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Star Warsis filled with legendary Jedi and Sith characters known for their prowess in lightsaber combat. Characters like Obi-Wan, Anakin, Yoda, and others, display some of the most spectacular dueling skills in the history ofStar Warscanon. Many will remember, however, that the old Legends continuity also had its fair share of extraordinary Lightsaber users, some of which may still exist in the current canon in some capacity. These duelists span the vast history of theStar Warsfranchise, fromthe age of the Old Republicto the era of the New Republic founded by the Rebel Alliance after the end of the original trilogy....

Summary UnlikeDead Cells, the previous game the developers over at Motion Twin handled, players get to choose their avatar inWindblownfrom the start. They can be a lizard or a bat, for example, but no matter what animal they choose, every character will play the same. They will also begin the same way with a big sword that looks reminiscent ofPyramid Head’s weapon fromSilent Hill 2except Windblown’s sword is less scary. Now, players can find more weapons on their runs and unlock more from upgrades too....

Summary Open-world titleshave become an incredibly popular genre within the last decade or so, bleeding out from their own niche of titles to find variations across all other gaming worlds. Gritty tactical shooters, epic fantasy titles, survival horror, and even racing games have all found themselves with an open-world counterpart. Regardless of what kind of setting an open-world title would fit into, the narrative is an essential component of what makes many of these games tick....

Summary Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another Worldmakes its highly anticipated return in the second half of 2024, with the anime’s third seasoncontinuing the journey of Subaru Natsuki, Rem, Ram, and Emilia, who aims to become queen of Lugunica despite being a half-elf. The highly popular anime and manga have become one of the premier isekai of its era, thanks to its wide variety of compelling and unique characters, intriguing storylines, and quality world-building....

Quick Links The debut ofFortniteRemix takes players back to the Chapter 2 island, where a range of nostalgic locations awaits. This season, players may find themselves getting their hands on various unvaulted weapons, battling familiar NPCs likeDynamo TNTina for their Mythic weapons, and exploring theFortniteisland in all its glory. Setting their sights on hot-drop locations likeThe Dogpound, where Snoop Dogg resides, players might find themselves needing a quick way to travel around the map....

Summary Open-world gaming has progressed by leaps and bounds throughout the years, with the latest gaming tech ensuring thatfans can enjoy cathartic and action-packed combatin the bulk of these sandbox titles. This leads to moments where players can just switch off their brains and enjoy the spectacle occurring on-screen. Such kinds of titles have their appeal, especially since some players find games with a multitude of intense mechanics to be a bit too overwhelming for them....

Summary RPGs have always been about gripping storytelling first and foremost, gameplay and mechanics second. And when it comes to pickingthe greatest ones ever made, it’s all subjective. Everyone has strong opinions about their favorite games, which are usually shaped by the titles they played during their formative years. That said, more than a few household names often overshadow the underappreciated and underrated gems. That’s why mixing popular favorites with lesser-known titles is impertinent to get a better sense of what RPGs are really about....

Summary Alan Wake 2, one of Remedy Entertainment’s best-rated games, still hasn’t generated a profit over its development costs a year after launch. The sequel to 2010’sAlan Wake,Alan Wake 2is a survival horror game which was released on July 28, 2025, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Last year,Alan Wake 2came out to a highly positive reception and commanded strong sales for developer Remedy. Besides getting rave reviews, it sold a million copies by the end of 2023, eventually becoming theMax Paynecreator’s best-selling game everafter adding another 300,000 copies during February 2024....

Once an unstoppable industry titan known for iconic game series likeAssassin’s Creed,Far Cry, andRainbow Six, Ubisoft has been struggling somewhat recently. Many of the company’s biggest releases, fromStar Wars: OutlawstoSkull and Bones, have failed to meet the expectations of many. Even the critically well-receivedPrince of Persia: The Lost Crownreportedly saw its development team disbandedafter it underperfomed from a profit perspective. With this many expected hits turning into misses, Ubisoft is seemingly putting all its chips down on its most popular franchise....

Difficulty in games is a wholly subjective topic, as every player is different; what some may find tremendously easy, others may struggle with. While many games offer multiple difficulty options, some (such asDark Souls) omit them entirely. Overly difficult games can turn some players away, but some offer truly rewarding experiences for those that stick it out. Even with multiple difficulty options, some games continuously challenge players from the outset. This can make them inaccessible, unforgiving, and at-times frustrating....

The first full month of revenue figures for the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop have been revealed, and it turns out that the independently developed gameDeltarunesurpassedMario Kart Worldin digital sales. This success story follows the decision to release chapters 3 and 4 ofDeltaruneon the same day as the Nintendo Switch 2, which undoubtedly influenced a lot of early purchases. Deltaruneis an episodic RPG developed by Toby Fox, the creator ofUndertale. The first chapter was released in 2018, followed by the second in 2021, and fans have been eagerly awaiting the next part of the story....

Summary BioWare recently revealed thatDragon Age: The Veilguardwill not have any post-launch DLC. DespiteDragon Age: The Veilguard’s success, BioWare wants to focus on its future projects, following a different path than the one the studio took afterDragon Age: Inquisition’s launch. Dragon Age: The Veilguardwas released on October 31after around nine years of development. The previous game in the franchise,Dragon Age: Inquisition, was launched in 2014, and it had three DLCs:Jaws of Hakkon,The Descent, andTrespassper....

Quick Links Black Myth Wukongmight not be a souls-like game, but it certainly provides a similar challenge. Game Science’s title lets players take control of the Destined One and fight tons of different bosses. The game has many mechanics that help players fight enemies without getting bored. To make things even simpler,Black Myth Wukongplayers can heed this guide that contains many useful tips for new players. Follow The Trail Of Light When Lost There is no map inBlack Myth Wukong, making it difficult to find the way....