Summary Abylight Studios has teamed up withFrictional Gamesto bringSOMA,Amnesia: Rebirth, andAmnesia: The Bunkerto Nintendo Switch in 2025.Frictional Games, the developer behind the horror titles, came to an agreement allowing Abylight Studios to handle the ports, which will in turn introduce these three terrifying releases to players on the Switch. WhileFrictional Games may be moving away from horror, the studio has cemented its legacy in the genre with theAmnesiafranchise and other standalone titles....

Quick Links Age of Darknessblends tower defense with settlement building, RPG, and RTS elements, and chief among the latter is the three different factions that players can choose from before starting a new run. While they aren’t completely unique from each other, these factions offer different playstyles that cater to different players. The factions aren’t as diverse compared toother games likeStarCraft, but they’re varied enough to shake things up if you’re looking for some variety....

Quick Links Vaal Orbs are a key part of the endgame crafting loop inPath of Exile 2, necessary for crafting some of the most broken pieces of gear in the entire game which cannot be obtained any other way. Using a Vaal Orb is always a double-edged sword, however, as corrupting an item is essentially a high-risk, high-reward gamble between securing a positive result, a negative result, or nothing at all....

Summary Bosch: Legacy’s abrupt end after its third season is edging closer, and Amazon still haven’t given fans a real reason for canceling it.Bosch: Legacyhas a strong viewership and Harry Bosch’s solo stories have been a mainstay of the streaming platform for over a decade now, so the decision to nix the series has raised eyebrows. However,an answer may have arrived in the form of Amazon’s advertising strategy. During a panel at CES at C-Space last week, the head of content and brand innovation at Amazon MGM Studios, Lauren Anderson, spoke with Aldis Hodge, the actor and producer ofPrime Video’sCross....

Summary Dynasty Warriors: Originsis unlike any other entry in the series besides the usual carnage of hacking and slashing literally thousands of enemies per battle. The game begins with a nameless wanderer, aptly named The Wanderer, who stumbles into helping the volunteer army of Liu Bei. From there, The Wanderer helps whoever is in trouble, and likeFire Emblem: Three Houses, players can eventually choose which army to follow. That’s the story setup, and even though there are a lot of returning mechanics inDynasty Warriors: Origins,some Musou veteransmay need a refresher....

Summary Persona 3is the game that changed everything in the series because it unlocked the social aspects. Players could befriend party members and NPCs to deepen their relationships and collect rewards. Many games have borrowed this mechanic andDynasty Warriors: Originsis the latest example. Unlike mostother Musou games, players will primarily control one character, The Wanderer. The Wanderer can befriend classic heroes in the franchise and bond with them inDynasty Warriors: Origins....

Summary Creating a mascot who can achieve all this is far from an easy task, but several fighting game developers have successfully created protagonists who have managed to stand the test of time, and it’s these individuals this topic will be focusing on today. It’s time to rank the top fighting game mascots based on how memorable, recognizable, and iconic they are. While Capcom’sDarkstalkersseries was immensely popular back in the ’90s, onceStreet Fighterbecame the developer’s top priority, it has, unfortunately, been left by the wayside....

Summary Video games have explored a vast number of unique locations over the years, from ravaged fantasy kingdoms to dystopian cyberpunk futures. When it comes to crafting interesting environments, sometimes a game will send players to one of the scariest places that one could end up -inside a prison. And while plenty of gamesfeature levels set in prison, with some standout examples being the Ellsworth Penitentiary fromSplinter Cell: Double Agent, some games lock players in jail for the entirety of the game....

Summary Licensed games, especially in the RPG genre, often face skepticism.Being tied to existing franchises, they typically receive less investment and creative freedom compared to original titles. Nevertheless, many manage to deliver enjoyable experiences, even if they don’t always reach the same level of depth as traditional games in the genre. Fortunately, there are exceptions that defy this trend. Among thebest licensed RPGs, there are titles that not only capture the essence of the franchises they represent but also offer engaging mechanics and captivating narratives....

Summary Phase 4 of theMarvel Cinematic Universeunveiled an evolution of the expanded universe by introducing series and connecting older Marvel movies and shows to the larger canon. With anticipation and readiness to pull more and more viewers onto the streaming service, Disney+ immediately had many different Marvel series available to stream on its app. This included older Marvel series, such asDaredevil​​​​​. While the many series released on Disney+ proved ‘too much,’ in a sense, many fans have hailed the various series as incredible ways of going into depth about characters and specific settings in theMarvel​​​​​​universe....

Summary Blumhousehas broughthorrorfans a creepy killer doll, a newHalloweentrilogy, and even a legacy sequel to the beloved 1990s witch movieThe Craft. Fans are always curious about a new Blumhouse movie, andThe Woman in the Yardhas a new trailer that fans will be eager to watch. The company’s 2025 releases are shaping up to be some of the most intriguing and creepiest horror movies of the year. Written by Sam Stefanak and directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, who directed horror movies such asthe originalOrphanmovieandHouse of Wax, not much is known aboutThe Woman in the Yard’s plot....

Summary Now that the production ofWednesdayseason 2has concluded, fans are wondering if all the familiar faces from season 1 will be seen again. There’s no denying that some characters have earned a special place in the viewers' hearts, and not getting to see them again or learn more about their backstory can be disappointing. AlthoughWednesday Addamsis all set to begin a new chapter at Nevermore Academy, it’s sad that some characters won’t be returning....

Summary Less than two weeks ahead of its launch,Civilization 7has officially revealed the game’s roadmap for its post-release DLC content, with plenty more on the way. The massively popular franchise originally created by developer Sid Meier has grown into one ofthe most well-known strategy franchisesin the world since its first game debuted in 1991. The series has seen six main-series entries alongside multiple spinoffs on different platforms, with its seventh numbered game on the way....