Summary From intricate parkour systems to intuitive combat mechanics to an overarching narrative that technically spans tens of thousands of years, theAssassin’s Creedseries tackles a lot, and that’s not even touching the series' varying historical settings. Usually changing with each new entry,Assassin’s Creedhas dabbled in a number of historical settings over the years, all of which give their respective game a unique feeling. Even when theAssassin’s Creedformulahas felt repetitive, the historical setting has helped to make each game stand out, and that upside will also be a boon forAssassin’s Creed Red....

While it might not seem likePotion Craft: Alchemist Simulatorhas a lot with Nintendo’sCooking Mamaseries, they do have some surprising similarities.Potion Craftdefinitely has enough unique game aspects that make it stand out fromCooking Mamaand put it in its own category, but as with games of all stripes, similarities remain. InPotion Craft, players take on the persona of an alchemist and craft potions to sell to the townspeople. Players will have to learn to manage supplies correctly, but can also maintain their garden to have a steady stream of potion supplies each day....

Summary TheHalofranchise has been Xbox’s bread and butter for over two decades now. The series has served as the platform’s flagship exclusive for years, with a new generation of titles gracing every Xbox console. Just asMario and Kratoscome to mind when mentioning Nintendo or PlayStation, Master Chief goes hand in hand when conversations revolve around Microsoft’s Xbox brand. Unfortunately, theHaloseries' reputation has been tainted after the last few entries, with its once prestigious place among gamers as one of the best shooters on the market being overtaken by its competition....

James Mangold is in talks to join James Gunn’s DC slate as the director of theSwamp Thingmovie. TheIndiana Jones 5director teased his involvement in theSwamp Thingmovie on social media before the news officially broke.TheSwamp Thingmovie was one of the tenprojects announced as part of Gunn’s DC slatefor “Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters.” While Gunn andDCStudios co-CEO Peter Safran unveiled the five shows and five feature films in this initial DCU phase, filmmakers and writers were not named to these projects, aside from the ones Gunn wrote....

After the reveal of thePS5 console designon the recent Future of Gaming stream, many players have started to question what the Xbox Series X will be bringing to the table this holiday season. However, no one seemed prepared for KFC to announce that it will be entering the console cook-off with its KFConsole coming June 10, 2025. KFC is no stranger to the video game industry. The fast food chain has been operating its KFC Gaming Twitter account since June 2018 where it has shared countless video game related memes, as well as a YouTube channel featuring let’s play videos and game challenges....

Margot Robbie had a lot of praise forThe Suicide Squadwhen comparing it to past comic book films. The director of the film, James Gunn, who also worked on Marvel Studios’Guardians of the Galaxyseries, has said thatThe Suicide Squadis neither a reboot nor a sequel to David Ayer’sSuicide Squad. The 2016Suicide Squadintroduced Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn, Viola Davis' Amanda Wallers,Jai Courtney’s Captain Boomerang, and Joel Kinnaman’s Rick Flag to the DC Extended Universe, which is important to note as they will all be reprising their roles in the new film....

After a hiatus, theMass Effectfranchise is once again back in the limelight. Recently, fans have been able to rediscoverCommander Shepard’s story with theMass Effect: Legendary Edition, packaging the first three games in the franchise while also updating a bunch of issues that fans originally had issues with. The infamous vehicle Mako and combat in the first game specifically has been fixed much to the delight of fans. However, this package does not include the most recent game in the series,Mass Effect Andromeda, which may make at least some fans happy....

The performance of the Meta Quest 2 is getting a bit better, courtesy of a new update releasing for thevirtual reality headset. The update comes as a surprise, but it may help to provide a boost to certain resource-heavy games and applications. The Meta Quest 2 is the latest Quest-line virtual reality headset from Meta/Facebook, though it’s a couple years old at this point. The headset allows players to enjoy virtual reality games and apps without being tethered to a computer, while also providing the flexibility of letting users connect to a PC if they want improved capabilities for modern VRgames likeHalf-Life: Alyx....

One ofMinecraft’s most intriguing aspects is its unique form of storytelling. The game never goes as far as to tell the player the truth outright, but gives them a variety of hints that suggest what it may be. This trend is exemplified best through the game’s music discs. Minecraft’s music discs tend to feature short, creepy stories using familiars but unsettling sounds. This has lead to the creation of various theories and myths surrounding them and what they could possibly mean....

Though U.S. President-Elect Joe Biden will be inaugurated on January 20, outgoing President Donald Trump is using his remaining days to prepare around 100 pardons and commutations, according to CNN, and sign new Executive Orders. One Executive Order issued today offers guidance on building a “National Garden of American Heroes,” but video game fans noted a potentiallyodd appearance: William “Billy” Mitchell. The creation of this National Garden was initiated by Trump with a task force through Executive Order 13934 on Jun 11, 2025, and today’s updates provide “additional direction” now that the “first phase of its work” has been completed....

For anyone who’s looking to upgrade their system or put together a new PC all-together, getting hold of anNvidiaor AMD graphics card is a bit of a struggle at the moment, with tech shortages being a bane on the market for the better part of a year. WithIntel’s CEO certain the shortages could go on until 2023, the situation is unlikely to get any better, and those looking to purchase new hardware having to be prepared to pay much higher prices....

Overwatch 2’s returning events have been a mixed bag. While new events like Battle for Olympus have been interesting, featuring never-before-seen brawls to enjoy, two returning events have offered nothing new for returning players - those being Lunar New Year andWinter Wonderland. Thankfully, Summer Games is more comparable to Halloween Terror in the sense that it will be featuring a brand-new limited time mode in addition to the old one....

WithOverwatch 2on the horizon, Blizzard’s original team-based shooteris somewhat falling behind. With a lack of new content and declining Twitch viewership, interest inOverwatchis at a low as players eagerly await the sequel. With new heroes, game modes, and maps coming inOverwatch 2, returning to the originalOverwatchhas proven difficult, but Blizzard is attempting to keep players’ interest with a new event.Today,Overwatchis celebrating its summer season by once again bringing fans another installment of Anniversary Remix....