Right now, you can play the widely acclaimed MMO, “Black Desert,” for free on Steam without any charges, but only for a limited period. First launched in 2015, “Black Desert” continues to be one of the top MMOs available today.
The survival horror game, “Dead by Daylight,” is consistently expanding, adding fresh killers and survivors through downloadable content (DLC). Each DLC introduction features either a new killer, survivor, or both, and occasionally introduces a new map for all players to explore, even those who haven’t purchased the DLC.
In recent times, the market for games like Cozy Games has primarily been controlled by independent developers and Animal Crossing, while big-budget publishers (triple-A companies) have not made significant inroads into this particular niche.
As one of gaming’s oldest mascots, it’s fair to say Lara Croft is aging gracefully. Since making her debut in 1996, the fearless explorer has reinvented herself numerous times and is just as relevant today as she was in the 90s. Aspyr recently released a remaster of the first three games and has also been working hard to remaster three more: Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, Tomb Raider: Chronicles, and Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness. All together, the Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered Collection is set for release in February 2025.
The epic saga of Naruto and Naruto Shippuden encompasses a total of 72 volumes in the manga format. Over these volumes, we follow Naruto’s journey to becoming Hokage, with author Masashi Kishimoto providing us with breathtaking artwork as a treat to fans. His artistic talents are showcased beautifully across the numerous distinctive manga covers that were created during the story’s serialization.
2024 has turned out to be an exceptional year for anime enthusiasts, with a wealth of outstanding productions gracing our screens. Notably, the long-awaited “Solo Leveling” and the more recently released “Dandadan” series have been standout highlights. In terms of genre, these shows primarily cater to the seinen demographic, making 2024 a particularly rich year for this category.
The game “ARK: Survival Evolved” has recently introduced two new DLCs, namely “Extinction Evolved” and “Bob’s Tall Tales: Wasteland War,” however, players using Xbox and Microsoft Store are currently unable to access these due to a certification hold-up. Like previous expansions, these new DLCs, “Extinction” and “Wasteland War,” infuse fresh content into “ARK: Survival Evolved,” including new mechanical creatures and customizable vehicles.
It’s been revealed that Doctor Who is going to reappear with former adversaries on the series. The showrunner, Russell T Davies, hinted at the return of yet another villain in a future installment.
A good video game story can be many things. It can be hilarious, heartwarming, horrifying, heartrending, any combination of these, or something else entirely. 2024 was no slouch when it came to well-written narratives, from the chilling tension of Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden and Silent Hill 2 Remake to the poignant character moments of Neva and 1000xRESIST.
Everyone enjoys a captivating puzzle, yet engaging in real-life detective work is an entirely different scenario. Solving genuine mysteries is generally the domain of law enforcement and dedicated sleuths on “unsolved mystery” forums, but it’s perfectly fine to indulge in your inner detective from the coziness of your home.