Horror games often sport a variety of enemies to keep gameplay fresh and fun, with each enemy type equipped with unique skill sets to throw different tactics at players.The Forestwas especially memorable for its creepy monstrosities, and the title’s sequel,Sons of the Forestfollows in its footsteps by offering an array of mutants to amplify the horror effects of the island. While the game’s main nemesis remains the unnervingly intelligent native cannibals,Sons of the Forest’s use of so many mutants is a double-edged sword for the title....

The 3D platforming genre was at the height of its popularity beginning in the mid 1990s, maintaining a reign over the gaming scene well until the late 2000s. Hit after hit graced store shelves, fromBanjo KazooietoDonkey Kong Country, with each new franchise or installment in a pre-established franchise bringing something fresh to the 3Dplatforming experience. While Nintendo is home to the king of the genre Mario, Sony was no slouch in creating a few platforming mascots of its own over the years....

Home to the Khajiit, Elsweyr is a fascinating province of Tamriel in Bethesda’sElder Scrollsgames. Initially appearing inThe Elder Scrolls: Arena, Elsweyr has been mentioned in everyElder Scrollsgame since, though hasn’t appeared in one developed by Bethesda. Found in the southernmost part of Tamriel, the region consists primarily of jungle and woodland,not unlike the province Valenwoodof which it borders. RELATED:The Elder Scrolls 6 Has To Be Breaking The Oddest Video Game Record Ever...

There have been manyrecurring charactersthroughout Nintendo’sThe Legend of Zeldafranchise. While antagonists like Ganondorf frequently appear trying to take over the kingdom, others like Tingle or Beedle often serve as cartographers and merchants that can be encountered by Link in various locations throughout Hyrule. Related:Most Heartbreaking Moments In The Legend Of Zelda Franchise However, some character have vastly different characterizations throughout their recurring appearances. From central characters in the story to supporting characters from theZeldauniverse, these six characters may have the same names or backstories, but they couldn’t be more different from each other....

Despite having released nearly six years ago,The Witcher 3: Wild Hunthas continued to maintain its standing as one of the better RPGs out there. With a polished and detailed world to explore, memorable characters, fine-tuned combat mechanics, and an impressive atmosphere,The Witcher 3continues to captivate members of the gaming community. The amount of mods to come out of the game is more extensive than most players probably realize. Given the size and scale of the game, there’s a lot of potential for unique mods to exist within the world ofThe Witcher 3....

TRIGUN STAMPEDEhas definitely come into its own with the sixth episode of the series visiting the past of the recently-introduced Nicholas D. Wolfwood, or rather, “The Punisher”. This episode is a visual treat, with an interestingly animated flashback scene giving context to an origin story that once again brings religion into the mix as the mysterious in-universe cult introduced in Rollo’s backstory explored inTRIGUN STAMPEDEepisode 5. Vash and Wolfwood board a Sand Steamer known as the Humpback, leaving Meryl and De Niro behind....

Summary Next year is already shaping up to be just as packed of a release schedule as 2023, especially when it comes to the JRPG subgenre. Joining an already impressive list of games set to release in 2024 is the recently announcedVisions of Mana, the first new game in the long-runningManaseries (Seiken Densetsuin Japan) since 2014’sRise of Mana, and the first new original game in the series for consoles since 2007’sHeroes of Mana....

Famous actress Whoopi Goldberg has officially joined the cast ofAnansi Boys,the upcoming TV series adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s beloved 2005 book forAmazon Prime. Goldberg has made it known how much of a long-time fan she is of Gaiman’s work and overall discography. Anansi Boysfollows the character of Charlie Nancy, who’s been perpetually stuck with the nickname “Fat Charlie,” which his father gave him despite the fact that he isn’t anywhere near overweight....

Summary Whether playing solo or as part of a squad, anyone who has spent a significant amount of time inRemnant 2so far during its early launch window can attest to the ability of certain enemy types to quickly overwhelm the player. Although the game gives players more options for melee attacking in the sequel, combat inRemnant 2is still arguably focused around ranged options. Each class starts with both a handgun and a long gun for ranged attacks, but one class in particular is designed around use of its long gun....

BothShadowhuntersandShadow And Bonestarted off asyoung adult fantasy novels, but built up a cult following that earned them adaptations on the television screen. Each of these shows is fantastic in its own respective ways, but they share a lot of similarities which begs the question of which one is better. There are a lot of factors to take into consideration while making the decision, but each series managed to rise above the other in different areas....

2019 was not necessarily the strongest year for RPGs. That said, the genre did produce more than a few worthwhile games, even if most of the highest-rated releases were ports of older titles likeDragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeandTales of Vesperia. RELATED:The 10 Biggest Console Bombs Of 2019, According To Metacritic Action-RPGs are starting to become the norm, as more and more developers seek to create an experience that has the depth of old-school role-playing games and the immediacy provided by high-octane combat....

The long-awaited sequels to James Cameron’sAvatarwill have to wait even longer it seems with theaters keeping their doors closed for the foreseeable future. News hasn’t completely dried up yet, however, with producer Jon Landau showing off a sneak peak of a new underwater vehicle that will presumably play a part in one of the upcoming sequels. While little is known about the upcoming films beyond their estimated release years, James Cameron has brought up the idea of exploring the underwater environments of Pandora in one of the sequels....

Summary Armor inBaldur’s Gate 3comes in five different rarities, but even Common Armor can provide Armor Class and great bonuses, with the benefit of being cheap or easily found in the early game. Armor Class (commonly abbreviated to AC) is the number that enemies must roll to successfully hit a target inBaldur’s Gate 3. For example, if a target has 15 AC, then opponents must roll 15 or higher to hit....