Playground Games has a lot to celebrate this holiday season.Forza Horizon 5, the studio’s first release for the Xbox Series X/S platform, has been a staggering success. Xbox says that it’s the biggest Xbox release of all time, played by over 10 million in its launch week. Now Playground has a new round of reasons to celebrate, becauseForza Horizon 5is being lauded in 2021’s Game of the Year awards across the industry....

While much ofPokemonfans' fervor is focused on the recent releases ofPokemon Brilliant DiamondandPokemon Shining Pearl, attention is once against starting to shift toPokemon Legends Arceus. The next fully 3DPokemongame and a major shift in the design and direction of thePokemonfranchise is nearing its January release date.Pokemonfans are still curious about whatPokemon Legends Arceusis, however, which is why a recently released bit of footage is stirring up a lot of conversation....

Spoilers ahead for Ghost of Tsushima. Ghost of Tsushimawas hands-down one of 2020’s best games, on account of its stunning open world, its engaging combat, and its compelling narrative. Now, the only path is forward for the surprise hit, with hopes that a sequel is on the horizon that will continue the story of protagonistJin Sakaiin another captivating narrative filled with satisfying character development, emotional depth, and another captivating representation of history....

Granblue Fantasy: Relinkis an action-roleplaying game and the newest entry into the illustriousGranblue Fantasyseries, which just recently saw the release of the latest entry into its fighting series,Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising. Developed by Cygames,Granblue Fantasy: Relinksees a cast of well-knownGranblue Fantasy characters hunting massive monsters across the Sky Realm, a fantasy world filled with floating islands. Players will board the Grandcypher airship and set out to tackle massive creatures Monster Hunter style, collecting items to help upgrade their equipment and take down larger foes....

Summary TheHarry Potterfilm tie-in titles were a half-step into a world of potential in the gaming space, but the world-building, side-stories, characters, and presentation of the IP could easily have been so much more. It lends itself beautifully not just to a video game adaptation, but to an all-new story where players have the freedom to craft their student and roam the halls of the iconicHogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardrywhile finding their own fun....

Anointed enemies are perhaps one of the most controversial elements ofBorderlands 3among the fanbase. These eridium-infused enemies come in several different shapes and sizes, and feature unique abilities that make them significantly more challenging than standard fodder enemies - and in some cases, even more challenging than some bosses in the game. One of thebiggest advantages of the Handsome Jackpot DLCover the base game is that Anointed enemies are nowhere to be seen, meaning players can have fun killing enemies and getting loot without having to worry about these broken enemies....

Gaming reveals and announcements used to involve a lot more physical preparation, often involving the pomp and circumstance of in-person events at industry trade shows like CES or Gamescom. Of course, the biggest example for the video game industry wasE3, though the importance of the iconic industry trade show has lessened in the last decade compared to the early 2000s. Especially with the widespread adoption of high speed internet, most publishers, developers, and indie studios are opting for independent marketing efforts, which in turn has made the necessity of E3 and the once-lucrative media coverage stemming from the event less important to companies....

In the ever-changing world of gaming,The Sims 4has become a platform for creative expression, storytelling, and even societal reflection. The game is constantly being updated to be just as exciting and new as the day players first installed it. Manychallenges make the game more interestingand help players tell meaningful stories, but there is one that does so while promoting empowerment and gender equality -theBarbieLegacy Challenge. After theBarbiemovie surged a prevalence to Barbies in the pop culture scene, some players used their affinity forThe Sims 4to pay homage to the iconic toy and character....

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamitylooks like an instant hit. The UK sales chart has been revealed for the week leading up to June 10, 2025.Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamitydebuts at 6th on the list, the highest Nintendo Switch exclusive. Age of Calamity, which was envisioned by Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma, released on November 20, so in just two days it managed to sneak into the top 10. In terms of how it compares to otherZeldagames, and specifically, the originalHyrule Warriors, Age of Calamityoutpaced the launch sales ofHyrule Warriors: Definitive Editionon the Switch by an astounding 324%....

TheDC Universewill be led by Peter Safran and James Gunn, who’s most notably known forThe Suicide Squadand ofTheGuardians of the Galaxyfilms. Recently, a fan asked if they can expect more cohesiveness across DC’s media, and James Gunn confirmed an interconnected DC Universe is planned.The DC Comics live-action division has been officially titled theDC Universe, which is similar to Marvel Studios' MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe). Now thatGunn is leading DC Studiosand ushering in a new era of projects, fans want to know what he has planned for the DC Universe....

It’s currently anyone’s guess what will show up during the Xbox Games Showcase in June, let alone what promises might be made or reevaluated. Indeed, Xbox has been in a bit of hot water lately with assurances given during the last Xbox Games Showcase not panning out how they were intended, which has led to a bunch of disappointments regarding its first-party titles. Still, there is no tellinghow a game likeStarfieldwill turn out, and a tenable Soulslike game is still slated to launch on Xbox Game Pass—that is, if it does actually release this summer....

TheKingdom Heartsseries on its face appears to be a standard action-adventure JRPG, where mashing the attack button will generally carry a player through every enemy they go up against. However, veteran players may note that while more standard enemies likeKingdom Hearts 2’s Armored Knight Heartlessstand out among the others, few are quite as entertaining as creatures like White Mushrooms. Appearing only in the first game, the White Mushrooms are the first puzzle enemies that players will find inKingdom Heartswith their gimmicks being a key to unlocking some of the best weapons in the game....

James Gunn’sGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3is still over a year away from its big release, yet stars of the film, like Zoe Saldana for instance, have been keeping fans intrigued and guessing what the story has in store by sharing behind the scenes clips on social media. But recently, it looks like Saldana may have revealed too much, as the heads at Marvel Studios had to intervene and tell her to remove a certain post....