Summary Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguewas once an interesting prospect, but since its launch back in February, the game has quickly become notorious as one of the first big disappointments of the year. From the controversial decision to make the game a single-player live service game to questionable character choices,Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguehas left a fork in the road for Warner Bros. and Rocksteady when it comes to future games based on DC Comics....

There’s no denying thatLife is Strangetook the adventure game genre from the beginning. As a whole, the franchise is considered a cornerstone of the genre for its masterful storytelling and gripping characters. In fact, it sort of seems likeLife is Strangeis responsible for broadly reinvigorating its genre. Among a few other adventure games in development,We Are OFKplans to deliver a music-centric adventure experience toPlayStationfans. Originally revealed during The Game Awards 2020,We Are OFKtells the story of a young group of musicians trying to establish their careers in Los Angeles while struggling with emotional issues like self-doubt and heartbreak....

InLord of the Rings, the question of who would be the Ring-bearer (a task that ultimately ended up being Frodo’s), who would be the person entrusted with the fate of the whole of Middle Earth, sent into the depths of enemy territory,likely never to return, was arguably one of the most difficult questions ever faced by any council in all of the long ages of the world. Not only would this person be risking their life, but they would also have to endure great suffering at the malicious beveled edges of the onering of power....

Lots of franchises have been making surprise comebacks in the last few years, fromMetroidtoPerfect Dark.Mario Strikers: Battle Leaguebelongs to that cadre of unexpected arrivals. Although it was only announced in February, fans can look forward to some high-octaneSuper Mariosoccer action within 2022.Mario Strikers: Battle Leaguelooks like it preserves a lot of the intensity and low-rules gameplay of the originals, in spite of releasing 15 years after the lastMario Strikersinstallation, while bringing a lot of modern ideas like a detailed competitive online multiplayer system that make it a fresh look for the series....

Minecraft Dungeonsoffers players many ways to get loot, and at times it can actually get a bit confusing. In general, there are three main sources loot: chests, secrets, and emerald containers. But even these tend to cross over to an extent. Things are further confused by the way theMinecraft Dungeonsdoesn’t really explain some mechanicssuch as the difference between the three, causing some players to have to puzzle it out for themselves....

The Wild at Heartlaunched merely a couple of weeks ago. The game has firmly established its own identity, while also managing to be reminiscent of other video games, movies, and TV shows. The game follows the story of Wake and Kirby, young friends who are exploring the hauntingly mysterious and mysteriously haunted Willowvale Deep Woods alongside their cute Spriteling friends. Game Rant recently talked to Moonlight Kids, the developer behindThe Wild atHeart, about its themes, the 90s, hordes of little friends, and much more....

Playground Games' latest entry in theFablefranchise is reportedly in a playable state. First revealed back in 2020, the upcomingFableis essentially a reboot of the original trilogy. Since it was first announced, details for the project have been very sparse, so it’s a breath of fresh air to finally be able to learn about official updates. TheFableseries has been one of Microsoft’s more successful IPs in its gaming library. With three entries that have been released between 2004 and 2020, plus a few spin-offs, the franchise has amassed a fan base that may be left wanting more for this modern day and age in this new generation of gaming....

Summary The Switch 2 delay meansNintendois in for “a lot tougher” year than investors might have hoped for, an industry analyst said. This outlook was offered as part of a wider overview of the potential effects of the widely reported move, both forNintendoand consumers alike. While the Japanese gaming giant still refuses to even acknowledge that its next console is on the horizon, rumors about the upcoming system, tentatively dubbed the Switch 2, have been swirling around for years....

A screenshot allegedly from Obsidian Entertainment’s first-person fantasy RPGAvowedis being shared across social media. Fans of Obsidian and open-world RPGs have been anxiously awaiting news regardingAvowed’s development, but Obsidian has remained tight-lipped since the game’s reveal in 2020. Unsurprisingly, when a screenshot said to be leaked fromAvowedsuddenly appears, it’s going to go viral among fans hungry for any news on the game’s development.Thetrailer forAvowedshared in 2020did not feature gameplay. The cinematic did offer a glimpse of what gameplay would look like inAvowed, though....

Outridersturned more than a few heads when the development studio People Can Fly, backed by Square Enix, released a playable demo on February 25. With aggressive play across four classes, authentic dialogue guiding players across a ravaged planet, and tailorable difficulty that promises greater rewards for shouldering additional risk, the title seems to hold great promise, and the developer has stated that it wants “to be open, honest, and upfront” aboutOutriders....

Many mobile games instill a fear of missing out (FOMO) in players using special events or designs that can only be unlocked for a limited time. This is especially the case ingacha games likeFire Emblem Heroeswhere the idea of collecting units is easily supplemented by holiday variants that might encourage users to shell out on microtransactions. Niantic’sPikmin Bloomisn’t a gacha game that relies on FOMO, but it has been experimenting with similar ideas....

Pokemon GOoffers various variants of Lycanroc after evolving Rockruff. Trainers must carefully select one from three different variants: Midday, Midnight, and the recentlydebuted Dusk Form Lycanroc. However, choosing one specific Form involves carefully analyzing its pros and cons. Lycanroc is aRock-type Pokemon, and its three Forms, Midday, Midnight, and Dusk, have the same typing. The difference is between their Combat Power, stat distribution, andPokemon GOmove pool. Since these Pokemon are potent Rock-types, it can be confusing for trainers to choose which one to add to their battle roster....

Many beloved characters fromThe Walking Deadfranchise, including long-absent protagonist Rick Grimes, return in the upcoming spin-offThe Ones Who Live.One of these characters is Jadis Stokes, an officer of the CRM who has been both an ally and foe to Rick throughout the series. Game Rant recently talked with actress Pollyanna McIntosh, who portrays Jadis, about bringing the character to life and stepping back into the role forThe Ones Who Live....