Summary Arguably, theCall of Dutyfranchise has never actually had a truly bad game before. While it’s definitely had some very disappointing entries, even at its very worst,everyCall of Dutyentrystill feels pretty good in the mechanics department, and its presentation is usually some of the best in the AAA industry, at least at the time of their original release.Call of Duty: WW2is a perfect example of this, with it being one of the most disappointing games in the entire franchise, but it still has excellent moment-to-moment gameplay and some top-tier audio design and graphics....

TheCrysisfranchise has been around for about 15 years, with the first entry releasing in 2007. That firstCrysisgame was met with very favorable reviews, as many critics praised the game’s graphics and detailed, open-ended environments. It took a few years beforeCrysis 2released in 2011, also met with generally favorable reviews that praised the graphics, but criticizing its more linear approach.Crysis 3released two years later, and while reviews were good once again, long-time fans thought it lacked some charm of the originals....

Brought together by Amanda Waller under the name Task Force X,the Suicide Squadhas been around since the silver age of Comics. The group’s members initially included soldiers who went onimpossible missionsfrom which they were not expected to return, hence the team’s grim name. Withinthe DC universe, the team of expansible characters known as the Suicide Squad goes on these unthinkable missions, knowing very well that it’s a death wish brought to life....

Behaviour Interactive continues to provide robust post-launch support for its live service multiplayer horror game,Dead by Daylight. Seasonal content updates with new Killers, Survivors, Story, and microtransactions aren’t the limits of Behaviour’s support, either. The developer continues to iterate onDead by Daylight’s core gameplay systems, promising in June that specific changes would be coming later this year. Unfortunately, Behaviour has now had to delay some of those planned Year 7 changes, tellingDead by Daylightplayers to expect them in 2023 instead....

One of the things that have helped keepDead by Daylight’sasymmetrical gameplay fresh for so many years is frequent franchise crossovers. It’s always a treat to see the heroes and villains of other games and shows appear here as playable characters. The addition of zombie and the Nemesis in the firstResident Evilcrossover was great, but many fans assumed that would be the lastResident Evilcrossover. RELATED:Dead By Daylight: Biggest Changes The Game Needs Project W has expanded the roster ofResident Evilsurvivors with the addition of Rebecca Chambers and Ada Wong, letting players live out their fantasy of confronting Wesker and Nemesis with a full lobby ofREheroes....

TheDeathloopreview embargo has lifted, meaning critic reviews of the game are being released. Based on those already in the wild,Deathloopis looking like one of the year’s best games, as it receiving glowing reviews from numerous critics. Deathloopis the newest action adventure title from Arkane Studios, the brilliant developers of the critically acclaimedDishonoredseries andPreyreboot.Deathlooptakes the first-person stealth-action gameplay ofDishonoredand increases its urgency, introducing a new time loop mechanic and the threat of a constant pursuer....

There are always a few overpowered weapons to be found in every action RPG, and in some games, they can make certain areas and boss fights almost trivial.FromSoftwaregames especially possess their share of hidden gem armaments, such as the Drake Sword from the firstDark Souls, or theLothric Knight SwordinDark Souls 3. RELATED:Things About FromSoftware Games That Everyone Loves In theDemon’s Souls Remake, a parallel to these excellent and versatile straight swords is the Blueblood Sword, as it packs a lot of physical and magic attack for a blade of its size, in addition to being fairly quick and possessing a varied moveset that can be useful in many melee confrontations....

Mimimi Games' real-time Wild West strategy gameDesperados 3is one of the highest-rated titles of 2020 so far, based on the review aggregate site OpenCritic.Desperados 3’s base campaign has 16 missionsthat encourage players to solve environmental puzzles with five unique characters, and post-launch content has added even more. Yesterday, publisher THQ Nordic announced that a crew of animals are the latest companions to join the game’s playable roster. The second set of Baron’s Challenges inDesperados 3were released for all players upon their announcement, headlined by the “Rescue Aid Society” challenge in which Stella the cat, Agent Floofs the dog, and Sergeant Cluckers the chicken have to team up and save Doc McCoy from his imprisonment....

Dreamsis a video game that allows players to make custom user-generated content to share with each other, and like most games it receives updates. Recently, a newupdate forDreamswas released earlier today, which will be adding something new for players to experience together. The newDreamsupdate will be adding a co-op dungeon crawler calledAncient Dangers: A Bat’s Tale. It is a third-person co-op experience made by the game’s developer, Media Molecule. It is designed to test players' skills as they brave the new adventure....

BioShock 4is currently in development by a new team called Cloud Chamber. It was formally announced in late 2019, and fans have been excited to see how the game will turn out. There are few official details available aboutBioShock 4, but it’s unknown how the title will compare to the originalBioShockgames, but some significant rumors could provide some indication. As with any unofficial information, it’s best to take rumors lightly unless they’re proven accurate....

Far Cry 6is coming out next month and Ubisoft has been releasing some unique trailers in order to promote the game. All of them feature Giancarlo Esposito, who plays the role of Yaran dictator Anton Castillo,the antagonist ofFar Cry 6. Two such videos had been released earlier, and both make good use of Esposito’s acting prowess. He is shown as an intimidating leader in one, while other focuses on him arrogantly dismantlinga rebel flamethrower fromFar Cry 6....

Next-generationFortnitegamers can expect a number of improvements and bonuses when they boot up the game on their brand new Xbox Series X/S or PlayStation 5. Epic Games has explained how a next-gen version ofFortnitewill be ready for gamers to download once they have set up their new consoles, promising that theFortnitebuilds on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 aren’t “simply tweaked last-gen builds.” Instead, gamers will experience a version of the game that has been developed specifically to harness the true power of the next-generation hardware....

For some gamers, there are still questions as to which next-gen console will reign supreme. With both thePS5 and the Xbox Series Xon the horizon, many players have had to make a choice in which system to try and pre-order. However, if Gearbox’s CEO is to be believed, regardless of which of the two systems the buyer picks, they should be in for an excellent experience. The PlayStation 5 is offering new ideas and technology, like itsDualSense controllerand, if rumors are to be believed, upgraded PS VR coming down the line....