Today’sState of Unrealshowcase provided us with a new look atThe Witcher 4, withCDPRtaking to the stage to provide us with a glimpse at graphics technology, characters, and clever representations of how we can expect the finished game to look and play. It was stunning to witness, and more than I ever expected to see from this open-world RPG so far from launch. But I’ve also been working alongside this industry long enough to know when showcases like these years ahead of release aren’t exactly representative of the final experience....

The Witcher 4might beCiri’s story, but it wouldn’t feel right without at least one appearance from the silver-haired wolf himself. Indeed,Geralt will make an appearance in the sequel—perhaps taking up the role of the wisened old mentor like Vesemir before him—but it’s unclear if he’ll only have a cameo, or if he will have a larger part to play. Regardless, Doug Cockle is back in the booth, and while he didn’t explicitly say it was for The Witcher, that’s all anyone is talking about....

Last year, I traveled to Raccoon Logic’s Montreal office to previewRevenge of the Savage Planet. It was a hands-off demo, so I wasn’t able to evaluate how the game would feel to play, but I was undeniablyimpressed by how it looked. The shift to a third-person perspective seemed like the right move given the 3D platformer collectathon influences that were present in its predecessor. The colors were bright as ever too, making the game feel even more like a Saturday morning cartoon....

Summary Mirror Force is one of the most iconic battle Traps in theYu-Gi-Oh! TCG. This card has had an impacting presence in the anime while also pulling its fair share of weight in the card game. The concept behind Mirror Force is simple: if your opponent attacks you, Mirror Force bounces that attack right back for the specified consequence. There have been plenty of incarnations of Mirror Force over the years with each one doing something different....

Challenge runs can make otherwise simple or easy games a significant test of skill, setting your own rules that increase the difficulty and even the entire objective of the game. Other than just getting to the end as fast as you’re able to, many different types of challenge runs can apply to any number of games. Some of these games even have their challenge runs built in, offering unique game mode options that will automatically increase the difficulty beyond just bigger and stronger enemies....

Summary Box art covers are probably the first thing you see in a video game. Or at least, that’s how things used to work. There was a time when all we had to go on was the box art, so kids had to decide which they wanted to buy based only on the cover. Of course, there are games with iconic box art covers, like Super Metroid, Castlevania, Final Fantasy 7, and Super Mario Bros....

Orcs (and goblins along with them) often get thrown to the wayside in games. They are beings that are safe to kill. An ontological evil that is too simple for its own good. Like culling a wild beast. It is an obscenely outdated way of looking at any sentient being, let along one that exists right alongside humanity and other more ‘attractive’ races. Orcs have an old history of being treated like this and, for the most part, it hasn’t really changed, either....

I know some people who playRPGsas themselves, creating a character with features similar to those they see in the mirror and making the decisions they would make in a similar situation. I think those people are fools. For starters, how do you know you would make the good choices in any given scenario? It’s easy to opt to save the children from a burning orphanage if you know the only repercussions are a game over screen and reloading ten minutes of playtime....

Quick Links Palworldstands out as a survival game focused on pals; creatures you can capture to support you throughout your adventure. These pals assist with many tasks, from gathering resources and managing your base to fighting alongside you in battles. The game’s world is filled with threats you’ll need to overcome while exploring, which is why having pals is essential. Still, relying on pals alone isn’t enough since they can be defeated....

Quick Links If you’re looking for a fabulous bite of your favorite foods, look no further than Mitchell Linn inDate Everything!Every piece of food in your house will emerge into a passionate food critic, whose character path takes you on a culinary adventure all across the house. You’ll need to accompany Mitchell Linn on all three restaurant dates in Date Everything! to pursue a relationship with him, so here’s hoping you know your wins and what they pair with!...

Marvel Rivalsis in trouble, as fans arevery unhappy with the state of the game right now. Whether it’s the meta orhow competitive mode works- orall those bot matches we get in quick play- there’s a lot to complain about. Now, NetEase has given us another reason. It turns out that the leaks were accurate, andBlade is going to be a Duelist. The long-awaited character is joining the roster halfway through the current season, following on from Phoenix, who was added recently....

Warner Bros' attempt to spin a live-service hit out of the Arkham series withSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguewas an unmitigated disaster. After struggling to win players over,with the peak player count plummeting below 250 in its first year alone, support was axed far earlier than planned,leaving several characters on the cutting room floor. So, in its final months, Rocksteady was forced to rush out the ending, revealing through a 2D motion comic thateveryone who died was just a clone— as though the game never happened....

Quick Links The City of Ry’uul is one of the bigger levels inDOOM: The Dark Ages. In turn, while you’re exploring this cosmic world, you might not be able to find all the secrets and collectibles. On top of that, there are several instances where you may need to backtrack, which could leave you even more confused. Since the majority of the secrets you need to find in this level are out of the way, getting 100 percent may be a challenging task....