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10 Online Multiplayer Only Unlike the original release on GameCube this version Crystal Chronicles does not have local multiplayer. Online only might be great for a lot of Final Fantasy fans wishing to play a title with friends. On the other hand, a lot of families are stuck inside together, yearning for something to play together. Just know going in there is only one option for now. 9 Can Play Alone But… The game can be played alone, but it is not a good experience....

It has been a long wait, but Stranger Things season two is finally here. For many, the return of the popular Netflix show gives them a reason to sleep with the lights on, but for others, it might renew their interest in spooks. There are plenty of games that capture the essence Stranger Things - teens working together and things that go bump in the night. Here are eleven games that fans of the Netflix show have to play....

While it is presumed that each storyline in 007 Legends will follow along with a classic Bond narrative (six to be exact), there is one element of the game that will be wholly original. Activision just announced today a new contest that gives players the opportunity to be featured in the game as a villain character. This contest should not be confused with the other meta game that is taking place for 007 Legends, which allows players to uncover details about which Bonds will be in the game and to win in-game prizes and rewards, it’s a completely different entity....

The newest trend in the MMO landscape, going free-to-play, has proven to be successful for yet another triple-A title - Age of Conan (or Age of Conan: Unchained, as the F2P evolution of the game is being called). There’s no debating the fact the Age of Conan has never been the runaway success Funcom hoped and expected it to be, but the mature barbarian simulator may finally be finding its audience....

While our readers are already chatting away in the comments section of our Assassin’s Creed: Revelations review - where you can leave spoiler-free comments, this is the place to openly discuss the game without worrying about ruining the story and surprises for everyone else. With characters from every previous game in the series being given ample screen time, there’s no shortage of insight into the trauma suffered by Altair, the final mission by Ezio Auditore, and exactly what message and instructions have been given to Desmond by “those who came before....

From the first pitch, the premise of Batman: Arkham Origins is one that every Batman fan can get behind: on Christmas Eve in Batman’s second year on the job, eight assassins descend on Gotham City to collect the bounty on his head. If Batman can survive, he’ll learn the skills and determination that help him to become the master strategist seen in the previous Arkham games. The only real question, then, is which eight assassins to select from the vast history of Batman....

In less than 24 hours PlayStation gamers will get their first (or second) taste of Bungie’s Destiny as part of the game’s closed beta test. The test will run from July 17th until the 27th, with a short maintenance period on the 21st and 22nd. Of course even within that framework there are some limitations; the beta is exclusive to pre-order holders or those lucky enough to snag a code through Twitter or some other type of giveaway, and it does open up to Xbox players starting on the 23rd so they won’t be completely shut out like with the alpha....

PC fans will need to continue waiting patiently, but for all the console gamers out there, Destiny launch day has finally arrived. As with any game that relies heavily on its online functionality, the FPS MMO is sure to have frequent patches throughout its lifespan. Day one is no exception and we have all the details on the game’s first update right here… Although games that demand online services for a smooth launch often have a rocky start (see Diablo 3 and SimCity) Destiny seems to have avoided any day one disasters, so far....

The Bethesda E3 presentation was full of exciting announcements. Gamers got tons of details about Fallout 4, a first look at DOOM’s gameplay, and a cinematic trailer for Dishonored 2. In addition to all of that console and PC action, Bethesda also surprised gamers with a plan to jump into the mobile market. The Fallout series will see a spin-off installment on the mobile market in Fallout Shelter. Inspired by game’s like SimCity and XCOM, Fallout Shelter puts the Fallout world in gamers’ pockets....

While they are commonly known for their instantly recognizable characters and strong platforming properties, the next offering from Rare instead looks to try and be one of the first games to really take hold of the Kinect 2’s power. Up until this point, it has served gamers well as a microphone and camera for connecting with one another. With Kinect Sports Rivals though, it will be taking center stage as the primary gaming implement as gamers battle it out in extreme sports on an exotic island....

BioWare’s Mass Effect is one of those series that was able to craft together an intricate, detailed and involving storyline that spans across multiple video games, books and comics. While the official movie is still in the early stages, a student-produced fan-film is approaching release - and it includes the man behind the voice of Commander Shepard, Mark Meer. Though BioWare hasn’t officially commented on the movie, it’s obviously aimed at fans of the Mass Effect franchise and is self-etitled as an ‘unofficial prequel’....

Xbox has had to officially warn people not to blow vape smoke into their brand new Series X consoles. As Xbox and PlayStation mark the beginning of a new generation of console, it’s probably fair to say that most of the gaming world is pretty excited about it. However, there are always a few rotten apples that try to spoil everyone’s fun. This go-around, it comes in the form of viral videos that appear to show Series X consoles spontaneously catching fire....

After the disappointment that was Resident Evil 6, fans of Capcom’s long-running franchise could certainly use some uplifting news. Unfortunately, what we have is news of yet another Resident Evil port, this time of a 3DS game to the Xbox 360 (and maybe PS3). Released early last year, Resident Evil: Revelations was one of the few M-rated titles available on Nintendo’s at-the-time-new handheld. And now it appears the game is making the jump to major consoles....

The Uncharted series is one of the best-looking franchises of this generation, which is why it’s an exclusive on the most graphically powerful console of this generation, the PS3. Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception is around the corner and is sure to push Sony’s console to the limits; however, Naughty Dog has confirmed that Uncharted 4 will only be possible on the PS4. Many gamers already assumed that the next chapter in Drake’s adventure would happen on the PS4 - though there are those who probably wish they didn’t have to shell out more money for a new console to continue the story....

For nearly two years, Watch Dogs has been one of the most-anticipated titles of the next (and current) generation of gaming. Blending Grand Theft Auto-style open world mayhem with a fully-hackable environment, Ubisoft raised a lot of eye brows when the game was first announced at E3 2012. A six month delay into 2014 briefly stifled Watch Dogs’ momentum, especially for day one PS4 and Xbox One buyers but, despite minor hiccups, interest in the new IP has remained high....

Ghost of Tsushima is a fun game that has a deep world made to pull players in. This adventure game puts you in the shoes of Jin Sakai, one of the last existing samurai who is trying to save his uncle and home from Mongol invaders. While this story did catch on with a few games, many found that the gameplay is where the title truly shined. Now that most players have experienced the story, they may be looking for great games with solid gameplay, fun characters, and a captivating story....

Zelda: Breath Of The Wild is a massive game that players are still pouring over to find secrets and Easter eggs to this day. The entire game can be seen as a faithful and well-made testament to the legacy of the Legend of Zelda franchise. From hidden game mechanics, secrets, references to older games and nods to the continuity of the games (or lack thereof) there are a ton of Easter Eggs that have been found that even veterans may not be aware of....

Games tend to age worse than other media, mostly due to its relatively young age and the advanced rate at which the technology progresses. However, that does not mean many old games are not still worth playing. It is almost difficult to believe, but 1991 was thirty years ago, and numerous classic games people revere today are now hitting the three decade mark. The ten games below all have value past being a historical curiosity....

Persona 5 Strikers is the best sequel fans could have hoped for. Serving as an excellent continuation of the Persona 5 Story, Joker, and the Phantom Thieves return for one last surprise. Set six months after Persona 5, Joker and the Phantom Thieves reconvene for a road trip around Japan. Hearts have been changing en masse, and the team must clear their names once more. With a new story and combat system for players to enjoy, there’s plenty to learn in this sensational sequel....

There aren’t many examples of a video game that is just as popular– if not more so– than the movie it is based on, but that definitely applies to the classic, Rare-developed N64 game Goldeneye 007. A landmark for movie-based games, first-person shooters, and multiplayer games in general, Goldeneye captivated an entire generation of gamers who weren’t necessarily even interested in the game’s source material or genre. Other than being a pretty faithful retelling of the movie, what made Goldeneye such a treat was just how fun it was to play and how much the game felt like a playground to mess around in....