Nearly 13 years after the series' last mainline entry,Fablewas fully revealed at this week’s Xbox Showcase. While the game is the fourth mainline entry in the series,Fable’s Xbox Showcase trailerconfirms the title is a full series reboot. Many fans were surprised when the trailer aired, as its first half consisted of a short monologue about heroism and the importance of vegetables, before pulling back the curtain on aFableentry unlike any other....

The formula ofFall Guysis simple: pit 60 clumsy beans against one another in a series of elaborate races, puzzles, and survival scenarios until there’s only one left. It’sbattle royale at its most brutal, but the crux of this gameplay loop is the reward given to those skilled (or lucky) players that manage to win the entire episode, the elusive crown. Within the game, crowns serve as the ultimate motivator, as players can use them to buy awesome cosmetics and collaboration content, but recently a debate has cropped up over how the game handles crowns, splitting the otherwise wholesome player base into two distinct groups....

Summary InOne Piece, pirates sail and clash on the Grand Line for fame, wealth, and power or something that transcends beyond these powerful influences in the series. The treacherous world often makes some characters meet their end, leaving an indelible mark on their final words. These last words serve as powerful moments of reflection for the characters involved and even the fans. Moreover, theOne Pieceseries is not only about the pirates but also some memorable people whose last moments are more than just poignant goodbyes; they are declarations of love and sacrifice....

Since the release ofFinal Fantasy 14’sEndwalkerexpansion, Square Enix and players alike have been struggling with server congestion. This has led to long login times, the inability to transfer servers, and the inability for new players to even begin playingFinal Fantasy 14.After being a persistent issue for several weeks now, Director Naoki Yoshida has released a roadmap for operations expansions to alleviate the problem. Yoshi-P’s lengthy blog post breaks down several areas of interest in order of rollout....

Warning: This article contains major spoilers for Final Fantasy 16. Proceed at your own risk. Final Fantasy 16 is easily developer Square-Enix’s darkest take on theFinal Fantasyfranchise. The title incorporates many of theFinal Fantasyseries' most iconic elements, such as magic, summons, dragoons, and chocobos.Final Fantasy 16takes a uniquely mature approach to each, reimagining them withinthe war-torn land of Valisthea. However, one departure from tradition stands above the rest, as the crystals,Final Fantasy’s oldest beacons of hope and light, become the title’s main antagonist....

The lead designer for the first threeGears of Wargames, Cliff Bleszinski, has had an interesting career. After finishing up with theacclaimedGears of Warfranchise, Bleszinski went on a short hiatus before returning with his studio Boss Key Productions. It appears that while this production company was developing its first title, Bleszinski entered some very interesting talks with 20th Century Fox. While Boss Key Productions was producingLawBreakers,plans for future games from the studio were already in motion....

Summary Sony’s first party offerings have grown exponentially since the beginning of the PlayStation 4’s life cycle. Plenty have arrived and had an immediate impact, so whenGhost of Tsushimalaunched in 2020, there was already a high expectation put on it to be as successful asothers likeSpider-Man, God of War, andHorizon Zero Dawn. Ghost of Tsushimawas a resounding success for developer Sucker Punch, and showed the studio’s ability to craft interesting open worlds for players to explore....

The indie side of the game industry is more famous and successful than it has ever been. Fans and critics alike agree that indiegames likeHadesandHollow KnightproveAAA studios don’t house all the talent in the industry. On the contrary, there’s lots of indie developers out there making impressive games, in spite of the challenges that come with working independently. Another indie game that’s garnered praise even in the years of Early Access leading up to its recent release isHammerHelm,a city-building RPG about dwarves building up a new home for themselves, largely made by Jonathan “Calandryll” Hanna....

The long-rumoredHarry PotterRPG was finally given the spotlight. Since word began circulating back in 2018 thanks to a Redditor leaking footage, avid fans have been looking forward to a formal announcement of the upcoming game. During thePS5 showcase on September 16th, both a name and release year for the game were given. Along with the gorgeous announcement trailer forHogwarts Legacycame affirmation of fan suspicion that the game would be set in the late 1800s, but what does that mean for its characters?...

The final days ofHarry Potter Wizards Uniteare quickly approaching as the year comes to an end, but there are still a handful of events for players to get through before calling it quits on the mobile AR experience. TheDecember 2021 calendar of events in the mobile AR gameis carrying forward and the first part of the game’s penultimate Brilliant Event is now going live. The Battle for Secrecy two-part Brilliant Event is running throughout the rest of December and witches and wizards will only be able to experience the first half of the activities during the starting today....

With the release date ofThe Witcherseason 2 steadily approaching, fans are eager for any information they can find. Luckily, series star Henry Cavill has come to the rescue, offering fans a short tease of what’s to come in season 2. He took to social media and shared a brief video that highlighted dramatic scenes in succession. In fact, the only words spoken throughout the duration of the teaser are “run” and “salvation....

Bungie, the developer best known for the earlyHalotitles as well as theDestinyfranchise, seems to be excelling after the split from its Activision publishing deal. It looks as if this split was for the best, as somechilling details about the Activision partnershipseem to paint the deal in a rather one-sided and exploitative light. Now with the Activision deal behind them, Bungie seems to be relishing its newfound independence, and fans have also been vocal about the positive results....

Last week during Sony’s anticipated PlayStation 5 reveal event, fans expected some sort of horror game reveal and sure enough, Capcom delivered. Following months long speculation, rumors, and leaks,Resident Evil Villagewas shown officiallyconfirming a number of elements and features. Through the clever use of roman numerals, Capcom makes it clear that this isResident Evil 8even though the subtitle is actually Village. After the debut trailer forResident Evil Village, Capcom released a special message from producers Tsuyoshi Kanda and Pete Fabiano....