343 Industries, the developers ofHalo Infinite,Halo 5: Guardians, andHalo 4, is reportedly ditching its in-house gaming engine in favor of Unreal Engine. 343’s current engine is called Slipspace, and it was used to create all the studio’s recent games, includingHalo Infinite. There have been many problems, however, and it seems as though 343 Industries is making an attempt to simplify the process of creating its future content. In fact, fans have become so frustrated by the state ofInfinitethat some have been calling forMicrosoft to replace 343 asHalo’s developer....

Summary 2024 has already produced a wealth of surprisingly great games, most of which have seemingly come out of nowhere. While the likes ofPrince of Persia: The Lost CrownandTekken 8both belong to huge franchises, their extremely high level of quality was still pleasantly surprising for many, but the real shocks have been games likeHelldivers 2andPalworld, two titles that had some attention before launch, but quickly ballooned to unforeseen heights upon their release....

While 2021 has a number of highly anticipated games set to launch throughout the next 12 months, IO Interactive is kicking things off withHitman 3. As the third and final installment of the World of Assassination trilogy of games, players once again step into the legendary shoes of Agent 47 as he travels around the globe to put astop to the mysterious group known as Providence. Gameplay continues to revolve around stealth and using the environment to perform hidden executions against certain targets....

Next year is already shaping up to be something special with many anticipated releases on the horizon. One such game isHogwarts Legacyfrom developer Avalanche Software, the stuff of dreams forHarry Potterfans across the globe. Free of movie-licensed mediocrity, the title can use a sandbox from the books and films to bring a new story set in the 1800s, and since its reveal in 2020 fans have wondered just how far the game will go in delivering an immersive experience....

Summary WhileBaldur’s Gate 3’sPatch 6, released on July 21, 2025, was primarily focused on camp interactions and Honour Mode tweaks, it also brought with it one long-awaited improvement to an Act 3 battle. Previously,Baldur’s Gate 3players were repeatedly frustrated by a battle where rescuing friendly NPCs was nearly impossible due to their low health, lack of combat abilities, and refusal to prioritize escape. Changes made in Patch 6 will likely make this fight far less frustrating in the future....

Summary The history of Rockstar has brought some of the most influential titles to gaming, andGrand Theft Auto 6is on track to possibly be the developer’s biggest release yet. TheGTAfranchise is one of the biggest action series around, and as the next chapter continues the legacy of Rockstar, it is also expected to break some long-standing studio traditions. The excitement surrounding the game is at an all-time high, and one of the many Rockstar traditions that have been built over time needs to finally be retired inGTA 6....

Marvel’s Cinematic Universe project has been a massive success for the company on multiple fronts, but one of the areas it has always struggled with is TV. In the early days of the MCU, TV shows were considered entirely separate from the larger universe, and often received mixed reviews. When the company launched several Marvel Netflix shows, however, it was clear that the company was looking to get a bit more ambitious with its non-film output....

One of the most recognizable cheat codes in gaming just turned 35, and it now has its own website to celebrate that fact. Konami’s famous Konami Code is truly worth celebrating for its cultural relevance, and it seems that the company understands this. The Konami code officially celebrated its 35th anniversary on April 25 of this year, but Konami decided that simple lip service to the code was not enough. Instead, they dedicated time and effort to creating a website to depict their appreciation for the Konami Code and its pop culture following....

This has been a retrospective last few months, as people have been pouring over their favorite things of the new decade, from the best and most influential games and movies, to political drama, to key events in the history of the last ten years. However, recently for some gamers, an anniversary this past week has sparked a hint of nostalgia for Sony, and thePlayStation 2, whichturned 20 this year. So in the spirit of PS2’s lifespan crossing over two decades,holding secrets in logospeople did find for 20 years, let’s take a look back at some of the best titles to hit the system during its life-cycle....

Summary Like virtually every other Soulslike before it,Lords of the Fallencan trace its inspirations back to the games in the impressive catalog of titles from developer FromSoftware. Specifically,Lords of the Fallenhas a very clear line of influence coming from the originalDark Souls, with several of the game’s core elements – combat, art direction, world design, tone, etc. – finding their way into the reboot/sequel of one of the genre’s earliest games not developed by FromSoftware....

Nintendo seems to be going all in on remasters and ports for the Nintendo Switch, but theLuigi’s Mansionseries has not yet followed suit.Luigi’s Mansion 3brought the series back to Nintendo’s home consoles after its brief stint on handheld, and it proved very popular. It was a critical and commercial success, but there has been no news about further ghost-busting adventures with Luigi since. It seems like Nintendo does not have plans to capitalize on the success of the third game, which would be a strange choice....

Summary An eagle-eyed fan has discovered an interesting connection between Insomniac’sMarvel’s Spider-Manand the reveal trailer forMarvel’sSpider-Man 2from 2021. This discovery may alleviate the concerns that some may have aboutMarvel’s Spider-Man 2being set in New York again. Thereveal trailer forSpider-Man 2at the PlayStation Showcasein 2021 was a very important piece of promotion for the upcoming sequel. This trailer confirmed many important elements about the game, including a new mechanical armed suit for Peter Parker, the fact that Miles Morales will be returning to the game, and the reveal that Venom will make an appearance as well....

Summary Dataminers have found evidence suggesting that Ghostface fromScreamwill join theMortal Kombat 1roster as a DLC character at some point down the line.Mortal Kombat 1, like many other fighting games, features guest fighters that players can add to their roster. TheMortal Kombat 1guest fighter list has so far consisted entirely of characters originating in comic books, though leaks indicate that future DLC may break away from that theme. TheMortal Kombat 1guest fighters as part of the game’s first Kombat Pack are Omni-Man fromInvincible, Peacemaker from DC Comics and the John Cena-led HBO series of the same name, and finally,Homelander fromThe Boys....