FX has announced that Sydney Chandler will be heading up the cast of theirAlienseries currently under development. The television adaptation, created by Noah Hawley, is one of FX’s most anticipated projects. Based on the universe created by the original filmAlien, released in 1979, the franchise has spawned numerous sequels, books, and games featuring the battle of humans against extraterrestrial invaders in space. The first several installments starredSigourney Weaver in her iconic Ellen Ripley roleas one of horror’s ultimate final girl/survivor characters....

Summary Bungie and Aleph One Developers have re-released the second entry of the studio’s classic first-person shooter series,Marathon 2, for absolutely free on Steam.Bungieis mostly known for being the creator of theHaloandDestinyFPS franchises. However, the studio got its start with theMarathonseries back in the ’90s. Bungie’s classicMarathontrilogy started in 1994, first being released for Apple Macintosh computers. While it was competing with other influential FPS games released in the 90s,Marathonwould help codify a lot of FPS conventionsand tropes that gamers are familiar with today....

The beautifully crafted world ofthe Emmy-winningArcaneis one filled with some of the best multiplayer characters to be found within the majority of shows coming out today. It’s complex dichotomy between good and evil, and a narrative that deals with trauma, pain, privilege, and grief all wrapped up in a superbly animated package. Of all the characters in the show, Ekko is perhaps the most interesting. He not onlysits outside the usual character tropes, but is given a very specific and meaningful introduction....

Summary Horror is one of the broadest genres in gaming, each often tackling its story and scares in its own way. Whether it is psychological jaunts likeLayers of Fearor survival action titles such asResident Evil, players know they will be in for something new with every title they play. Horror games have also tackled surrealism in their games, which adds a whole new level of horror to their titles with just how strange the story, design, and monsters are, and sometimes tackling dark subject matters in the heart of its plot....

Gearbox’s looter-shooterBorderlands 3is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. The FPS-RPG series made its long-awaited return last year and brought players back to Pandora along with a variety of new planets to explore, plenty of loot to collect, and a mix of classic and new characters. TheMoxxi’s Heist of the Handsome JackpotDLC arrived forBorderlands 3in December and extended the latest generation of Vault Hunters' adventures, pairing them up with NPCs that hearken back to the series' rich history of characters....

According to a recent report from Fanbyte,Xenoblade Chronicles 3is apparently in the final stages of development and could even be announced before the end of the year. A new entry isn’t too surprising considering how successful Monolith Soft’s RPG series has been both critically and commercially, and the newFuture Connectedepilogue forXenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Editionclearly teases a future project. There were evenrumors of a newXenobladein development this March. It’s not just the existence of a new game that has sent die-hard fans into a frenzy....

Announced just a few months ago, the long-rumoredFinal Fantasy 16was confirmed and set for a 2021 release on the next-gen PS5. Shown during the PS5’s big showcase in September,Final Fantasy 14may have been pleasantly surprised by what they saw in the reveal trailer.Final Fantasy 16is returning to a medieval fantasy world, alongside traditional elements from the series like the return of crystals, warring kingdoms, and all-powerfulFinal Fantasysummons. Rather than a pseudo “medieval” setting likeFinal Fantasy 9, it seemsFinal Fantasy 16is going all in with the dark tone and complex kingdoms and political differences between them....

Turning to pros for advice is one of the smartest moves a fledgling cosplayer can make, and Steven Meissner fits that criteria. A professional costumer and prop maker with over a decade of experience, Meissner is the lead artist and owner of SoloRoboto Industries. His books,A Robot’s Guide to SandingandA Robot’s Guide to Bondo, contain a wealth of knowledge for cosplayers of all skill ranges, and both are currently available as a part ofHumble Bundle’s Return of the Cosplay Book Bundle until July 22...

Summary The plans for Season 29 ofDiablo 3have been revealed, including the addition of a Solo Self Found mode. Despite the fact thatDiablo 3has been out for over a decade, Activision Blizzard still updates it with fixes and content that may draw lapsed players back to the game. Despite the fact thatDiablo 4was released earlier this year,Diablo 3continues to get seasonal updates.Diablo 3has evolved from a problematic launch to an impressive ARPG....

Diablo 4has done the unthinkable by exceeding player expectations. WhileDiablofans had a lot to complain about withDiablo Immortal, they were left speechless with the latest installment in the franchise.Diablo 4has many new features and game mechanics, like the Aspect of Binding Embers, which is limited to the Sorcerer class, but players are left guessing how it works. RELATED:Diablo 4: How to Get Aspect of Anemia The Aspect of Binding Embers can be quite effective with the right Sorcerer build; here is what players need to do to get it inDiablo 4....

Quick Links Every recipe inDisney Dreamlight Valleyhas a star rating that shows not only how rare it is but how many ingredients are required to make it. As players progress through the game, they may be asked to cook or sell five-star meals, but this can be very challenging to accomplish if players aren’t far enough in the game to have all the resources unlocked. Even players with access to everything may be looking for someeasy-to-make five-star mealsto satisfy these Dreamlight Duties....

Although many people are stuck inside thanks to social distancing and stay-at-home orders in states and countries around the world, that doesn’t mean everyone has to just binge Netflix shows all day. The world of gaming, both video and tabletop has plenty of options to help gamers connect with their friends, even if they can’t leave they’re houses. And that includesDungeons & Dragonsgroups. Most people probably think ofDungeons & Dragonsas an in-person event with a DM’s dice hidden behind a screen and players gathered around a table with snacks and piles of books, but there’s no reason gaming groups can’t keep their campaigns going (or start brand new ones) digitally during this period of time....

Quick Links Great Runes are unique toElden Ringand are the Key Item reward gifted to the player upon the defeat of a Demigod. Demigods are the main Bosses ofElden Ring, and their power can be felt in these intense and difficult boss fights. However, the Great Rune reward iswell worth the challenge. Obtaining these Great Runes, and activating them, can be a challenge in and of itself, especially when embarking on a journey through The Lands Between at Rune Level 1....