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Summary The player count forAlien: Isolationis spiking a decade after the game’s original release date. The increased interest in the survival horror gameAlien: Isolationmight be due to the latest addition to theAlienfranchise, the movieAlien: Romulus. Alienis an ongoing horror sci-fi franchise, beloved for several decades. The series outlines battles between humanity and extraterrestrial life, with a majority of them featuring the iconic main character Ellen Ripley.Alien: Isolation, asurvival horror game released in 2014, puts players in the shoes of Amanda Ripley, Ellen Ripley’s daughter, as she investigates the disappearances on the space station Sevastopol....

InPokemon GO, new mechanics and additions are often being added to the game as part of the live-service format. One of these mechanics are theMax Battlesand Dynamaxingsystems, which have been introduced throughout the Max Out Season. Max Battles are where players can take on Dynamax Pokemon in battle, potentially earning the chance to capture one for themselves. As the Max Out Season continues into November 2024, Dynamax Pokemon are still in the limelight....

Summary Assassin’s Creed Shadows’executive producer Marc-Alexis Côté has admitted that the series “struggled to find its footing” following the death of Desmond Miles inAssassin’s Creed 3, while also confirming that the next title will lay the groundwork for a new modern-day story. Although theAssassin’s Creedseries is well-known for taking place in key historical periods, earlier titles were intertwined with a modern-day setting featuring Desmond Miles, and it looks likeShadowsis about to set up a brand-new foundation for the controversial setting....

Ubisoft is planning a significant update toAvatar: Frontiers of Pandoralater this year that will bring long-requested features like New Game Plus and a third-person mode.Avatar: Frontiers of Pandorawas undoubtedly an interesting licensed swing by Ubisoft that ended up largely flying under the radar upon its December 2023 release in a year filled with behemoths likeBaldur’s Gate 3,The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,and others that sucked up all the oxygen in the gaming zeitgeist at the time....

Hot off the heels ofBattlefield 6’s reveal, the words “Nicki Minaj skin” being associated with the game might be setting off more than a few alarm bells. Since it was formally shown off last week, theBattlefield 6trailer has received nine million views, and it’s pretty clear that a lot of people are excited about everything that has been shown off. A lot of people have praised the series for returning to a much more grounded, gritty aesthetic, so when celebrity cameos come up in conversation about the game, it’s certain to lead to some controversy....

Summary Dragon Age: The Veilguardhas a huge arsenal of weapons players can pick from, but magic weapons are quite special since they come in a wider array than most melee weapons from other classes. This list has some great early-game weapons for Mages,with detailed information on their specs, where to find them, and the best builds to pair them with. Mage weapons are divided into three main categories: Staves, Orbs, and Mageknifes....

Summary There’s something almost primal about chasing loot. That little burst of dopamine when a rare drop hits the floor, the flash of a legendary icon, the itch to do “just one more run” in hopes of finding something better. Some games have built their entire identities around that cycle, turning loot into a lifestyle. But not all loot is created equal; some drops feel like filler, while others can change the way players approach an entire build....

Summary The best horror gamesdon’t just rely on scares and jump-scares. They also incorporate other elements, like tense combat, which is often limited by factors like scarce ammo or indestructible enemies to maintain a constant feeling of danger. This focus on limited resources and strategic encounters makes combat an intense but balanced part of the experience. In addition to the exciting combat, players usually encounter various obstacles and puzzles that push them to think outside the box....

Summary After its rapid ascent in the 1980s anddominance of the 1990s, the JRPG has ascended to one of the most popular genres in the entire video game industry. And, while many of them adhere to simple, long-held design philosophies that still work, a few JRPGs over the years have attempted to be something a bit different. Whether it was the introduction of a new combat system or a unique way of presenting its story, the JRPGs that have dared to deviate have proven to be some of the best in the genre....

Summary In a gaming landscape dominated by franchises and sequels, it’s refreshing to see unique standalone games introducing new worlds to explore and characters with fresh stories. Across various genres, including open-world games,countless titles never see a continuationand remain unconnected to any existing franchises — for better or worse. Interestingly, the reasons behind someunique titles not receiving sequelscan vary. Some developers design these games as one-of-a-kind experiences that don’t need drawn-out follow-ups, while others may have had sequels initially planned, only for them to be scrapped later....

Summary A player recently discovered an easy-to-miss Easter egg after taking a closer look at a weapon inCall of Duty: Black Ops 6. This Easter egg is a direct reference to Treyarch itself, with the development team, or a rogue designer, planting a secret logo on one of the weapons featured inCall of Duty: Black Ops 6. Easter eggs are nothing new forCall of Duty, withBlack Ops 6’s Zombies maps featuring their own secrets, quests, and side objectives....

Civilization 7’s religion system will likely see the return of pantheons, and past games have several that should fit nicely into the next game. Religion has been a major part of theCivilizationgames, playing an important role in many strategies. A big part of this utility comes from the Pantheons available to players. Ahead ofCivilization 7’s release, there are a few Pantheons from recent games that are well worth seeing again in the next installment....

Game Rant can exclusively reveal a newCyberpunk 2077figure of Songbird. Based on one of the central characters ofCyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, this statue doesn’t yet have a confirmed release date, though a tentative launch window and pricing details have been provided. The figure is manufactured by the Embracer Group subsidiary Dark Horse Comics. Since 2020, the company has created over a dozen products based on CD Projekt Red’s hit dystopian RPG, ranging from aCyberpunk 2077comic book seriesto fine art prints, lithographs, and pins, among other merch....