The Rogue Prince of Persia Hands-On Preview

In hindsight, it’s surprising that nobody jumped on an idea likeThe Rogue Prince of Persiasooner: with the series’ roots as a fast-paced action sidescroller featuring tricky platforming sections, a roguelike twist sounds like the perfect way to shake up the formula. Thankfully, Evil Empire is here to remedy that, and this roguelikePrince of Persiagame couldn’t be in better hands than with the folks who redefined the genre withDead Cells. Game Rant recently spent around 30 minutes dashing our way through a few ofThe Rogue Prince of Persia’s biomes, testing out the Prince’s arsenal of weapons, dodging our way through platforming challenge rooms, and getting smacked around by the game’s brutal first boss....

May 20, 2025 · 5 min · 974 words · Jeremiah Smith

The Toughest Decisions Players Have To Make In Skyrim (& What Happens When You Make Them)

Important choices are crucial parts of all video games. What separates them from other forms of media, like movies and books, heavily pertains to the ability to affect the world in some way. Whether for righteous or selfish reasons, the player is the one who should be at the helm of all digital adventures. RELATED:Skyrim: The 10 Darkest Quests, Ranked The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimhas great examples of player decisions which not only feel satisfying and appropriate but also ones that have a profound impact on the world....

May 20, 2025 · 7 min · 1374 words · Carl Patton

The Witcher 3's In the Heart of the Woods Quest Holds A Poignant Message About Lesser Evils

While exploring the world ofThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Geralt comes across multiple contracts. Each of these requires the player to track down a monster and kill it. That said, some Witcher contracts aren’t as cut and dry as they seem. While a monster is always involved in these quests, there are some contracts wherein killing it isn’t the only option, and the decision ultimately falls on Geralt. One example of this is the “In the Heart of the Woods” quest in Skellige....

May 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1147 words · Matthew Holland

Why Bayonetta Fans Should Replay the Series Before 3

Though it does not have an official release date set yet,Bayonetta 3is still on many players' minds, especially series creator Hideki Kamiya. Recently, Kamiya took to Twitter to remind fans that if they want to enjoyBayonetta 3"100 times more" then they should revisitBayonetta 1and 2, leaving many to infer that the previous two games are going to inform the upcoming third entry more than had been previously anticipated. While it wouldn’t be unusual for Kamiya to build hype about the upcoming release ofBayonetta 3, which fans hope will be sometime this year, it is odd that he would feel compelled to remind fans about replaying the previous games twice....

May 20, 2025 · 4 min · 713 words · Dustin Ortega

Why Some Bayonetta 3 Fans Hate the Ending

Bayonetta 3has been available for a little over a week now, and since the game is fairly short, it’s safe to say that most hardcore fans of the franchise have already finished it. Others that have yet to finish the story may have noticed some discourse about theBayonetta 3ending online and could be wondering why there seems to be so much negativity aimed at it. For those that don’t care about spoilers, here is why theBayonetta 3ending is causing so much controversy in the community....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Andrew Ferguson

Why Some Gamers Are Comparing Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Redfall

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis already proving to be a strong contender for Game of the Year, receiving generally glowing praise from fans and critics alike. The acclaim for the game comes largely from the ways in which Nintendo has been able to iterate upon the successful formula ofZelda: Breath of the Wildwhile still making the experience feel fresh. However, the game has stirred some controversy among fans on social media as comparisons are being drawn betweenThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomand Arkane Studios' latest titleRedfall....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · Eric Thomas

WWE 2K22 Reveals Screenshots of Umaga and Rikishi DLC

After the disastrous launch ofWWE 2K20, many are in agreement that the recently releasedWWE 2K22has gotten the franchise back on track.WWE 2K22came out swinging with revamped controls, massive stability improvements, and a huge roster of wrestlers for fans to choose from. And soon 2K Sports and Visual Concepts will be expanding on the game’s roster even further with the first DLC drop. The firstWWE 2K22DLC pack will launch on Tuesday, April 26 in the form of the Banzai Pack....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Sandra Barnes

Xbox Makes Two Big Games Free to Play for Limited Time

Rainbow Six SiegeandDirt 5have been made available to download and play as part of Free Play Days on Xbox until March 21 and March 24, respectively. Players seeking to take advantage of this opportunity must be Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members and have until 11:59pm PT on the respective days. Ubisoft Montreal’s 5v5 tactical shooter has seensuccess since its late-2015 debutand players can expect tight and destructible environments....

May 20, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Anna Daniels

Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom May Repeat One Downside of Tears of the Kingdom

Summary Just over a year after the massive hit that wasTears of the Kingdom,Zeldahas already moved on to its next big release in the form ofThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. While it takes the form of a top-down game using the chibi-fiedLink’s Awakeningremake art style, this should still be a significant title in both theZeldaseries and the Nintendo Switch’s final years. Princess Zelda has been given the rare chance to beEchoes of Wisdom’s main protagonist, and her adventure isn’t going to play out the same as one of Link’s quests....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 603 words · Charles Saunders

10 Games That Didn't Deserve A Sequel But Got One Anyway

Somegamesget sequels every year and they are deserved. They offer amazing gameplay or have deep stories that need a second or third game to fully explain. These games fill our hearts with joy and keep fans coming back for more year after year. Some games deserve sequels that sadly never come. RELATED:10 Games Fans Wanted A Sequel To (But Never Got) And some games make us wonder how they were ever green lit in the first place....

May 19, 2025 · 5 min · 988 words · Jennifer Prince

6 Great Movies That Were Nominated For Razzies

The Razzies, also known as the Golden Raspberry Awards, is an award show that celebrates the biggest movie flops released every year. For the most part, movies that receive a Razzie nomination usually deserve it, but there have been a few exceptions throughout the years. RELATED:Oscars: Directors Who Have Won The Most Academy Awards Normally, receiving an award nomination is proof that a movie should be considered great, but getting nominated for a Razzie is a completely different story....

May 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1037 words · Frank Castillo

Adorable Elden Ring Video Proves Pets Are The Toughest Bosses of All

AnElden Ringplayer has uploaded a hilarious video of them trying to use their character to defeat a real-world distraction. From Software’s open world epic has a high number of bosses and enemies that players can encounter while exploringElden Ring, each coming with its own challenges. Gamers looking to pass their time in the Lands Between they wait for the Shadows of the Erdtree DLC, have been showcasing their talents against some of the toughest enemies....

May 19, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Francisco Thompson

All Preorder Bonuses for Princess Peach Showtime Game

Quick Links Soon enough, players will be able to help Peach transform and use all sorts of abilities to save Sparkle Theater.Princess Peach: Showtime’s release date is just around the corner, so it’s the right time for gamers that want to pre-order the game to choose which retailer is right for them according to their personal preferences. This guide will tell players everything they need to know about the available pre-order bonuses forPrincess Peach: Showtime!...

May 19, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Joshua Clark