Although the many films, books,video games, roleplaying games, and TV shows under the sci-fi umbrella are often dismissed as “pop-fiction” with little to say, science fiction has, for decades now, constantly been on the forefront of questioning where humanity has come from - and where it is headed. Even the less philosophical sub-genres of sci-fi, that might use the genre to tell grand stories of adventure, still have deep, highly engrossing worlds that are worth exploring....

Summary Sniper Elitesparked a long line of incredible titles that are among thebest sniping games out there. Some of the earlier titles may be dated now, but they provide a whole different experience to the more modern entries. The franchise has also dabbled in both VR and a line of zombie-themed spin-off games. Both of which show their pedigree to the franchise while providing elements of their own to make them shine....

Summary With only five mainline games currently released in the series,Devil May Cryhas managed to carve out its own unique identity for itself which, in many people’s eyes, has become the king of the hack-and-slash genre. While the fast-paced adrenaline-pumping action gameplay is always brought back for each new entry, there have also been a few smaller mechanics, systems, and implementations that help set this series apart from many others within the same genre....

Quick Links There are a lot of settings that players can change before starting a match ofCivilization 7, difficulty settings included. In total, there are six difficulties inCiv 7ranging from beginner-friendly Scribe to this game’s version of an ultra-nightmare mode – Deity. Though the normal difficulty is Governor, players are free to change difficulty to their preferred challenge level. But be warned – difficulty inCiv 7doesn’t necessarily change the way the game works, it just gives the AI opponents enormous artificial bonuses that can be hard to overcome if you don’t know howCiv 7works....

The best Legs Cyberware inCyberpunk 2077is completely dependent on the movement style of players. Whether players like to run a little faster, sneak a little faster, or even provide themselves with a powerful double jump – every Legs Cyberware inCyberpunk 2077is a valid choice to replace V’s chrome with further enhancements so that they can get the edge they need above other mercs and criminals of Night City. With 4 Legs Cyberware (and one special variant) to choose from, players might want to know what benefits they can gain from each of them before they splash some precious Eurodollars on something they might regret because some Legs Cyberware are most certainlybetter than the otherswhen it comes to the fiercest fighters and fastest movement in Night City....

Summary As a child, Momo Ayase had always taken the words ofher grandmother, Ayase Seiko, with a pinch of salt, often ignoring the actions she was asked to take as they seemed embarrassing, especially to those she wanted to befriend. Ironically, it is those very teachings that have kept her alive to date, with her escaping near-death scenarios, and among many of Seiko’s teachings is the Power of Words. The Power of Words has proven to be valuable not just for Momo but also for Jiji, playing a vital role in their survival and development....

Asymmetrical horror gameDead by Daylightis currently testing out Patch 8.5 prior to its release in the main game. This exciting patch brings a near-complete rework for killer Freddy Krueger, aka The Nightmare, and the introduction of the Character Trial System. Possibly inspired by a similar feature inDead By Daylight’s mobile version, the Character Trial System will allow players to temporarily try out paid characters and survivors for a limited time. This may encourage players to purchase paid DLC characters after getting a chance to try out how they work....

AlthoughThe Sims 1and2have been available on PC for decades, plenty of gamers have had a hard time running them on modern hardware. That’s why, when EA announced earlier this week that it was making enhanced versions of these two games for Windows 10/11 PCs, many long-time fans of the franchise grew excited.The Sims 1and2Legacy Collectionswere simultaneously announced and released for Steam, Epic Games Store, and the EA app on January 31, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of theSimsfranchise....

Summary As every lifelong fan ofDragon Ballknows, death isn’t considered that much of a problem in this world. Through the overuse of the Dragon Balls over the many decades that the franchise has been airing, death has essentially lost all meaning since people can just be brought back whenever they perish. Because of this, many feel that there are no grander stakes for the series since the characters are technically never really in any mortal danger....

Summary Dynasty Warriors: Originsplays things a bit differently from past entries which may be obvious since “Origins” is in the title. Instead of controlling dozens of characters each with their own unique weapons and abilities, players will go through a journey as one hero simply known as The Wanderer. That said, there are alsoswappable heroes on some missions inDynasty Warriors: Origins. As The Wanderer, players can find a distinct number of weapon types in the game including swords, chakrams, spears, and more....

Release Date 2025 Warning: The following contains mild spoilers for Fate/strange Fake Volume 2 and Fate/strange Fake, Episode 1, “The Heroic Spirit Incident”, now streaming onCrunchyroll. Fateis no stranger to ensembles - a necessary byproduct of its Battle Royale framework - andFate/strange Fakemight end up having the biggest cast yet as it progresses. Yet, among the eclectic blend of Masters and Servants, it’s the central protagonist, Ayaka Sajyou, who might be the most fascinating, the reasons for which stretch back to the very start of the franchise....

Summary Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida has chimed in with a theory about the absence of aBloodborneremaster in all these years. FromSoftware fans have long been clamoring for a remastered version ofBloodborneon PlayStation 5 and PC, but the critically-acclaimed game remains a PlayStation 4 exclusive even in its tenth year after release. Bloodbornelaunched in 2015 as the result of a collaboration between FromSoftware and Sony’s now-defunct Japan Studio. AlthoughBloodborneaccrued overwhelming praise from critics and players alike, its technical performance remains a sore point for many....

Summary A prominentFortniteleaker recently claimed that the popular battle royale could soon be crossing over with the animeKaiju No. 8. Fans of big monsters already have a lot to look forward to, as Godzilla will become available in the game on January 17. Players looking to get their hands on the iconic character inFortnitewill need to pick up the battle pass for Chapter 6 Season 1, as his cosmetics will not be available in the Item Shop....