Best Indie Survival Games

Summary Survival games are one of the most popular video game genres of recent years; their simple and addictive gameplay loops, focus on exploration, and often-included multiplayer interaction make the genre a particularly unique one. Due to their often open-world nature, survival games are typically large endeavors, but indie developers still manage to create detailed and expansive experiences. This list includes games from small development teams all the way to independent studios, with every game on this list being relatively affordable at the time of writing....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1010 words · Tammy Pitts

Best RPGs For Beginners

RPGsare often home to some of the grandest storytelling and character development that’s accomplished in video games, but the genre is sometimes viewed as impenetrable for outside audiences. Boasting titles that are infamous for their difficulty or complexity, such asDark Souls, it’s hard to argue that the reputation isn’t earned. Games likeFinal Fantasylook like a lot of fun, but they also look complex regarding their goals and battle mechanics. Thankfully, there are plenty of RPGs that are less grueling experiences, making perfect titles for players who may not have a great deal of experience with the genre and are curious enough to dip their toes in....

June 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1168 words · Lauren Bruce

BioShock 4 Could Learn One Lesson From Assassin's Creed

BioShock 4has a huge legacy to live up to. The originalBioShockandBioShock Infinitewere both praised for their settings and stories, as well as tackling tougher philosophical themes than many other games in the shooter genre as players explored failed utopias and their dark consequences. The path forward forBioShock 4is not clear, though the franchise has been handed over to Cloud Chamber, a new studio set up by 2K to handle the project....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 939 words · Caleb Garcia

Call of Duty: Vanguard Twitch Viewership is Way Down

Call of Duty: Vanguardwas one of the best-selling games in the month that it released, although, this is most likely owing to the fact that it is aCall of Dutygame. WhileCall of Duty: Vanguardsold well, many fans of the series were not happy with the game and now some new figures from Twitch have provided evidence of this. On January 5 only around 2,900 people were tuned in to streamers playingCall of Duty: Vanguard, which is rather concerning....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Veronica Fletcher

Classroom Of The Elite: Ayanokoji’s Best Moments, Ranked

Classroom Of The Eliteis a hotbed of intense competition, deceit, and calculated manipulation. Kiyotaka Ayanokoji, the reserved and calculated student at the show’s center, has captivated audiences with his cunning and intelligence. Ayanokoji is mysterious and dynamic, often calculating actions and strategically thinking his way through obstacles. RELATED:Most Intelligent Anime Characters Of All Time From his calculated moves to secure a good class ranking to his interactions with his classmates, Ayanokoji has created countless moments of tension, triumph, and enlightenment that have left viewers on the edge of their seats....

June 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1092 words · Kayla Oconnor

Demon Slayer is the Perfect Anime for an MMORPG

Few anime series have enjoyed success on a global scale likeDemon Slayer-Kimetsu no Yaibain Japanese, which broke multiple records on its ascent to stardom since 2019. The popularity of the franchise led to the production of a movie adaptation in 2020,Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Mugen Train, eventually becoming the highest-grossing film of that year (the first production outside of Hollywood to attain the distinction). Beyond this expansion to the silver screen,Demon Slayercould be the perfect anime for an MMORPG, a gaming genre sorely in need of an anime-themed release....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 703 words · Erica Mckee

Destiny 2 Artifact Bug Could Break Progression for Players

UPDATE:Bungie is aware of the issue and looking into it. Original Story follows: The next phase ofDestiny 2has finally arrived with theShadowkeepexpansion as well as the New Light free to play version. This latest update changes, updates, and adds all sorts of things to the base experience including a overhauled armor system that gives players greater control over the look of the gear in addition to customizing its stats and mods....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Timothy Young

Destiny 2: Xur Exotic Armor, Weapon, and Recommendations for September 10

Season of the Lost continues on inDestiny 2and players continue to unravel the mysteries of the Shattered Realm with the latest section opening up this week. It seems Bungie’s latest season is also one of its most popular as not only does the player base continue to surge, but the6 player Astral Alignment is proving to be a hit with players. A thread started on theDestiny 2subReddit has since taken off, with players sharing appreciation for Astral Alignment and enjoying it more than last season’s Override activity....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1040 words · Curtis Tucker

Details About The Wayward Realms That Should Excite Elder Scrolls Fans

Summary With Once Lost’sThe Wayward RealmsKickstarter campaign now funded, fans looking for a deeper, more role-play-focused sequel toThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimmay have another star of hope on their horizon. AlthoughTed Peterson, the lead writer at Once Lost Games, has described the game in “pre-pre-production,” the gameplay trailer, released alongsideThe Wayward RealmsKickstarter bid, offers a tantalizing look at what may come. Having overseen the creation ofThe Elder Scrolls: Arenaand its sequel,the developers behindThe Wayward Realmsseek to bring back the ambitious spirit of the open-world, “grand” RPG adventure....

June 19, 2025 · 7 min · 1292 words · Melissa Benitez

Disney Illusion Island: All Hidden Map Robot Locations

Disney Illusion Islandis a Metroidvania by Disney Interactive. Players get to roam this new world as Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, or Donald, and they can play with up to three friends. At the beginning, the game’s map is hidden from the player, but they can collect map pieces in order to uncover some of the mysterious locations they’ve yet to find. There are a total of eight of these to collect in order to get the Jido Master achievement and see the entire map of thispuzzle platformer video game for the Switch....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · Michael Deleon

Don't Miss Your Chance to Get the HyperX Cloud Stinger Gaming Headset for Under $20

HyperX Cloud Stinger Gaming Headset Now, this might be the best gaming headset deal available. Especially for those who are looking for affordable headsets. The Cloud Stinger by HyperX is by no means a cheap product. It is a solid performer with a great set of features. However, with such a massive discount it becomes increasingly tempting. you’re able to sure that grabbing a quality gaming headset from a reputable manufacturer for under $20 is a sign of a top-tier deal....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Cory Wilkerson

Elden Ring Incantation Allows Players To 'Disrespect' Malenia

Elden Ringis full of memorable challenges, ranging from the two-on-one battle against the Godskin Duo to the well-hidden encounter with Dragonlord Placidusax. However, noElden Ringbosscan compete with Malenia when it comes to their sheer difficulty level, as many have been felled by the Blade of Miquella. Unless someone is incredibly skilled atElden Ringlike the legendary player “Let Me Solo Her,” they will likely die to Malenia dozens of times before they master the fight or call in a summon to help bring her down....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 602 words · Casey Higgins

Extended Dead Space Gameplay Reveal Coming Later This Week for Franchise’s Anniversary

Motive Studio plans to revealDead Spacegameplay this Friday during a franchise anniversary livestream. The upcoming game is a remake of the 2008 original and the firstDead Spacegame sinceDead Space 3in 2013.The originalDead Spacewas released in 2008 to critical acclaim, with critics praising its gameplay and lore and one review even comparing it favorably toResident Evil 4.Dead Space 2earned similar praise and was a much bigger financial success. However, the franchise has been effectively dead sinceDead Space 3’s underperforming launch in 2013, with EA shuttering Visceral Games in 2017....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Steven Harris