Ever since2001, sci-fi and first-person-shooter games were forever changed with the release ofHalo: Combat Evolved. This game was the beginning of an intergalactic franchise,Halo, which has since spanned other games, a TV show, books, and comics. The popularity of theHaloseries knows no limits, with the iconic mascot character, Master Chief, even guest starring in other popular games likeFortnite. Related:Sci-Fi Games That Have Awesome World Building With games being the central way for audiences to experience theHalofranchise, there is an abundance of them....

Instead of adaptingHarry PotterorFantastic Beasts, Avalanche Software has given players one of the first major original Wizarding World video games withHogwarts Legacy. The game tells a completely new tale within theHarry Potterfranchise, and fans seem to be loving it. While theFantastic Beastsmovies struggled to gain an audience,Hogwarts Legacyhas shown that there is still an interest in new stories set within this magical world. Warner Bros. should capitalize on the series' popularity, and one of the best studios for the job may be Traveller’s Tales....

Summary Honkai: Star Railhas revealed it will be making changes to the timing of several events planned for the newly released Version 1.3 update. The third post-launch patch for HoYoverse’s popular sci-fi RPG has brought with it plenty of new content to the game between characters, events, and more. Version 1.3 adds a pair ofnew five-star characters in Imbibitor Lunaeand Fu Xuan, as well as a new permanent area in the Xianzhou Luofu with Aurum Alley....

Summary Persona 3 Reloadmarks the first time that aPersonagame has been remade. Since the title is straddling the line between new and old, it has the opportunity to be faithful to the original while updating it.Personatitles have long referenced one another, with characters making crossover appearances and places being referenced. The remakeshould be able to honor this tradition, even while remaining loyal to the original release of the game. This presents one challenge for developers, though, that being howPersona 3 ReloadcanreferencePersona 5when it takes place 7 years after it....

TheInjusticefranchise was a wonderful step forward for NetherRealm following its watered-downMortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, and even thoughInjustice’s action is still nowhere near as gratuitous or gory asMortal Kombat’s it still packs a superpowered punch. Regardless,Injusticehas not reached the same level of success thatMortal Kombathas either, which is only one of the multiple possible reasons whyNetherRealm has confirmedMortal Kombat 12to be the next game in line. IfInjusticeis continued in the future, though, it needs a course correction either way....

Genshin Impact’s playable roster keeps expanding with each new update cycle. The game’s official social media accounts have already confirmed three new characters that should arrive in the foreseeable future: Yelan and Kuki Shinobu in the upcoming Version 2.7, and the Anemo user Shikanoin Heizou in update 2.8. Despite the frequent character additions, players often remain committed to their main characters, even if they were released back in the early stages ofGenshin Impact....

It would seem thatCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’s batch of all-new Season 3 content includes a number of pay-to-win bundles for DMZ players. While there are many different opinions on whetherCOD’s storefront is good for the franchise, with its wealth of immersion-breaking cosmetics, the recent titles haven’t had a truly pay-to-win purchasing option so far.Most players will recall that 2019’sModern Warfarehad some skins with visibility problems, which inadvertently led to players who used them being harder to spot in dark locations....

Summary Anticipation surroundingElden Ring’s upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree expansion is reaching new heights with the upcoming two-year anniversary of the game’s release, but there still has hardly been anything in terms of official news. Given the timeline of previous FromSoftware DLC content launches, many have started to predict a surprise announcement any day now, and others have taken to theorizing what approachElden Ring’s expansion could take. When considering the reality of how the base game ended things, there’s no telling what direction FromSoft has chosen to take when moving forward....

Connectionsis back today with another collection of seemingly random words that need to be sorted. to win, you’ll need to not only know the rules ofhow to playConnections, but also know all the definitions of the words and have some understanding of each of the mystery categories. If you are stuck and running out of tries to get the right answer to today’s puzzle, you can find loads of help in the article below....

Summary Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2received its new Update 1.4, introducing new features, balance changes, and bug fixes.Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2is considered a significant improvement over its predecessor and is thought to be one of the better fighting games released in 2023. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2was recognized at The Game Awards 2023, receiving a nomination in the Best Fighting Game category. This earned the title a spot alongside other fighting game heavyweights likeMortal Kombat 1andStreet Fighter 6, the latter of which ended up taking home the trophy as 2023’s Best Fighting Game....

Summary Overwatch 2’s Season 10 is packed with updates, including, but not limited to, a new DPS hero, a revamped Mythic skin system, and a dedicated shop. However, this focus on Season 10 is likely far from accidental. With rumors swirling about thecancelation ofOverwatch 2’s future PvE plans, it seems Blizzard is doubling down on the PvP side of the game. After introducing a highly-anticipated Mercy mythic skin and fresh patch notes, it appears Team 4 is doing everything in its power to improve the shooter....

Summary PlayStation Starsis currently down for many users. Sony has confirmed that it is aware of the problem with thePlayStationservice and is currently in the process of fixing it. Social media reports indicate that the ongoing issues started materializing on or around June 5. That’s when some users began complaining about being unable to access the loyalty programvia the PlayStation App. More similar reports followed over the coming days. PlayStation Stars Issues Persist After Nearly a Week The issue persists as of Tuesday, June 11....

One exploration-mindedPokemon Scarlet and Violetfan managed to assemble a high-level creature team that includes the elusive Gholdengo without even completing the tutorial mission, illustrating just how much freedom Game Freak’s latest RPGs provide to the players. This isn’t the first impressive adventuring feat that the fandom accomplished to date, as evidenced by the fact that at least one player alreadyfilled their Pokedex before completing a single story objectiveshortly after the games were released back in November....