Yellow Brick Games' debut titleEternal Strandshas a lot of eyes on it given the pedigree of its developers. Following his departure from BioWare and a short stint at Ubisoft,Dragon Agecreative director Mike Laidlaw and a number of industry veterans formedYellow Brick Games. Among them is Frederic St-Laurent,Eternal Strands' co-director and lead designer ofAssassin’s Creed Syndicate​​​​​. Alongside their team, St-Laurent and Laidlaw have shapedEternal Strandsinto something that aims to impress players with its emergent gameplay and freedom of expression, and an upcoming demo launching on January 21 will give its audience a small taste ahead of the game’s full launch on January 28....

Quick Links FortniteChapter 1 Season 2 lets players return to the landmarks and named locations that were present on Athena Island back in 2017. To celebrateFortniteOG Season 2, gamers can also acquire the second edition of this special Battle Pass, which includes revampedChapter 1 skins. This article shows gamers all of the cosmetic items that are available for gamers who purchase the Chapter 1 Season 2 OG Pass inFortnite, which is available for only 1,000 V-Bucks....

Summary GameStop is limiting sales of thePokemon Trading Card Game’s newest expansion set, “Prismatic Evolutions,” ahead of the fan frenzy over the set. The massively popular trading card game based on the beloved monster-catching franchise has seen plenty of exciting sets with highly sought-after “chase cards.” Popular Pokemon like Charizard and Pikachu often serve as some of the game’s most prized releases, with theEvolving Skies alternate art version of Umbreoneven fetching thousands of dollars....

Summary A recent chart has revealed which characters inGenshin Impactare due for a rerun, as an interesting pattern continues to emerge. With over 90 playable characters inGenshin Impact, it has become difficult (if not impossible) for the developers to maintain a fair banner schedule. Certain 5-Stars are bound to be left behind, especially those with more niche play styles. The latest examples were Shenhe and Ganyu, two Cryo characters from Liyue who had gone over 550 days without a banner rerun....

Summary Geralt de Rivia’s voice actor, Doug Cockle, has reflected onThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s lasting appeal, mentioning that he believes few games have reached its level of immersive storytelling. The actor offered his perspective on why, with the game’s 10th anniversary just around the corner,The Witcher 3: Wild Huntcontinues to be a popular game with an active community. Years have passed, andThe Witcher 3continues to be at the top of the rankings....

Summary Grand Theft Auto Onlineis ringing in the Year of the Snake with a series of special Lunar New Year events and rewards. The festivities inGrand Theft Auto Online, which started January 23, include new stunt races, collectibles, nightclub bonuses, and cosmetic gifts for players. Lunar New Year events are a regular occurrence inGTA Online, which includes the typically Eastern-celebrated holiday on its regular list of annual holiday events. Last year, theYear of the Dragon Celebration inGTA Onlinelet players snag a new pair of dragon masks to wear, along with a special event-themed dress and tee shirt, as well as a log-in reward in the amount of GTA$188,888....

Summary Heroes of Hammerwatch 2developer Crackshell has released a second patch for the roguelike action RPG just a few days after its first update since release.Heroes of Hammerwatch 2’s first patch deployed Build 115 on January 15, fixing a wide array of niche issues and supplying added features and adjustments based on player feedback. The team also highlighted they were working on fixing more serious bugs as soon as possible, but the first patch was designed to fix some of the simpler things first....

Summary TheSeveranceSeason 2 title sequence is filled with surreal animation, rich symbolism, and seemingly small details that could offer big insights. Created by Dan Erickson and directed by Ben Stiller, Apple TV+‘sSeveranceis known for captivating audiences with its intricately woven mystery. The title sequences, designed by Oliver Latta, are just as intriguing. The Season 2 sequence, which first appeared in the second episode, expands on the scope of Season 1’s Emmy-winning title animation....

Summary A recent leak fromHonkai: Star Railis showing off the Eidolons for new five-star character Tribbie, expected to launch during the game’s Version 3.1 update. Withthe launch of the next world of Amphoreusjust over a week away, HoYoverse has given players plenty to look forward to with a variety of characters set to arrive to the sci-fi RPG’s roster. Amphoreus' launch patch, Version 3.0, will debut the long-awaited release of The Herta alongside the game’s first Remembrance character, Aglaea....

Today’s gamers are fortunate that there is an abundance of gaming crossovers across different genres. There’s the long-runningMarvel VS. Capcomseriesfor fighting games as well asFortnite’s many skin and event collaborations with everything from the Gundam franchise to the iconic Jordan brand. Gachas likeHonkai: Star Railhave also been joining in on the fun, with the game releasing its crossover with the visual novel gameFate/Stay Nightthis year. This isHSR’s very first crossover, and it shouldn’t be the last for this game and its siblings....

Quick Links Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2is a game of consequences, with every action and word being felt throughoutthe medieval landscape. Nowhere is this more true than with the crime and punishment system inKCD2. After being caught committing a crime, something the intelligent NPCs are very good at, Henry has a few options to try and talk or pay his way out of a punishment. If his silver tongue fails him, however, it will be up to the local bailiff to decide which of the four punishments he receives, with increasing severity....

Hogwarts Legacyrides the finest line imaginable when it comes to nostalgia and authenticity in its action-RPG storytelling. On the one hand,Hogwarts Legacyis a Hogwarts student simulator where players attend classes, roam the Scottish Highlands, and explore Hogsmeade to their hearts’ content—albeit in a late-1800s-era atmosphere and aesthetic. On the other hand,Hogwarts Legacytells a story with so much originality that it seems like it could’ve been plucked and placed into any other whimsical, magical fantasy tale....

Quick Links As players spend more and more time a save file inThe Sims 2, their family tree will naturally begin to grow bigger through the various generations. Many gamers find this feature to be one of the most reward inThe Simsgames, so they value being able to look back at the family tree from time to time. This guide will show gamers how they can find the family tree menu inThe Sims 2and how to use it so they can reminisce on all the Sims that they’ve played with and all the generations that they’ve seen grow up and eventually grow old....