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The mods forSkyrimjust keep coming, and there’s a new one that adds a DLC-sized amount of content, which includes a new questline, voice acting, and some new mechanics, such as the ability to ride a sword. Given how long it’s been since it was officially teased,The Elder Scrolls 6has its work cut out for itif it ever hopes to reach the kind of legacy thatTES5continues to enjoy. One of the reasons Bethesda’s 2011 epic RPG is still going strong today can be attested to all theincredibleSkyrimmodsthat have come about over the years....

The launch of Sony’s PlayStation 5 is drawing closer, but gamers are still waiting on a price point and official release date. The console is set to release in Holiday 2020 and Sony has revealed a slate ofupcoming games for the PS5that has definitely gotten player’s excited about the next-gen console. Sony’s Future of Gaming event in June showed off plenty of new games for the PS5,includingGodfall, GhostWire: TokyoandRatchet and Clank: Rift Apart....

Over the past several weeks, miHoYo has been slowly revealing the various English and Japanese voice actors forGenshin Impact’s growing roster of characters. Players have kept their eyes glued to the officialGenshin ImpactTwitter as various talented performers have been revealed, such as Erika Harlacher (Ann Takamaki inPersona 5) taking on the role of Venti. The developer has now kicked things up notch with its latest voice artist announcement for a character that has not made their appearance in the game yet....

Summary Square Enixpresident Takashi Kiryu announced that the company plans to embrace AI when developing and marketing future games. The statement came as part of Kiryu’s annual “New Year’s Letter,” which outlinesSquare Enix’s plans for the future. Over the last couple of years, AI has become a staple in the news cycle, mainly due to applications like ChatGPT showcasing the technology’s capabilities. AI’s potential could affect, or has already affected, nearly every facet of modern life, and video games are certainly no exception....

[UPDATE: Recent rumors and reports indicate Cal Kestis will still be themain character ofStar Wars Jedi: Survivor, but he may not be the only one playable. Original story follows.] As the month of May slowly marches toward its end,Star Warsfans are no doubt eagerly awaiting therelease ofObi-Wan Kenobion Disney Plus. There’s also Star Wars Celebration, where EA and Respawn are expected to unveilStar Wars Jedi: Survivor. WARNING: Potential Spoilers for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order AheadPer Jeff Grubb’s reporting, this game will be the sequel toFallen Order, releasing in early 2023 on PC and current-gen consoles....

TheSummer Games Done Quickcharity speedrunning marathon has now concluded after a full week of excitement. That’s 7 days, 24 hours a day, all full of speedrunning dozens of awesome games and community fun. It’s only fair that SGDQ was appropriately rewarded for everyone’s efforts. Donators stepped up once again, helping this year’s SGDQ cross $3 million once more. For the first in-personGames Done Quickevent since the pandemic began, this is an accomplishment everyone can be proud of....

The following contains spoilers for Episode 7 ofSurvivorSeason 43.After the drama of last week’s kind-of-Merge, the tribes have officially been fully combined into one big entity, and everyone can finally start focusing on their individual games. The Merge is when things really kick off inSurvivor, because the more cutthroat gameplay begins when players no longer need to worry about working together as a tribe. Of course, this doesn’t stop them from having a lot of good bonding moments and sharing deep connections with their fellow castaways, as this episode clearly showcases....

MLB The Show 21has been moving along nicely since it was released earlier this year. The game’s first foray on next-gen consoles, and Xbox consoles after years of PlayStation exclusivity, has proven to be a big step in the franchise’s evolution. With the MLB season wrapped up earlier this month and the offseason proceedings in full swing,MLB The Show 21is likewise bringing its cycle of regular content updates to an end....

The Crew 2,developed by Ivory Tower and published by Ubisoft, allows players to enjoy racing with a variety of vehicles ranging from cars to boats and planes.The Crew 2is also one ofUbisoft’s live service video gamesthat players experience online together. Ubisoft announced in a recent post thatThe Crew2will be made free to play this week for players to enjoy from November 18 to November 21. During this time, players will be able to enjoy all that the game regularly has to offer....

The Elder Scrollsis known for hiding mysteries and lore around every corner, giving players something to think about in anticipation of new games. Few races in the franchise have as many mysteries attached to them as the ancient Dwemer, who have raised eyebrows for everything up to their metal-working practices. The Elder Scrolls’Dwemer were incredibly advanced for their time, outclassing every other race in terms of technology. Their technology was so impressive that much of it is still functional thousands of years later....

A lot of horror media boils down to the same handful of central concepts. The deranged serial killer, the feral monster, the vengeful spirit, and so on. We’re all afraid of the same basic things, but a change in setting can change the context. Suburban Gothic horror dares to ask whether the scariest things one could imagine might exist in an otherwise quiet neighborhood. Statistically,most Americans would describethe area they live in as “suburban....

Quick Links In 1993,The X-Filesintroduced audiences to the Central Operating System, a form of artificial intelligence that would go on to defy expectations and blur the lines between fiction and reality. What makes the C.O.S. particularly fascinating is its embodiment of the “AI gone rogue trope.” Despite its prevalence in modern science fiction storytelling, this idea was remarkably ahead of its time whenThe X-Filesemployed it in the early 90s. During this era, AI was still finding its footing....

Summary Larian Studios vowed to updateBaldur’s Gate 3credits in order to address the fact that some members of its localization team that worked on the game as freelancers were left uncredited for their contributions. The controversy came to light within days ofBaldur’s Gate 3releasing to overwhelmingly positive reviews. Like most modern big-budget titles,Baldur’s Gate 3features comprehensive localization meant to make the game maximally accessible. Larian localized the game in 13 languages, including French, Chinese, and Brazilian Portuguese....