Summary Like with any Marvel product, the flashy action sequences and colorful costumes in Spider-Man games attract people’s curiosity, but the story gets their attention. Whether it’s Peter Parker, Miles Morales, or Miguel O’Hara, the story and characters are the main driving points of anything Spider-Man-related. Spider-Man has been the star of a lot of Marvel video games over the last two decades. Among them, some excel at storytelling far more than others, with intricate arcs and twists....

Summary Valve recently released a newSteamclient update, adding an eagerly awaited feature to the platform and fixing multiple bugs. This is one of the biggest updates thatSteamhas seen this year, marking an exciting time for the platform’s users. A few months ago,Steam was reported to be working on a game recording feature, enabling gamers to record gameplay without needing third-party apps. The feature, which could then only be accessed in beta, was among the most eagerly expected additions for Steam users in 2024....

Summary Elden Ringhas three main stats when it comes to handling spells. Intelligence is for mastering the incredibly large number of Sorceries, Faith is for players that want to commit to a specific style of spellcasting through Incantations, andArcanefor a niche array of spells that can be utterly devastating in the right hands. Arcane is not just used for spellcasting, it boosts various defenses, will increase the damage of several weapons, and will be the driving force for one of the games most notoriously overpowered mechanics, building up theHemorrhage status effecton enemies....

A good piece of Downloadable Content - or DLC - can make a world of difference to any game. Whether providing more of the same tried and true formula to an already incredible experience or allowing fans to see a new side to their favorite gameplay moments, characters, and locations, DLC can be a valuable tool. Many games, particularly large-scale games with seemingly endless scope, benefit from DLC which can bring the focus of the game into something smaller and more intimate....

Summary JRPGsare defined by their narratives. If there’s one thing that groups together all the most important titles in the genre, it’s that they have a strong core story and a cast of characters that immerse the player in their world, whether that world is an idyllic fantasy realm or a contemporary reflection of our own. The best JRPGs that follow this adherence to story, regardless of when they were originally made, all have excellent stories that player input can shape in some way....

Summary When discussing power scaling in anime, it’s almost impossible not to mentionDragon Ball,as this show has introduced some ofthe most insanely powerful characters in all of fiction. WhileDragon Ballstarted with some incredible feats like Master Roshi’s famous moon-destroying Kamehameha, the stakes have since escalated dramatically, with characters now being able to disintegrate planets with a flick of their wrist. Translating these extreme power levels into video games isn’t an easy task....

ASims 4player has recently spent days trying to kill a Sim that they deemed irritating enough to warrant such a time investment, one Alex Moyer. Their efforts resulted in failure, but one that saw them learn something new about the game: some NPCs inThe Sims 4are immortal. Alex Moyer is a pre-made character from the game’s tutorial that was originally introduced as part of Patch 73 in November 2018. Age-wise, she falls intoThe Sims 4’s Young Adult categoryand is labeled as being 27 days away from adulthood....

Summary Fans have wished for the chance to replay classicMarvelgames like the originalMarvel: Ultimate Allianceand the 2013Deadpooltitle for a very long time, and a recent rumor suggests that Microsoft is looking for a way to bring them to the Xbox storefront. Before the likes of Insomniac’sSpider-Mangames achieved major success, Activision held the license to severalMarvelproperties, resulting in influential hits like the firstMarvel: Ultimate Allianceand theX-Men Origins: Wolverinetie-in, as well as cult classics like Deadpool’s own standalone game....

Quick Links InGrounded 2, players are usually rewarded for taking risks. If they dwelve into a dark cave, it is likely that there will be something interested on the other side. That is the case with the Cockroach Queen, a boss hidden deep inside a cave inGrounded 2. Players may stumble upon the Cockroach Queen on accident, but it is best if they know where it is located so they can prepare in advance to fight it....

Summary It’s been 10 months since Microsoft acquired Activision-Blizzard, and there’s still a lot of uncertainty surrounding the deal. The last few months have brought with it a landslide of layoffs, both fromActivision-Blizzard studiosand from Xbox’s own first-party developers. While it does little to help those laid off, general gamers are at least starting to see some benefits from the most recent, most expensive Xbox acquisition, with some Activision games finally hittingXbox Game Pass....

Summary A newZenless Zone Zeroleak revealed that a new NPC, named Lucius, will be added to the game in the Version 1.1 update. This newZenless Zone ZeroNPC looks very similar to a playable character fromHonkai: Star Rail, causing many players to speculate about a potential tie between both games. Similarly toGenshin ImpactandHonkai: Star Rail,HoYoverse’sZenless Zone Zerofeatures a gacha systemthat lets players obtain new playable characters and gear. InZenless Zone Zero, players may obtain these new characters and gear from Signal Searches during each update’s phase....

D23 recently hosted a panel focused onLorcana’s past, present, and future, hosted by Ravensburger, where devs shared new details about its success and its future. For example, the devs detailed how over 1 billion cards have been sold, while also revealing new details aboutLorcana’s sixth set in November 2024. On top of that, the devs confirmed thatThe Black Cauldronwill be added in 2024,Pocahantasin 2026, andPixar is being introduced intoLorcana. However, fans shouldn’t expect details about Pixar until 2026 either....

In the wake ofRobert Downey Jr.’s reported return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it’s worth noting how seminal his previous character,Iron Man, was to the development of the franchise. One can argue that his career would not be where it is right now if not for Tony Stark. However, there is also an argument to be made that he too helped elevatethe character of Iron Manto the level of relevance he has in the present-day Marvel mythos....