What to Expect From Open-World Games in 2023

Despite the saturation of open-world games in recent years, the genre remains a popular one. Since the industry-defining release ofGrand Theft Auto 3in 2001,open-world gameshave evolved rapidly, culminating in the February 2022 release of Game of the Year winnerElden Ring. This year should see the genre welcome a number of high-profile new titles includingMarvel’s Spider-Man 2,The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, andStarfield. The collection of new open-world games set for release this year is made up of brand-new IPs such as Luminous Productions’Forspoken, a huge RPG full of magic and discovery set in the mysterious land of Athia; sequels likeMarvel’s Spider-Man 2,which looks to build on the success ofMarvel’s Spider-Manand spin-offMiles Morales; and licensed titles including the highly anticipatedHogwarts Legacy,which throws players into the mystical wizarding world ofHarry Potter....

June 22, 2025 · 5 min · 936 words · Alexa Fuller

Why The Last of Us is the Perfect Blueprint for a Quiet Place Game

Over the past couple of years, John Krasinski has been delighting audiences with theA Quiet Placefranchise, set on a post-apocalyptic Earth besieged by aliens that attack anything which makes a sound. Fans have followed the Abbott family and their fight for survival across two films, a spin-off is set to explore a new part of the franchise in 2024, andA Quiet PlacePart 3is slated for 2025. While all of these projects are exciting, fans could get a lot out of experiencing this world for themselves....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 546 words · Brian Grant

Wonder Twins DC Film In The Works With Black Adam Writer To Direct

While theDCuniverse continues to grow and expand on existing characters' stories, it’s also continuing to bring new characters to the big screen. A new report claims that the famed Wonder Twins are going to be one of the next additions to the DC Entertainment universe in what would be their first project where they will be front and center. DC’s Wonder Twins, otherwise known as Jayna and Zan, were first introduced to audiences through Hanna-Barbera’sThe All-New Super Friends Hour....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · James Anderson

X-Men And Multiple Marvel Projects On Disney Plus Seemingly Delayed

Widespread changes in theMarvelsection on Disney Plus' official site could point to several delays across the MCU and beyond, as previous release date windows have been removed from each upcoming show’s description. Since the turn of the year,Marvelfans have been met with news and statements fromDisney’s CEO Bob Igerand Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige regarding a shift in how the company handles its superhero business, with a renewed emphasis on quality over quantity....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Sharon Jennings

Yellowjackets Season 2 Plot Teased By Showrunners Before Filming Start

After a jaw-dropping season 1 finale, Showtime’sYellowjacketsis getting ready to start production on season 2 and begin exploring more of the winter scenario showcased in both the pilot and final episode. Now, showrunners Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson teased what fans can expect from the series, which follows a group of high school soccer champions after a 1996 plane crash that leaves them stranded in the wilderness. Yellowjacketsinvolves two timelines: one of the team as they struggle to survive in the wilderness during the summer and another that focuses on the surviving members, who are now deeply traumatized adults, 25 years after the plane crash....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Anthony Johnson

Zelda: Breath of the Wild Modder Makes Meat Arrows

One crafty modder managed to enhanceThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildwith the addition of meat arrows. As per the creator’s own admission, this wacky mod is directly inspired by Fuse, one ofLink’s new abilities inTears of the Kingdom. Nintendo has been rather coy with sharing details about its upcomingBreath of the Wildsequel up until recently. This finally changed in late March, when the developer published an in-depth gameplay overview of the game with the series' long-time producer Eiji Anouma....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Gary Walker

10 Most Integral Units To Use In Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn

The sequel toFire Emblem: Path of Radiance,Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawnis one of the most unique entries in theFire Emblemfranchise. While nearly every entry of the series focuses on a single army controlled by the player that grows as the game progresses,Radiant Dawnhas a structure more in line with a film likePulp Fiction, frequently shifting the perspective across numerous points of view. RELATED:10 Worst Units In Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones Due to this shifting perspective and presence of numerous armies,Radiant Dawnhas one of the largest casts of characters in the series....

June 21, 2025 · 5 min · 1029 words · Michael Mclaughlin

5 Games From 2023 to Play While Waiting for Hollow Knight: Silksong

Summary In addition to being a packed release year in general, 2023 was also no slouch when it came to providing players with a variety of excellent Metroidvania titles. The continued resurgence of the genre, especially in the indie scene, can at least partially be attributed to the success and critical acclaim of games likeHollow Knight, especially as fans continue to wait for its sequel and one of the industry’s most-anticipated games –Hollow Knight: Silksong....

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 728 words · Renee Tucker

Best Manhwa With Monster Protagonist

Summary Manhwaoffers incredible tales of main characters who journey through magical lands and fight monsters. They have individual tales and obstacles that they must overcome, as well as friends they may meet along the way. These stories are intriguing in themselves and offer thereaders unique spins on the fantasy genre,showcasing interesting stories with sometimes complex plots, but what if the main characters were not the regular kind? What if these heroes are actually monsters or strange beings?...

June 21, 2025 · 5 min · 988 words · Nathan Harper

Blizzard Lead Outlines Plan to Rebuild Trust With Players and Employees

Blizzardhas been a headline in the news for the better part of a year now, from the ongoing sexual assault and discrimination lawsuits to its recent takeover by Microsoft. In light of the recent acquisition, Head ofBlizzardEntertainment Mike Ybarra released a progress report on what it has been doing to foster a better culture for its employees, and outlined a plan for how he planned to rebuild its reputation. The letter itself reads as a New Year’s resolution of sorts, admitting to the stumbles in the past, and committing to change in the future....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Alejandra Wolf

Bungie Recreates Past Game Covers in Destiny 2

Destiny 2is the culmination of 30 years of Bungie game design, with near endless content, an expansive world, and of course, a ton of references. In celebration of the company’s 30th anniversary, Bungie has recreated the box arts of some its most iconic games usingDestiny 2models and assets. Bungie started its 30th anniversary celebrations with a specialDestiny 2pack that brought tons of new and referential content to the game. From the return of classic weapons like fan-favorite Gjallarhorn Rocket Launcher, to new ones inspired by Bungie’s previous games, like theBattle Rifle and Energy Sword fromHalo, the new set of arms covers both Bungie’s past and present....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Maria Mitchell

Call of Duty: 6 Best & 6 Worst Zombies Maps

WhenCall Of Duty: World At Warfirst launched, no one could have imagined the Zombies Mode would have become what it is today. While many players pick up the newest title in the franchise each year for its online competitive multiplayer, the Zombies Mode has built itself a dedicated fanbase that purchases the titles solely to fight endless waves of the undead. RELATED:10 Awesome Zombie Games To Play While You Wait For The Last Of Us Part II...

June 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1260 words · Kevin Murphy

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Frank Woods Operator Bundle Leaks Online

A fan-favorite character may be making their way intoCall of Duty: Modern Warfareas recent leaks dig up an interesting animation. As the latest patch prepares forModern WarfareSeason 5 Reloaded content, data miners have been hard at work digging for secrets within the game’s files. A brand new leak has given fans their first look ata brand new Operator Bundleset to release forCall of Duty: Modern WarfareandWarzone.A full animation intro for a brand new bundle has appeared found within the game files....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Nancy Green