One of theFallout 4developers has been discussing the game’s release party, revealing that a life-size model of the Mr. Handy robot nearly had to be taken down when someone said it was too scary. Asone of the most notable butlers in modern gaming, Codsworth is the first Mr. Handy servant, indeed one of the first NPCs outside the player’s significant other and baby son, that fans encounter in the fourth game, though most would not consider the automaton to be frightening....

Far Cry 6, the latest title in the long running franchise, arrived this month and let players square off with Anton Castillo, who is played by thecharismatic TV star Giancarlo Esposito. As expected, players are dropped into the Cuban-inspired world of Yara, where it’s up to them to take control away from Castillo and his army by joining a resistance group and utilizing guerrilla tactics. Outside of specific campoaign missions, Yara is completely open, letting players roam and do what they want....

It remains to be seen if 2024’s game calendar can live up to 2023, which was one of the best years in gaming in a long time, but it sure is giving it the old college try. Not only has the year since high reviews andmajor releases such asLike a Dragon: Infinite WealthandPersona 3 Reload, but one of the most anticipated of the year is on the horizon.Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s release date is slowly creeping closer, and fans have been eager for it ever sinceFF7 Remakemade it clear that things are a-changing....

The newest Japanese-only trailer forFire Emblem Engageintroduces players to the basic elements of aFire Emblemgame, geared for first-timers. With the next main-series entry in the long-running SRPG franchise set to release next month, Nintendo has given fans plenty of reason to look forward to the game. Past trailers have placed a heavy focus on the new game’s “Emblem” mechanic,featuring iconic past heroes like Lucinaand Marth, while introducing the new cast of characters....

The infamous house featured during the climax of director Jonathan Demme’sThe Silence of the Lambsis now available to purchase. Berkshire Hathaway has listed the Pennsylvania home for $298,500 and provided a virtual tour hosted by the real-estate agent sisters Eileen and Shannon⁣ Allan. Based on Thomas Harris' novel of the same name,The Silence of the Lambscentered on the unusual partnership between young FBI trainee Clarice Starling and the cannibalistic serial killer Dr....

Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimhas players from multiple generations, as seen by a Reddit post that shows grandparents playing the action RPG. It has been over a decade sinceSkyrimcame out, and it is still one of the most popular games. In addition,Skyrimis loved by the modding community, who regularly comes up with exciting mods that arguably make the game even better. One suchSkyrimmod turns the player into a dragon, while another introduces aShadow of Mordorstyle Nemesis system in the game....

Crossover events in video games are often exciting for many gamers, as they bring different characters from different worlds together. Over the years, there have been many examples of gaming crossovers, such asFortniteand its myriad of collab skinsor theSuper Smash Bros.series and its varied cast of Nintendo and non-Nintendo characters. However, it’s not always game studios that decide to do a crossover. Recently, one fan decided to combine the elements ofAnimal Crossing: New HorizonsandGenshin Impacttogether....

Somewhat unexpectedly,Ghost Recon Breakpointhas received a new update that improves its visuals and performance on the new-gen consoles, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. This is a surprising turn of events because the publisher, Ubisoft, ended the game’s post-launch support plans in April 2022, announcing that there’d be no more updates coming for the game in any capacity.Ghost Recon Breakpoint’s performance on current consoles was the least of the game’s problems, it’s worth pointing out....

With the game fully released,Halo Infiniteplayers will likely be on the search for the collectibles that are scattered across the outposts and Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) of the world. These include audio logs from both the Banished and UNSC forces as well asHalo Infinite’s Spartan Cores and Skulls. One of these locations is the Redoubt of Sundering, a Banished prison outpost. Unfortunately, thereare no Skulls at this location inHalo Infinite, but there are Banished and UNSC Audio Logs here as well as a single Spartan Core....

Even though it is one of the best selling consoles of the decade, one of the minor irks of theNintendo Switchis that it has neither an internal microphone nor a Bluetooth adapter. While there are a few solutions on the market, only theHomeSpot Bluetooth audio adapter for Nintendo Switchcan support two aptX low-latency connections at once. It also functions as a plug-in microphone. This small device plugs into the bottom of aNintendo Switchvia USB-C....

BioWare is relying on the success ofDragon Age 4more than ever. After the disappointing reception ofMass Effect: Andromedaand the even more financially disappointing launch ofAnthem, the studio needs to get back on track with its flagship fantasy franchise if it’s going to regain the confidence of both its fans and its investors. Mass Effect: Andromedawas the lastMEfranchise RPG released by BioWare, with it going on ice thereafter (but hopefully being revived now), and there are many things BioWare did in that game that the studio will need to avoid in the nextDragon Ageto make the game a success....

Summary Ever since the Marvel Cinematic Universe began, superheroes have dominated pop culture. Moviegoers have been treated to a plethora of high-stakes adventures, the world of streaming is filled to the brim with superhero-related media, and there are so many superpower-filled video games. While its popularity may be slowing down a bit, these brands are not going anywhere as they continue to expand their catalogs across mediums. And one of the biggest marketsMarveland DC seem to be going after is the video game industry....

Into The Starsoffers up a slow-paced but atmospheric space-themed survival sim, combining the gameplay elements ofThe Oregon TrailandCivilizationwith roguelike mechanics. Over recent years, a number of industry veterans have broken their ties to major developers, instead forging their own path through the land of independent game development. This has proved to be a success in several cases, such as with the critically acclaimed survival titleThe Flame in the Flood, which was created by a team of ex-BioShockdevelopers....