The democratization of technology and the Internet has led to independent developers gaining huge acclaim. Titles likeSuper Meat BoyandBraidhelped to popularize modern indies, and out of that has come developers like Toby Fox, whose seminal gameUndertalebecame so popular thatSans got a Mii Fighter costume inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate.Ikenfellfeels like it could just as easily become a cultural touchstone. Originally a Kickstarter projectin 2016 spearheaded by Chevy Ray Johnston of Happy Ray Games,Ikenfellpulls ideas from numerous series to craft its turn-based tactical experience....

Jurassic World Evolution 2’s second mission takes place in Washington state, and it features a rampaging Allosaurus. After tranquilizing this escaped dinosaur, players will be instructed to ensure the Allosaurus is safely enclosed, though that is easier said than done. Indeed, some fans are finding it quite difficult to enclose the Allosaurus inJurassic World Evolution 2, and this guide is here to help them overcome this obstacle and continue advancing through the campaign....

This year has been big forMonster Hunteras the giant monster-slaying franchise welcomed its newest main series title,Monster Hunter Rise, and a sequel to the popular spin-offMonster Hunter Stories.Risehas seen consistent updates in the eight months following the game’s release with amassive expansion titledSunbreakscheduled to release next year. Since the expansion was officially announced during the Fall 2021 Nintendo Direct, Capcom has been slowly drip-feeding informations to eager fans of the franchise and a recent rumor suggests more reveals will be coming within the next few weeks....

On the surface, it’s easy to dismissMoon Knightas just one moreMCUseries on Disney Plus, and make no mistake all of Steven Grant’s personalities have that distinct Marvel DNA in them. And yet, after only two episodes the show is already signs of how it will separate itself from the rest, much in the same wayLokidid last summer. Kate Herron and Michael Waldron deserve ample credit for achieving that, because while all the other shows were easier to frame into a specific sub-genre,Lokiwas -kind of like the Norse god himself- kind of doing his own thing....

FormerNintendo of AmericaPresident Reggie Fils-Aime retired from the company in 2019 after roughly 16 years with the company. During his tenure atNintendo, Reggie helped usher in some of the company’s greatest successes like the Nintendo DS, Wii U, and the Nintendo Switch, and he gave fans plenty of memorable quotes and moments along the way. Even though Reggie has been retired from Nintendo for a couple of years now, he has remained a prominent and popular fixture in the gaming industry....

Long before it got announced at the Xbox Games Showcase in July 2020,Fablewas shrouded in rumors of an upcoming revival. Now fans of the influential RPG know that it’s in the hands of Playground Games, the developer behind the acclaimedForza Horizongames. Dense as the market may be with fantasy RPGs right now, the return ofFableis a big deal. Its unique takes on classic fantasy concepts and the pivotal morality system that definedFableare just a couple of reasons that fans are eager to see it again....

Outridershas been a major topic of discussion in the gaming community since its release on April 1, and recent hours-played totals prove why it’s made such an impact this month. Right nowOutridersis one of the top three most-played Xbox games in the world, and that’s not including everyone else exploring the world of Enoch on PlayStation, PC, and Stadia. The most obvious contributor to its success on Xbox might beOutriders’day one release on Game Pass, but the looter-shooter has more to offer than just another AAA experience for the Xbox crowd....

There are many iconic things associated with thePokemonfranchise. Perhaps one of the most recognizable items from the games, besides the famous red and white Poke Ball, is the Pokedex. Collecting data on all 900 Pokemon currently available to catch, the Pokedex is an incredibly useful device for Pokemon trainers and has featured in mostPokemonmedia from the games to each season of the anime. It even saw anoverhaul inPokemon Legends: Arceus, allowing players to complete tasks based on the Pokemon they catch....

Red Dead Redemptionhas never exactly been known for flawless heroes. Part of what makes the overarching story of theRed Dead Redemptiongames so special is that no matter what philosophy or lofty ideals each protagonist strives towards, ultimately their past catches up to them. But the same can be said of the villains of the game as well, emphasized by Jack Marston at the end ofRed Dead Redemption. Jack Marston represented a future free of the violence and corruption from Dutch’s gang....

In recent years, Sucker Punch is a studio that has become known for theInfamousseries, which lets gamers experience having superpowers along with the moral dilemmas that come with it, andGhost of Tsushima, which takes players to Japan’s Tsushima island during the Mongol invasion. Both IPs have been hugely successful, especiallyGhost of Tsushima, which has spawned an upcoming film and has resulted inSucker Punch’s directors becoming ambassadorsfor the real-world Tsushima island. However, before players were shooting neon in Seattle or petting foxes on Iki Island, there wasSly Cooper....

Bethesda’s new space-based RPGStarfieldhas been the subject of a lot of hype since its E3 teaser trailer. Being Bethesda’s first new IP in over 25 years, fans are eager to see what’s next from the developer of theFalloutandElder Scrollsseries. It’s been a shaky few years for Bethesda, as the release ofFallout 76failed to live up to expectations, butStarfieldlooks as though it could be set to change this. While little was shown in the teaser, it still impressed fans, and many cannot wait for it to debut next year....

Florian Munteanu, best known for his role as Viktor Drago inCreed II, has officially joined the cast of the upcomingBorderlandsmovie. The Romanian boxer-turned-actor has been confirmed to play the role of Krieg, one ofBorderlands 2’ssix playable characterswho is part of the game’s ‘Psycho’ class. Munteanu will be joining a star-studded cast that includes Cate Blanchett, leading the cast as Lilith,Jamie Lee Curtisas Dr. Tannis,Jack Black as Claptrap, and Kevin Hart as anex-soldier turned mercenaryRoland....

TheSteam Deckhas now officially launched. And while Valve’s handheld console may not be widely available, it’s going to be in an increasing number of gamers' hands from now forward. Many of those newSteam Deckowners are likely going to want to play the latest games on their Steam Deck, naturally, and Valve is going to want to ensure those games are provided. With that in mind, the company recently provided some insight into how it improvedElden Ring’s performance on Steam Deck, even as the game struggled on PC....