Games have a universal habit of forming shorthand phrases and slang terms. Even mobile games likePokemon GOhave their own glossary of terms referring to specific functions of the game; whether those terms are for game strategies, valuable items, or game objectives. However,Pokemon GOis a game that’s easy to drop in and out of for long stretches of time, since not everyone thinks to check for nearby Pokemon on the regular. For casual players like these, it can be confusing to look at conversations between more hardcorePokemon GOplayers and see terms like “shundo” get thrown around....

Summary Borderlandsfans have been waiting for a while for the reveal of a new game in the series, asBorderlands 3came out in 2019 and expanded the franchise’s universe by a substantial amount, allowing players to explore planets other than Pandora for the first time ever. As it stands,Borderlands 4can be either a regularBorderlandsgame or it can be something else entirely, considering that Gearbox experimented quite a lot withTiny Tina’s Wonderlandsrecently and there are also story reasons for a new game to be an MMO....

Assassin’s Creed: Miragelooks set to bring Ubisoft’s long-running franchise back to where it all began, albeit with a few minor caveats. Since the very first game landed back in 2007, the French studio’s most popular and profitable property has grown into a behemoth of unparalleled narrative complexity, so much so that for newcomers it can seem almost impossible to get a handle on a story that includes Templars vs. Assassins, a mysterious race of elder gods, dozens of hidden orders and a timeline that seems to jump around randomly with each new installment....

Risk of Rain 2is a sequel to the incredible roguelike of the same name created by Hopoo Games. Despite its change in perspective and additional dimension added, many of the same characters return toRisk of Rain 2from the original,and even more are new, added since the game’s release. RELATED:Risk Of Rain 2: Every Character, Ranked When characters are returning with much fanfare, players can’t help but wonder what the game would be like with their idea for a character in it....

Cozy games are becoming an increasingly popular style with gamers, and SomeHumbleOnion, AKA Noah Lone, hopes to do the format justice withShumi Come Home. Casual and comfy, short and sweet,Shumi Come Homeis a narrative-driven explorationindie gameabout a tiny mushroom trying to find his way home in a big forest. Game Rant caught up with Noah Lone to discussShumi’s development, incorporating fan feedback, and the game’s upcoming appearance onJirard “The Completionist” Khalil’s IndieLand charity livestream, scheduled to run from today until Sunday, November 13....

Skateboarding game fans have long awaited not just the return of AAA releases in the genre, but also improvements to the genre.Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2helped provide a surge in popularity for skating games in 2020, but all eyes are onSkater XLfor trying to take the genre to the next level. Unfortunately,Skater XLhad a challenging launch as initial reviews noted a lack of content and a need of polish....

Sonic the Hedgehog’s success is guaranteed. The film set a record for the best opening weekend for a video game adaptation and it’s still bringing in film-watchers across the world. Despite its success, however, someSonicfans have some criticism for the movie. For example, why didSonic the Hedgehogfeature virtually none of Sonic’s best friends, like Knuckles? Sonic has historically always been surrounded by friends. Luckily, director Jeff Fowler has an answer for those fans....

OneStar Wars Jedi: Survivorplayer pushes the character customization system to turn Cal into one of Ben Stiller’s most iconic film characters. Following up on the well receivedFallen Order, Respawn’s sequel largely builds off of the foundation of its predecessor while also addressing some of the limitations.Jedi: Survivormaps now feature the ability to fast travelto different meditation spots as well as utilize mounts to allow players to have an easier time backtracking and discovering new secrets....

Summary Stellar Blade, developed by South Korean studio Shift Up, is an upcoming third-person action-adventure RPG title and will be a Sony PlayStation 5 exclusive. At the PlayStation State of Play showcase held at the end of January, a new trailer and further details provided by the studio aboutStellar Bladewere shown off, giving fans a taste of what to expect from it ahead of its impending release. While it was previously announced back in 2019 under the codenameProject Eve, it also experienced a delay from its initial 2023 launch date....

Summary A high-ranking member of Rocksteady recently spoke up aboutSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’s live service controversy and assured fans that the game will live up to expectations. Five years afterBatman: Arkham Knightseemingly ended the story of Rocksteady’s take on the Dark Knight, the developer announced a new spin-off in the form ofSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. As its title implies, this upcoming follow-up tothe belovedBatman: Arkhamserieswill switch its focus toward the rag-tag quartet known as Task Force X for a dangerous mission against the brainwashed heroes of the DC Universe....

Smaug the terrible and magnificent is one of the most powerful foes in existence at the time ofThe Hobbitbooks. He single-handedly wiped out the entire city of Dale, as well as slaughtered most of Thorin’s people. Not only is he a particularly large and fearsome dragon, he is also greedy and intelligent beyond compare, he knows what every single piece of treasure in his gilded halls is, and notices instantly ifsomething has been moved or stolen....

Summary The DCEU was doomed to fail from the beginning, and the highly anticipated team-up of all the powerfulDCsuperheroes,Justice League, was a letdown for many. The DCEU kept hitting new lows, especially due to a lack of vision for the superhero universe, with the infamous demand forZack Snyder’s Justice Leaguecut to be released. While Warner Bros. did some fan service by funding and releasing the project, it backfired heavily on them and is a prime example of why studios nowadays should ignore fan demands and proceed with their own vision....

In less than 10 days from now,Microsoft will release the Xbox Series X|S, marking the beginning of a new generation for Xbox players. For the past several days, the Xbox Series X has been sent out to the press, streamers, and online influencers. Most of those who already have the next-gen console are trying out Xbox One games to see just how fast they play on the Xbox Series X. As expected, videos of various Xbox One games that are running much faster on the Series X have since appeared online, including one featuring CD Projekt Red’sThe Witcher 3....