Concern over the COVID-19 crisis and its effect on game sales were top of the list inUbisoft’snewest financial report, but the company may still be planning toacquire a new studio. It’s always exciting when game developers move to a new company, but current events make coordinating business acquisitions — like buying a game developer — challenging. People around the world may be turning to games for respite, but game developers have had to shift their priorities and their business models to cope with the crisis....

The newest update forStardew Valleyhas arrived on consoles. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the patch that would bring a new farm type, fresh game options, local co-op, and tons of surprises to the console version of the farming and life simulator. And although update1.5 ofStardew Valleywas originally planned to arrive at the end of January, it took a few extra weeks to get everything approved. But the wait is over and update 1....

AValheimplayer built an incredible Greydwarf prison that rivals other creations shared by the community as the game continues to be updated during early access. Many players have gotten their hands on the Viking survival gameValheimsince it made the jump to Xbox on Game Pass, and players like this regularly show off their unique builds. Valheimwas launched on Xbox and Game Pass in 2023, but at that point, it had already gone through some early access on Steam....

Paradox Interactive launchedVictoria 3on October 25th. Developed in-house by Paradox Development Studio, it is the long-awaited third installment of the beloved grand strategy series. It lets players build political and economic empires amid the upheaval of the Industrial Revolution. WhileVictoria 3’s seen mixed reviews so far, only time will tell if it eventually lives up to its predecessor’s legacy. If that happens, it will likely be afterVictoria 3has gone through many years of updates and expansions....

Music touches people in a way that other media doesn’t. From the littlest babies to the eldest people, the right vibes can get them moving. It can make the people behind the tunes famous, be they passing fancies or lasting legends. They could inspire others to make music, write books, or make movies. RELATED:Best Musician Cameos in Video Games Most of them prefer to play it straight, covering their life story like the upcoming Whitney Houston biopicI Wanna Dance with Somebody....

Pidgey, Pidgeotto, and Pidgeot are the original birds of thePokemonfranchise, dating back to the first generation of games. The Pokemon’s designs are made for bird lovers, resembling wrens, sparrows, waxwings, and chickadees all at once. Its name is derived from the word “pigeon” and the black markings around its eyes are said to be inspired by the falcon-like Egyptian deities Horus and Ra. RELATED:Pokemon: The Regional Bird Of Each Generation, Ranked The Normal and Flying-type bird is often easy to catch and evolve in mostPokemonRPGs....

Summary For the first time in a long time, it feels like theResident Evilfranchise could go anywhere, and do pretty much anything. Withthe Ethan Winters sagacoming to a close inResident Evil Village,Resident Evil 9essentially has free rein in where it decides to go. Just about any setting, any enemy faction, and any playable protagonist could be on the table forResident Evil 9, though that hasn’t stopped rumors from setting some pretty definitive boundaries....

Summary A new revival of theTomb Raiderfranchise is imminent, as Crystal Dynamics is bringing Lara Croft back into the spotlight for another adventure.Tomb Raiderhas been a major name in gaming since it was introduced in 1996, and it will be intriguing to see how Crystal Dynamics brings a new chapter starring Lara Croft to life. Apart from there being confirmation that a newTomb Raider, currently known asTomb Raider Next, is currently in development, there is very little known about the project....

Sony’soriginalPlayStationwas a landmark achievement in gaming, forever changing the course of the industry. Unfortunately, the early 3D technology makes many games hard to play these days. As a result, numerous titles are lost in time, either due to their rarity and lack of re-releases or their gameplay being too large a hurdle for modern players. Related:10 Weirdest Horror Games Ever Made The following list will focus on horror games most people don’t remember....

Spelunky 2was initially released on PlayStation 4 and PC in September 2020, with a Nintendo Switch release planned for the near future. Like its predecessor,Spelunky 2was highly praised by fans and critics, exemplified by the PlayStation 4 iteration’s87 critic score and 8.2 user score on Metacritic. RELATED:Spelunky 2: How To Unlock Every Character As is common inthe roguelike genre, there are numerous people who purchased the game on launch but still haven’t come close to completing it yet....

Next year marks the 25th anniversary ofPokemon, arguably one of the most beloved video game franchises to ever exist. Just like theSuper Mario 35th anniversary celebrationgoing on , it’s safe to say players can expect some big things from the franchise throughout 2021. With rumors pointing toward expansions forPokemon Sword and Shield,Pokemon Diamond and Pearlremakes, and multiple collections of older games for the Nintendo Switch. Here’s a look at all of the biggestPokemon25th-anniversary rumors for new game releases....

Nowadays, gamers are spoiled when it comes to top notch acting in video games. Great performances are not only seen inAAA products likeThe Last of Us 2, but smaller titles likeHadesas well. While there are plenty of iconic actors known for their work in video games, from Troy Baker and Nolan North to Jennifer Hale and Laura Bailey, Ashly Burch will be taking the spotlight in 2022. While Burch has played many great video game characters over the years, she has been heard more and more ever since she played Chloe Price inthe originalLife is Strange....

WhileAssassin’s Creed Valhallais a giant game with dozens of hours of content, many players assume that they have found everything by now. The game has been out for several weeks and there are plenty of players who have beaten every mission and story they have come across. It turns out thatAssassin’s Creed Valhallahas even more secrets left uncovered, however, as players recently came across a completely new weapon in the game, though the proper way to unlock it is still unclear....