In the vast and intricate tapestry of the cosmos, wherethe mysteries of the universe unfold, there exists a genre of games that challenge the human intellect and spirit: grand strategy. While games of this genre often focus on shifting terrestrial map borders and the violence and politicking behind them, sci-fi grand strategy games cast a wider net, focusing on human futures that can’t be described in the curves of a two-dimensional map....

As great as co-stars like Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, and Jenna Fischer were in their roles,The Officewas never the same after Steve Carell departed from the cast toward the end of the seventh season. His performance as the “world’s best boss,” Michael Scott, carried the series with the perfect combination of social ineptness and endearing vulnerability. Michael was the heart and soul of the series, and Carell was irreplaceable. But NBC inevitably insisted on replacing him and dragging out the series for another two seasons....

Summary The developers behind the upcomingStellar Bladerevealed the real-life South Korean model they worked with in order to create the game’s action heroine, Eve.Stellar Bladehas been a hot topic of discussion ever since its re-reveal in 2023, with many anticipating its April 26 release. The design ofStellar Blade’s protagonist has dominated conversations, especially after the game’s latest State of Play trailer. A lot of the trailers and screenshots prominently focus on Eve, the game’s main protagonist....

More information has now been revealed aboutTiny Tina’s Wonderlands, a spin-off game to the popularBorderlandsseries with aDungeons and Dragonsinspired aesthetic. During today’sIGN Summer Expo, a flurry of trailers have been released introducing new games for gamers to get excited about during this year, butTiny Tina’s Wonderlandsgets just a bit more. Its previously released trailer is dissected by a member of the Gearbox development team, and fans can learn more about the characters, enemies, and the main villain in the upcoming game....

Many fans ofVampire Survivorshave likely been wondering when a secret character would be introduced that used Heaven Sword astheir starting weapon. The wait is over as of the most recent patch; which adds two new characters into the game. One of these characters is Gains Boros. RELATED:Vampire Survivors: All The Arcanas, Ranked This secret character uses the Dragon Shrimp enemy sprite and uses the evolved form of the Cross - Heaven Sword....

Summary The main characters in video games are heroes to look up to. They live and die by their values, have traditional characteristics that make them likable and personable and possess a sense of morality that is reflected throughout their story. Conventional storytelling in video games relies on the stereotypical optimistic protagonist to drive the narrative, versus the villainous counterpart who is employed to introduce conflict into the story. However, occasionally, video game characters are written with adeeply tragic backstorythat provides context to who they are now....

While crafting resources and surviving the islands you explore are the foundations on whichSurvival: Fountain of Youthare built, there is also a story that players can opt to follow. By following the game’s story missions, players will discover the truth about their captain, as well as the history of the islands and their inhabitants. Players who have just begun their journey inSurvival: Fountain of Youthmay find it quite challenging at the start, given there are little resources and navigational tools at your disposal....

343 Industries' upcomingHalo Infiniteis one of this year’s biggest releases. Originally marketed as a launch title for Microsoft’s shiny new Xbox Series X/S consoles, the game has now been delayed a whole year to fall 2021. Fans areeager to have another look at the game, and with E3 2021 right around the corner, they won’t have to wait a lot more. A finale to 343’s Reclaimer Saga, many fans are curious to know about Master Chief’s age inHalo Infinite, and whether if it holds any huge ramifications for the future of the franchise....

TheXbox Series Xreleases in a month and prospective pre-orderers are hungry for any information about the console. $499 is not a small sum to pay and the past generation’s launch woes, whether it be noise or heat, still stand out in pre-orderers' minds. It’s understandable then that there’s some worry, following at least one (now deleted) report from preview coverage of theXbox Series Xsaying it’s “hot, like really hot!” But the story has now progressed to a point where the Xbox Series X’s heat issues appear to have been exaggerated....

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis such a fantastic sequel toBreath of the Wildand adds so much to the core systems of the game that people are making the comparison ofBotWbeing the ‘beta version’ andTears of the Kingdombeing the ‘full release’. RELATED:Switch Games That Make The Best Use Of Gyro Controls All that said, it’s not a ‘perfect’ game by any means. There are a lot of little changes Nintendo could make to the systems in the game or mechanics as a whole that would vastly improve players' experiences....

The 3D open-world genre has come a long way since first bursting onto the scene in the late nineties. Games likeShenmueandGrand Theft Auto 3laid a lot ofthe genre’s foundations, though in the decades since, a combination of new ideas and technological advancements have helped to refine and replace many of the mechanics and tropes that were common in the early days of open-world video games. RELATED:The Most Annoying Mechanics In Open-World Games Not all of these changes have been for the better, with aggressive micro-transactions and pointless online multiplayer modes blighting plenty of otherwise fantastic titles....

TheAmnesiafranchise is famous in the horror genre for making its protagonists completely helplessagainst the terrors that lurk around every corner.Amnesia: Rebirthis no exception to this trope. Tasi’s only hope of surviving lies in hiding from the threats she encounters while also trying to maintain her sanity in the process. RELATED:Beginner Tips For Amnesia: Rebirth Amnesia: Rebirthis very atmospheric. As such, darkness engulfs much of the setting’s environment. Managing one’s source of light is the game’s primary mechanic....

The latest installment in the franchise,Assassin’s Creed Valhallais one of the most ambitious and expansive iterations ever seen within theAssassin’s Creedformula. Possessing an impressive array of different locations, a penchant for historical accuracy, and a deeply detailed story, the game is some of the best that the new formula forAssassin’s Creedhas to offer. Outside of the impressive base-game, there are equally strong expansions and DLCs available to further satiate the need for Viking combat and Norse mythology....