Ubisoft’s popular open-world action game, Assassin’s Creed, has had a 15-year run that saw the series evolve from its distinct narrative depth to an interminable open-world RPG with repetitive checklist chores. However, after the series’ quality dipped drastically due to the pressures of its yearly release cycle and changing trends, loyalists called for the franchise …
In an impressive feat, CD Projekt Red has announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has sold over 50 million copies globally, resulting in a franchise-wide sales total of over 75 million units, making it one of the most successful game series of all time. The Witcher 3 is now ninth on the list of …
June is already in full swing and gamers everywhere are gearing up for some exciting releases this month. With a number of key industry events scheduled – including the Summer Game Fest starting on June 8th and the Xbox Games Showcase on June 11th – there is sure to be plenty of big news and …
The Summer Game Fest unveiled an extended trailer for Mortal Kombat 1, showcasing its violent and gritty gameplay. The game is a reboot of the universe, with Fire God Liu Kang ushering in a new timeline. Familiar characters return with updated origin stories and looks, including Scorpion and Sub-Zero, who are now brothers. Ed Boon, …
Diablo IV has launched on all platforms, but developer Blizzard is already working on two expansions, according to general manager Rod Fergusson in an interview with Kinda Funny Games. While finishing up season one and working on season two, development is well underway for the first expansion, and plans for the second expansion are set …
The FIFA series of football video games by EA Sports remains one of the most lucrative franchises in the gaming industry. The licensing deals for official club and player names have fueled the popularity of the FIFA games, making them one of the top-selling sports video game franchises worldwide. However, after failing to come to …
Dead Island 2’s release date has been moved up by a week. According to a tweet from publisher Deep Silver, the zombie-slasher sequel has finally gone gold and is now ready to be burnt onto discs. Originally slated for an April 28 release, the game will now launch on April 21. This exciting milestone, after …
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’s Ranked Play starts on February 15, and Activision has released important details about the system. The new mode is included in the Season 2 update, which reintroduces the 1v1 Gulag and a new map to Warzone 2.0’s battle-royale half. Drawing from the foundations set in Call of Duty: Vanguard, …
It’s time to discuss the biggest games coming out each month, and in May we have some highly anticipated titles. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is undoubtedly the highlight of the month, a sequel to the defining game of the last decade. The game takes place in an expanded Hyrule kingdom with …
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon has released a gameplay trailer, confirming earlier leaks that the game will be released on August 25. This marks the first release in the AC franchise since 2012. The trailer offers a glimpse at the various mech types, their attack patterns, and key story details. Producer Yasunori Ogura confirmed …