Summary Star Wars Outlawslets you do what Luke Skywalker never managed in A New Hope - visit Tosche Station on Tatooine and have a browse of its power converters. Although it’s certainly a surprise to see a triple-A Star Wars gamethat doesn’t feature a lightsaber-wielding protagonist, the thing that makes Star Wars Outlaws stand out the most is thatit’s the first open-world game the series has ever had. Well, not includingLego Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagaand some of theMMOs the franchise has had....

Summary Numbies are the scourge of modern gaming. That andthe layoffs. And the bloated worlds leading to protracted development cycles. And the endless monetisation. Andthe second coming of Gamergate. There’s a lot of scourges going around. But ‘numbies’ are extremely irritating to deal with, and they’re also linked to the bloated worlds thing and the monetisation thing. Thankfully,Star Wars Outlawswon’t have them, and instead has a distinctly TTRPG feel to things....

Summary Tony Hawk’s clones (that’s clones of theTony Hawk’s video games, not clones of the man himself) are a dime a dozen these days, even though it’s been nearly a decade since Pro Skater 5. Gamers are simply rabid for great skating games infused with radical X-Games energy (Pro Skater 5 won’t have sated their appetite in that case), and developers are happy to oblige. Whether you want some high-octane cycling action inParcel Corpsor dystopian roller blading withBomb Rush Cyberfunk, you’ve got a plethora of options....

Quick Links It wouldn’t be a Sledgehammer title without the presence of the STG44. The iconic Sturmgewehr 44 is back inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, and it’s arguably one of the game’s best assault rifles. A forgiving three-hit kill with excellent range makes this gun behave more like a battle rifle than a traditional assault rifle. Of course, you can use the Gunsmith to morph this weapon into something that better suits your playstyle....

Summary TheXbox 360Marketplace was a game changer for the industry, being the first high-profile and successful online marketplace for console games. One of the big reasons to buy a 360 over the PS3 back then was the digital-only titles because they were that good and just trounced the PlayStation Store’s library at the time. Even bigger titles outside the Xbox Live Arcade realm were exclusive digitally sometimes, like the 360 ports of Resident Evil 4 and Code Veronica....

Summary Barring a miraculous turnaround, theBorderlandsmovie can be considered a flop. The strangely-PG-13 moviestruggled to sell tickets, wasslaughtered by critics, and is projected to earn backless than eight percent of its budgetover its opening weekend. It received almost unanimous negative reviews, earning it a27 from critics on Metacriticand a2.8 from viewers. But, despite its universal condemnation, it would seem that the movie has built up a bit of a fan base, and not in an ironic way....

Summary Despite an over decade-long hiatus, College Football video games returned with a vengeance withCollege Football 25. With over 100 teams to choose from, there are a quite frankly ridiculous amount of players included in the game, each with their own stats fine-tuned to their real-life ability. Some stats make a bigger difference than others, and speed in particular is a stat that is paramount in most positions. There are few players on the team that touch the ball as often as the quarterback, so a high speed stat on a QB can make an incredible difference throughout a season....

Quick Links The First Descendantis a free-to-play looter shooter from Nexon, inspired by the likes of Warframe and Destiny 2. There are multiple characters to choose from, each with their own abilities and playstyles. Gameplay is pretty straightforward - go here, shoot that - but the complexity comes from the late-game builds and, of course, the never-ending grind. This complete guide covers everything we’ve learned about the game so far, including boss guides, character builds, and more....

Quick Links Zenless Zone Zerohasreceived a lot of praisefor its unique combat, compelling characters and engaging storyline, and the glory of the game can be seen clearly through the first critical mission you will be asked to complete. The Proxy And The Hare is the final tutorial commission you will be required to complete, and it serves as an amazing climax for the story presented so far. Whether it be villainous hackers, bonding with your first Agents, or the reveal of a mysterious outside agency, there is a lot to tackle in this commission, and you’ve come to the right place to learn all about it....

Quick Links Starting onAugust 19 and going through August 26,Pokemon Sleepis hosting a week long event all about meeting and befriending as many Water-Type Pokemon as possible. All of this is leading to the upcoming Suicune Research event and aims to give sleep researchers the best chance of meeting the usual cast of Water Pokemon, but two new arrivals as well. Whooper and Quagsire join the rosterand will appear at most of the research sites in the game....

AfterNintendoreleased a brief, tone-setting trailer for a game codenamed “Emio” earlier this month,some internet sleuths concluded that the M-rated horror game must be developed by Bloober Team. There were legitimate reasons for that assessment, like the fact that an upcoming Nintendo-exclusiveBloobergame is codenamed Project M, and the letter M appeared on multiple assets on the Emio website.That line of reasoning was debunkedby IGN’sNintendo Voice Chatsoon after, with the hosts citing multiple behind-the-scenes sources....

Quick Links Fortnite: Chapter 5, Season 3 introduced Flaming Boost Hoops, a scorching way to traverse the island. These are no ordinary playground rings — they’re fiery portals to high speed. Race through them for a turbocharged boost that not only outpaces your enemies but also packs explosive power and endless stamina, giving you the edge in battle. Scattered like blazing breadcrumbs across the map are 29 hoops. This guide will transform you into a Hoop-dini, revealing every single one....

Quick Links Elden Ring: Shadow of The Erdtreeintroduces a galore of new weapons and classes in the Realm of Shadow. While players are still reporting the discovery of brand-new items and weapons from the main game, the expansion has dramatically increased the number of weapons to an unprecedented level overall. In the expansion, there are multiple armaments much superior to others; all legendary. These legendary weapons often come with their innate Ashes of War, beautifully animated yet deadly....