2024 is officially nearing its end, which means it’s almost time for the annualGame Awardsceremony. While the covetedGame of the Year awardis the most desirable of them all, any developer would be happy to earn a “Best” award in any category at the 2024 Game Awards. One such category is Best Action Game, which has some worthy contenders this year. One thing that stands out about this particular category in comparison to others is that each nominee has received a similar critical reception, thereby placing them on equal ground with one another as they vie for Best Action Game....

Summary Developer NCSoft has just revealedThrone and Liberty’s Startree Solstice, a new Christmas event that will run from December 12 to January 9. This festiveThrone and Libertyevent will feature special rewards, holiday decorations, themed cosmetics, a new currency, and much more. Amazon’s free-to-play MMORPG,Throne and Liberty, launched in October 2024 and quickly grabbed players' attention with its strategic combat and flexible character progression. While it’s been well-received overall, some players have experienced issues with boss battles and server disconnections....

Summary Secret Levelhas fans excited about the prospect of a video game-centric anthology series from a creator and team that’s made a name for itself with the medium, and now they get the final word on the thought process behind the idea that’s set to end the streaming year on a solid note for gamers. With theAmazon Primeplatform offering both a gaming service in Prime Gaminganda popular streaming service in Prime Video, it was the perfect home forSecret Level....

Summary The upcomingVisionspin-off from 2021’sWandaVisionis set to hit the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the near future with a ton of returning characters already confirmed or highly likely to be involved, and a recent report names two unexpected additions to the cast list that fans will certainly be intrigued to see return to the franchise. While theMCUgot its start in the theaters, the franchise would soon make the reach to streaming on Disney+, kicking off its small screen era of content with WandaVision, a well-received first entry that set up a lot of plot threads and spawned two spin-off shows (that we know of)....

Quick Links Persona 5 Royallets players choose the name of the protagonist during theopening hours of the game, and it will appear constantly as all the characters in the game will use that name. It’s also important to know that the last name will be used a lot more often, as is customary in Japan. While you can choose any name you want, there is a canon name for Joker that Atlus uses in other media....

SinceStarfield’s release has come and gone, Bethesda fans have shifted their attention to the studio’s next open world RPG:The Elder Scrolls 6. It has been 13 years since the lastElder Scrollsgame was released and 6 years sinceThe Elder Scrolls 6was announced. While work is confirmed to still be underway on the game, Bethesda has kept details to a minimum. Expectations forThe Elder Scrolls 6are incredibly high. Not only does Bethesda need a win afterStarfield’s somewhat troubled launch, butThe Elder Scrolls 6is a follow-up to one of the most beloved western RPGs of all time....

As one of the series' most enduring figures since its inception, Chris Redfield is often seen as the face ofResident Evilitself. Throughout his endeavors as a core protagonist and supporting cast member, he has become a beloved hero whose dedication to combating the spread of bioweapons is second to none. Despite the positive impact of his career, however, Chris Redfield is also now a jaded and distant man who has been changed by surviving one of the darkest journeys in all ofResident Evil....

The following contains minor spoilers forSecret Level. Despite all that has been revealed about it so far, Tim Miller’s upcoming American adult animated anthology seriesSecret Levelremains largely a mystery, with its trailers showcasing a rather interesting conglomerate of video game imagery that will somehow eventually translate into a show. Each episode inSecret Levelis a standalone story based on several video games and franchises, some of which have already arrived and some that are still to come....

Summary ALegend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomfan was able to build a robotic kangaroo. Some games grant players immense creative freedom to make whatever amazing objects come to their minds. This includes titles such asThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Fans ofThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomhave been pushing the limits of what can be built while utilizing the title’s building mechanic. Players have made things that include helicopters, jetpacks, and steamboats, surprising the gaming community with the innovative creations that they made inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom....

Summary Isometric RPGscan take on many different forms. The genre is so versatile, that there are nearly infinite possibilities to explore and a ton to offer to players in terms of stories, game mechanics, and even combinations with other genres to deliver an enjoyable and memorable experience.Many RPGs are based on historical fantasy, while others touch on modern times and the struggles that come with them. Whatever the case, combat is typically a central piece of the RPG puzzle, and it often comes presented with real-time mechanics....

Warning! This article contains spoilers for the end of Arcane Season 2. Summary After almost a decade of work,Arcane’sSeason 2 finale brings Riot Games and Fortiche’s animated series to a close with a satisfying conclusion that is worthy of theLeague of Legendsadaptation has set. Arcane’sfinale, titled “Dirt Under Your Nails” pulls out all the stops. It has large-scale action sequences and emotional character deaths, plus it manages to resolve at least half a dozen story arcs, all the while looking brilliant thanks to Fortiche’s animation....

Summary Ash Ketchum, the protagonist of thePokemonanime, is a character many people can quote off the top of their heads, considering the sheer number of iconic quotes that he’s said over the years. Despite being so young, Ash’s many adventures across the numerous regions have provided him withplenty of experience when it comes to Pokemon battles, but it’s also taught him what it means to be a good trainer — and the importance of establishing a relationship with one’s pocket monsters....

One ofAstro Bot’s greatest strengths is its high level of variety. WhileAstro’s platforming mechanicsstay largely the same throughout the game, a new power-up is introduced every few levels or so, significantly impacting gameplay. These power-ups range from rocket backpacks that are used frequently during the game’s 10-20 hour runtime, to a shrinking power-up that’s used for just one level. All that’s to say thatAstro Botis home to some truly innovative, genuinely fun gameplay mechanics....