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Fans of the Rollercoaster Tycoon series have been left feeling let down for the last week, following Atari’s first trailer for its upcoming RollerCoaster Tycoon World. While the game has been touted as having a variety of new features like co-op and online multiplayer functionality, it’s the visuals that let fans down. The simplistic and cartoony visuals left many gamers feeling unimpressed and sour, and many took to Atari’s social media accounts and the comment section of the trailer to make their opinions known....

When word first broke of Disney’s acquisition of Marvel, many speculated that this would be a landmark joining of two major brands. And then, when the company took control of LucasFilm, it seemed like Disney was putting themselves on a path for dozens of crossovers, from Pixar-produced superhero films to Star Wars-themed amusement parks. For us gamers, however, the union of Disney with Marvel and LucasFilm (parent company to game developer LucasArts) meant some pretty exciting interactive experiences were likely in our future....

Ahead of the PlayStation 4 release in North America, Sony has promised that several new next-generation games will be announced on the night of the launch. Considering that Sony will be revealing previously unannounced projects, gamers will have to wait on official word to find out if fan-favorite series like Uncharted or God of War are headed to the PS4 anytime soon. However, just because Sony is focused on launching their next-generation hardware does not mean that they’ll renege on their commitment to support the PS3 for years to come....

One of Microsoft’s flagship franchises heading into the “new-gen” Xbox One release, Titanfall has proved to be a success for both the publisher and freshman studio Respawn Entertainment. The game may not have been as big of a multiplayer-game changer as some had hoped but the title helped push Xbox One purchases and sold well-enough at retail to warrant talk of Titanfall 2. Still, while gamers enjoyed the core mechanics of Titanfall, many players quickly soured on the lack of maps, weapons, customizations, and enemy types that were available in the initial retail package....

There’s no denying that graphics have come a long way in the era of modern console and PC gaming. Console power and motion-capture technology have evolved at a rapid rate over the last two console generations, and in the fourteen years since Jak and Daxter’s first adventure, Naughty Dog has always been on the cutting-edge of those developments. Naughty Dog’s zombie thriller The Last of Us managed to earn a number of Game of the Year awards during the last console generation thanks to an emotional story, intense gameplay, and phenomenal performances from the game’s two leads....

With the new Animal Crossing game coming up this month, fans are already thinking about how they are going to decorate their house and what villagers they want the most. The game cannot come soon enough. We need those cute characters, calming music, and house debt! With the first Animal Crossing game having come out back in 2002, a lot of fans are now older and have gotten tattoos to commemorate their favorite game....

The Last of Us 2 is probably the biggest game of 2020. However, it wasn’t just large when it came to gaming sales. The world itself was enormous. While many parts of the game were linear, there was a lot for gamers to explore. Players had settings in Washington, California, and Wyoming to work through. Within them were various notes, collectibles, and other things that would lead someone to believe multiple different storylines were happening in addition to Abby and Ellie’s primary plot....

Just about anybody who studied in school from the late ’70s until today has played the Oregon Trail at least once in their life. Educational games do not always have the best reputation, but the retro historical adventure manages to have tight survival mechanics while also teaching kids about a time in history. Given its importance in gaming culture, many have paid tribute to the title the best way the Internet knows how; memes....

Once Nintendo made the announcement about their upcoming HD remaster of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, it was only a matter of time before fans jumped at the chance to create jokes and memes about the long-awaited revision. It did not take long. With it being ten years since Skyward Sword’s initial release, fans have been more than ready to discuss, and make jokes about, a remake. Skyward Sword is already a game at the center of many funny memes and has been for many years, so this HD version simply gives fans more fuel to keep the humor train going....

The Dark Souls franchise has seen unrivaled growth in the past generation with what initially began as quite the niche little title named Demon’s Souls. Since then, From Software have created three separate Dark Souls games each with their own DLC expansions that add new and unique boss encounters. And speaking of the bosses, it’s time to take a look at all the bosses in the entirety of the franchise & pick out the most unique....

The Assassin’s Creed series has become one of the most popular franchises of the 2000s thanks to its gorgeous locations, intricate gameplay, and focus on history. While the stories wildly fluctuate in quality, there’s no denying that the series has remained a fun form of escapism and information for history buffs and video game fans alike. That said, there are a few plot holes and questionable story decisions in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey that fall through the cracks....

Pokemon has remained popular due to the vast amount of entertainment mediums it exists in and its ability to release new generations of creatures. Though many fans have lifelong favorites they’ve cherished for decades, most find new lovable creatures in each new region. Fans love to discuss how Pokemon rank against one another and the criteria range from strategic to visual. It’s time to look at just 10 Pokemon who are much heavier than they appear to be upon first glance, through Pokemon Sword & Shield....

The most anticipated, thrilling point of any RPG is typically the final boss battle. The menacing, threatening antagonist of the game will go full force against the main character, putting up a fight that only highly prepared players can beat. After hours and hours of progressing through the game, leveling up, and gathering materials needed to be strong, players are ready to go head to head with their enemy. However, there are some games where the big, bad bosses go out like total chumps....

Control initially released in August, 2019 and managed to be one of the most beloved games of the year. Remedy recently updated the game for PS5 and Xbox Series X as Control: Ultimate Edition. The new version brings along significant performance upgrades, DualSense support for the PS5, and also comes with the two DLC expansions, The Foundation and AWE. Revisiting the game has reminded players what makes Control and Remedy Entertainment as a developer so unique....

Let’s take a trip down memory lane. Do you remember walking into the arcade in the late 90s and early 2000s? There were probably two to three games on your radar, and the chances are high that House of the Dead was one of them. The fun and intense zombie shooter was a precursor to the games that feature the undead that we see today. House of the Dead was created in 1996 by Sega and has spawned five additional games and reworkings....

The next generation of console is almost upon us. The prices for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and Series S have been revealed, and honestly, they’re not as startling as they could have been. That being said, $500 is still a big expenditure for many people. So big that it might mean not being able to afford a game to go along with it. The gradual reveal that most titles on next-gen consoles will cost $70 when first released has made it even more likely that some gamers might be able to afford a console, but not the games to go with it, at least not right away....

A couple pieces of concept art have appeared online for Beenox’s upcoming movie tie-in The Amazing Spider-Man. Set to coincide with the film’s release, this would be Beenox’s third developmental effort featuring everyone’s favorite wall crawler. While the film news world is abuzz with what these new images might mean for their big screen counterpart, gamers can get a better idea of the vision Beenox is exploring in The Amazing Spider-Man....

Army of Two and its sequel, The 40th Day, offered over-the-top shooter experiences, that didn’t quite live up to expectations, earning mixed to slightly positive reviews. Five years after the original’s release, Electronic Arts has released the series’ third installment. In Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel, Elliot Salem and Tyson Rios, the stars of the first two games take second stage to a pair of new playable characters. Does EA Montreal use the new masked faces of the franchise and the power of the Frostbite 2 engine to rectify the criticisms of its predecessors?...

It would be putting it lightly to say that the fiction of the Assassin’s Creed series has gotten somewhat complex over the past few releases. The original story line of a modern man forced to re-live the actions of his ancestors has exploded, now encompassing a centuries-long war between two ancient factions, reality-bending mental psychic abilities, and an apocalyptic twist with religious overtones. While three Assassin’s Creed games filled with that level of fiction might intimidate some game writers, Ubisoft is claiming that they’ve got the rest of the series almost totally mapped out....

Any real Bat-fan knows that Gotham City’s masked crime-fighter owes much of his success in dominating the underworld to his vast arsenal of gadgets and tools. The varied selection of cutting-edge technology and inspired weaponry was part of what made Batman: Arkham Asylum such a perfect recreation of Batman’s signature style. With Batman: Arkham City, both ice and electricity will be used not just as weapons, but a means of bringing all new types of gameplay and puzzle-solving to the game’s campaign....