On the surface,The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomandDestiny 2: Lightfallhave very little in common. One of them is a high-fantasy,open-world RPGthat relies on crafting and exploration, while the other is a Sci-Fi looter-shooter expansion. The only major thing these two games have in common is that they’re some of the most anticipated releases of the year. But if fans dig a little deeper, they may start to notice just a few more little similarities between one ofDestiny 2: Lightfall’s new mechanics, and one ofTears of the Kingdom’s new features....

Nintendo has had an interesting decade. They started it off still riding the wave of theNintendoWii’s success, then released theWii Uin 2012, which disappointed many and significantly underperformed due to its poor marketing and uninspiring gimmick of the GamePad. Related:10 Nintendo Franchises That Deserve A Comeback Fully aware of their missteps with the console, the company came back with vengeance in 2017 by releasing theNintendo Switch, a hybrid system allowing owners to play either on the go or in the comfort of their own home....

Star Trekis one of the biggest franchises on the planet, and has been since its debut all the way back in 1966. Predating the likes ofAlien,2001: A Space Odyssey, and even the series' biggest competition,Star Wars,Star Trekwas the very definition of groundbreaking, and influenced just about any piece of Sci-Fi media that’s come since. As is the case with all long-running, popular properties, there’s bound to be some video game adaptations....

The latest collection event to come toApex Legends, Chaos Theory, will bring massive updates, including a new Caustic-themed town takeover, a new escalating limited-time mode (LTM) focused on the ring, and a new Heirloom set for Bangalore. The event, which starts on March 9 and coincides with theNintendo Switch Launch of Apex Legends, will last for two weeks and will bring the usual 24 premium cosmetic items required to unlock the heirloom set, as well as a free rewards track....

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, the latest title in the long-running historical RPG series, has arrived. Players are already jumping into the furry boots of Eivor, a Viking raider in 9th century Europe. Like its most recent predecessors,Assassin’s Creed Valhallawears the trappings of an RPG proudly, with upgradeable abilities, weapons and armor. Abilities inAssassin’s Creed Valhallaare found through Books of Knowledge, shining tomes scattered across the game world. Each Book of Knowledge teaches a specific skill, and finding multiple copies will upgrade it....

Summary Real-time tactics gamesgive players a different way to scratch their real-time strategy itch. While RTS games give players lots of resource management and base-building components, RTT games focus more on a different kind of management. This includes limited resources, limited unit numbers, and making choices that there is no coming back from. This experience can reach new levels of enjoyment when players can bring an ally along for the ride....

Summary Arcades have sadly been on the verge of complete obliteration due to the ever-changing times and evolution of video game hardware since their heyday. One of the shining stars of this scene was the light gun game, which allowed players to use a peripheral to actually aim at the screen. Some of these games made it into homes along with peripherals. The genre has since left the limelight, though some could argue that traces of itare in many VR titles....

Call of DutyHas Banned Half a Million Toxic Users. The latestCall of Dutyblog post dives into details regarding the team’s commitment to combating toxicity in hopes of a positive gameplay experience for its player base. WhileCall of Dutyis notorious for toxic players regardless of the platform played on, the development team is attempting to rectify this for its users. The newCall of DutyCode of Conduct, as displayed in the blog post, expresses the ethical code for treating others with respect, integrity, in-game reporting, and measures of security....

What would one do if they could predict the future? Mankind has always encountered and been fascinated by soothsayers or those that demonstrate clairvoyance. The prophecies and declarations of individuals such as those of Nostradamus and Baba Vanga have stirred many people so deeply that their words are still regarded and discussed to this day. RELATED:Awesome Science Fantasy Games The sci-fi genre has always found ways to imagine what our futures could look like....

Nintendo’s 2020 Indie World Showcase had interesting announcement for the company’s hybrid console, including theimmediate Switch release for Dodge Roll’sExit the Gungeon. One of the oddest games revealed coming to Nintendo’s hardware wasCyanide & Happiness: Freakpocalypse, a single-player adventure game based on the popular webcomic published by Explosm. About five minutes into the showcase, viewers were greeted byCyanide & Happinesscreator Kris Wilson talking to a “hideous mutant freak” on a green screened news set....

Army of the Deadstar Dave Bautista asserts that the upcoming zombie heist film is more than just blood and guts. The full-length trailer for the high-anticipated Netflix film was released last week, offering a glimpse at Zack Snyder’s long-awaited return to the genre. Army of the Deadwas directed by Zack Snyder and stars Bautista as Scott Ward, Ella Purnell as Kate Ward, Omari Hardwick as Vanderohe, and Ana de la Reguera as Cruz....

A new seasonal challenge has been released inDestiny 2, one that requires players to defeat powerful Vex throughout the game to progress. It sounds easy on paper, but consistently finding these specific enemy types can be annoying without proper guidance. Related:Destiny 2: How To Get The Delicate Tomb Catalyst (& What It Does) Powerful-type enemies, aka Mini-Bosses and Bosses, have Orange or Yellow health bars, respectively. This guide will helpDestiny 2players determine the best places to farm these enemies to complete their challenge quickly....

The long awaited Season of the Splicer has finally arrived inDestiny 2and players have begun to delve into all of the new content while acquiring the latest gear. This includes activities like the 6 player Override mission, the weekly pinnacle mission Expunge, as well as gear like thenew exotic pistol known as Cryosthesia 77k, which is a kinect weapon infused with Stasis. However, for many players, one of the more enticing aspects toSeason 14 is the new Transmog system....