Summary DOOM: The Dark AgesandClair Obscur: Expedition 33are set to receive enhancement boosts when they launch on thePlayStation 5 Pro. Both titles will benefit from the extra polish and power possessed by the latest iteration of Sony’s console. ThePS5 Prooffers a slate of hardware advantages over the base PS5, including higher frame rates, better rendering capabilities, and enhanced overall performance. The two titles mark the latest in a suite of games that have already received thePS5 Pro enhanced treatment....

Summary Microsoftreveals the start date and time for its upcoming ID@Xbox showcase, confirming multiple indie developers like PlayStack and Dontnod, while teasing new announcements as well. It’s been a busy start to 2025 forMicrosoft, both with new game announcements and the company’s continuing shift to its multiplatform strategy. Seemingly striking while the iron is hot, Microsoft kicked off 2025 with a newXbox Developer Direct Showcase, highlighting a number of major games launching in 2025....

Death Stranding released next to PlayStation exclusive titans at the end of the PS4, and to many, delivered something they didn’t like. Here’s why the game is so misunderstood.Rantable is an editorialized video series in which we get personal on a video game or wider gaming topic. Exploring the intricacies of game design, narrative choices, or cultural trends in the gaming community, Rantable seeks to highlight unique perspectives on familiar and beloved games in long-form video essay episodes....

Summary A recent video leak fromZenless Zone Zerois showing off the combat animations for rumored new character Hugo, featuring stylish attacks and movements.Zenless Zone Zero’s roster has expanded substantially since the game first launched in July of last year, introducing a plethora of new roster members with unique playstyles and abilities. Each update has added two new S-Rank characters to the roster, with the recent Version 1.5 update adding Astra Yao andEvelyn Chevalier as playable characters....

Summary In many video game franchises, such asThe Legend Of Zeldaand theBatman: Arkhamseries, players typically control one main character throughout many subsequent games. In contrast, some franchises have gained popularity byfeaturing different protagonistseach time, sometimes even more than one. Whether it is for story or gameplay purposes, certain gaming franchises have become known for introducing new main protagonists for the player to control in subsequent titles. There are also cases where side characters become the new protagonists, consistently swapping out with other heroes who occasionally return in later entries....

There are 19 collectibles in Sonderzuge Sabotage, the third mission inSniper Elite: Resistance. Among those collectibles are three Workbenches and a Propaganda Poster, and it is recommended that, at the very least, players find those. This guide is here to assist with that finding, and the locations of every collectible inSniper Elite: Resistance’s Mission 3 are detailed in what follows. The orientation of the cardinal directions can be a bit confusing in thisSniper Elite: Resistancelevel, as north is actually toward the map’s bottom-left corner....

Summary Wednesday, April 2 is going to be a big day for Nintendo fans, as that’s when the company is going to host a Nintendo Direct presentation all about its upcomingSwitch 2console. Nintendo has finally pulled the curtain back on theSwitch 2’s design, but there are still a lot of unanswered questions about the next-generation system. Nintendo still has yet to reveal the Switch 2 price, release date, or launch titles at the time of this writing....

Summary The newly-releasedPlayStation 53D platformerBoti: Byteland Overclockedis something that fans ofAstro Botshould definitely check out if they’re wanting a similar experience.Astro Botwas the highest-rated new video game release of 2024 and even managed to take home the coveted Game of the Year prize at The Game Awards. Considering this, it wouldn’t be surprising at all ifPlayStation 5gamers were looking for a similar experience. Luckily, there are all kinds of 3D platformers available on the PS5, mainly through the classic games available as part of the PS Plus Premium library....

Summary A fan ofBaldur’s Gate 3shared a cosplay that they made based on the character Dame Aylin. Gamers enjoy bringing their favorite titles into the real world, whether it be through art or things like cosplay. Games such asBaldur’s Gate 3have served as an excellent inspiration for these sorts of projects. TheBaldur’s Gate 3characterDame Aylin is a female Aasimar that players will encounter while playing the title. She is a Paladin who has the Oath of Vengeance subclass....

Quick Links Saying thatBaldur’s Gate 3is a large open worldCRPGwith massive narrative depth would be an understatement. From the onset of escaping the Nautiloid ship and landing in theForgotten Realms, you’re free to explore thevast landscape, discover its many secrets, and pick up any quests along the way. However, given how interdependent certain quests can be in the game, approaching them in particular order ensures that you’re getting the most out of yourBaldur’s Gate 3experience....

Quick Links Sniper Elite: Resistancegives players a great deal of customization over their difficulty. They are able to tweak the difficulty elements of the following 3 options: Combat, Sniping, and Tactical. They can also select various preconfigured options that can determine what achievements/trophies they unlock. The easiest option among these presets is Civilian, which can make the player feel borderline unkillable. The most challenging of all these modes is Authentic, and will be a true test of a player’s skill level....

Games based on movies tend to have a bad reputation. This was probably thanks tomovie tie-in games— titles whose sole purpose is to distill a movie into a video game for the sole purpose of cashing in on some of that box-office hype. This, however, is only part of the greater “movie franchises as games” sphere. In addition to this, there are games based on movie universes. Separate from any specific movie, they act as supplementary material to flesh out a world or narrative....

Summary Most people love branching dialogue trees in their RPGs for obvious reasons. If players want to believe the illusion that they can play whatever role they put their minds to in these titles, then it’s important to accommodate as many unique responses as possible to cater to different playstyles. This makes it important for players to check out RPGs with complex scripts that adhere to their in-game actions. The best dialogue systems take into account everything from the protagonist’s background to their morality as they go through an unforgettable experience....