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Not only are video game remakes more abundant now than ever, but quite a lot of them are horror games. Silent Hill 2, Dead Space, Until Dawn, and, of course, the Resident Evil remakes that started this whole train. Nearlyall of these remakes are great, and many more horror titles could use one. When considering what horror game needs a remake, the title in question must have various aspects. Perhaps the game requires more polish, a visual overhaul, technical reasons for a remake, new stuff to add, or simply bringing the game to a whole new audience....

Quick Links Hunter is one of those characters inBrotatothat is hard to figure out, and can give you quite a lot of headaches before you find an angle to play it. Luckily, it isn’t so difficult to win with it when you know the right tricks. As with any spud, Hunter can be played in a couple of ways, but this is the one that is the easiest and the fastest for you....

Summary Status effects across theFinal Fantasyseries tend to be a bit hit-or-miss. You get so many cool effects, yet in most games, bosses can’t even suffer from them, making them functionally useless. This isn’t always the case (thank you, Final Fantasy 10) though often enough to be annoying. Which is what makes Toad, or sometimes Frog, so fun. It’s not meant to be serious. An enemy casts a spell and now you’re a frog....

Quick Links Even in the derelict, unpredictable world ofStalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, few things are as helpful to you as money. You need it to repair your gear, upgrade your guns, and buy things like ammo or healing supplies. How are you supposed to afford all of that? Fortunately, there’s value to be found in every corner of the Zone. You just need to know how to look for it....

Summary Leaked gameplay footage from Splash Damage’sTransformers: Reactivatehas resurfaced online following yesterday’s surprise announcement that the game had been cancelled. As Transformers fans begging Activision to make the Xbox 360 games available to download are well aware of, it’s been a long time since we’ve had a new game in the series.While Transformers used to have a prolific and surprisingly strong lineup of gaming adaptations(shout-out to War for Cybertron), that hasn’t been the case for a long while....

I owned one of the first Oculus headsets released, and was astonished by even the simplest games.Vader Immortalwas barely a game, more of an interactive experience akin to a theme park ride, and yet I lapped up every second. The immersion of VR is second to none, but many developers use that immersion as a crutch, and fail to innovate beyond it. There are classics of the medium, likeBeat Saber,Tetris Effect, and Superhot VR....

InMarvel Rivals, every hero has their day — even on the losing team. That’s where SVP comes into play. This system ensures that standout performances don’t go unnoticed, rewarding the players who pour their heart (and powers) into the match. Whether you’re dishing out damage, keeping teammates alive with clutch heals, or stacking eliminations, SVP is your chance to shine. But there’s more to it than just bragging rights. It’s a game-changer in Ranked matches, offering a silver lining when the odds aren’t in your favor....

Quick Links As soon as you witness the starting cutscene ofStalker 2: Heart Of Chornobyl, you’ll quickly realize just how dangerous The Zone is. Not only are you fighting the intense weather and the emissions, but you’ll also constantly be chased and ambushed by both humans and mutants alike. If that isn’t enough, you’ll also face special environmental dangers all around called the Anomalies. This is a unique mechanic in this game, and it’s important to understand exactly what it is if you want to have a smooth experience....

Quick Links InZenless Zone Zero, the right W-Engine takes an already well-built character, completes their kit, and elevates them far beyond where they would be without it. Many of the best W-Engines in the game are “signature” versions, designed with that character’s unique abilities in mind. That doesn’t mean you can’t use them elsewhere, and plenty of W-Engines work with multiple characters. That adaptability is a godsend for free-to-play or low-spending players....

Summary Since the dawn of theXbox 360, Avatars have been an integral part of theXboxidentity and user experience. A more customizable version ofNintendo’sMiis,Avatars allowed players to customize their character to fit their exact personality, complete with varying options for clothes, accessories and features. Unfortunately, if recent reporting is anything to go off of, then beginning in early January, Avatars will be going away permanently. The decision marks the end of one of gaming’s most unique and celebrated features....

Summary A reliable insider has recently claimed that the era ofXboxhaving permanent console exclusives is “over”, something that’s been becoming clearer and clearer over the past year. Earlier this week,one of the biggest surprises of The Game Awards was the first gameplay trailer for The Outer Worlds 2, which is set to release at some point in 2025. It was a shock to see consideringObsidian already has Avowed releasingin just two months,but the most noteworthy part of the reveal was at the end when the PS5 logopopped up alongside the ones for Xbox and Steam....

Xbox’s two console strategy sounded like a great idea when it was first revealed. The Xbox Series X would be the flagship console with the high specs, while theXbox Series Swould be targeted to more casual gamers and used almost like a Game Pass machine. However, various developers eventually came out saying that the Series S feels more like a hurdle. Thanks to Microsoft’s Series X - Series S parity policy, devs have been finding it hard to make their games run on the lower end console....

Quick Links Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate is one of the many legendary creatures found inMagic: The Gathering’sFoundations set that can be used as your commander. Formerly the head of the Mardu (black/white/red) clan, she dissolved the Mardu in favor of following the black/red dragon Kolaghan. Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate is a creature that you always want to be attacking with to grow her stats. This later turns into the ability to reanimate creatures from the graveyard to cheat out powerful creatures without ever needing to actually pay their mana cost....