Soulslike games are popular for their unique combat and gameplay, and the freedom to make choices that lead to consequences. Most soulslikes have dark worlds that you can explore and immerse yourself in. Many also have engaging stories that help make the world feel more real. Soulslike games take difficulty to another level, and sometimes defeating the bosses is a huge feat. However, some of the best games in the genre are so story-rich that they make everything linked, and you want to progress further to see how the story will end....

One of the biggest issues in the video game industry isstudio closures, mass layoffs, and cancelled video game projects, with some that have even been in development for many years and close to completion. This is one of the saddest parts of going to work at a game studio, as you could see something you’ve spent a lot of time and stress making, never actually seeing the light of day....

Summary Many of us enjoy today’s popular and successful games without realizing the deep, often overlooked legacy behind them. In the world of video games, there are numerous pioneering titles that broke new ground in genres and mechanics but remained largely underplayed or forgotten. This is often due to technical limitations, poor marketing, orsimply being ahead of their time, preventing them from reaching a wide audience. Years later, their ideas are revived and refined by spiritual successors—modern games that blend these core concepts with advanced technology and gameplay, achieving global success....

It’sDeath Stranding 2launch week, and much to the chagrin of Hideo Kojima,the sequel has scored an impressive 89 on OpenCritic. Its incredible graphics will have helped the game achieve those high scores, and gamers have been using On The Beach’s lead actor to demonstrate just how far graphics have come over the past three generations. Norman Reedus returns to the role of Sam Porter Bridges in Death Stranding 2, and while he might look almost exactly the same as he did in the originalDeath Stranding, a side by side shows the jump between graphics on thePS4andPS5....

The impact ofMicrosoft’s latest round of layoffsis still being felt. Around 9,000 positions were directly affected, withfurther job cuts at other studios taking placeasXboxcancels deals with third parties. However, there is one team that is clinging on a little longer, and it’s all because they unionised. Zenimax Online Studioswas one of the many Xbox-owned studios caught up in the layoffs. These job cuts also came alongsidean unannounced MMO being cancelled, so we won’t see what theElder Scrolls Onlineteam had been cooking up after all this time....

As is always the case during Summer, the past week has been absolutely massive for gaming news. We’ve already had aton of reveals during PlayStation’s State of Playand theSummer Game Fest Showcase, but things just got even busier thanks to Xbox. Just like it does every year,Xbox had its own showcase to focus on the games that it’s bringing to the table in 2025 and beyond. While this stream wasn’t as ridiculously late for us UK folks as SGF and State of Play, we’re still bringing you a rundown of everything that was revealed at the showcase....

Summary What should have been a simple course of action to approveFortnite’s return to Apple’s App Storeafter a near five-year absencehas since turned into a debacle that has pitted the tech giant againstEpic Games. Now, a United States district judge has got involved to find out what exactly is going on. Apple Must Show Reason Why It Hasn’t Approved Of Fortnite’s Return As first shared on social media by Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has filed a new order that explicitly requires Apple to “show cause” as to why it has ignored the original injunction....

Summary Over the last five years,Genshin Impacthas built a bustling community. Millions of playersreportedly frequent the gameevery day, with HoYoverse keeping things fresh, regularly adding new content and characters. The latest content update, Nod-Krai, is set totie up loose ends before the story marches forward. Genshin’s whopping player count could be set to take a blow, though, as its developers have confirmed that a large portion of them could face suspension if they don’t verify their age....

I, for one, never tired of chasing friendly foxes to myriad shrines inSucker Punch Productions' blockbuster samurai epic,Ghost of Tsushima. Even so, a recurring critique of both the 2020 original and its 2021 Director’s Cut upgrade relates to itstired open-world formula; the repetition of its more basic tasks, such as following map icons, is an undeniable blemishdespite all the style and flairthat elevates Jin Sakai’s adventure above so much of the competition....

Quick Links There are many parts toDeath Stranding 2: On The Beach. Most of those parts involve a lot of walking and trying your absolute best not to fall. And often times failing. However, more than just walking and delivering cargo, Sam will sometimes come up against a threat he can’t just avoid. And sometimes, it’s a good old-fashioned boss fight. Death Stranding 2’s very first boss is the Giant BT, which is really more of a giant head and spinal cord....

Quick Links Final Fantasy 14’s Itinerant Moogle events happen every so often and offer a chance to collect rare and exclusive rewards, like Mounts from Extreme Trials, Minions from difficult content, Orchestrion Rolls, or new items like cosmetic accessories. Before you may get all that tasty loot, however, you’ll need to collect Irregular Tomestones, which are exclusive to the current Moogle event. These can be gathered in a number of ways, like running certain Dungeons or completing specific challenges....

Quick Links There are numerous questlines to undertake during your time playingThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, each offering a unique experience. These quests range from guild-specific missions to region-based objectives, and even tasks tied to particular factions. Each quest typically follows the story of certain characters, with you, the hero, stepping in to lend a hand. One such faction you’ll encounter is the Black Bandits. After reaching Leyawiin and speaking with the Count, you’ll be tasked with eliminating this troublesome group....

Quick Links The Rite of the Nine event inDestiny 2has reissued 12 dungeon weapons with new perks and an exclusive origin trait. If you can best these updated dungeons, you’ll walk away with some powerful Nine-themed weapons and cosmetic rewards. One reward you’ll earn from each encounter in Nonary Manifolds, a new currency that can be exchanged for dungeon weapons. We’ll be going over how to get Nonary Manifolds and where you can spend them at....