Summary The Forestis one of the more intricate survival games released in the last ten years, and it can be a little overwhelming for new players attempting to navigate both the terrifying island filled with cannibals and learn all about the crafting system that is available for making everything from bases to weapons inThe Forest. Of all the things available to craft, weaponry and upgrades for weapons are some of the most important....

Though they seem to run studios these days, the concept of a shared cinematic universe was started by the Universal Monsters. It ran from roughly the 1930s to the 1950s and features films based on very well-knownclassic monsters like Dracula, The Wolf Man, and Frankenstein. It’s structured slightly differently than cinematic universes as they’re known now, but still is generally credited as the first. Universal attempted to revive this in 2014 withDracula Untoldand start the Dark Universe, but it was a failure in all senses of the word....

Summary Proving itself as one of the fastest selling of its entire franchise and receiving widespread acclaim from more than just fans of the genre,Tekken 8may actually have the potential to last for almost a decade if it follows inTekken 7’s footsteps. The narrative conclusion to the arcs of both Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama has even earnedTekken 8praise for its story, but the closure of its ending might spell trouble for eventually continuing it in the next game’s story....

The developer OverBorder Studio and publisher Team 17 recently announcedThymesia, a new Souls-like game with a clear emphasis on fast-paced action and featuring a gothic aesthetic. Soulslike games are no strangers to foreboding environments and oppressive atmosphere.Thymesiaseems to draw heavily fromBloodbornein terms of overall style though, with a similar visual flair. Bloodborneis one of the most popular games in the Soulslike genre; its brutal difficulty is set against a Victorian-era backdrop rife with lore for players to uncover....

The past decade has been full of trouble for theTony Hawkfranchise, with the mostly-dormant series popping up in 2015 forTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5,which was widely criticized as a mess. Luckily, there’s theTony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2remasterto look forward to this year, and if the demo is anything to go by, it’s the game fans have been waiting for. Game Rant got to go hands-on with theWarehouse demo, a recreation of the classicTony Hawk’s Pro Skaterlevel included with pre-orders of the game....

Matthias Lund is one of the first boss NPCs players can meet inWartales. He can deal and absorb ludicrous amounts of damage, and a single swipe from his gigantic mace can send several mercenaries flying. This boss is an optional encounter. However, if players want to clear out the Stromkapp Inn’s bounty board, then Matthias will need to die. RELATED:Best Turn-Based RPGs On The Nintendo Switch Beating this boss is going to be a challenge, but players don’t necessarily have to rely on usingthe best starting classesinWartalesor overpowered gear to see this fight through....

Though this year is still missing some pomp and circumstance in the absence of E3, there’s still plenty of gameplay reveals coming for fans. In the case ofCyberpunk 2077, despite being delayed until September of this year, it seems CD Projekt Red still has plenty to tease fans with until the game comes out this fall. CD Projekt Red has provided glimpses into the game that range from core gameplay mechanics, varying playstyles and classes, as well as a variety of other things....

DON’T NOD officially announced its new titleBanishers: Ghosts of New Edenat The Game Awards 2022. The reveal trailer for the game is mostly cinematic, showcasing the game’s two protagonists and detailing their roles as ghost-hunters, but the ending did provide a brief glimpse of what seemed to be in-game footage. The combat itself is not showcased, but the game’s over the shoulder camera design and tag-team combat looked reminiscent of the recentGod of Wargames....

Summary Insomniac’s first go-round with the Marvel license resulted in one of the greatest superhero games ever made, andMarvel’s Spider-Man 2has a near-impossible task ahead of itself trying to outdo what came before it. A predictable but wonderfully written story, phenomenal performances, great visuals and sound design, a plethora of content to enjoy, and really excellent combat and web-swinging mechanics were all present inthe firstMarvel’s Spider-Man, but that doesn’t mean that the game was perfect....

Xbox Game Passis often considered the best value in gaming and a gift that keeps on giving, which it has reiterated ahead of any official announcement this month with two new games being confirmed for the service:Guilty Gear StriveandInfinite Guitars.These announcements come aroundrecent additions to Xbox Game Pass,F1 22andWo Long: Fallen Dynasty. They also join the current list of upcomingXbox Game Passtitles, which also includes a few additions for later this month....

Fighting games are a rich and diverse genre of video games beloved by a loyal and devoted community of players. There are numerous fighting games with storied lineages, each possessing numerous strong entries. Series likeStreet FighterandMortal Kombatwill always have an iteration housed within the current consoles but not every fighting game series is so lucky. RELATED:The Ten Most Iconic Character Archetypes in Fighting Games For every long-running fighting series, there are those that have not received sequels and continuations in what may feel like forever....

Upcoming alien invasion survival-horror gameGreyhill Incidentis coming to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles beginning June 9 alongside its PC release. Horror game fans first took notice ofGreyhill Incidentlast year, when gameplay trailers for it started turning heads. Not many horror games have taken on alien invasions and UFOs, soGreyhill Incidenthas had no problem standing out from the pack. Initially,Greyhill Incidentwas only confirmed for PC, but it was later confirmed to be making its way to consoles as well....

It’s been an exciting time to be aMass Effectas of late. Between the release ofMass Effect Legendary Edition, the official announcement ofMass Effect 4, and now the news thatAmazon is nearing a deal with EAto adapt the beloved sci-fi space opera into a live-action TV series, there’s a lot to celebrate within the community. The latter two details are exciting to fans because they mean that a new life is going to be breathed into the franchise following the disappointing and controversial entry that wasMass Effect: Andromeda....