Over the past few years, there has been an explosion of online survival games. Titles such asDayZ,7 Days To Die, andRustpit players not only against each other, but against the environment as well. Speaking of the latter, Facepunch Studio’s notoriously unforgiving release is consideredone of the most influential survival gamesavailable, up there with the likes ofMinecraftandNo Man’s Sky. It may be difficult, but there are evidently fans out there who enjoy the punishing factor of it, and the developer is consistently updating the game....

Of all the comic book rogues galleries, Spider-Man’s stable of antagonists deserves special attention. Few can match the memorability, likability, and intricate theming of the wall-crawler’s favorite foes. Some villains enjoy the spotlight in multiple adaptations, but others are denied their opportunity. A villain like the Rhino has the potential to be fun, frightening, and engaging, but only if he gets the stage in a film likeKraven the Hunter. As a pitch,Kraven the Hunterdoesn’tappear to entice too many interested eyes....

ForLeague of Legendsplayers, the beginning of June andPulsefire 2020 eventending soon means that it’s about time for another update. The incoming Patch 10.12 aims to change several champions who have previously been hit hard by nerfs or continue to overperform in higher ELO. However, there are also other fixes that could potentially shake up the tier list going into summer. Compared to the number of champions changed inLeague of Legends' patch 10....

TheLife is Strangeseries is all about choices, but none more so than the first game, the originalLife is StrangefeaturingMax Caulfieldand Chloe Price. The hit point-and-click adventure would go on to become a cult classic and beloved emotional narrative adventure, spawning sequels and even a prequel where players instead take control of Chloe. However, while the game was certainly not perfect and received due criticism in a number of areas, but possibly one of the biggest complaints echoed through the community was withLife is Strange’s endings....

Luke Cageshowrunner Cheo Hodari Coker has reacted toDisney Plusremoving a tribute to the late actor, Reg E. Cathey. Cathey played James Lucas, Luke Cage’s father, in the Marvel television series based on the hero of New York City. Luke Cagestarred Mike Colter as the titular bulletproof superhero, who is often dubbed as Power Man.Luke Cage is a prominent characterfrom the comic books, known for being one of the members of the Defenders team as well as working with Iron Fist....

With NetEase Games' highly-anticipated super-hero shooter,Marvel Rivals, officially in its pre-Alpha phase, the game has garnered quite a bit of attention. Though the playtest is only set for ten days, the most dominant characters have quickly become apparent. Intriguingly, boasting nineteen heroes in the closed Alpha,Marvel Rivalsthrows players into a world of diverse hero abilities and ultimates to learn and manage. Notably, players familiar with hero shooters likeOverwatch 2andPaladins, or MOBAs likeSmite, will likely find their experience influencing their character choices inMarvel Rivals....

Summary Insomniac’sMarvel’s Spider-Manfranchise has never been shy about having other important characters be playable. Most of these moments have been divisive when the power imbalance was most alarming in Mary Jane Watson missions, for example, but having characters other than Spider-Man be playable has reaped tremendous rewards in Venom’s playable sequence. This surprise segment was exhilarating, especially afterMarvel’s Spider-Man 2gradually teased the alien symbiote’s increased aggression, and even offered a climactic boss fight against Kraven the Hunter....

Even though there had been loads of rumors about potentialMetal Gearremakes in the air before the PlayStation Showcase, hardly anyone could see a remake ofMetal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eatercoming based on its CGI teaser. This teaser is perfectly themed to the game itself, but its food chain sequence was almost impossible to peg as being related toMetal Gear Soliduntil Snake himself silently emerged from a swamp’s shadowy brush. Knowing how successful remakes are in today’s gaming culture, the newly titledMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eaterhas a ton of potential and has suddenly become a big game to look forward to, playing beautifully in Konami’s favor....

2023 has begun, and though it is going to be packed with exciting new video game releases, many players could be more focused on clearing their backlogs. This extends to Trophy hunters, asPlayStationfans looking to expand their collections have several new lists to work on thanks to December’s games. Alongside severaleasy Trophy games, some major AAA releases and PS Plus titles give players a few legitimate challenges. Difficult Trophies can come in a few different forms, ranging from lengthy grinds to tough objectives that demand a lot of skill and full mastery of the game’s mechanics....

The Japanese release ofPersona 5 Royalis rapidly approaching, and developer Atlus has been using the momentum to release a series of “Morgana’s Report” videos about the game. The latest video gave away some information aboutPersona 5 Royal’s DLC, as well as teasing the return of protagonists fromPersona 3and4. Persona 5 Royalis the upcoming re-release of Atlus' 2016 JRPGPersona 5,and the company has previously let loose some details about the game’s new expanded content, such as anextra school term for thePersona 5protagonists....

The PlayStation Store is hosting another big sale this month, this time offering up to 80% off on some of the biggest games on the PS4. Now, for players who have missedlast month’s Halloween Sale, it is worth noting that the PlayStation Store’s Planet of the Discounts promotion will be available until July 18, 2025, giving players plenty of time to browse through all the deals. Headlining the PlayStation Store’s Planet of the Discounts sale isWatch Dogs 2,which is available for $11....

Summary A talentedPokemonfan artist has created a Japanese ink-style painting of Electric-types Tynamo and Eelektross. Tynamo and its evolution line were introduced in the fifth Generation ofPokemongames,Black and White. Eelektross is the final evolution of Tynamo, and the omitted Eelektrik is the middle form. Thanks to its stat-boosting move Coil and the Levitate ability, Eelektross is considered to be one of themost underrated Electric-type Pokemon. AsPokemonfans well know, Electric types are only weak to Ground moves....

Pokemon GOplayers are once again going to have the opportunity to purchase a special entry ticket for an event that offers early access to a new Mythical pokemon for the mobile game. As many fans predicted, thanks to some hints and data leaks, the upcoming exclusive Special Research will featurea dramatic hunt for Genesect. The upcomingPokemon GOSpecial Research is called A Drive to Investigate and,just like A Colossal Discovery, it will be paired with a short event featuring bonuses that will be available to all players....