Summary Strategy games provide the tactical depth and high-quality gameplay to keep players immersed for hours, whether that’s through the intricate unit management of strategy games, or the large,sprawling worlds of grand strategy titles. If there’s one thing that can truly draw a player in beyond the mechanical aspects of a strategy game, however, it’s a truly compelling narrative. And what better way to experience a story than in the expansive realm of space?...

Summary A few lucky fans ofWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2are getting the chance to play the game early, and are reporting back with their initial impressions. Able to accessSpace Marine 2ahead of almost everyone else, those lucky few fans are informing their communities on the game’s graphics and gameplay. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated new releases of September, with more than thirteen years passing since the previousSpace Marinegame launched in 2011....

Quick Links Every weapon can be upgraded in Operations mode inSpace Marine 2. As you continue to use a specific weapon, it will gain XP and can be upgraded using a special currency to progress it to the next rarity. This XP can be earned by killing enemies with that specific weaponduring an Operation, rewarding players for using their favorite weapons. Just about every upgrade will increase some stats on a weapon, while possibly decreasing others, making players pick and choose which stats are most important and how they want their weapon to perform....

Summary Star Wars Outlawshit the gaming world on August 30 with high expectations, but its Metacritic score of 76 has left its creative director, Julian Gerighty, feeling somewhat disappointed. Even thoughStar Wars Outlawswas generally well-received, Gerighty admitted the score shows both what the game did well and where it could have been better. Set in theStar Warsuniverse betweenThe Empire Strikes BackandReturn of the Jedi,Star Wars Outlawsoffers players the chance to explore the galaxy as Kay Vess, a scoundrel seeking freedom....

Summary Out of all the tools at the player’s disposal inStardew Valley, upgrading the watering can may have the best return on investment. All the farmer’s tools inStardew Valleyare useful throughout the game, largely because they’re required for many of the farmer’s usual chores. Upgrading all of them over the course of the game is useful, but not all the upgrades are of equal value. Some should be prioritized over others, especially with early resources being relatively scarce....

Summary The beauty ofStarfield’s fully simulated star systems shines as one player encounters an incredible solar eclipse from the comfort of their spaceship. Having just celebrated its one-year anniversary last week,Starfieldis still enjoying a sizable community of space explorers who are enjoying the addition of the new REV-8 land vehicle, and who are eagerly awaiting its Shattered Space DLC later this month. One of the most fascinating aspects ofStarfieldis that its star systems are fully simulated; planets orbit their stars in real time....

Summary A terrifyingRed Dead Redemption 2clip has shown players the potential dangers of choosing to hunt while in first-person mode. Playing in first-person fundamentally changes theRed Dead Redemption 2experience, and this clip illustrates why perfectly. One ofRed Dead Redemption 2’s biggest strengths is its sandbox. Rockstar has created a world in which it feels as though anything can happen at any time, givingRed Dead Redemption 2an amazing feeling of replayability. Almost six years after its initial launch, players still have unique interactions in the game....

Summary Terminator Zero is available to stream onNetflix. Terminator Zerofollows much of the formula laid out by the 1980s classic sci-fi franchise. With solid animation production by Production I.G. (Ghost in the Shell), and a plot that pits humanity not only against Skynet, but against a second artificial superintelligence created to combat the impending nuclear holocaust,Terminator Zero’sfirst season was solid but suffered fromthe same fate that can befall time-travel stories: it got confusing towards the end....

Theshooting guard is a key partof any NBA team and this is reflected inNBA 2K25. Without a proper shooting guard, a team can quickly find themselves without any powerful threat on the perimeter along with some solid defense on the other end. People may not talk a lot about the star-shooting guards in the league, but having players like Anthony Edwards is clear evidence that it can bea complete and total game-changer....

Summary According to many fans of the series, since Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012, the expanded universe and lore ofthe franchise have been in a state of relative unease.However, with the use of specifically placed television series, literature, and games, this lore has been expanded greatly. From the inclusion of new locations and species to theStar Warscanon to the return of characters and planets long thought lost, the lore of the franchise has been greatly expanded byStar Wars: Outlaws' release....

Summary BioWare is well known for its assortment of RPGs it has made over the years, ever since the company was founded in 1995. While players may know BioWare fortheir popular franchisessuch asMass EffectandDragon Age, for the company to gain such popularity, it first had to create various ambitious titles – both successful and not – to make a name for themselves. The company has continued to be ambitious as many of their newer titles, includingDragon Age: The Veilguard, have attempted to bring new players to the franchise, as well as experiment with the various genres they are well-known for, with titles likeAnthem....

Summary The Outer Worlds 2is one of the most anticipated sequels currently in development. When it comes to the open world RPG genre, sci-fi adventures have recently been front and center. FromCyberpunk 2077toStarfield, many developers have been experimenting with world-building within the genre.The Outer Worlds 2seeks to improve upon its fun-filled predecessor, bringing another space exploration story to life. There are somegreat aspects that setThe Outer Worldsapartfrom other open-world RPGs. Its cheeky sense of humor and stylized aesthetic create a unique setting that is incredibly fun to explore....

Considering the number of games inThe Legend of Zeldafranchise, it would be reasonable for fans to speculate about what may or may not be true regarding certain characters and events. While there are already known facts regarding each entry, players still have their own opinions regarding a few mysteries. That is why there are so manypopularLegend of Zeldafan theories, with some known to be some of the most outrageous, even to the most open-minded....