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There’s no shortage of popular franchises for LEGO to adapt in a video game format, and it has spent the last two decades making its way through the list.Harry Potter,Star Wars,Lord of the Rings,Jurassic Park, Marvel, DC, and evenThe Incredibleshave all gotten licensed LEGO game adaptations, with some franchises even getting multiple iterations over the years. Thelatest licensed LEGO game,LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, set a new bar for the entire genre of family-friendly action-adventures....

Life is StrangeandMass Effectare two vastly different series, from their subject matters to gameplay style, so fans of the former may not be in the know.Mass Effect: Legendary Editionwas suddenly announced just months before its release, though there were many leaks leading up to it. Its popularity made the rerelease even more precedented thanLife is Strange: Remastered Collection. But other than the genre of game, the biggest difference between the two is thatMass Effect: Legendary Edition’s announcement came alongside official word of the next mainline installment on N7 Day, and it will follow the events of bothMass Effect 3andAndromeda....

While the Shadow Set turns the bull shark ofManeaterinto anaquatic vampireand the Bio-Electric Set turns her into a deep-sea fish that can electrocute any creature unfortunate enough to come too close to her, the Bone Set takes a different approach. It turns her into a living submarine that can take damage far better than either of the other sets. Related:10 Weirdest Boss Fights in Gaming History Turning her body’s scarred exterior into an impenetrable, boney armor, equipping the Bone Set can mean the difference between taking a fatal blow and living to fight another day....

Fans ofMario Kart 8 Deluxenow have confirmation of how many new DLC characters will come to the game thanks to the release of Wave 4 of the Booster Course Pass. Ever since Birdo was announced as a new character last month, many have speculated what other new characters, if any, would be coming toMario Kart 8 Deluxe.After nearly four years of fans wondering if more courses and characters would be added toMario Kart 8 Deluxe, the Booster Course Pass was announced to be bringing 48 courses to the game across six waves....

With only one series remaining in the NBA Playoffs, 2K Games is taking full advantage of the hype with new content forNBA 2K22each week. Last week’sNBA 2K22Limited Edition 4 Packwas met with excitement over the available units, and this week’s follow-up is bringing a new wave of players that have fans talking. The available units are used for the game’s MyTeam mode to improve a player’s roster and compete competitively.NBA 2K22routinely releases new sets of challenges and tasks each week, some of which require players to use some newly-acquired items from the series packs....

There was a time not too long ago when it appeared that the center was going to be a relic of a bygone era. Then these bigs added passing and shooting to their already impressive finishing and defense. Now, centers have dominated the MVP conversation for several years in a row with the likes of Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid. It’s wise to find a build that finds its own identity as these two have found....

Level 5 published its first teaser trailer forProfessor Layton and The New World of Steam, revealing an updated look for Luke and an array of other details about its next game. The three-minute video offers the first extended look at the upcoming puzzler since theProfessor Laytoncomback on Nintendo Switch was announcedback in February. While it’s been laying dormant for the past half a decade, theProfessor Laytonseries continues to enjoy a cult following among a fairly varied demographic....

Crafting, building, and fueling inNo Man’s Skyrequire materials found on the planets and in space. Some of these materials are rarer than others or are only harvested in bulk by combining two or more elements. The only way to combine materials inNo Man’s Skyis to use a Refiner. The main things players will need to refine are minerals, plants, and other natural resources picked up on planets. When a substantial building or upgrade requires something uncommon or dangerous to collect, players can use a Refiner more often than not....

Summary The most elementaryStar Warsfans could discern that the Jedi are intended to be ‘good’ while the Sith are intended to be ‘bad’. The ‘light’ and ‘dark’ sides of the Force are also used as symbols to depict this balance, with light side endeavors meaning one is benevolent while dark side endeavors mean one is malicious. This is argued throughoutStar Warsand helps fans identify characters based on where they are aligned in this balance, but it fails to accommodate for more nuanced characters and especially characters who are not attuned to the Force, even inStar Wars Battlefront....

Summary When news ofOverwatch 2’s shuttered pro scene came to light in November 2023, dedicated viewers of the esport were surprised and disappointed. Fortunately, despite confirmingthe Overwatch League’s demise, Blizzard was able to simultaneously assure fans that a “revitalized” program was in the works. After months of uncertainty, an exciting new esports program was finally unveiled, dubbed the Overwatch Championships Series (OWCS). Though details ofOverwatch 2’s new esports program have been plentiful, there is still one vital question that has yet to be answered....

Pokemongames are all about evolutions - be it the critters changing shape and becoming a stronger version of themselves, or be it how mainline titles tend to change over time. This often happens thanks to new features introduced in a specific generation, only forPokemongames that come after to make the most out of the mechanics and gradually improve upon them. This is the case for character customization, which was first added in Generation 6 games,Pokemon XandY....

Summary A weirdPokemon GOglitch has turned out to be a blessing in disguise for a player, as their entire medal and research progress got reset, allowing them to get the rewards twice. With the rewards comprising extremely valuable Pokemon such as Zygarde, the community has been eagerly trying to learn how thisPokemon GOplayer ended up hitting this jackpot. With a new season kicking off forPokemon GOplayers, there is plenty of exciting stuff to look forward to in the coming days....

It hasn’t even been a full day sincethe Regi-trio Colossal Discovery weekend eventwrapped up, butPokemon GOdataminers are already on to the next big thing. The community has been expecting a major Team Rocket-themed event thanks to a lot of hints from Professor Willow and the latest datamined details seem to confirm more of what Looming in the Shadows has in store for trainers. As the conflict with Team Rocket grows,Pokemon GOtrainers should expect some incoming clashes with the Rocket team leaders and, eventually, a battle against the leader of the whole evil organization: Giovanni!...