are wondering if that means the next part will be a truly open-world game. Final Fantasy 7 Remakeended after Cloud and the other members of Avalanche defeated both Sephiroth and the Whispers....

Every entry inThe Dark Pictures Anthologyseries brings something unique to the table.Man of Medanwas set on a ghost ship.Little Hopewas a spooky tale involving witches wherein the heroes were lost in the woods.House of Ashessees a group of soldiers lost in an ancient civilization. RELATED:Things We Wish We Knew Before Starting House Of Ashes IsHouse of Ashesthe best of the bunch so far? In some ways it is, but again, every game has something special in it....

It seems Hazelight Studio founder Josef Fares, who is also the creator of upcoming co-op puzzle gameIt Takes Two, has a penchant for making controversial statements whenever he is interviewed. In a previous talk he gave, Faresopenly criticized the way the Xbox seriesnamedits consoles, and just recently shared thatIt Takes Twowill not offer much replayability nor will it have collectibles to be found in the game. Most fans will recall thatIt Takes Twofirst showcased its co-op gameplay to the public back during The Game Awards 2020....

We’ve known for quite some time now thatKingdom Hearts 3will have post-launch DLC, but we’re just now learning what that DLC will entail. Game director Tetsuya Nomura has revealed some information aboutKingdom Hearts 3’s story DLC, such as the fact that it will feature the character Xion. Xion is one of the more confusing characters inKingdom Hearts' complicated and convoluted narrative, and so even those who have played most games in the series can be forgiven if they don’t exactly know who she is....

Summary With less than a week until the 2024 edition of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Korean tech giantLGannounced a new gaming OLED monitor capable of running at 1440p at a refresh rate of 480hz, its fastest to date. While no further details about the display were given at the time of writing, this new monitor from LG may be useful toPC gamingenthusiasts looking for a competitive edge....