Warner Bros. Discovery’s CEO, David Zaslav, has confirmed in an earnings call that the company is going to keep pushing monetisation and live-service elements for its “biggest franchises”, despite attempts in games likeMortal Kombat 1andGotham Knightsseeing major backlash. Over the past two console generations, we’ve seen countless studios pivot to live-service games that aim to keep a player’s attention for as long as possible instead of dedicated single-player experiences that can be put down after being finished, despite the latter being dominated by big names likeFortnite,Warzone, and more....

Despite having such a large cast of antagonists, the animatronics ofFive Nights at Freddy’sall have varying personalities that go beyond trying to kill the security guard. Some have dreams of stardom, while others are just looking for that special friend to play with. There’s an animatronic for everyone. So, let’s have a little fun, and match the animatronic to the zodiac sign best suited. Find out if you are a Balloon Boy on the cusp of Toy Freddy, or are a solid Foxy....

TheWonder Womangame won’t be a live service, according toWarner Bros. Discovery. This comes after the Wonder Woman developer was spotted trying to hire a lead software engineer with experience “helping maintain a live software product or game”,leading many to believe that Wonder Woman would have live service elements. However, Wonder Bros. Discovery, which owns developer Monolith Productions, now states that Wonder Woman is a “single-player action-adventure game,” and “not being designed as a live service....

Remember a year and a half ago whenPOPeART created concept art for a Yorkshire Tea-themed Xbox controller?No, you probably don’t. That’s because even if you loved the idea, it never seemed likely that a crossover that out there would ever become a reality. Owning an officially licensed Yorkshire Tea controller for your current-gen console was an unattainable dream so you filed the images in the back of your mind. The thing is, that dream is no longer unattainable, and the controller POPeART designed, exactly as they exhibited it more than 18 months ago, is now available to buy....

Summary Pokemon Scarlet & Violetoriginally had 400 Pokemon regionally available when it launched. But that number has grown by over 200 thanks to both the Teal Mask and Indigo Disk DLC. But of all the returning Pokemon to the Indigo Disk, which ones are the best? Everyone has their favorite Pokemon. They even havethe Pokemon they like to use the most in competitive play. So, when you ask someone who the best returning Pokemon are, you’re bound to get endlessly different answers....

Across the science fiction genre – or as the cool kids call it, sci-fi, there are too many great games to count. For a period of time, it seemed like truly great sci-fi games weren’t ever going to become a major genre, but the last few decades have proven that thinking wrong. At this point, some of the greatest sci-fi games of all time are widely agreed upon. While there is some variance from person to person, it’s hard not to acknowledge a few key games thanks to what they did for the genre and gaming as a whole while taking you on massive adventures in distinctive worlds....

After decades ofSteamSales and depression, I own far more games than I’ll ever complete. Sometimes I’ll even be surprised I already own a game that I purchased because of a bundle, drinking, or both. Other times, I’m absolutely certain I own a game I can’t find - later to discover that I never redeemed a digital code from a website. There are vast roleplaying games, deep fighting games, challenging strategy games, stylish indie games, and more!...

There’s quite an extraordinary boss fight in the early hours of Asgard’s Wrath 2. Towards the end of Abraxas’ journey - a revenge tale about confronting the Egyptian god Bast for the death of his father - you come face to face with a Serpopard; a mythical half-leopard/half-serpent with a razor sharp tail and a taste for mortals. The battle is long and demanding, requiring you to learn the monster’s attack pattern, capitalize on split-second opportunities to counter, and leverage Arbraxas’ unique combat tools - like his magical sword that transforms into a whip - to progress the multi-stage fight....

Every game that comes out, whether it’s a rushed mess or an exceptionally polished masterpiece, usually has a bunch of content that never made it into the final version. That can be for a number of reasons, usually time or budget restraints, andBaldur’s Gate 3is no exception to this rule. It is a little tricky to pin down what was actually cut content though, especially when it comes to Act 3 and Karlach in particular....

TheCazador fightinBaldur’s Gate 3is anxiety-inducing. Not only are you up against a tough boss and his lackeys, but you’re also probably doing it a man down, as Cazador captures Astarion before the fight starts. If you don’t free Astarion in time, he’ll be permanently killed, used to make Cazador even stronger. Oh, and even after you free him, Cazador will just keep trapping him to try and complete the ritual....

Baldur’s Gate 3is an almost constantly changing game, with the devs almost always tinkering with their masterpiece to ensure it’s as good as it can be for new and current players. When Larian tweaks something, there’s always the chance that something could go wrong though, which appears to be the case witheveryone’s favorite punching bag, Raphael. Closer to launch, players figured out that they could get Raphael to visit their camps by avoiding every single location at which he spawns in the game....

ThePlayStation Portalis an accessory that lets you play the PS5 without the need for a big screen, offering a simple and convenient way to play your PS5 games on a handheld device. The PlayStation Portal affords you the luxury of aNintendo Switch-style experience with PlayStation’s current-gen console. While simple enough to use, if you have been having issues with your Portal, be sure to check outour guide on how exactly the device works....

Quick Links Over a decade after the release ofPortal 2, fans are once again exploring the Aperture facility in the hopes of escaping the seemingly endless puzzles inPortal: Revolution.While this is an unofficial game-sized mod to the original hit title, the puzzles in this game are some of the most challenging to date. To get through Chapter Four, you’ll need quick reaction times and the ability to out-think several turrets that would otherwise turn you into Swiss cheese....