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Rumors have been making the rounds that developers have been claiming thePS5to be the console with the best architecture of all time. The info comes by way of VentureBeat, and it does seem believable given what otherpublic PS5 statementshave been made about Sony’s upcoming next generation console. With the official announcement of thePS5showcase coming up in just a few days, VentureBeat reported some information about the PS5. In this report, the website claims that some studios “… have told GamesBeat that [the PS5] has better architecture than any console in history....

Ash Ketchum has caught manyPokémonin his 25 years as a 10-year-old. It’s almost as if his name is a prophecy… or some sort of pun. Either way, he’s had many different teams over the years. His Kanto team is a fan favorite, obviously. Today, we’re going to be taking a look at all ten of his original Pokémon and ranking how good they really were. We won’t be looking at Lapras (as they used that poor thing as a glorified boat) or Primeape (as Ash abandoned him after like… a single battle)....

Quick Links As far as sandboxes go, the one found inSaints Rowis a lot bigger than most. The game boasts one ofthe largest open-world maps aroundand players will need to explore nearly every inch of it as they make their way through the game’s main story. Driving and flying with the wingsuit are great ways to do so and both can be an awful lot of fun. Sometimes, however, players will want to fast travel in order to save themselves some time....

The point of thescience fictiongenre is to follow a fictional story that weaves in elements of true or theoretical science. The allure of this is that it seems to symbolize the future, especially for humanity. There’s no doubt that one creative concept that will always intrigue people is storylines that examine a potential fate of our species, which is why so many books, shows, and films that focus on this exist....

Many members of the gaming community considerThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimto be one of the greatest games of all time. With its expansive, detailed environments, memorable NPCs, and extensive variance in terms of how the game can be approached,Skyrimcertainly has a lot to offer in terms of content. However, players will often times encounter extremely bizarre glitches withinSkyrim. Over the years,Skyrimand bugs have become rather synonomous with each other. WhileSkyrimis home to a number of glitches, for many fans of the game, the technical flaws make it a more unique and memorable experience, with many fans adopting the glitches into various different facets of onlineSkyrimculture....

Mages. Whether they are the inquisitive, secluded types who prefer to stay in and practice their magic surrounded by knowledge or the outgoing, curious types who feel that adventure is its own method of learning, both will surely need support in the form of companionship. What better companion is there than a significant other who will be there to share in all the ups anddowns the magic-filled life of a mageprovides?...

Summary One creativeStarfieldplayer has designed their ship to look like Superman, and fans will even recognize the character’s iconic pose. As with most Bethesda RPGs,Starfieldplaces a great deal of importance on player choice and customization.Starfieldspecifically doubles down on creation tools, leading players to share their unique and often pop culture-inspired creations with the community. Since launch,Starfieldplayers have flooded social media with images of characters they’ve designed to look like famous fictional figures....

There is an old turn of phrase in English that goes: “May you live in interesting times.” While it sounds like a blessing of sorts, these days it’s mostly used as an ironic reference to the many ways in which the world currently appears to be on fire both metaphorically and literally. Despite all of the problems that loom overhead, Americans recently concluded their Thanksgiving celebrations and everything that typically goes along with that....

The true potential of video games based around being stuck in a time loop was first explored in a major way withThe Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Maskback in 2000. Now, 21 years later, the premise is a fairly common one to find in games of all types.Fans of shooters will haveDeathloopwhen it releases, while roguelike fans haveReturnal. Adventure titles with time loops seem to narratively resonate with players much more, as they ask the player what they would do if you were stuck with no way out - a question asked by two games as of late,12 MinutesandThe Forgotten City....

Quick Links As old and new players alike begin to experience the updated version ofThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, one of the first questions players will encounter is whether they should simulate aWitcher 2save file. The short answer for nearly everyone who picks up the game will be yes, they should. While PC gamers have hadaccess toThe Witcher 2,the game has yet to be released on consoles. With this in mind, CD Projekt Red wanted to give console players the ability to decide how their Geralt would have made past choices....

It’s a good time to be intoThe Witcherfranchise. The original Polish book series that kickstarted it has new editions of its English translations popping up in bookstores. The critically acclaimed video gameThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunthas been made available to millions of new players withits recent Nintendo Switch port. And in December, the franchise will be making its way to the busy realm of stream-based TV with Netflix’s new adaptation, simply titledThe Witcher....

Episodic games have quite a bit of popularity among gamers. The concept of not having a game all at once and having to wait for the next installment isn’t appealing to every gamer, but there’s an element of suspense and excitement that can’t be matched with episodic games. Among some of the most popular episodic games areLife is StrangeandThe Wolf Among Us. The former has had one prequel and a sequel released in episodic fashion, but the newest game,Life is Strange: True Colors,will deviate from the precedent set....

InVoice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars, players will have to traverse a map of hidden cards. Each card represents a small portion of the map. Finding new locations involves a lot of danger from enemies and random events, so players will want to find towns as quickly as possible. This includes Thriceton, the first town players have to find without the aid of a map in thisSquare EnixJRPG. Thriceton in Voice of Cards In the newest in a long line ofunique Yoko Taro games,Voice of Cardsis a world entirely made of cards....