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WithThe Last of Us Part 1being met with critical praise, Sony’s first party offerings are once again on the minds of many.God of War: Ragnarokisn’t far away, but as remakes are the topic of the month thanks to Naughty Dog’s revitalizing of its 2013 project, rumors are swirling about which Sony-owned game will be next.Horizon Zero Dawnis tipped as the favorite to be given a makeover, but the reality is that there are plenty of other PlayStation titles that are far more deserving, withInFamousbeing at the top of the list....

It’s hard to believe that 2022 is getting close to wrapping up. It’s also hard to believe that so many games have already come out, likeKirby and the Forgotten Land. Now, Kirby is back viaKirby’s Dream Buffetfor one more adventure in 2022. RELATED:Canceled Kirby Games You Never Knew Existed Kirby’s Dream Buffetis a lower-key experience that isn’t about immersing players in an epic narrative or giving them huge open levels to explore....

Over the past decade, very few games have achieved the level of global success thatLeague of Legendshas. Millions of players play on Summoner’s Rift every day, and each game is unique because there are now more than 160 Champions, who each have a designated role. These Champions hail from different regions of Runterra, but there is one race that is both cute and deadly. RELATED:The Best League Of Legends Skins Yordles are spirits who look like tiny bipedal mammals, and the majority of them live inBandle City....

With no advance warning, Nintendo announced a huge update forSuper Mario Maker 2to the delight of level builders everywhere. In what the company is calling the last major update for the popular level-building Switch game, Update 3.0 has a lot to offer when it launches on April 22nd. Super Mario Maker 2’slast major update was in Decemberwhen the game introduced, among other things, the Link power-up. The power-up completely changed what could be done in a level, and how players thought as they constructed their levels....

The 2010s saw some current-gen and last-gen masterpieces, including games likeThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim,The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, andInside. According to a MetaCritic user poll, the users have spoken and have chosen what they believe is the best game of the2010s. Perhaps to the surprise of few, that game is none other than 2013’sThe Last of Us. MetaCritic has released a variety of user polls displaying both users' favorite games of 2019 as well as games of the decade....

The past several days have seen a huge swathe of live events, from concerts and political rallies to sporting events, being canceled. Thenovel coronavirushas been pronounced a global pandemic and is now being taken extremely seriously. Video games, particularly eSports, have been affected like everything else.League of Legends, currently in the midst of ongoing competitive leagues across multiple countries and regions, is going out of its way to protect players, audiences, and employees in particular....

AlongsideStreet Fighter,Mortal Kombatis arguably the most iconic fighting franchise in gaming. Ever since taking arcades by storm in 1992, Midway’s brutal series has enamored gamers and angered parents. Naturally, as a member of the original roster, Raiden is among the license’s most historic fighters, and he has gone to appear in practically every game since the first. RELATED:Mortal Kombat: 10 Raiden Memes That’ll Have You Worshiping The Thunder God Longevity is a plus, but the God of Thunder’s appeal amounts to far more than just familiarity....

Minecraftis an extremely popular game for many reasons, but creative freedom will rank near the top for most players. The iterative nature of the game’s survival mode makes each randomly-generatedMinecraftworld a memorable experience. Survival mode inMinecraftinvolves starting from truly humble beginnings. Armed with nothing but a pair of fists, players must start by punching trees for wood to create tools that allow them to gather more complex and resilient resources. Naturally, the process is gradual and part of the charm is looking back at all the progress one has made....

Many MMORPGs are known for their deep and well-thought-out lore and world-building. One of the most important things to do when creating a new MMO world is to make it cohesive. Amazon Games' new MMONew Worldis attempting to do exactly that with the setting of Aeternum. While many things are still shrouded in mystery on Aeternum and are likely to be expanded with future game updates, as is standard with MMOs, there’s still a lot to be understood about the setting and lore ofNew World....

The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowindmay have come out in 2002, but it seems to have aged well. The game offers almost everything that an RPG fan could want, and mods help make the game even better. It is sometimes heralded as one of the best games ever made, and it is easy to see why. RPG fans do not want to miss out on this piece of gaming history, and hopefully, it will make them even more excited about what Bethesda has in store for the future....

Those who played the 2015 gameOri and The Blind Foresthave waited on the edge of their seats for the sequel.Ori and the Will of the Wispsdid not disappoint fans. Creators have managed to do the impossible andexceeded the 2015 game. Its unique style, animation, and graphics are accompanied by a jaw-dropping soundtrack that makes each scene a new adventure to look forward to. RELATED:Linear Game Franchises That Went Open-World (& Did It Well) It raised the standards of every adventure game with its captivating story,beautiful graphics, andending that stays with playersfor a long time....

Pokemonfans love to express their enjoyment of the franchise through fanart. While some will produce paintings or create digital art of their favorite characters, others share their love through the medium of animation. Pokemonfan animations are a popular way for several artists to engage with the franchise. One of the most recent examples is an animation featuring a popular legendary Pokemon. RELATED:Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Trailer Reveals Release Date, Legendaries, and 4-Player Co-Op...

To cap off a busy 2021, Niantic is once again doing something special to celebrate Community Day in December forPokemon GOtrainers. While typical Community Day events happen on one Sunday each month, shining a spotlight on a particular Pokemon, December’s event is one that is given a much bigger scale to work with, as well as both Saturday and Sunday. Similar to last year, Niantic isshowcasing over 20 Pokemon across the entire weekend, highlighting those from both 2020 and 2021....