Quick Links The Black Shores is a nameWuthering Wavesplayers will hear from the beginning of their playthrough in Solaris-3. It’s a mysterious organization with a secluded headquarters, unreachable by those without the correct permission or invitations. Despite its honorable purpose for salvation, however, it’s said that the true leader of the group is unclear. That is, of course, until players journey through the main story and find out that the Rover is the main figure behind the Black Shores....

Summary Nintendo has released Version 9.1.0 forSplatoon 3,along with the patch notes for the update.The latest patch focuses mostly on the upcoming Grand Festival Event and also includes several bug fixes to the game’s multiplayer and PvE mode. Released in 2022,Splatoon 3is a third-person shooter, developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch. Splatoon 3, released on the Nintendo Switch, is the latest installment in the multiplayer shooter series developed and published by Nintendo....

Summary The modern era ofStar Warsvideo games has been a bit of a mixed bag. EA’s twoStar Wars Battlefrontentries were met with rough receptions on launch, thoughBattlefront 2has managed to regain a strong following in recent years. The Aspyr ports of classicStar Warsgames have been pretty dire across the board as well. But at the opposite end of the spectrum,Respawn’sStar Wars Jediserieshas offered some of the bestStar Warsgaming experiences ever. By most accounts,Star Wars Outlawssits somewhere in between them all....

Summary Colony Standsare among the most interesting variants of Stands inJoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. Stands in general have the ability to do massive damage,some even to their users, but this is not always the case. Unlike most Stands, which tend to be individual beings, Colony Stands are typically a collective. This feature lends them a bit more utility than their individual counterparts in some respects. However, the power of each individual Stand in the colony is not typically equivalent to that of the average Stand....

Summary It may beggar belief, considering how prevalent faith and religion is in the world, but somehow religious belief is a topic not often tackled head on in video games. Perhaps this is due to the inevitable controversy that has followed some games that have tried, or maybe it’s because certain other attempts have undeniably made strong efforts to generate this controversy (looking at you,Dante’s Inferno), but it is a subject the medium of video games can be timid about critiquing....

Summary TheResident Evil 4remake features six handguns: the SG-09R, Matilda, Blacktail, Red9, Punisher, and Sentinel Nine. Of these, only the Sentinel Nine is a new addition, while the rest are direct remakes of weapons from the original 2005 game. (The Sentinel Nine is an exclusive Deluxe Edition item that can be purchased separately from the store.) Despite the limited selection of pistols, choosing the best one can be challenging. Each handgun offers unique advantages and disadvantages, making it more suitable for specific situations and less effective in others....

Summary Horror gamesare able to elicit fear in a multitude of ways. Some horror games bring out a more “physical” kind of fear; adrenaline rushes, jump scares, that kind of thing. Other games are about a slower, more quiet sense of dread that gradually builds up. And then someare just really hard. No matter howfrightening a horror gameis, however, the player can usually take some comfort in the fact that whatever entities are running them down can’t escape beyond the screen....

Quick Links Supermassive Games' latest outing,The Casting of Frank Stone, reintroduces players to the choice-based cinematic style of gameplay which first propelled the studio to success. Like inUntil DawnandThe Dark Pictures Anthology, key actions that players take help shape the story and decide the fate of the characters, including who lives and who dies. As always, a trophy is awarded to those diligent players who work to keep all the characters alive by the end ofThe Casting of Frank Stone, a task made even easier by the inclusion of theCutting Room Floor....

Summary TheEpic Games Storeregularly gives out free games for users who regularly visit the storefront, which makes it a useful place for finding new games to play. While there’s no way to know exactly what’s released each week, apart from the occasional leak, it makes what’s being offered a surprise each and every week asdifferent video game genres and experiencesget a chance to shine regularly. Even with this grab bag of variety, however, it isn’t uncommon for some freebies to have something uncommon....

Horizon Zero Dawnis known as one of Sony’s most successful IP of the past decade, enjoying a surprising amount of popularity in an era dominated by sequels, remakes, and remasters. But whileHorizon Zero Dawnand its eventual sequelForbidden Westbuck certain aspects of modern AAA gaming, they follow many more, including one trend that could be added to its repertoire. Recentrumors allege thatHorizon Zero Dawnwill receive a remasterat some point, which would reasonably surprise many players....

Whether it’s the original or the remake,Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorhas managed to solidify itself as one of the best adventure RPGs that Nintendo has produced. Its fascinating plot, charming cast of characters, and engaging battle system are just some of the reasons why it’s considered by many as the best amongall thePaper Mario games. The game can get quite challenging, even hard at some points, leading to some wondering what they did wrong or why they are having problems progressing....

Summary The following contains spoilers for Tower of God season 2, episode 10, “The Hand of Arlen”, available onCrunchyroll. The original webcomic can be read on Naver’sWEBTOONplatform. The 10th episode ofTower of Godseason 2 was quite eventful as Kang Horyang, also known as Ilmar Beniamino, heads off into the darkness to find his brotherCassano, the real “Devil of the Right Arm”. Due to the similarity of their abilities, and the fact that Ilmar’s devil resides in his actual right arm, Team Khun Aguero attacks him, believing him to be the guy in the photo that has been going around....

Summary OneValorantfan discovers that a new Battle Replay feature could be coming to the mobile version of the hero shooter. Since launching on PC in 2020,Valoranthas grown to be one of the more popular 5v5 shooters in recent times, and now the game is set to release on mobile devices. In 2024,Valorantwas finally released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles, and while console gamers cannot currently battle against those playing on PC, fans were still delighted that more agents could join the action....