Dawn of Fear Review

While many fans appreciate the conveniences of modern survival-horror games, others long for the days of fixed camera angles and tank controls found in thePS1-eraResident Eviltitles. Various indie developers have attempted to emulate the classic survival-horror style of gameplay to varying degrees of success, with the latest effort being the PS4-exclusiveDawn of Fear.Dawn of Feardoes a decent enough job of looking and playing like an old-school survival-horror game, but unfortunately, it is completely and utterly broken in its current state....

August 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1153 words · Christopher Marsh

Dune Trailer Promises A Bigger And Louder Duniverse (Plus Some Impressive Sandworms)

In the light of the pandemic, the long-awaitedDunejoined the likes ofNo Time to DieandBlack Widowas one of those movies that seemingly got pushed back forever. However, in recent days Warner Bros. took to reviving hype for Denis Villeneuve’s ambitious adaption now capping that off withDune’sfull-length trailer. Being one of sci-fi’s most accomplished literary works, Frank Herbert’sDunenovels have always been booth incredibly attractive and difficult to adapt into several media formats withFrank Herbert’s DuneandChildren of Duneseries being among the best-regarded of them thanks to its impressive technical prowess they accomplished in the early 2000s, even ifanyDuneadaptation always fail to meet expectations....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Abigail Gray

Every Gran Turismo Game, Ranked

Summary With more than 70 million sales between its eight mainline entries, theGran Turismofranchise is one of the true juggernauts of gaming. With its meticulous attention to detail and aheavy focus on realism, Sony’s smash hit series has helped to revolutionize the racing sim genre and, together withForza, remains at the top of the pile even to this day. Though from a technical standpoint, each of the series' mainline installments has improved upon its predecessors, a game’s true quality is perhaps better measured by the impact that it made around the time of its release....

August 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1418 words · Brooke Eaton

FIFA 21 Pre-Season Content Allows Players To Claim Unique Rewards in FIFA 22

EA is giving players an opportunity to earn unique rewards inFIFA 22by playing Ultimate Team inFIFA 21. The rewards are solely designed for theUltimate Team game mode, and provides some early-game bonuses that can help players get a small edge, should they choose to participate in this promo. FIFA 22is shaping up to be the most excitingFIFAin years thanks to itsnew HyperMotion technology. Since Ultimate Team inFIFA 21has reached the end of its life-cycle, it is a good idea to let players complete some easy challenges, and get rewarded in both FUT 21 and FUT 22....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Justin Vargas

First Reviews For Denis Villeneuve's Dune Are In: Here's What Critics Say

After its September 3rd global premiere at the Venice International Film Festival, critics can finally begin talking about Denis Villeneuve’sDune, and judging by the reviews, it looks like the film will be a critical and box office success. Dune, which is based on the 1965 science fiction novel by Frank Herbert,follows heir Paul Atreides (played by rising star Timothée Chalamet), a young man who accepts the stewardship of the dangerous desert planet Arrakis (a....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 610 words · Robert Robinson

Grand Theft Auto Trilogy: Comparing Original Games to the Remasters

When looking at the history of open-world games from the last twenty years, few franchises have been as formative asGrand Theft Auto. Now, after months of speculation, fans will finally be able to revisit the three games that started it all withGrand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition. After a reveal that didn’t disclose too much information just over a week ago, Rockstar Games recently gave gamers a trailer that finally showed whatGrand Theft Auto: The Trilogywill look like, and how some of the most important games in history have been updated for a new generation....

August 9, 2025 · 5 min · 897 words · Julie Brewer

Horizon Forbidden West: The Best Ways To Farm Metal Shards

Metal Shards are some of the most invaluable materials you can farm inHorizon Forbidden West. Used to buy from merchants, craft upgrades, and even make ammo, it’s vital that players maintain a healthy stockpile of them, especially in the late game, when upgrades and ammo increase in cost. RELATED:Horizon Forbidden West: Every Legendary Armor Set (& Where To Find Them) This guide will showcase the best ways to farm Metal Shards in order to help players brave the new world thatHorizon Forbidden Westhas to offer....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Dana Herrera

Kingdom Hearts Announces Project Xehanort is Called 'Dark Road'

A few days ago,Kingdom Heartsannounced a new upcoming mobile title with the placeholder name “Project Xehanort.” As the name suggests, the game will better flesh out the story of Master Xehanort, theKingdom Heartsseries first main antagonist. To celebrate the title’s announcement, the team behind the development of the game hosted a contest that saw fans guess its real name. As of today, however, the competition has ended, and the official title is revealed asKingdom Hearts Dark Road, which is actually a rather simple name for aKingdom Heartsspin-off....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Jennifer Rodriguez

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition Platforms Don't Include PS5 or Xbox Series X

The announcement of theMass Effect: Legendary Edition, a remaster of the entireMass Effecttrilogy, won’t be a surprise to most fans. That doesn’t mean it wasn’t any less anticipated, of course.Mass Effectfans across all platforms will be anxiously awaiting the bundle’s release in spring 2021. In an unfortunate turn, however, it seems thatMass Effect: Legendary Editionwon’t be directly released on either PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X. To be clear,Mass Effect: Legendary Editionwill be playable on both PS5 and Xbox Series X....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Mary Park

New Modern Warfare M4 Blueprint Has Touching Easter Egg for Veterans

With the ubiquity of Activision’sCall of Dutyfranchise in the video game marketplace, it may sometimes be easy to forget that the events depicted are based on real-world combat with actual consequences. The Call of Duty Endowment started by Activision to help veterans find work once they’ve returned home is an excellent use of the series' platform, especially with store bundles like theCall of Duty: Modern Warfare"Fearless Pack" appearing in-game for players to donate....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Jordan Edwards

New One Piece Movie Announced With Blend Of Animation And Live-Action

Popular pirate adventure animeOne Piecehas put out 20 seasons and numerous films over the past twenty years. Even with so much released under the franchise, the series has remained a fan favorite over the years with consistent viewership, and it appears those viewers have a new short film to look forward to. A Japanese press release recently announcedtheOne Pieceserieswill be getting something a little different: a new “short” movie, but with a blend of animation and live-action....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Mercedes Taylor

Platinum Games Wants to Finish Scalebound, But There's One Problem

While cancellations are far from a rarity in the world of video games, PlatinumGames’Scaleboundleft a particularly bitter sting whenit was canceled back in early 2017. The studio’s high-octane dragon-riding RPG had gained a lot of traction with Xbox One owners through a number of impressive showings at E3, yet, Microsoft decided against allowing Platinum to finish the game due to a number of unforeseen issues. It seems PlatinumGames isn’t quite done with the former Xbox One exclusive, however....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Robert Powers

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Players Aren't Impressed By Milotic Follow Animation

ThePokemonfranchise features almost 900 creative and adorable pocket monsters for players to encounter, collect, and battle. Many of these creatures are featured inPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearl, but reactions are mixed regarding how well some Pokemon were implemented. OnePokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlplayer recently shared a video criticizing the follow animation for the Pokemon Milotic. Milotic, known as the Tender Pokemon, is a Water-type Pokemon that was introduced as the evolution of Feebas in the Gen 3Pokemongames....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Frank Conley