Summary Microsoft has reportedly held an internal townhall meeting with employees that saw the company pledge it will keep makingXboxconsoles. The purported event is said to have been held mere days after the emergence of reports that the company is planning to sacrifice someXboxconsole exclusives in order to embrace multi-platform publishing. Thewidely reported news of the Xbox multi-platform pushelicited predominantly surprised reactions from both the company’s fandom and non-Xbox gamers. Some fans went as far as to speculate that Microsoft is planning to “pull a Sega,” referring to the historic occasion on which the Japanese gaming giant exited the console business in 2001 after its then-two-year-old Dreamcast was deemed a commercial failure....

The Dragonborn inThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrimcan become almost anything they want. Whether they want to follow the honorable path of a warrior with the Companions, become an intelligent mage at the College of Winterhold or walk the stealthy path of assassins among other Dark Brotherhood members, it’s all up to them. RELATED:Skyrim: 10 Unanswered Questions We Still Have About Dawnstar The Thieves Guild is one of the many factions theDragonborncan join, with its unique questline that focuses on the inner corruption of the Guild that stands before its success....

After a successful launch in Japan, further information has been released about the firstSuper Nintendo Worldtheme park in the US. As one might expect, this news is exciting for many fans that have been eagerly anticipating when a Nintendo theme park will open in other locations followingSuper Nintendo World finally openinglast year.Since Super Nintendo World in Japan began welcoming visitors on March 17th, 2021, many US-based gamers have been keen to enjoy Nintendo-related rides and experiences for themselves....

Summary Fans are not happy withTekken 8’s upcoming battle pass system. During a recent Tekken Talk Livestream,Tekken 8developers confirmed that a battle pass will be coming to the game. Like other battle passes, the new pass, called the Tekken Fight Pass, will allow players to obtain items by completing a variety of challenges during a limited period of time. Tekken 8is the latest entry in the long-running fighting game series.Tekken 8launched with a total of 32 characters, 29 of which came from past games....

Summary Just like Marvel fans have hailed Insomniac’sMarvel’s Spider-Manseries as an ideal adaptation of the wall-crawler’s deep canon, Rocksteady’sBatmanArkhamgames are viewed as peak Batman. With addicting freeflow combat, smart stealth mechanics, strong storytelling, and a large portion of the voice cast from the renownedBatman: The Animated Series, there is so much to praise about the games. However, there should still be more Batman games one day fromRocksteadyor another developer, and they can lean more into one dynamic thatArkhamonly touched on....

Summary WhenSekiro: Shadows Die Twicereleased back in 2019, its harsh difficulty didn’t come as a surprise to most FromSoftware fans. What was something of a surprise was its combat system, which was wildly different from the studio’s other releases in a number of ways. This new combat system can makeSekiro: Shadows Die Twicechallenging for both FromSoftware veterans and newcomers, but mastering some of the less obvious basics of the game can make it considerably easier....

Summary Assassin’s Creed: Mirageproved that there’s still life in stealth-focusedAssassin’s Creedgames. While a standalone entry for now, the stealth-centric brand ofAssassin’s Creedhas been receiving strong reviews from fans, and decent reviews from critics.Mirageis the first stealth entry in theAssassin’s Creedseries since 2015’sAssassin’s Creed: Syndicate, but did it pay off? All of this is to say, where does the stealth focus ofAssassin’s Creed: Mirageline up with the RPG styles of games such asAssassin’s Creed: Valhalla?...

The slate of upcoming JRPG releases, from December 2023 and beyond, is star-studded. Aside from hotly-anticipated remakes, JRPG fans can look forward to brand-new titles from beloved developers. Series that fans thought would never see another installment will also get long-awaited sequels. Games likePersona 3 ReloadedandDragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Princehave released extensive trailers to hype up their release. Others, such asTsurugihimeandRise of the Ronin, are light on the details as they are deep in development....

Indie gameValley of Shadowmixes elements of fantasy, therapy, and puzzles to create a new autobiographical gameplay experience. It follows the story of Anthony Vaccaro, co-creator and Synersteel Studio developer, who goes to therapy and grieves the loss of his father. Players will encounter real therapeutic processes that Anthony once underwent with the goal of healing from the trauma. Anthony spoke with Game Rant about how closely “intertwined"Valley of Shadowis with his therapy experience, players' desire for “human connection,” and how the independent game offers just that....

Many video game characters choose to utilize relatively normal, yet effective weaponry in their games, but some seek to showcase their musical talents before their fighting abilities. Though several of thesemusical-styled weaponsseem far too impractical to benefit their wielder in a combat situation, their magical powers and designs can often highlight them as exceptionally powerful weapons. RELATED:Forgettable Boss Fights Saved By Killer Music There is a charming nature to those who choose to wield a sword or a flute overa more practical weapon....

New York City has always been at the very heart of Spider-Man’s character. Growing up in a small suburban area of Queens, heading into the big city for college, swinging around skyscrapers, and taking out thugs in darkened alleyways,Spider-Man has become synonymous with New York Cityat this point. Even though some comic book runs, movies, TV shows, and games have tried to take the Wall-Crawler out of his home city, it always feels better when he’s being a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man....

Summary Finishing a game in its entirety is every completionist’s dream, and the rewards that come with reaching the pinnacle of achievements it has to offer is the cherry on top that makes the long hours spent grinding through missions and picking up loot worthwhile.Games likeDestiny 2give fitting rewards after finishing the typically difficult raid races, as is the custom in multiplayer titles where developers reward fans with unique items and gear to crown players' efforts....

Summary Fog Crawlers were a frightening sight inFallout 76, but there’s a good chance that they will remain restricted to that game. WhileFallout 76managed to introduce a fair amount of concepts that could get a second shot elsewhere in the series, one of its more unique monsters may not have the same opportunity. That’s not due to a lack of creativity or quality, of course. Fog Crawlers are awfully striking creatures that make for interesting encounters in-game....