Survival horror continues to be a robust video game genre in 2020. While this year probably didn't see any original horror titles that are going to launch a new franchise, like a Silent Hill or a Resident Evil, it still offered plenty of jump-scares, gore, and disturbing scenes.
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Sea of Thieves was first released in 2018 to an overall middling reception. Over the course of the following year, however, developer Rare earned some of the acclaim the game's day one version was lacking through a series of updates. Now, Rare has announced yet another significant change-up.
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Romance isn't dead, and especially not in gaming. Haven is a romantic adventure from indie studio The Game Bakers, and was made to be played solo or with a loved one. Antagonists Kay and Yu are on the run, traveling across space to begin their new life together on a mysterious planet.
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Geoff Keighley, host of The Game Awards, revealed this week that Among Us developer InnerSloth will unveil a brand new map for the social deception game during the awards show on Dec. 10.
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Of course, there were predecessors to the Game Boy, if only a few. However, one in particular, the Milton Bradley Microvision, served as a direct inspiration for the improving form and function of the Nintendo Game & Watch, in turn resulting in the cartridge-based Game Boy itself.
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While it's not quite the biggest game in the Assassin's Creed series, Valhalla is still a hefty experience that will take at least 60 hours to complete. Even so, there's still plenty about the game to keep pondering about.
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There are a number of hidden Easter eggs that are worth checking out in Assassin's Creed: Valhalla. Players will have to dig deep for these finds, searching every corner of the map and interacting with every NPC — or you can just check out the list below.
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Fortnite: Chapter 2 - Season 5 is well under way, and this time, the battle royale game is bringing in a few new friends. This season's plot revolves around Agent Jonesy recruiting hunters, heroes, and everyone in between, and the battle pass is already turning heads with The Mandalorian.
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CD Projekt's Cyberpunk 2077 will arrive later this month, bringing a ton of action, role-play, and Keanu Reeves. Fans are excited to see the famous John Wick actor star in a video game, but many gamers might not remember that Cyberpunk 2077 is actually not Reeves' first video game — sort of.
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According to a reputable tipster, 2019's Modern Warfare might be getting its very own next-gen console version. This would replace the current backwards-compatible version of the game that's playable on PS5 and Xbox Series X, but not optimized for them.
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When Elden Ring, a collaboration between FromSoftware and legendary Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin, was announced in 2019, fans of both fantasy masters went wild. However, that anticipation has been dulled slightly by an overall lack of further news, coupled with newer rumors.
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A major patch, scheduled for Dec. 1st, is set to significantly overhaul some key features in Red Dead Online. While some of the patch's additions are intended to bring new players to its community, one new feature in particular has made some of the game's devoted fans upset.
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Fortnite: Chapter 2 - Season 5 continues to revolve around the Zero Point, the ongoing mystery of the time-looping island that players ransack every match, and Agent Jonesy.
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The latest State of Decay 2 update is here! Developer Undead Labs has added a new difficulty mode, a Stay Frosty Pack featuring new equipment and outfits, and other changes — including new achievements and next-generation optimization.
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Motion Twin's Castlevania-inspired game Dead Cells is kicking off the new year with a brand new DLC called Fatal Falls. The $4.99 content, which will include two new biomes and a boss, will arrive roughly one year after Motion Twin released Dead Cells' Bad Seed DLC. Fatal Falls is expected in 2021.
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Assassin's Creed: Valhalla came out on Nov. 10. Ubisoft is generally historically accurate — even when it comes to horses — while taking some liberties because, well, it's still a video game. But what about Valhalla's accuracy? Where did Ubisoft go wrong with its recent Assassin's Creed installment?
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For those who missed the legendary Galactus event, here's a quick summary of how things unfolded and what this means for the future of Fortnite.
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Last year, Apex Legends came up with the Holo-Day Bash, which featured the Winter Express train mission and a number of seasonal skins. Apex Legends brought back the event again this year, and gamers looked forward to seeing what new goodies were in store. They were not happy with what they found.
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A brand new update to Dauntless, called Dauntless Reforged, is coming on Dec. 3. The update serves to improve upon the key elements of developer Phoenix Lab's free-to-play co-op beast-hunting game. A small collection of new features and tools will be available as a free addition to Dauntless.
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Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is ending the year with another major sales milestone. Mediatonic shared a press release announcing that Fall Guys had sold more than 11 million copies on PC in 2020. Beyond that, the developer reflected on a year filled with "enriching" and "surreal moments."
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As chaotic and competitive as Fall Guys is, at its core, it is still a very cute-looking and colorful game. However, it looks like Fall Guys is gearing for a crossover with a franchise that couldn't be more different from this adorably addictive multiplayer game. That series is none other than Doom.
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Fortnite's Galactus event was so popular that Twitch malfunctioned at the event's end, presumably due to the high volume of viewers watching Fortnite streams across several channels. Reports flooded in from Twitch users regarding a handful of issues that made the streaming site basically unusable.
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Cyberpunk 2077 is finally due for release on Dec 10. Fans have even more to get excited about after a trailer dropped on YouTube showcasing the game's photo mode. Since Cyberpunk 2077 is primarily first-person, the game's photo mode is a big chance for players to show off their customized character.
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The recently-debuted Assassin's Creed: Valhalla takes players to 9th century England and recreates the conflict between the Scandinavian Vikings and the local Anglo-Saxons. But one of the most important characters in the game is Basim, a Middle Eastern assassin who starts out as the mentor to Eivor.
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It's one thing to trick gamers with an elaborate April Fool's joke. It's a whole other thing when that joke makes a major impact by transforming that prank into something real. If you've never heard the name Sheng Long and have no clue as to how monumental he ended up being, then read on.
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As always, there are some mechanics that the game doesn't explain very well, but can be game-changers if used properly. The game is also full of fun secrets that are easy to miss. Here are some tips to help you become the best Viking scourge of the 9th century, just like you've always wanted to be.
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Dr Disrespect is no stranger to controversy, and his recent comments regarding mobile gaming have landed him in hot water. The Doc had previously apologized for making fun of mobile gaming. Now, however, Dr Disrespect has seemingly decided to just double down on his opinions regarding mobile games.
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