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Summary The video game industry is bigger than it’s ever been, and the number of developers in the Western world alone is only continuing to rise with each passing year. While many of these developers will inevitably fly under the radar, there are a handful of developers that have become household names, andRockstarand Bethesda are two of the biggest. With decades' worth of video game experience now under their belts,Rockstarand Bethesda have become two of the largest video game developers in the entire world, and though their track records haven’t been flawless, every game they’ve delivered over the last decade or so has garnered an unprecedented amount of interest from the general gaming public....

Updated on June 7: Kurakasissaidthey are no longer certain a Borderlands 4 reveal is coming at SGF 2024, having apologized for not verifying their information to a “satisfactory degree” prior to sharing it. The original story follows. Summary Borderlands 4will be revealed on June 7, a reliable leaker has said. Specifically, the fourth entry in theBorderlandsis said to be planned to premiere at the 2024 edition of Summer Game Fest....

With William Hurt’s passing, the Marvel Cinematic Universe was forced to find a new Thunderbolt Ross. Harrison Ford was tapped for the role, and fan art gives fans a sense of what that might look like inCaptain America: New World Order.Ford was rumored to beMarvel Studios' choice to replace Hurt as Ross (who debuted in the role forThe Incredible Hulk) for upcoming MCU installments, including the upcomingThunderboltsfilm. While it turns out that Ford will appear inCaptain America 4,fan art created when his casting was a mere rumour proves why he is the perfect choice to take on the role of Thunderbolt Ross....

Summary Grand Theft Autofans are desperate for news on when the nextGTA 6trailer will drop, with some thinking that Rockstar has teased it in a recentGrand Theft Auto Onlineupdate.Grand Theft Auto 6is quite easily the industry’s most-anticipated game at the moment. It’s set to be an unprecedented blockbuster release when it launches in 2025, with fans having waited a whopping 12 years sinceGrand Theft Auto 5to get their hands on the game....

ThroughoutThe Last of Us Part I, players will be able to collect various types of items to provide context to the world. Items such as Firefly pendants are found scattered across the different locations Joel and Ellie travel to, indicating how far the Firefly organization spread and how many they’ve lost over the years. Other items can also be picked up, such as notes left behind by strangers, maps that have been marked up, and notices from a time that feels long forgotten....

Summary The multiplayer ofCall of Dutyis one of its most defining elements, having dominated the world of online shooters for close to two decades. Many believe that these experiences peaked once the IP began adding more complex mechanics to multiplayer, with perks being one of the most iconic additions. Perks offer a huge range of in-game benefits in multiplayerCall of Duty, with players having to unlock and choose a small selection of them for in-game use....

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2has been one of the most anticipated games of the last few years for a lot of reasons. Not only is it following up the massively successfulMarvel’s Spider-ManandMarvel’s Spider-Man:Miles Morales, but Insomniac is expanding on its formula in almost every way. From additional traversal methods to a larger New York City to explore,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2looks to be one of the biggest games of fall 2023. If gameplay changes weren’t enough, Insomniac is also giving Peter Parker and Miles Morales one of their most complex challenges yet in the form of Kraven the Hunter and Venom....

Guerilla Games may have only released the follow-up to its critically acclaimedHorizon Zero Dawna few months ago, but talk has already turned toHorizon Forbidden West’s inevitable sequel. In a market that tends to be a little overcrowded with long-running series, remakes, and remasters, it’s refreshing to get a truly original IP in the mix, and that’s whatHorizon Forbidden Westand its predecessor provided. Aloy’s adventures across the post-apocalyptic landscapes provided breathtaking scenery and some excellent world-building, and both games have been met with positive reviews and more than a few accolades....

One craftyThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer has recently taken online to flaunt an impressive infinite-energy helicopter design that pushes the game’s building mechanics to their very limits. This development is yet another milestone for the game’s fast-developing building meta that’s been spawning countlessTears of the Kingdomcommunity creationsever since Nintendo’s latest hit released in mid-May. While the building mechanics of the newZeldagame do come with some limitations that likely exist for performance reasons, Zonai Energy Cells are not one of them....

Summary Overwatch 2has amassed an impressive collection of cosmetics for its roster of heroes. However, withSeason 7 ofOverwatch 2on the horizon, there has been speculation as to who will be receiving the mythic skin. With 38 playable characters in the game, there are a lot of options to pick from. Overwatch 2has seen some criticism for the amount of skins that are available for certain heroes. Specifically, the Support hero Kiriko has one mythic skin, seven legendary skins, and three epic skins (without considering Overwatch League or Contenders content)....

Respawn has officially unveiled its newApex Legendscharacter that’s set to debut in the battle royale. The announcement comes afterApex Legendschose not to add a new character with Season 16a few months ago. While Respawn is yet to share what the new Legend will look like in-game, the latest addition will be welcome news to many fans who have been expecting a new playable character. Although Season 16 marked the first time a new Legend wasn’t introduced for the game, it shaped up to be one of the more engaging periods for Respawn....

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3, as its name suggests, is not the first of its kind. ManyBaldur’s Gatetitles predate the recent release, going back 25 years. Given the sheer amount of adventurous content taking place in and around the same city on the Sword Coast, players are likely to have noticed a handful of recurring characters. Some of these returning characters are consistent in their purpose and alignment, while others shift between companion and villain....

Summary Foamstarscurrently offers eight unique characters for players to choose from, but rather than picking one at random, it can be worth researching each of them beforehand, since they all play very differently from one another. Sure, they may all have the ability to shoot out foam like there’s no tomorrow, and all come equipped with a handy slideboard to help navigate around the environment faster, but this is where the similarities end, as all the Stars also have their own unique set of weapons and abilities that grant them vastly different playstyles....