I was checking out Metacritic’s list of top-rated video games, and you won’t believe what I found! Right after the critically acclaimed Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, there’s this really interesting game sitting in second place. It’s a bit of a surprise, honestly!
Animal Crossing players are incredibly creative, and many have designed amazing islands. One person took it to the extreme, completely recreating their island to look like the post-apocalyptic world of Fallout.
Amazon Games’ New World was an instant success when it launched in 2021. The game quickly reached nearly a million players on Steam at its peak, but it struggled to maintain that popularity.
A special ‘Director’s Edition’ of the game’s soundtrack will be released on disc, featuring songs that weren’t included in the streaming version. This expanded release contains 88 tracks and will be available on April 24th. It includes a booklet with notes from composer Masafumi Takada, as well as an interview. The first copies will come in a unique three-sided case with special artwork. You can find more details, including comments from the musicians who contributed to the game, and information about pre-order bonuses at the official soundtrack website. The full soundtrack cover art is also available to view there.
Yakuza 3 is different from other games in the series, as it shows Kiryu enjoying a calmer life. After resolving the conflict with the Omi Alliance in Yakuza 2, he moves to Okinawa to care for his adopted daughter, Haruka, and run an orphanage. The first part of the game centers around his bond with the children, simple moments with Haruka, and lighthearted side stories as a father figure.
Being new to the Yakuza games, I was a little overwhelmed by how many there are and how passionate the fans are. Luckily, playing the demo eased my concerns. I also learned the full game will include a 20-minute summary of the first two Yakuza titles, which is great for players who are new to the series and want to jump in here.
Minecraft might seem simple with its block-based graphics, but the creativity of its players is truly amazing.
The popular HBO Max medical drama returned last week for its second season, set during the Fourth of July holiday. The Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center is, as usual, incredibly busy.
Draven, Hattori, Nova, Gage, and Finch are currently the most effective heroes to choose because they have strong leadership abilities and can inflict a lot of damage with their special moves.
Players won’t be able to freely switch between characters; the story is designed around experiencing specific parts as either Grace or Leon. While Grace isn’t as strong as Leon, she has unique skills, like the ability to create weapons from infected blood. She also has a powerful handgun called Requiem for tough situations, but ammo will be scarce to encourage players to use a variety of tactics.