After an incredible start to the year with titles likePokemon Legends: ArceusandKirby and the Forgotten Land, and a brief break in the middle, Nintendo is gearing up for one hectic Holiday period.Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope,Bayonetta 3, andPokemon Scarlet and Violetare all set to release in the coming months, butSplatoon 3is the title that kicks it all off, dropping September 9 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. Announced all the way back in February 2021, and now with over a year of hype behind it,Splatoon 3is easily one of the most anticipated games of 2022....

The progression of the first four lightsaber combat forms in theStar Warsuniverse unfolds as a logical sequence. Each subsequent style aims to rectify perceived limitations in its predecessor. However, this steady evolution encounters a minor disruption with the emergence of Form V. Unlike the direct response of Form V to Form IV Ataru, it represents another endeavor to address the deficiencies of the predominantly defensiveLightsaber Form III: Soresu. While Ataru complements Soresu by prioritizing offense, much like Form III emphasizes defense, Form V charts a middle path....

Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Townhas already been released in Japan but western gamers are yet to receive a localized version of the title. Fans will be relieved that the title will eventually come and it seems that the western version will have some differences to thealready available JapaneseStory of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town. The latest change to be implemented is the ability to have same-sex marriage in the game....

Fans of theTalesJRPG series have been waiting years for Bandai Namco to release a new game. NowTales of Ariseis confirmed for release in September later this year and Bandai Namco is working to persuade fans that it has been worth the wait. As part of that effort, Bandai Namco is showcasing the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions ofTales of Arise. That includes a variety of features that the PS5 and X/S enable forTales of Arise, as well as next-gen screenshots....

The Eye of Cthulhu is one of the first bosses players are likely to go up against inTerraria. As a result, it’s become one of the most iconic foes in the game. It’s also a litmus test for how well players are progressing through the game and where some weaknesses may be. RELATED:15 Games To Play If You Like Terraria For players tackling this boss for the first time it can be a serious step up in difficulty from the more typical enemies they’ll face....

Summary Marvel Rivalsis an upcoming multiplayer game developed by NetEase Games. It’s already showing potential to becomethe next big hero shooteras ittakes some of its cues from older, bigger games in the subgenre, likeOverwatch 2, creating free-flowing maps for players to fight each other in while exploring its diverse world. Some characters inMarvel Rivalsare currently among the most recognizable in the world, such as Iron Man, Doctor Doom, and Hulk. By extension, the true benefit of having these characters in a video game, especially in a live-service format that is continuously updated, is that the developers can flesh out the story over the years, introducing more maps, characters, and story arcs....

The Elder Scrolls Onlineplayers only have less than a month until thenew Blackwood chapterbegins. Aside from a new region to explore, quests to complete, and the addition of the Daedra as a new enemy to face, developer ZeniMax Online Studios will be including a new Companions system, meaning players can always have some company with them throughout their adventures. In a recent blog post on theElder Scrolls Onlinewebsite, it explains how companions work and what players can expect from them....

The upcomingCall of Duty: Warzone 2is understandably generating huge amounts of hype in the run-up to its release. With just how popular its predecessor was combining with the wide range of ambitious new changes that are set to come with the title, it will be fascinating to see how the game is eventually received by fans. A huge part of the new gameplay experience that is set to come withCall of Duty: Warzone 2comes with the AI-controlled stronghold locations that will be scattered throughout the map....

Summary With the introduction ofHonkai: Star Rail’s Ruan Mei, the game finally has its first ever limited five-star Harmony character. She’s an Ice unit, and her abilities to support the team go far beyond what one might have guessed. She’s a universal support who can be slotted into anyHonkai: Star Railplayer’s team. She can prop up DoT, double DPS teams, hypercarries, and more. She’s also easy to build and easy to understand....

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlandswas officially released on March 25, but the PC version exclusively came out on the Epic Games Store. Gearbox recently announced an official release date for theSteam version ofTiny Tina’s Wonderlands, confirming that it launches on June 23. Epic Games has been securing exclusivity deals for various PC games, including multiple high-profile titles such asBorderlands 3andFinal Fantasy 7 Remake, for a while now. However, the PC version ofBorderlands 3was exclusively available on the Epic Games Store for six months, while the deal forTiny Tina’s Wonderlandslasts for just three months....

With formerWitcher 3producer Stan Just at the helm, development studio Covenant already looks to be well on its way to producing some quality releases, with the team currently having two projects in the works. The first of these was unveiled earlier today, with an action-packed trailer for aSlavic folklore-inspiredadventure game titledGordlanding on the team’s official YouTube channel. The game will launch on PC in 2022 and is described as a single-playerstrategy experiencethat tasks players with maintaining a settlement in a dark fantasy world, ensuring their villagers have the resources to fight back against the legions of mythical beasts they co-exist with....

Although many would regard gaming consoles as the most popular platform to enjoy video games, in China the market is fairly niche. With the country’s notoriously strict censorship laws,video game consoles frequently launch late for its occupants, and even when they do hit the market there’s a small number of games available due to heavy restrictions by the government. While theXbox Oneand PlayStation 4 launched in China around a year after their respective releases in other countries, recent reports hint that Xbox might be looking to get theXbox Series Xon the Chinese market sooner than it did with its previous console....

It’s been a while now since the firstShazam!came out, and it seems as though there’s still quite a wait for the next one. With all the delays and reshuffling in the DC Cinematic Universe,Shazam! 2has been confirmed, but it’ll be some time before it’s all filmed and released to theaters. That said, Warner Bros. has also confirmed an upcomingBlack Adamfilm, raising some interesting questions about the future of Billy Batson’s superhero alter-ego....