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Despite a Middling Launch Reception, Why is Once Human Such a Huge Hit?

Despite a Middling Launch Reception, Why is Once Human Such a Huge Hit?

Starry Studio's sandbox survival game survived backlash against its Terms of Service and other issues to become a phenomenon - here's how.

Star Wars Outlaws – What is Going On?

Star Wars Outlaws – What is Going On?

Massive Entertainment's upcoming open-world title has all the Star Wars hallmarks, so why are some players skeptical? Find out here.

A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is Shaping Up to Be a Breakout Hit of 2024

A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is Shaping Up to Be a Breakout Hit of 2024

Based on the successful film franchise, Stormind Games' first-person survival horror could be one of the biggest games of 2024.

What Star Wars Outlaws Can Adopt from the Star Wars Jedi Games

What Star Wars Outlaws Can Adopt from the Star Wars Jedi Games

As a big-budget single-player Star Wars adventure, Massive Entertainment's upcoming game can take plenty of lessons from Respawn's past successes.

Why Did Sony Abandon inFamous, and Will We Ever See it Back?

Why Did Sony Abandon inFamous, and Will We Ever See it Back?

Will Sucker Punch and Sony ever return to their beloved superhero/supervillain franchise?

Does Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Need to be a More Ambitious Remake?

Does Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Need to be a More Ambitious Remake?

Some might be quick to dismiss the upcoming remake because of how faithful it is to the original, but perhaps playing it safe is the smartest thing that Konami can do with Metal Gear right now.

What the Hell is Going on with Game Pass?

What the Hell is Going on with Game Pass?

Microsoft's most recent round of Game Pass changes has muddied its messaging once again.

The First Descendant – Why is it So Popular?

The First Descendant – Why is it So Popular?

Despite the mixed reviews from players and critics, Nexon's free-to-play looter shooter has seen impressive player numbers.

The First Descendant – 10 Things the Developer Should Address

The First Descendant – 10 Things the Developer Should Address

Whatever your thoughts on it, there's no denying that this looter shooter needs more work. Here's what Nexon should address.

Why Black Myth: Wukong is All Set to be One of the Biggest Games of 2024

Why Black Myth: Wukong is All Set to be One of the Biggest Games of 2024

Amongst the huddle of promising Soulslikes (or should we say action RPGs) releasing soon, titles such as Phantom Blade Zero, and Enotria: The Last Song, Black Myth: Wukong looks to be most eye catchin...

Why The First Descendant is Shaping Up to be One of 2024’s Biggest Games

Why The First Descendant is Shaping Up to be One of 2024’s Biggest Games

Despite new titles in the looter genre faring poorly this year, Nexon's newest title could go above and beyond expectations.

This Console Generation Has Been Disappointing

This Console Generation Has Been Disappointing

Four years into their lifecycles, the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S have largely been letdowns.

Why Metal Gear Solid: Delta Snake Eater is Shaping Up to Be a Cracking Remake

Why Metal Gear Solid: Delta Snake Eater is Shaping Up to Be a Cracking Remake

Eat your heart out, Subsistence

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree – Is it Too Hard?

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree – Is it Too Hard?

Despite universal acclaim from critics, some have complained that the new expansion errs on the "unfair" side. Find out why here.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is Better Than Most AAA Open World Games Out There

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is Better Than Most AAA Open World Games Out There

FromSoftware has once again raised the bar for open world game design, and on a much larger scale than many would have anticipated.

The Big Question: Why Are So Many Open World Games Becoming Bland?

The Big Question: Why Are So Many Open World Games Becoming Bland?

The popularity of open world games shows no signs of dissipating. But many of them are turning into mediocre, boring experience.

EA Sports College Football 25 is Shaping Up to Be One of 2024’s Biggest Deals

EA Sports College Football 25 is Shaping Up to Be One of 2024’s Biggest Deals

Could it be one of the biggest sports games of the year?

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree – What’s New?

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree – What’s New?

Shadow of the Erdtree may be more Elden Ring, but it's changing the base experience in ways players probably never imagined.

Starfield’s Pricing for New Missions is Absurd

Starfield’s Pricing for New Missions is Absurd

Creations are now available for all players, and while several are free, the pricing of Bethesda's new content is controversial.

GTA 6 – Should Rockstar Take a More Realistic Approach?

GTA 6 – Should Rockstar Take a More Realistic Approach?

Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 set new standards for realism in open-world games, but how much farther can it go?