Summary A new update toStarfield’s Steam Beta showcased big lighting improvements coming to the main game soon. Some fans think thatStarfieldlags behind its competitors when it comes to atmosphere and lighting, but it seems that Bethesda is intent on changing that. As one of the most anticipated games in recent memory,Starfieldhad a lot riding on its shoulders come release day. Following its release, many fans felt that it didn’t live up to the hype due to issues like loading screens, a lack of city maps, graphics, and more....

Summary WithStarfieldfailing to set the world on fire the way itsFalloutandThe Elder Scrollsseries have, Bethesda has plenty of work to do if it hopes to redeem its ambitious sci-fi RPG. While post-launch patches have already resolved some of the biggest problems with the game, the upcoming Shattered SpaceDLC forStarfieldpresents an opportunity to reinvent and rehabilitate the title in a big way. To make the most of this opportunity, Bethesda should try to emulate how CD Projekt Red’sCyberpunk 2077: Phantom Libertynot only added some incredible extra content but also altered the base game in some unexpected ways....

Just as cinema did before it, the video game industry has taken plenty of inspiration from the Big Apple. Many of the medium’s biggest hits take place throughout New York, from big-budget blockbusters to indie darlings. Given the sheer volume, it’s no surprise that the city never sleeps. RELATED:Grand Theft Auto 4: Details About Liberty City You’ll Only Appreciate If You’re From New York Some provide picture-perfect representations of the city, while others choose instead to add their own creative twist....

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HDis launching on the Nintendo Switch soon, and it is bringing with it a number of important quality-of-life changes that should make it a better game overall when compared to the Wii original. It seems Nintendo has takenThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward Swordcriticism to heart when making this new version of the game, revealing new improvements on a regular basis. Now, mere days beforeThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HDrelease date, Nintendo has highlighted yet another important change coming to the game....

Although seemingly unimportant within an anime, some cafes have become important if not critical settings for their respective shows. These cafes provide either the center stage where all the action happens or a place where characters can be vulnerable and find some sort of solace, thus serving as fronts or refuges for the main characters. RELATED:Best Anime Characters Born In June These places range from lush, cozy maid cafes and establishments run by polar bears to safe spaces meant for human/android fraternization....

Summary Boasting a large amount of content and replayability that can let players run up playtime with ease, it’s no surprise thatBaldur’s Gate 3comes with a rich cast of characters. As such, it’s just as unsurprising that some of these characters also come with tons of discussion surrounding their backstories, development, and motivations, as well as their quests and story endings. However, not all conversations surrounding these characters are necessarily correct lore-wise or otherwise, and some popular ideas are based on misunderstandings....

Summary Cyberpunk 2077has gone through a wild journey since its disastrous launch. The game was clearly shipped out at least a year before it would be ready, leading to the title being plagued with bugs that significantly hampered a player’s experience. Whatever goodwill CD Projekt Red had generated withThe Witcher 3was eradicated in a flash, and most people wondered if this game would or could make a comeback in the future....

Quick Links HardcoreBorderlandsfans have enjoyed Gearbox’s latest looter shooter game,Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands,despite several new features (some of which aren’t as enjoyable) being added to the game. But, one aspect ofTiny Tina’s Wonderlandsthat stands out is the Overworld, which is essentially a tabletop version of Wonderlands. And through the Overworld, players can complete side quests, collect Shrine Pieces, and even increase their Loot Luck via Lucky Dice. RELATED:Awesome Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do In Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands...

Next month, Creative Assembly will be bringing players back in time throughTotal War: Pharaoh,and the game will be putting the Bronze Age collapse of Egypt on full display for the very first time. It looks like the return of historicalTotal Wargames that fans have been waiting for, while its campaign customization features could reinvent the entire concept. Campaigns have always played a role in theTotal Warfranchise. They often work similarly togames likeSid Meier’s Civilizationwhere players assume control of a faction and attempt to take over the world....

Earlier today, PlayStation held a showcase unveiling some of its biggest projects coming in the next few years. Players got their first glimpse ofGod of War Ragnarok,witnessed an early look at Peter Parker and Miles Morales' next adventure inMarvel’sSpider-Man 2,and saw Insomniac reveal an officialWolverinegame. In the lineup of announcements was the reveal thatUncharted 4: A Thief’s EndandUncharted: Lost Legacywill officially be making their way to PC and PlayStation 5 as theUncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection....

Summary Atlus has canceled aPersonagame code-named “Asa,” a prominent leaker has claimed. ThePersonaspin-off title is believed to have been in development for at least several years. The project was originally reported to be in existence in mid-2023, when well-known Atlus leakerMidori described it as a “tribute” toPersonafans. Elaborating on that point, the insider said that the game had been envisioned as a free-to-play, party-based spin-off meant to star characters from all the mainline series entries....

Since the debut of the originalmanga series in 1996,Yu-Gi-Ohhas grown into one of the largest and most well-known media franchises of the past three decades. The manga following Yugi Muto and the mysterious spirit of the Millennium Puzzle has spawned multiple anime series, video games, and amassively popular trading card gameof the same name. Now, a recent report coming out of Japan reveals the game’s creator Kazuki Takahashi has tragically passed away....

MostZeldagames end with an intense showdown between the heroic Link and the wicked Ganondorf, but oneLegend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer is instead trapping the arch villain in creative ways.Tears of the Kingdom’s new crafting mechanicshave been a source of never-ending entertainment since the game launched, with players showing off their homemade vehicles, houses, and even festive fireworks displays.A few more mischievousLegend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayers have been using Link’s Fuse and Ultrahand powers for less-than-wholesome means, namely by crafting torture devices to use on hapless NPCs....