A great open-world Spider-Man game should let you swing through the city, quickly chase criminals, and stumble upon crimes happening everywhere. But creating that perfect experience wasn’t easy, and older games tried different approaches with varying degrees of success.
At the Resident Evil Showcase on January 15th, Capcom revealed more about how Resident Evil Requiem will play. The game will blend the survival horror feel of Resident Evil Village with the story of Grace Ashcroft, and will even include an optional difficulty setting that brings back classic features like ink ribbons and limited saves for her sections. In contrast, players controlling Leon S. Kennedy will experience fast-paced, action-packed levels inspired by Resident Evil 4 Remake, where he’ll be able to find weapons and fight off large groups of zombies.
After a four-year hiatus, the Fable series is making a comeback with its first major installment since 2010’s Fable 3. The team at Playground Games, known for the success of Forza Horizon 3, is now leading the franchise. According to Fulton, their growth as developers following Forza Horizon 3 was key to bringing Fable back.
It’s easy to get caught up in the surrounding drama, but at its core, Marathon is a thrilling PvPvE extraction shooter where quick thinking and a willingness to take risks can lead to great rewards. It’s different from the typical story-driven Bungie game and isn’t aiming to be the next Destiny. However, considering Bungie’s reputation for excellent shooting mechanics and the growing popularity of extraction shooters like ARC Raiders, Marathon might have a brighter future than some people think. To really get what Marathon offers, it’s best to look past the negativity and focus on the game Bungie has actually created.
I’ve been noticing a trend lately – a ton of awesome games let you play as the bad guy! It’s cool, but sometimes even if you try to be good, the story still pushes you towards becoming the villain, and the hero ends up falling from grace. I’ve put together a list of some of the best action games where you’re actually the one pulling the strings as the villain, whether you realize it or not.
PlayStation Plus has offered three different subscription levels since its update in 2022, each with its own perks. The basic level, PlayStation Plus Essential, costs $9.99 a month and includes free monthly games to play as long as you’re subscribed, online multiplayer access, special discounts, and cloud storage. The Extra and Premium tiers build on this with additional benefits like access to a rotating selection of games in the game catalogue, with new titles added regularly. The Premium tier also lets you stream a library of classic games, which is a particularly popular feature.
Heath Ledger’s portrayal of the Joker in the 2008 film The Dark Knight was a truly transformative performance, creating a uniquely sinister version of the iconic villain. He didn’t just play the part; he fully immersed himself in the character, raising the standard for all future movie villains. Beyond his performance, Ledger was known for his commitment to his craft and for building strong relationships with his colleagues on set. Even 18 years after his untimely death, many consider him the definitive Joker, and his performance remains a high point for villainous roles in cinema.
Honestly, the hype around this game is insane! It launched after a ton of great previews, and get this – over 35 million people pre-registered! That’s a massive number, and it really set the stage for a big launch.
While many games tried to compete with Halo, Resistance: Fall of Man was a particularly notable attempt. Released in 2006, it represented a significant shift for Insomniac Games, the studio known for family-friendly franchises like Spyro the Dragon and Ratchet & Clank. They wanted to create something more mature for the PlayStation 3. Although Resistance: Fall of Man didn’t quite reach the same level of success as Halo, it remains a memorable “Halo-killer.” The game launched successfully with the PS3, but after several sequels and spin-offs, the Resistance series appears to have stalled.
The Elbaf arc in One Piece has given fans a glimpse of many fascinating new characters, each with impressive powers. As this is the final part of the story, Oda has skillfully introduced both incredibly strong Devil Fruits and exceptionally talented Haki users.