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Ubisoft recently released a subscription service,Rocksmith+, that is trying to turn the gamified guitar-learning program into a monthly paid service - presenting fans with an ever-evolving learning platform for lessons, workshops, and learning tools wrapped in a video game format. The new service was meant to release last year, only months afterRocksmith+unveiling at E3 2021, but now it’s finally here. Rocksmithis likeGuitar Heroin that it provides fun gameplay while listening to music, but unlikeGuitar Hero,Ubisoft’s title hopes to teach gamers real-world guitar and bass skills....

Resident Evilis one of the most well-known video game franchises, one which has defined the term “survival horror.” While the series strayed quite some ways off from its roots in titles likeResident Evil 6, the franchise returned to its former glory with2017’sResident Evil 7. The follow-up,Resident Evil Village,has a satisficed a lot of fans of the series. In addition to garnering critical and commercial acclaim,Resident Evil Villagetells one of the weirdest storylines in the series, filled with many twists and turns....

THQ Nordic’s vehicular combat racing titleWreckfestfirst released in 2014 as an early access game for PC. After a four-year stint as an early access game,Wreckfestfully released in 2018 for PC, and had PlayStation 4 and Xbox One titles delayed until 2019. Now, developers areoptimizingWreckfestfor next-gen consoles, but there is a big difference in the upgrade paths for each console. The latest update forWreckfestoptimized the title for Xbox Series X, enabling the title to run at 4K HD at 60 fps....

It has been a turbulent 24 hours at Activision Blizzard after the fallout of the investigative report published by the Wall Street Journal. The article directly implicatedActivision CEO Bobby Kotickin partaking in sexual misconduct during his tenure and suppressing calls to fire other top executives for doing the same. In the wake of these new allegations, Activision Blizzard staff have held a virtual walkout for those still working from home and in-person walkouts for those that are at the Activision Blizzard offices in Irvine, California....

Battlefieldhas been a staple of the first-person shooter genre since its inception withBattlefield 1942. The series has brought players to expansive and destructible environments to engage in massive battles against other players. The series has seen massive hit after hit, butthe recent entry ofBattlefield 2042was less than stellar. Now reports have been circulating that DICE may be moving onto the nextBattlefieldand leaving2042behind, but maybe then it is time for DICE to take a break....

Summary Following the release of the Ryzen 8000G series of processors, bothAMDand various motherboard manufacturers released a BIOS update to consumers that should fix a performance issue specific to those APUs.AMDusers with an APU such as Ryzen 5 8600G or Ryzen 7 8700G should update their motherboard BIOS to ensure better performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G and Ryzen 7 8700G are the latest in a line of AMD processors that combine the functions of a CPU and a graphics card into a single chip....

Respawn Entertainment is a beloved developer, one mostly synonymous with multiplayer games likeTitanfallandApex Legends. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have the best reputation when it comes to server issues and hacking and cheating. Of course, that in and of itself is a lot to unpack, as many online multiplayer games have frequent cheating issues, and it always seems there’s little that can be done to stop those most persistent at it. Respawn is aware thatTitanfallon PC, for example, has practically been unplayable for years due to hackers, andApex Legendscertainly has its fair share....

Summary The Simsis a franchise that has always allowed players to create anyone they can imagine andtake them down life’s path. While a lot of players will look to their own friends and families for inspiration in the game, the fictional world is also full of characters that fit seamlessly into the world ofThe Sims. When making a new family, it can be difficult to find a starting point. That is why it can be more fun to play with the games' creation engine by making some familiar fictional families....

TheFinal Fantasyseries is home to some of history’s greatest video game characters. Each entry features a unique array of individuals who add depth to their overarching stories through how they interact with their environments and the people they meet. Watching them explore a world is endearing, but witnessing them form a strong connection with someone is usually the most engaging aspect of the game they exist in. It’s not uncommon for theFinal Fantasyseries to incorporate duos into its stories....

Some video games are hugely original and manage to create whole new sub-genres by themselves. One such game franchise isMega Man, a game that was originally released in 1987. The franchise has since seen an incredible eleven games in the original franchise, in addition to countless spin-off series and stand-alone games. RELATED:Ranking Every Main Mega Man Game However, there are plenty of other games that aren’t part of theMega Manfranchise that were created after being heavily inspired by the blue hero....

Summary Any otaku who loves anime will probably remember a series or two with the most awesome fight scenes. Be it with super forms, power-ups, or flashy techniques - some anime, particularly shonen anime, will just have memorable fights. However, very few anime stand out when it comes to their fighting sequences - especially those that emphasize martial arts. Unlike usual shounen and action anime, martial arts anime have an emphasis on both dynamic movement and practicality....

Intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran took some time off after the events ofSuper Metroid, as Nintendo could not find a satisfactory way to bring her space-faring exploits to the N64. But, when it was finally time for Samus to return, Nintendo hired Retro Studios to developMetroid Primefor the GameCube. It was unusual for Nintendo to license theirproperty to other developers, but as games likePrimeandThe Minish Capby Capcom have shown, the results tend to speak for themselves....

Published by Ghost Ship Games,Deep Rock Galacticis an online FPS game. People can explore the planet of Hoxxes IV, a hostile destination that is filled with lively biomes and minerals.Depending on the type of mission, people can fight alien insects and collect materials for crafting new equipment and items. RELATED:Deep Rock Galactic: How To Call Supply Drops Mining Expedition, Egg Hunt, On-site Refining, Salvage Operation, Point Extraction, and Elimination are a few of the types of missions available in the game....