Metroid Dreadis the first 2D sidescrolling entry in theMetroidseries for almost twenty years.The latest adventure of Samus Aran is breaking sales records, with scores reflecting this much-awaited return to the franchise’s classic form. One of the big things about its rekindled gameplay is its suitability for speedrunning. Sure enough, within just a day or two of the game being released, players dedicated much time and effort into completing it at breakneck speeds, setting new records and kickstarting a host of other fans who want in on that action....

Summary The cyberpunk genre has seen a massive surge in the popular zeitgeist in the past few years; and nowhere is this more apparent than in gaming. Tons of releases under its banner continue to come out, making it hard to keep track of how many there are, and of what quality. And no game more exemplifies this sentiment thanCyberpunk 2077.The controversy around its 2020 release, followed by its recent redemption with thePhantom Liberty DLC, embodies the very essence of cyberpunk itself....

Battle Royales have dominated the multiplayer gaming market for quite a few years now, but that doesn’t mean there have been very many BR success stories. Despite being one of, if not the most popular multiplayer genre out there, only a handful ofBR gameshave ever really become popular. More often than not, a new BR releases to a bit of fanfare, and over the next few weeks, drifts off into irrelevance....

It’s long been a dream to play PlayStation games on Xbox consoles and vice versa, which would effectively end the debate over console exclusives and the like. However, there’s never been a legitimate way to get games to cross over between consoles, though an emulator is now making it possible to play certainclassic PlayStation gameson Xbox Series X, with performance boosts to boot. While fans might dream of playing PS5 games on Xbox Series X, that’s not what’s happening here....

TheGrand Theft Autofranchise has evolved a considerable amount since it debuted. While the series was once comprised of relatively simple 2D games played from a bird’s eye view, it’s now been translated into a fully 3D space with tons to do. In fact, it’s now one of the most popular video game franchises of all time, even boasting the secondbest-selling gameever inGrand Theft Auto 5.However, it’sGrand Theft Auto 4that’s the subject of a new rumor....

Summary Not content to have games based on only one iconic Marvel character in its library, Insomniac Games is currently hard at work onMarvel’s Wolverine. Details surrounding the game beyond what was shown in the initial reveal trailer have been scant, but given that Insomniac has a stellar track record with handling everyone’s favorite web-slinger, it’s safe to say that the studio could provide players with a quality game starring Wolverine himself....

Fallout’s 25th anniversary celebration is in full swing, with both Bethesda andAmazon Prime Gamingcelebrating by offering fans a plethora of content to enjoy. Bethesda has been celebrating throughout the year with a nostalgia-filled adventure inFallout 76, and the festivities will continue next year via a long awaited next-gen update forFallout 4. However,Amazon Prime Gamingseems to be taking it to the next level. RELATED:Fallout 4’s Next-Gen Upgrade Will Have a Long-Lasting Impact on the Franchise...

After an abrupt twist and dark turn of events in the tutorial mission ofAssassin’s Creed: Mirage, players may seem confused as to what happens next. Basim’s journey has taken a sharp turn for the worse ever since he infiltrated the Winter Palace and was charged with the Caliph’s murder. The mission feels like an homage to whatAssassin’s Creedused to feel like before Ubisoft completely changed the mechanics. Basim’s growth and determination also invokes a sense of nostalgia among fans of the franchise....

Summary For as manyroguelike games as there are, there are few that allow players toplay cooperatively online.Ravenswatch, however, features online co-op that arguably makes the game more fun, though players can also enjoy the game in single-player. Ravenswatch’sworld and playable characters arethemed heavily around folk-heroesand old legends, giving the game a distinctive visual flair. With its recent 1.0 release marking the end of its run in Early Access, there’s never been a better time to delve into this challenging action rogue-like....

The recently releasedCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2is predictably drawing huge amounts of attention, with players now being able to experience the official release of the title’s massively anticipated multiplayer. As a result of this huge influx of players populating the launch of the title, discourse surrounding the game has reached a fever pitch. While plenty of positives are being noted in relation toCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’s multiplayer, it remains that there are some significant negatives that fans are already beginning to highlight....

While vampires - or Kindred - in the World of Darkness can practically live off blood to become immortal, these Cainites inVampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhuntand the greaterVampire: The MasqueradeTTRPG still fear the Final Death. InVampire: The Masqueradelore, the Final Death serves as the “ultimate” passing for a vampire - be it through decapitation or being burnt with fire or sunlight. In the terrible battle royale ofBloodhunt, vampires who aren’t careful can turn to dust in the blink of an eye....

Summary ADestiny 2player has managed to turn their Hunter into something that resembles Megamind from the popular DreamWorks movie. This was possible thanks toDestiny 2’s transmog systemwhich allows players unlock various armor pieces and turn them into cosmetic items. The current Armor Synthesis system was launched withDestiny 2Season of the Splicer in 2021. While the community was happy that this feature was finally coming to the game, several fans felt that the grind to unlock their favorite armor pieces was tedious....

Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2400 For Cyber Monday, Corsair is offering a discount on its Vengeance line of DDR4 RAM kits. One of today’s best deals is a discount on a32GB (2x16GB) kit of Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4-2400 RAM, which will help gamers that want to build a new PC on a budget. Known for making PC peripherals, such asthe K70 RGB Pro Keyboard, Corsair is also a leader in PC components....