The MMORPG model lends itself to all kinds of fiction genres. For instance,New Worldis taking the MMO model in a new direction with its fantasy world inspired by North and South America during the age of European colonialism. In spite of its unique premise,New Worldhas seen mixed receptionso far due to several technical challenges. In other words, premise isn’t everything. That’s a lesson that another upcoming game can take to heart....

Pokemon GOhas officially launched its Sinnoh Celebration event, giving players a great opportunity to fully complete their Sinnoh region Pokedex. AnyPokemon GOplayers that want to participate in the Sinnoh Celebration will need to be sure to play between now and when the event ends on Monday, February 10 at 10:00pm local time. ThePokemon GOSinnoh Celebration should be an exciting even for fans of the augmented reality game. Sinnoh region Pokemon will spawn more in the wild, plus7km eggswill exclusively hatch the following Sinnoh region Pokemon: Bronzor, Budew, Combee, Gible, Hippopotas, Mantyke, and Riolu....

Players can change their character’s hairstyle and hair color inPokemon Legends: Arceusby visiting the stylist in Jubilife Village. At the start, there will be a very limited selection to choose from, but players will be able to unlock the more vibrant styles and colors during their adventures in Hisui. Make sure to check the hair stylist for optional side quests such as Request 75: Kirlia the Hairstyle Muse. Request 75 is the final task in a line of side quests given by the Diamond Clan’s warden, Arezu....

Arkane Studios showcased its upcoming FPS and RPG hybridRedfallat a recent Developer Direct, displaying equipment specially crafted to overthrow the game’s vampire army. This story-driven world was described as providing an interactive sandbox in either solo or co-op, and it may be a signal that Arkane’s signature gameplay returns albeit on a larger scale.Redfallcould be a special title for players in the Xbox ecosystem, and its weapons have the chance to truly promote the standard of immersion that the studio is famous for....

Summary There are a lot of questions swirling around about what’s next for theResident Evilfranchise, and it’s likely that fans will be seeing a lot more of Chris Redfield. It seems as thoughResident Evilis going through a renaissance with its recent successful reboots and its return to horror-heavy gameplay viaResident Evil 7andVillage. Whatever the nextResident Evilgame ends up being, it’s possible that Chris Redfield could be in the driver’s seat....

Pokemonfans who have followed the franchise for several generations understand that half the fun of each new game is the build-up. It’s not only the trickle of Pokemon reveals from Game Freak, but the never-ending celebration of the franchise among fans.Pokemon ScarletandVioletare no different in this regard. And just like with previousPokemonreleases,Pokemon ScarletandVioletare already receiving their own fan art, fan theories, and faked leaks, like this “concept art” for a regional Wooper variant....

Facepunch Studio’s online PvP gameRusthas rolled out its Christmas update, which fans will be pleased to know comes with a bunch of content inspired by this festive period. As asurvival game with a lot of replay value, many have spent years getting to grips with the harsh and unforgiving nature of this particular world. However, despite how difficult it is to survive inRust, especially for newcomers, that doesn’t mean the developer isn’t down to celebrate the holidays....

Summary A recent financial report fromSegahas indicated that its sales of new games during the Holidays were rather sluggish.Segahad an incredibly active 2023, publishing roughly 15 titles from its catalog of IPs. Some of these were re-releases and smaller-scale titles, like ports ofPersona 4 Goldento other consoles, theEtrian Odysseycollection, andSamba de Amigo: Party Central. 2023 also saw the release of brand-new Sega titles in its most prominent AAA franchises, includingSonic Superstars,Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, andPersona 5 Tactica....

On Friday, June 24, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision overturning the 50-year-oldRoe v. Wadedecision, ending nationwide reproductive rights including the right to abortion for American citizens. Companies across the video game industry, both domestic to the United States and international, have issued statements reaffirming support forwomen’s reproductive rights. These statements have typically included a promise to ensure employees continue to have access to reproductive care regardless of where they live....

The Great British Bake Off (or Bake Off)has captivated audiences since its debut in 2010 with the simple premise of being a baking competition with a big heart. It is most well known for the witty banter between co-hosts Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas, alongside the savage criticisms and precision baking advice from culinary experts Paul Hollywood and Prue Leigh. Every week has a different theme and the challenges get progressively harder until a winner can be declared in the final week, where publicity and commercial opportunities are abundant....

Sony has teased that major PS5 games that could make the console or a success or turn it into a huge failure. The company hasn’t officially confirmed any PS5 launch titles but there are rumors thatHorizon Zero Dawn 2will be a PS5 launch titleand thatDeath StrandingandGhost of Tsushimawill be available too. Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz about what the company is planning next PlayStation CEO and president Jim Ryan expressed confidence and excitement about thePS5....

Summary To anyone who has already put a lot of time intoStarfield, let’s be honest, Spacesuit Mods are so much less interesting than Weapon Mods. Weapon Mods can make guns fire explosive ammo, white-hot fire ammunition, EM-Damage bullets that stun enemies, and much more. Meanwhile, most Spacesuit Modifications simply increase one of the base stats of the Spacesuit. RELATED:Starfield: The Best Unique Companions, Ranked That said, out of all the Spacesuit Mods inStarfieldand across all 4 levels of crafting players will unlock (default and then Spacesuit Mods 1, 2, and 3), there are still a couple that have some pretty massive impacts on gameplay, so let’s go over the best of them out of the available 10 to choose from....

Square Keeperis an ultra-simple yet endlessly challenging budget-friendly puzzle game that revolves around using cards to move and battle the way through dozens upon dozens of dungeon rooms. While the game might look basic and easy on the surface, after just a few stages, players quickly realize that making it through each stage will takesome considerable thought and brain power. RELATED:Puzzle Games You Have To Be A Genius To Complete Instead ofoffering up ample tutorialsand intensive gameplay scenarios,Square Keeperopts to throw players right into the thick of the game, starting out right in a dungeon, hoping to survive by using the cards just right....