After decades of retelling the same old story, the team over at Omega Force decided to do something a little different withDynasty Warriors: Origins. Rather than controlling one of the many great historical heroes that franchise fans have come to know and love, players take control of an original character who must decidewhich of the three great factions is best suited to bring peace to the realm. Once they’ve made their choice, a Guardian of Peace will begin to actively work against them in an attempt to have one of the other two factions rise to power instead....

Quick Links Dynasty Warriors: Originsplayers will be forced tochoose between one of three different factions, each of which has two different endings. To unlock every faction’s true ending, players will need to alter the fate of certain officers, which will in turn have an impact on how each storyline plays out. The true ending for Wei is arguably the hardest one to unlock, asDynasty Warriors: Originsplayers will need to complete a somewhat complicated set of objectives in a relatively short amount of time....

Naughty Dog is ostensibly stepping away from its Earthbound comfort zone withIntergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, a sci-fi adventure promising to take the studio’s signature storytelling style to the stars. While not a lot has been revealed about the upcoming game, it seems to beadhering to many of Naughty Dog’s guiding principles: industry-leading character animations and acting, naturalistic dialogue, and a story-driven single-player campaign. Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophetwill follow Jordan A. Mun, a bounty hunter stranded on the mysterious planet Sempiria while apparently seeking out another enigmatic galactic denizen played by Kumail Nanjiani....

It’s not uncommon for video games to be inspired by films, just as it has become increasingly common for films to be inspired by video games. Warhorse Studios’Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2is one such video game, which happens to draw inspiration from two iconicmovies that have had considerable influenceon the film industry. Game Rant recently had the opportunity to chat with Warhorse Studios about its upcoming medieval RPGKingdom Come: Deliverance 2. While the interview was primarily about the game’s recreation of Kuttenberg and the impact its history will have on story and gameplay, Warhorse’s PR manager, Tobias Stolz-Zwilling, disclosed a unique detail aboutKingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s story and the films it can most closely be compared to, giving way to some rather weighty implications....

One of the InsomniacSpider-Manseries' most lauded features is its fluid traversal. The perfect combination of cinematic animations and player-controlled inputs,Marvel’s Spider-Man’s web-swingingis one of the most satisfying traversal systems in video game history, and it goes hand in hand with the series' bustling open-world. But nowMarvel’s Wolverineis expected to reach the same heights. A core part of Spider-Man’s identity in the comics, movies, and any other piece of Marvel media is the hero’s agility, acrobatic nature, and unique method of traversal....

Summary AMarvel Rivalsplayer got an incredible triple kill as Iron Man with the help of their team’s Doctor Strange portals. AsMarvel Rivalsapproaches its first month of release, the community has already chosen its most hated and favorite characters. And one of the most beloved by players is the Sorcerer Supreme. Considered one of the best Vanguards inMarvel Rivals, what sets Doctor Strange apart from the other characters is his ability to use portals....

Summary AMarvel Rivalsplayer shared a surprisingly simple, but helpful tip for Loki mains, which is to tell allies in chat how the Regeneration Domain works.Marvel Rivalsplayers often find ways to get better results, either through in-game settings or gameplay tricks that can change the course of the match. Previously, a player pointed out aMarvel Rivalssetting that activates audio cues for when an ally or an enemy is killed, something simple and valuable for helping players make decisions during matches....

Summary Using a variety of blocks inMinecraft, a player has created an incredible replica of a locomotive.Minecraftoffers players many different ways to play, and this detailed train build is evidence of the creative possibilities available in Mojang’s game. In addition to allowing players a survival experience,Minecraftoften becomes a canvas for building memorable creations. With new content being added each year, skilled players continue to innovate and catch the attention of the game’s massive online community....

Summary Whiledeck-building gamesmay be difficult to learn for newcomers, the genre itself isn’t typically known for overly-complex designs. Games such asSlay The Spire, for example, feature interlocking gameplay mechanics that help to support a relatively straightforward structure. Complexity and difficulty don’t need to go hand-in-hand; not all of these titles are hard to learn, or even particularly difficult to beat. However, these titles all feature a variety of interconnected systems that elevate their similar foundations....

Summary A first-partyPlayStationgame code-namedGummy Bearsis said to take some notable inspiration from theSuper Smash Bros.series. That’s according to a newly emerged report that also reveals some other details about the mysteriousPlayStationproject. The first whispers ofGummy Bears' existence emerged online in August 2023, when The Game Post reported that a MOBA title with this codename was in development at Bungie. A year later,Bungie announced it was laying off 220 employees—a 17% reduction in its workforce....

Summary One fan has a theory about theNintendo Switch 2’s black color scheme, speculating that it may be a sign that the company is moving away from the idea of a “kids’ toy” to embrace a more mature design for the console. Since the official announcement of theSwitch 2, the community has been eager to learn more about the new console, and fans can’t help but speculate about what Nintendo has in store with the new system....

Summary Nintendohas partnered with Universal Studios to lend Alarmo clocks to park hotel guests. The partnership gives interestedNintendofans an opportunity to try out the Alarmo without buying it first. Nintendo Alarmois one of the many surprises that Nintendo has come out with over the years. While the company is best-known for its game consoles and iconic video game franchises likeMarioandZelda, it also has a tendency to be inventive and creative, coming up with unusual releases like Nintendo Labo or Alarmo, or even unusual gaming peripherals, like the Wii Fit Board....

The launch line-up for the Nintendo Switch 2 would be incomplete without a new 3DMariotitle, with many fans eager to see aSuper Mario Odyssey 2, aSuper Mario Galaxy 3, or a brand-newMarioadventure. While Nintendo has the lion’s share of possibilities to pull from with a newMariofor the Switch 2’s launch, there’s one highly-requested sequel that would be perfectly timed if it released alongside Nintendo’s new console. AsMariohits a major milestone in 2025, aSuper Mario 3D All-Stars 2could be a great way to celebrate the franchise on the new hardware....