Summary According to a recent rumor, aNieR: Automatasequel is reportedly going to be announced in 2025. This new rumor has added weight to the theory of a new game coming to the franchise, though it wasn’t clear until now that it was specifically about a sequel toNieR: Automata. Nier: Automatais a successful JRPGreleased in 2017 that introduced players to a dystopian future where machines went out of control and declared war on human beings, forcing them to flee the planet and create a resistance android army on the Moon aimed at reclaiming Earth....

Base building games are amazing avenues for creative expression.Satisfactoryis no slouch in that department, with players building some impressive creations from cathedrals to the Eiffel Tower. Of course, that means content creators forthe factory simulatorlove to show off their talents. One way they do that is a recurring event called Pass It On. Game Rant recently spoke to twoSatisfactorycommunity managers from Coffee Stain Studios Snutt Treptow and Mikael Niazi, as well as content creator DC Wan Kenobi about what Pass It On is, how it came to be, and what the most recent Pass It On had on offer....

Shady Part of Mewas released back in 2020butrecently joined Xbox Game Passas one of the latest puzzle platforming games to join the service. You might wonder how to get to grips with the game’s light and dark mechanics as you explore ‘In the Shadows,’ the second part ofShady Part of Me’s Exposition Prologue. While games can play with light and shadow differently,Shady Part of Mefeatures a little girl frightened of the light and her shadow lending a helping hand....

Quick Links The pistols are one of the most used weapons inSniper Elite Resistance, besides the primary sniper rifle. The default pistol in the gamecomes kitted with a silencer, making it a great choice for taking out enemies without alerting others nearby. However, players can unlock a powerful 6x scope for it early on in the game, which will make it deadlier even in mid-range encounters. Here’s how you can find the Pistol Workbench in Mission 4 and unlock the scope....

Summary OneStardew Valleyfan has created a rug based on the game’s title screen, adding a touch of Pelican Town’s surrounding landscape to their home decor. As the first thing players see when startingStardew Valley, the title screen invokes fond memories for many fans, making this rug popular with the game’s online community. Thanks toStardew Valley’s enduring success, many artsy fans have undertaken creative projects inspired by the indie farming sim. Fortunately, fans have no shortage of options when creating artwork, as the game’s creator, Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone, made Pelican Town and the surrounding landscape teeming with iconic places and characters....

Summary The Legend of Zeldafranchise has made numerous important contributions to the video game industry, like laying the groundwork for the 2D adventure genre back in the 80s, revitalizing the modern open-world genre with the release ofBreath of the Wildand, most important of all, changing and revolutionizing the 3D action-adventure genre forever with the release ofOcarina of Time. 3DZeldagameswork so well because they follow a strict formula, as they all feature a third-person perspective, a semi-open world, multiple 3D dungeons to explore, and many fun items to find and use....

Quick Links Summary The return ofBuffy the Vampire Slayerto television is an exciting development for longtime fans. However, while the revival promises to bring back the world of the Slayer, one lingering question from the franchise remains unanswered.Angel, the spinoff series followingBuffy’s former vampire love interest, ended on a massive cliffhanger that left the fate of several key characters uncertain. Given that theBuffyrevival exists within this shared universe, it needs to address what happened in the wake ofAngel’s chaotic final battle....

Summary The Dark Knight Risesfeatured a death scene that most fans felt was performed awkwardly. Now, theDark Knight Risescast member behind the infamous scene has explained why their performance fell short. The Dark Knight Risesconcluded Christopher Nolan’sBatmantrilogy on a relatively high note. While it wasn’t as well-received asThe Dark Knight, it was still a billion-dollar box office success and many praisedThe Dark Knight Risesas an epic culmination of Nolan’s story. However,The Dark Knight Riseswas criticized for rushing a grande story that many felt should have been told over more than one film,Tom Hardy’s voice as Bane, and the death scene of Marion Cotillard’s Talia al Ghul....

Summary The Fantastic Four: First Stepstrailer and posters were released on February 4th, officially kickstarting the long-awaited MCU film’s marketing campaign. However, Marvel Studios had to set the record straight after fans started hurling familiar accusations toward the studio. TheFantastic Four: First Stepstrailer was largely acclaimed, increasing the already palpable excitement for the long-waited MCU debut of Marvel’s First Family. However, Marvel Studios unveiled multiple posters just before theFantastic Four: First Stepstrailerwas released, and eagle-eyed fans instantly noticed irregularities....

Summary Though many people recognizeResident Evilfor its games, this long-running series also features several movies and TV shows. Though the infamous Paul W.S. Anderson set of live-action movies are considered non-canon and completely separate from the main story, the CG films and shows have been said to be canonical by Capcom themselves. But how much do they really add to the wider lore and characters of the franchise? The truth is, these external stories vary wildly in how important they are to the main narrative ofResident Evil....

Summary ASims 4player has posed an intriguing question about the educational system set up across neighborhoods in the game’s universe. Specifically, this player has pointed out that students inThe Sims 4never seem to go to the same schools as their friends or family members, and many fans of the game are wondering why. At its launch in 2014,The Sims 4’s virtual people could only be monitored at home or when visiting each other’s houses or public lots, like parks and libraries....

Summary Supermassive Games’Until Dawncaptivated players with its intense storytelling and innovative gameplay mechanics, blending choice-based decisions with cinematic horror. On Tuesday, Sony released a teaser of theUntil Dawnmovie based on that video game that shows the new cast and setting while giving the people behind the film the chance to explain how the flick will incorporate one of the game’s most interesting mechanics. TheUntil Dawnvideo game,as well as its remake, is based on a group of friends that are hoping for a fun weekend in a remote ski cabin in the middle of a snowstorm....

Quick Links The Witcher 3isone of the best RPGs to date, and after the next-gen update, the game has given players more than enough reasons to keep returning for more. CD Projekt RED outdid themselves with this masterpiece, and it should not be a surprise ifThe Witcher 4is just as great, if not better. WhileThe Witcher 3features enough content for players, it does not elaborate on some things. For instance, the game does not specify what difficulty players should choose....