When one thinks of Psychic-type Pokémon, some obvious examples come to mind: Mewtwo, Alakazam, Metagross, and more. But, there are some that probably come to mind first for very few people, typically because it’s easy to forget they’re even Psychic-type at all. Every type is attached to some Pokémon that don’t seem like fitting candidates, or to Pokémon that people forget have that type at all, and Psychic is no different....
The next-generation consoles are finally upon the world. Both the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 come packed in with new controllers. The former is a more subtle iteration on its predecessor, while Sony’s DualSense controller changes many things about the last console’s DualShock 4. It is thicker, has an entirely different feel, and includes a whole new vibration system which better immerses players in the game. The DualSense’s aesthetic took players by surprise upon the first reveal....
From the time of its release up to the current day, Generation Five of the Pokémon series (consisting of Black and White and Black and White 2) has been the most hotly contested Generation in the series. Some regard them as some of the best, while others believe it’s some as the worst. Then again, some have flipped sides. Whatever you think of these games, they did things differently from other generations....
The remake of Resident Evil 3 has just dropped, and there are rumors abound of a Resident Evil 4 remake in development along with reports of Resident Evil 8’s title being Village which is seemingly inspired by Leon Kennedy’s second in-universe outing. As such, Resident Evil 4 is a hot topic for debate and discussion right now; should it be remade, or should it be left alone? No matter your stance, it’s hard to deny its place in gaming’s history, being such an influential title....
When speaking of the greatest JRPG franchises in gaming history, it’s only a matter of time before Kingdom Hearts becomes an integral part of the conversation. Featuring one of the most convoluted narratives of all time, Kingdom Hearts is a testament to how much people can love even the most out-of-left-field collaborations around if they’re executed with the utmost finesse. One of the best parts of Kingdom Hearts is the brilliant music of this series, with each game in the franchise featuring a beautiful and brilliant composition that will remain in your mind long after you hear it....
It hasn’t been an easy few years for fans of Aliens: Colonial Marines, with constant stretches of development silence and less-than-promising details. But just as things were looking to be back on track yet another delay has been announced by the developers at Gearbox Software. The reasons are the best they could be given the situation, and to convince fans that the franchise is being given the attention it deserves a new cinematic trailer has been released....
After a long hiatus, Gearbox Software was finally able to showcase Aliens: Colonial Marines to the public. Ever since the reveal, we’ve heard some very intriguing things about the game, but nothing that compares to what was revealed today: the game actually improves Alien 3. Alien 3 is a bit of a strange film in the series canon. It’s a good film but not as great as the original or Aliens, though it does get a bad rap from some fans....
If there’s one game that’s making the summer drag for hardcore multiplayer gamers, it’s Battlefield 3. The wait until the game’s release isn’t getting any shorter, but luckily we have 30 minutes of gameplay video to tide us over until then. Aside from the chance to see more of Battlefield 3 in action, the videos offer a closer look at the weapon customization and loadouts available to the different player classes....
The Call of Duty franchise is synonymous with multiplayer. The series is renowned for its focus on the multiplayer experience, and the upcoming Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is no different. The shooter, from developer Sledgehammer Games, is already offering early access to gamers who get hold of the Day Zero edition of the title, alongside custom weapons and other pre-order bonuses. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is setting itself up to be a little different from previous titles in the series, though....
The Dead Space series has provided some of the most terrifying and exciting moments of the current console generation - achieving blockbuster IP status after only two numbered installments. Spin-off experiments in handheld gaming and motion controls, Dead Space (Mobile) and Dead Space: Extraction, respectively helped build the series profile and made quality (albeit limited) additions to the franchise offerings. Along with bigger sales numbers comes larger expectations and with the release of Dead Space 3 Electronic Arts and Visceral Games have upped the ante in nearly every way imaginable - crafting immense “open world” environments, significantly retooling the weapon system, and adding drop-in/drop-out co-op gameplay....
It may be one of the most anticipated games in recent PC history, but that doesn’t mean the developers of Diablo 3 are going to release it before it’s ready. In an earnings report, Blizzard made it clear that while development on the game is proceeding according to plan, they aren’t set to confirm that it will be released in the calendar year 2011. While that isn’t the most shocking news at this point, the company also explained that the Diablo 3 beta later this year will have a large impact on the game’s ultimate release date....
Into the comparative void of high-profile console games aimed at younger players this holiday season pops Disney Universe, a brightly colored action/platform romp for one to four players. Does the game, developed by Eurocom (GoldenEye 007: Reloaded), deliver a galaxy full of fun, or is this Universe mostly empty? Read on for our full review of Disney Universe. Disney Universe sets itself up as an online, Disney-themed playground for gamers around the world....
Before we even start talking about this new tabletop RPG system that is currently getting funded on Kickstarter, let’s just talk about the sheer quantity of fantasy layers in .dungeon. .Dungeon is a game system where the players are imagining themselves playing a fantasy MMO, but it’s on a table. And fantasy MMO’s are digital representations of a fantasy world, which are themselves imaginary narratives that are mutually agreed upon by the players....
The gaming world is still trying to process the fact that Ken Levine is leaving Irrational Games behind him in favor of smaller endeavors - but not every developer who decides to branch out on their own does so with as much press. Take Campo Santo Games, for instance. Populated by some of the minds behind the likes of The Walking Dead, Mark of the Ninja, BioShock 2, and The Cave, the recently-founded studio has plenty of cred in both the storytelling and mechanical realms of video game design....
It’s been a troubling few months for Crytek Studios. The developer has been plagued with reports of financial problems, with rumors circling that Crytek was on the verge of bankruptcy and that major projects such as Ryse 2 had been cancelled. Although the stories were denied by Crytek in June, it’s been a cause for concern for fans of the developer. Those looking forward to the upcoming Homefront: The Revolution, which debuted at E3 this year, were met with even more bad news at the start of July....
Dennaton Games might not be a big name in the indie gaming scene quite yet, but they have certainly made their mark with their first retail title, Hotline Miami. The game received a ton of buzz when it made its way through the convention circuit this year, garnering praise, awards, and the ire of squeamish gamers everywhere. Now the over-the-top 80s shooter has been released for the masses, but does it live up to the hype?...
One common feature that stood out among many of the high profile triple-A games on showcase at E3 this year was that of multiplayer cooperative play. Anyone who’s read Game Rant for a long period of time, probably knows that we love co-op games and for the most part, we believe all games can benefit from being able to play and compete with friends as allies instead of AI-controlled digital avatars....
For good reason, Marvel Pinball remains one of the best downloadable games on any system. For those players dying for new tables, ZEN Studios has added to their game with four new downloadable tables in Marvel Pinball: Avengers Chronicles. All of the tables feature some connection with the recent film The Avengers. Adding “The Avengers”, “The Infinity Gauntlet”, “World War Hulk”, and “Fear Itself” to the inventory, Pinball FX2 now has 16 Marvel themed tables to choose from....
It’s official, ladies and gentlemen, as BioWare has now released the official portrayal of Mass Effect 3’s female Commander Shepard. Any doubts that the blonde/brunette/redhead debate was a sign that the development and marketing team wasn’t taking the game seriously should be put to rest, as this FemShep looks more than ready to take the fight to the Reapers in ME3. The fan vote made it clear that Shepard fans prefer redheads, but the concept images that the publisher had released for fans to deliberate over haven’t got anything on the latest marketing image....
Following the completion of a closed, private beta, Lightbox Interactive has released the public beta for its upcoming tactical third-person shooter, Starhawk. A direct sequel to Warhawk, Starhawk has a surprisingly deep storyline and a variety of gameplay elements that promise to keep players engaged – not simply running, gunning, and ducking for cover. As the public beta gets underway, players can look forward to Starhawk’s official release date, which has been announced as May 8, 2012....
