We’re currently living in the age of video game remakes: onceCapcomfound the goose that laid the golden eggs with 2019’sResident Evil 2, every publisher wanted in. The early 2020s saw high-profile remakes of some of the biggest video game series like Final Fantasy, and even old properties likeAlone In The Darktried their luck. For the most part, the games that get remakes are ones that were already good. The intention often isn’t to improve a game, but simply to modernize it so that fans will buy it out of nostalgia....

Vampires have been mentioned throughout history for hundreds of years. Still, they seem to only be getting more popular as time goes on. If you are looking for a new way to get your vampire fix, try reading some manga that features these fanged beings. In this list, we’ll take a look at some of the best manga that features vampires, either as the main character or essential to the plot....

Warhammers are a popular weapon choice for melee classes like Barbarians, Fighters, and Paladins inBaldur’s Gate 3. Known for their high damage output when up close and personal, these brawling classes appreciate a decent martial weapon. TheBludgeoning damagealone can really do some harm, with actions like Backbreaker, Concussive Smash, and Weakening Strike. Like other weapons in the game, there are also special Warhammers with unique magical abilities or extra actions on top of the base damage....

One can only hope that you’re reading this from a time whenHollow Knight: Silksonghas been released, so you’re deciding to replayHollow Knightfor nostalgia. Of course, nostalgia is not nearly powerful enough to hide the fact that it’s a challenging game. Despite being a hardened and determined warrior, you’re still one of the minor things in the underground kingdom of Hallownest. You have to earn the feelings of empowerment, and even after you get them, the weakest enemies can still knock you around....

NPCs are supposed to help, right? They guide you, sell you gear, give out quests, or at least fill the world with some personality. But every now and then, a game drops in an NPC so bafflingly useless that you wonder why they even exist. After digging through dozens of games and hundreds of characters, I’ve found several NPCs who truly earn the title of “most useless.” Let’s break down exactly why they’re in a league of their own....

Part of what makes thePokemon Trading Card Gameso accessible for all is the wide range of products and ways to enjoy the cards. Whether you just collect your favorite Pokemon or enjoy playing the game casually, there is always something for everyone to pick up. TheSword & Shield eraintroduced alternate art cards along with many now-beloved staples of the TCG. This era felt like one of the TCG’s very best and the premium collections were no exception, being the greatest way for fans to pick up any of the fantastic expansions and, these collections have become some of the most desired....

Quick Links There are plenty of new activities for your Sims to explore inThe Sims 4: Enchanted by Nature, but one of the cutest and most decorative options you’ll have is to learn to press your flowers and herbs into things like artworks or candles using the Nature Press. Additionally, we’ve got a wealth of living houseplants added to the game with this addition, each of which will need to be planted and tended to with the careful consideration of a real houseplant....

Video games don’t just come from nowhere. From solo projects to gigantic triple-A teams, it takes a lot of hard work to make a game, and the people who created the most memorable titles should be recognized for their effort. There are a few game designers who have truly left their mark, but the titles they’re known for now might not be how they started out. We took a look at the journeys of some of the most important names in gaming, to see how their first game compares to their last, and where their journey has taken them....

People have a lot of nostalgia for licensed video games, the sort of titles that were cheap and intentionally tied in with recently released movies and television shows back in the older console generations. Some of themwere very bad: Superman 64, Terminator Salvation, and that E.T. game on the Atari, for example. Others, like Rare’s GoldenEye, are considerednot just great tie-ins, but great gamesthat changed the industry forever, period. You don’t get licensed games like this anymore, butthat doesn’t stop people from craving them....

Quick Links Red-Hot Rotationsis a Challenge Course discovered on theFreezer LayerofDonkey Kong Bananza,which at first seems a little bit of a contradiction. However, since one of the defining features of the Freezer Layer is the bubbling lava beneath the surface that must be cooled or avoided at all costs, it actually feels pretty thematically aligned. As with a lot of these Challenge Courses, thefirst and last Banandium Gem are a matter of convenience....

If your style of play inOblivion Remasteredinvolves maxing out your Strength and finding the biggest weapon possible, then you’ll love these uniquely powerful two-handed weapons. You’re probably imagining a list full of hammer-type weapons, and while there are a few, two-handed Claymores also make a major mark. Whether you prefer Blade or Blunt, the most potent two-handed weapon choices in Oblivion Remastered will shatter your expectations. From Daedric artifacts like the Mace of Molag Bal to unique Shivering Isles gear like Nerveshatter, these are the best two-handed weapons in Oblivion Remastered....

Earlier this week,Xboxpresident Sarah Bondannounced a multi-year partnershipbetweenMicrosoftand AMD for chips that will power the next generation of Xbox hardware. That said, what stood out from the announcement was how Bond described that next generation, saying, “This is all about building you a gaming platform that’s always with you, so you’re able to play the game you want across devices anywhere you want. Delivering you an Xbox experience, not locked to a single store, or tied to one device....

It’s been a torrid couple of weeks forXboxwith another round of layoffs,studio closuresand several game cancellations. A less consequential, but still notable, change has just been implemented: users will no longer be able to purchase movies or television shows from the Xbox or Microsoft storefronts. As of today, these digital storefronts have been shuttered (thanks,The Verge). Users will still be able to access their library of previously purchased content, but the ability to purchase new media has been removed....