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DCused to be untouchable when it came to video games. There was the ever-iconicArkhamseries, unlike anything else in the genre, a fighting game fromMortal Kombatdeveloper NetherRealm in the form ofInjustice, a slew of Telltale hits fromThe Wolf Among UstoBatman, and an entire MMO called DC Universe Online. Nobody was doing it like Detective Comics. At the time, Marvel’s biggest hits were Lego games and a fighting crossover with Capcom.Spider-Manwas at an all-time low, with nothing on the level of Arkham....

Sonic the Hedgehog’sLegoworld has expanded quite a bit in 2023, and it’s not done yet.Shadow the Hedgehog will be making his toy brick debutbefore the year is over, joining Tails and Amy who got their very own Minifigures and sets over the summer. The Shadow’s Escape Lego set will be available to buy later this week, going on sale on May 13, 2025. However, some lucky Sonic fan has gotten their hands on it early, revealing a little more of what’s to come after Lego Shadow makes his debut....

Quick Links Call of Duty: Warzoneis celebrating this winter with a festive variant of the fan-favorite Resurgence game mode. Santa Claus is back from the dead and has taken over Urzikstan’s train. Operators must not only defeat fellow players, but they will also have to face Santa and his henchmen to claim victory. Slay Ride Resurgence is this holiday season’s special game mode, adding deterministic sources of high-quality loot to Urzikstan while also spicing up the endgame with a dynamic gas circle, PvE enemies, and a Santa boss fight....

EverySteamWorld Buildcity lives or dies by the resources it can generate to support its own growth. The game follows the classic formula ofcity building simulators, which is to obtain more resources to upgrade, so you can obtain more resources to upgrade, so you can obtain more… you get the idea. Some resources have more significant uses than others and will make a great contribution towards the expansion of your SteamWorld Build city....

InPrince of Persia: The Lost Crown, you will face off against several dynamic bosses from Persian myths and legends. From savage beasts to ancient gods, Sargon will be facing many of them on his quest to save the kidnapped Prince of Persia. They are the main focus of challenge and progress throughout the events of the game. The boss battles of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown are full of dynamic designs and interesting mechanics to keep you engaged in battle....

Quick Links Minsc is a recruitable companion you’ll only meet late in the game inBaldur’s Gate 3. This unpredictable human is someone you encounter on your quest to find the Stone Lord and is a chaotic but funny addition to your team should you choose to recruit him. Minsc is a ranger and can provide the party with melee or magic damage in a fight. Although he may not be able to deal the most damage with this class, he can provide a unique playstyle that’s fun to execute....

Baldur’s Gate 3provides a myriad of ways to play the game, which is one of the reasons it’s become so popular so fast. If you ever find yourself itching to use nature’s power to achieve your goals or simply turn into a giant bear, the Druid is the class for you. You can go full spellcaster as a Druid, focusing on area control spells, buffs/debuffs, or straight-up elemental damage. On the flip side, you can become a front-line tank by becoming a Circle of the Moon Druid....

Summary Gay characters in video games have been around since the 1980s, a few decades after the industry began, although several were far from what we’d consider supportive of theLGBTQcommunity. There were still some good examples of representation in game history that paved the way for the modern titles that we cherish. From sweet to rude and survivalists to creatives, get to know gay men in games that help show the depth and range of queer characters....

Summary No Return is one of the several new features added toThe Last of Us Part 2 Remastered. Unlike the campaign, No Return is all about gameplay, taking the skills you learned during the story and putting them to the test. You come across all the guns you normally would in the main game, but their utility changes in No Return due to the fast-paced nature of the combat and theroguelike mechanics....

Summary It’s pretty impossible to avoid subscription services at this point. It can be nice to have access to so many games all at once, all in exchange for the fact that you don’t own any of the games you’re playing. Game Pass has dominated the scene in gaming, with PS Plus trying to emulate its success. One benefit of PS Plus, in a similar vein to Nintendo Switch Online, is the wide array of classic games from across the PS1-PS3....

Quick Links Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’sfirst season has received a mid-season content drop, featuring two new weapons to unlock. The HRM-9 is a fast-firing SMG with a similar stat profile to MW2’s BAS-P, featuring slightly more damage and far better handling. It’s a fantastic weapon for aggressive playstyles and Warzone mains alike, and it’s fairly easy to unlock. This guide will explain how to unlock the HRM-9 for all MW3 modes, and we’ll provide two builds that make the HRM-9 a fantastic SMG for core Multiplayer and Warzone....

Summary TheJak and Daxterseries marked a turning point for Naughty Dog’s storytelling. Over the course of this iconic PlayStation 2 trilogy, the plot moved away from simple themes of good versus evil towards more mature and complex narratives and, of course, the characters. As the series went on, the Jak and Daxter characters were given more and more dimensions by the writers. And yet, despite these added layers, they never stopped being exceptionally entertaining and a joy to spend hours and hours with as you explored the streets of Haven City or the endless sand dunes of the Wasteland....

Quick Links A lot of theBaldur’s Gate 3experience includes fighting sequences, but not everyone fares so easily with turn-based combat. Some people enjoy story and adventure more than they do challenging fights. If that is you, you will want to hear about the best build that will allow you to breeze through the game without getting into fights. With this build, you will be able to pacify your way out of challenging fights by either convincing people to stand down or by tricking them into lessening the number of people on their side....