As Activision is preparing the launch of yet anotherCall of Dutygame, PlayStation executives are likely fretting over the future of first-person shooters on the platform. The acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft is said to be all but finished, and this could mean that Sony’s console will lose the best-selling shooter franchise in the industry. The Japanese gaming giant needs to come up with a plan to survive the transition if indeedCall of Dutyis no longer on PlayStation in the future....

A talentedPokemonenthusiast has drawn a piece of art reimagining what Gholdengo and Gimmighoul would look like in the style ofPaper Mario. Some members of thePokemoncommunity have been flooding Reddit with images and videos of their artwork. Recently, onePokemonfan turned Fuecoco into a futuristic robot, while another created humanoid designs for both the regular and Galarian Corsola. Gholdengo is a Steel/Ghost-type Pokemon that made its debut in the ninth generation in November 2022....

Pokemon GOis a beloved game worldwide, providing players with their favorite franchise right at their fingertips on their smartphones. While they are out running errands during the day or going for a run, they are gathering points toward cool in-game things and gaining the opportunity to catch some pretty cool Pokemon. Then, when they get home in the evening, they can battle with their Pokemon or even transfer them over to other mainstream games....

Rift Apartis the latest game in theRatchet & Clankseries, which sees its two protagonists transported to another dimension where some things are the same but much has changed. One of the biggest changes is the introduction of Rivet, an alternate version ofRatchetfrom this strange new universe. Related:Mistakes Everyone Makes While Playing Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart While they may not look the same,comparing Ratchet to Rivetwill reveal many similarities as well....

Summary Robloxdeveloper Roblox Studio has released an official statement responding to previous allegations of the company using child labor with connection to its user-created games. Since its debut in 2006, the sandbox game platform has become one of the most popular games within the online space. Alongside the wealth of games available through the platform, the game offers a variety of creation tools allowing users to code and develop their own games, with larger games able tomonetize theirRobloxcreations....

In terms of GPU dominance,Nvidiais often the one that is seen as being on top. While AMD is its closest rival, Nvidia seems to be a little ahead, particularly in terms of product output. However, withIntel now entering the graphics card market, Nvidia has another rival on its hands. This means the tech giant is probably going to want to beat the competition with its own equivalent hardware. With that, it seems rumored GPUs are on the horizon, which could be a way of striking back at what Intel is about to offer up....

Summary Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringswas a breath of fresh air when released in 2021. It was the first solo movie to introduce a newMarvelcharacter after the epic conclusion of the Infinity Saga and skillfully mixed MCU’s familiar origin beats with brilliant universe-broadening. Its reception and the rich fabric it brought to the MCU made it an ideal candidate for a sequel, especially as the titular hero is expected to be a key part, if not a leader, of the next iteration of the Avengers....

If there’s one thing that’s become apparent through recent press coverage of the upcomingStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, it’s that the title takes a lot of influence from FromSoftware’s work on theDark Soulstrilogy and the recentSekiro: Shadows Die Twice. This, of course, has some fans worried that the game could implement the crushing difficulty of both those titles, but it looks as though Respawn is hoping to give fans the best of both worlds....

Summary As a sequel to one of the most acclaimedStar Warsgames ever,Knights of the Old Republic 2had a lot to live up to. Among the high bars are the characters. The first game gave players a host of crewmembers from all walks of the galaxy, and each of them had their own demons to overcome and stories to tell. RELATED:Best Star Wars Games Ever, Ranked Knights of the Old Republic 2crafts another party made of new and returning faces....

Star Warshas many characters strong with the Force, and Palpatine is easily among the most powerful. Also known as Darth Sidious, the politician-turned-emperor is a Sith Lord: a malevolent warrior who uses to Force for killing and conquest. These objectives make him the overarching villain of theStar Warsfilm saga. However, with that pedigree, though, he’s not the top dog. The Expanded Universe (also known as Legends) has seen countless Sith Lords throughout galactic history, several of whom are more powerful than Palpatine....

Quick Links One waypoint on the road to perfection inStardew Valleyiscompleting the fish collection. If you find every last one, Willy will send you a stardrop in the mail the next day. On top of that, collecting every fish is an entry in Qi’s Perfection Tracker, and it unlocks the Master Angler achievement. However, some fish inStardew Valleyare harder to catch than others, and a few make their homes in very exotic locations....

When it comes toThe Elder Scrollsfranchise, most of the attention is given toSkyrim, the latest game in the long-running series. However,The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivioncertainly has its legion of dedicated fans who are still playing years after release or remember their time with the game fondly. One suchElder Scrollsfan is Melegie, a YouTuber who is known for playing songs on their Celtic harp. In Melegie’s latest video, the YouTuber playsThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion’s Harvest Dawn song on their harp....

Summary History has its forms of representation in video games, and the Strategy genre has seen its fair share of titles that progress in a linear timeline from the fledgling Stone Ages to the present state-of-the-art modern era.Age of Empiresdominated the scene in the late 90s and continues to hold significance, and through its influence, games likeRise of Nationshave enjoyed success with their technological advancements and conquering theme.Sid Meier’s Civilizationhas been around even longer than theAge of Empiresfranchise, and its leader-focused gameplay distinguishes it from every other title in the strategy landscape....