Summary Historically,PvPvEhas predominantly found its home within the MMORPG genre of gaming, where PvE questing and varying-sizedPvP battlegroundsare naturally blended. However, PvPvE games have firmly established themselves as a distinct genre within the past decade. They combine two core pillars of video games—player versus player (PvP) and player versus environment (PvE)—into a captivating gameplay loop that many developers consistently aim to put their unique stamp on. Many iterations of PvPvE games are available today, and deciding which one to play can be pretty challenging....

Summary Once a common occurrence in video gaming, demos have fallen out of favor over the years. However, with the popularity of eventssuch as Steam Next Festand the increasing number of games released every year, demos are becoming all the more common again. With the aforementioned Steam Next Fest championing upcoming indie games, the independent space in particular has seen an influx of demos. Games with specific niches and quirky ideas benefit especially from a public demo, allowing players to try before they buy and avoiding potentially negative reviews....

Summary The Gundam franchise has existed for over five decades, blossoming from the brilliant mind of Yoshiyuki Tomino with the original anime,Mobile Suit Gundam. The original series spawned multiple universes that explored different eras of war and its effects on people.With over thirty series across various timelines, Gundam is the most successful Mecha franchise in history, alongside Transformers. Gundam tells stories about cataclysmic conflicts involving massive machines of war called Mobile Suits....

Minecraft’s revamp of villagers helped revitalize the game in 2019, but it has since become the subject of criticism. However, Mojang’s proposed nerfs to the system have been even more controversial—though these experimental changes aren’t without fans in theMinecraftcommunity. Minecraft’s Village and Pillage updatewas one of the game’s best, adding a smorgasbord of new and redone features. Most importantly, it took villager trading from a minor gimmick to a complex system, totally changing how the game is played....

Summary The sun has set on another corner of the ever-expandingStar Warsuniverse. With the wide-eyed wonder ofSkeleton Crewrounding off in bombastic style, the rag-tag rabble of kids looks set to return to their mundane lives on At Attin. While fans knowSkeleton Crewwas inspired by the likes ofThe GooniesandE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, it feels like the season finale was also paying homage toStar Wars’ not-so-distant cousin of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With the titular Skeleton Crew facing untold dangers heading intoJanuary 14’s “The Real Good Guys,”there were genuine fears Wim, Fern, KB, or Neel would be getting one of those typically tragicStar Warsfarewells at the hands of the villainous Jod Na Nawood (Jude Law)....

In an era where video game adaptations seem more prevalent than ever, it’s hard to be surprised when a popular IP gets approved for translation to film or television. Butthe announcement of theVampire Survivorsmovieis nevertheless a bit of a shock, as the indie phenomenon isn’t exactly the most obvious choice for a port to the silver screen. Indeed, evenVampire Survivors' developer has noted the challenges of such an adaptation, commenting on the fact that the game has no real story....

Quick Links Monopoly GOis currently hosting anaction-packed racing minigamecalled Tycoon Racers. It started on Feb 6 and will run forfour days until Feb 10. Like always, you will be racing against other players to win some stunning rewards. But what happens if you have leftover Flag tokens when the event ends? If you’ve played a minigame before, you know it’s pretty common to have some extras. So if you’re wondering what happens to them after Tycoon Racers wraps up, keep reading till the end....

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’s main and post-launch campaign throughlines have finally been completed with Season 4’s Episode 8, which was released on January 14. A lot has happened inSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’s four post-launch seasons with Task Force X recruiting new members and defeating a dozen Brainiacs and, at the same time, not much has occurred to directly impact or throw a wrench in the game’s overarching story, at least between when the base game and post-launch content’s stories conclude....

Lies of Pwas one of 2023’s biggest surprises. There has been no shortage of Soulslike games in the colossal wake of FromSoftware’s rise to prominence over the years, and while many have been solid outings, few have managed to approach the heights of FromSoft’s ingenious and unsettling modern-day output.Lies of Pmight not be as culturally impactful as something likeDark Souls, but it’s closer to that standard than any game before it....

Grand Theft Auto 6is still slated for a 2025 release—something that seems slightly surprising, given how little has been shown of it. Nevertheless, gaming audiences are holding their breath for future reveals about the highly anticipated title,waiting for Rockstar to draw back the curtainon its gameplay and narrative elements. Something that is a bit less discussed, though undoubtedly top-of-mind for Rockstar, is howGTA 6will tie into the money-making machine that isGTA Online....

Summary Plunderstotrm has officially sailed back intoWorld of Warcraft, bringing new abilities, features, and quality-of-life improvements to the battle royale game mode. Though it does not have an official end date yet, fans will likely be able to plunder their way across this returningWorld of Warcraftgame mode for at least a month. World of Warcraftrecently announced that Plunderstorm, the pirate-themed battle royale where 60 people drop into the Arathi Highlands to battle for supremacy and loot, was returning on January 14....

Quick Links Averardo Vault inWuthering Wavesis known for its mile-high walls and fountains of gold. It’s home to the majority of Ragunna City’s finances and owned by the same family Carlotta ofWuthering Wavesis from. The area is filled with enemies, puzzles, and a variety of new mechanisms for players to try out. One such mechanism is the Treasure Spot location. This works in such a way thatfive locations in Averardo Vaultcontain 4-5 hidden chests for players to find....

Summary Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Manhasn’t even dropped yet, and the show’s future is looking good already as a Marvel exec gives fans an idea of the company’s future plans for the ambitious new animated series. Spider-Manis the definition of a marquee character and has seen representation in almost every medium available as a result. With the massive success of the MCU starting up without the rights to the characters being held by Marvel Studios, Tom Holland’s introduction to the franchise has been a pretty one-note affair in terms of his character’s place within the franchise....