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In the current era of streaming, physical releases (like DVDs and Blu-rays) are harder to come by, and many people prefer to just stream their favorite movies and TV shows. However, with streaming services constantly raising prices and adding and removing content on their platforms, it can be hard to keep track of which service has what. Even with all the options, sometimes it can be difficult to find certain titles if they’re only available on one streaming platform, and there are some that still aren’t available everywhere....

Practically since the moment it was revealed,Ghost of Tsushimahas been compared toAssassin’s Creed. Shortly after its reveal even, a Sucker Punch dev said he was happyAssassin’s Creeddidn’t go to Japanin its recent entry (at the time beingOrigins). The comparisons are, at times, a good thing, but it’s also a complex matter in that the comparisons disserviceGhost of TsushimaandAssassin’s Creedboth. Assassin’s CreedisAssassin’s Creed,a series of action-adventure games turned action RPGs turninglive-service evolving world inAssassin’s Creed Infinity....

What a thrill! TheMetal Gearseries has been long known for its convoluted, sneaking-in-plain-sight secrets, in which every word and symbol begs for analysis, names carry power, and nothing is as it seems. Konami’s unveiling ofSnake Eater’s remake nods to that tradition with a big, juicy mystery right in the title:Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater. RELATED:Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater — Best Easter Eggs Konami was quick to clarify that the “Δ"is pronounced"delta,“not “triangle....

Without accounting for the minor differences, thePS5andXbox Series Xbring with them equal amounts of improvement in graphical and processing power. When compared to the current-gen systems, PS5 and Xbox Series X are huge improvements in rendering, loading speeds, and the reduction in noise as well. PS5 and Xbox Series X are both fully capable of outputting 4K resolution and/or 60 FPS for next-gen and backwards compatible games as well. Even if this generation doesn’t bring with it a drastic leap in graphical fidelity, game performance is going to be impressive on both systems....

The Nintendo GameCube is not the company’s most celebrated console, though it was also far from a failure. Despite its place between the Nintendo 64 andNintendo Wii, two mammoths notable for the best games from the company, the early aughts console still has a lot going for it. Related:10 GameCube Games That Still Look Amazing In 2020 The strong library of titles includes classics likeSuper Smash Bros. MeleeandMetroid Prime. However, more games were supposed to make it to the platform,but were canceled for one reason or another....

Everyone has their go-to Holiday movies to put on in the festive season, and one of the most popular Christmastime adventures isHome Alone, the 1990 comedy starringa young Macaulay Culkin. With a plot that revolves around Culkin’s Kevin McCallister being left behind by his family at Christmas, and having to stop two thieves from robbing his house,Home Alonedoesn’t really naturally lend itself to the video game format, but that hasn’t stopped developers giving it a go....

PlayDead ApS is the award-winning Danish developer responsible for a pair of critically acclaimed games that co-founder Dino Patti called “two dents in the games industry”: specifically dark puzzle platformersLimboandInside. Both indie titles were hugely successful and highly commended, and have generated enormous expectations for the fledgling studio’s next release. However, with Patti recently leaving the company amid rumors of an acrimonious fall-out with partner Arnt Jensen, Playdead’s future is now less clear....

TheResident Evilfranchise remains one of Capcom’s biggest moneymakers, and so it’s no surprise that there is a ton of newResident Evilcontent is in active development. Not only are there major newResident Evilvideo games in the works, but the survival-horror franchise will be well-represented in other media as well, including television, film, and even in manga form. And as a matter of fact, many of theseResident Evilprojects are actually due for release in 2021....

After months of rumors and a stressful guessing game,Spider-Man: No Way Homemanaged to deliver the surprise returns of Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield. Both actors had dealt with the rumors in their own way, but Garfield had a tougher time dodging them as he continued to work during the height of some of the biggest leaks. Garfield appeared on many late-night shows, where he routinely denied his involvement inSpider-Man: No Way Home....

A 2021 release developed by Clock Wizard Games,Demonologistis a wonderful little title for fans of ghouls, spooks, and the paranormal. A first-personadventure horror gamethat is ripe with puzzles, mystery, and atmospheric tension,Demonologistbrings together a collection of spirits of the like that has never been seen before. To successfully negotiate around this charming puzzle, players must take charge of Sarah, the main character. The story unfolds into a narrative of dark actions and terrible consequences when Sarah is hired to investigate a decrepit old mansion after reports of disturbing goings-on....

To say that the 1980s was a rollercoaster decade for the gaming industry would be an understatement. The so-called “golden age of arcade video games” was still in full flow up until about 1982; one year later, the home console industry crashed, and then two years later,the Nintendo Entertainment System was released in the west- bringing the industry back from what looked like a resounding defeat, and introducing the world to franchises likeSuper MarioandThe Legend of Zelda....

RPGs can be one of the most interesting sub-genres of video games to play. Unlike many popular video game genres where one playable character at a time may fit the norm, RPGs tend to build focus around the collective rather than the individual. In certain games,like the recently released Unicorn Overlord, a potentially flawed unit can become a monster with the right support system. Similarly, a crossover RPG can create a context where gameplay elements that might feel out of place on their own are able to work together as a unit....

Xboxis having a busy month thanks to all the showcase events that have recently taken place, with plenty of newly announced games coming out soon. While many anticipated and surprise reveals were shown off at the latest events, there are still plenty ofupcoming Xbox gamesthat fans are waiting and expecting to see more of in the very near future. With no E3 event once again in 2023, several major gaming studios have taken to their own platforms to host gaming showcase events for the time being....