With every step taken by Clive Rosfield and his allies inFinal Fantasy 16, the challenge in battle usually increases. After all, with the protagonist getting stronger thanks to more powers and better equipment, the enemies standing in his way have to become more formidable to keep things interesting. However, it is not just the main story that has plenty of ways to make Clive’s life harder. Enemies found via other methods can also be huge threats, and that is always the case when it comes to Notorious Marks that can be hunted down using the bounty board....

TheDiablo-inspired action RPG,Ghostlore,recently released on Steam and came to Xbox Game Pass, presenting gamers with a Southeast Asian-inspired demon slaying campaign. In the wake of the launch, the Singaporean developer behind theindietitle, Andrew Teo, is exhausted but also encouraged by the game’s early reception, which currently enjoys “Very Positive” reviews on Steam. Game Rant recently spoke with Teo about all thingsGhostlore, including the game’s inspirations, aspirations, and mechanical development.The following interview has been edited for brevity and clarity....

Great strategy games, especially tricky games that offer a real challenge, are usually associated with PC gaming. It can be easier to assign intricate controls when players have access to a full keyboard, with the accuracy of control that is allowed by a mouse. However, the PS5 has a huge catalog of incredible games and among this treasure trove are a number of solid strategy games that work surprisingly well with a controller....

The following article contains spoilers forHawkeye.Although this week’s fifth episode ofHawkeyewas lacking a bit in easter eggs, it certainly delivered on drama and big reveals, which fans have been speculating about since the release of the series. Although it seems as if Clint has managed to put some of the beef between him and the Tracksuit Mafia to rest, the battle is far from over for him and Kate. Most of the easter eggs and intense bouts of drama from this week all seem to tie back to the new fan-favorite character, Yelena, as she played a huge role inepisode 5....

Despite the nature of a lot ofanimeto focus on the more exaggerated aspects of life, certain genres such as action, fantasy, sci-fi, and even horror may dabble into situations where death is unavoidable. As common in other forms of fiction, death inanimeis almost always treated seriously - an unexpected fate to befall a fan-favorite character, or an expected character development of someone who may have brought themselves to their untimely demise....

Summary Borderlands 3offers players the opportunity to participate in one of the game’s four seasonal events to add unique twists to the gameplay, such as new challenges, enemies, locations, and exclusive loot. Given how well-received these seasonal events are inBorderlands 3, the next installment in the looter-shooter franchise would be wise to make seasonal events a permanent feature. At the same time,Borderlands 4could also stand to take seasonal events to the next level with an expanded variety....

Summary Money makes the world go ‘round, as the old saying goes.It’s no different in RPGs, likeThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, either. After all, fat stacks of gold can be used to buy houses, bribe people, invest in shops, and the usual assortment of basic commodities as well. Considering how some purchasable items and estates inOblivioncan cost upwards of hundreds upon thousands of gold coins, there are likely plenty of players out there who are itching to fill up their pockets as quickly as possible....

Ever since Nintendo and Game Freak released the firstPokemontitles back in 1996, many fans of the series have speculated how the older games could’ve looked with today’s technology. Recently, one Pokemon fan anticipating the launch ofPokemon Scarlet and Violethas created a concept video showing what the Nintendo Switch title might have looked like usingPokemon Red and Blueconcept artin its open world. Twitter user Pokeyugami recently posted a video in the style of the concept art used forPokemon Red and Bluethat shares some similarities with anotherPokemonvideo they made but is centered onPokemon Scarlet and Violet....

Summary Since the release ofStarCraft 2, fans of the franchise have been clamoring for Blizzard to make a third entry. The massive sci-fi universe that the studio has created has been fun to explore, the gameplay has been thrilling, and it felt like there was no stopping this juggernaut. However, there have been no newStarCraftexperiences since 2016, besides a remaster in 2017. While fans may be yearning for more content, Blizzard seems to have no reason to explore the franchise further....

Cyberpunk 2077has had a pretty rough few weeks despite the game having apparently gone gold. For those who may have missed it, CD Projekt Red made the shocking announcement thatCyberpunk 2077’srelease date was delayed again, though only by a matter of weeks this time around. Still, despite the numerous delays, CD Projekt Red is still trying to drum up as much hype for the game as possible beforeCyberpunk 2077finally releases. Recently, CD Projekt Red teamed up with Porsche to bring Johnny Silverhand’s in-game Porsche 911 Turbo to life....

WithLife is Strange: True ColorsandLife is Strange Remastered Collectionset to launch later this year, both games have been confirmed for the Nintendo Switch at today’sNintendo Direct. From new studio Deck Nine,Life is Strange: True Colorsis the next installment in theLife is Strangestory. This time, players will assume the role of Alex Chen, who has reunited with her brother Gabe after eight years. She struggles withher power of empathy, but after Gabe mysteriously passes away, she must learn to use her power to find the truth....

Even thoughThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings Of Powerisn’t exactly connected to Peter Jackson’s belovedLord of the Ringsfilm trilogy, it seems a given that fans are almost as excited for the new series' music as they are for every other part of it. While Howard Shore didn’t reprise his position as a composer from Jackson’s movies (aside from writing the main theme forThe Rings of Power), the new show on the block did manage to nab talented veteran songwriter Bear McCreary, and he seems more than ready for the job....

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Poweron Prime Video got a big chunk of star power in its corner for its upcoming second season. Not content to rest on its already stellar cast, the impressively expensive series has added some talent fromBlack MirrorandGame of Thronesto its roster. It looks like things are about to escalate in the ever-changing land of Middle-earth. Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerseason 2 is still a way off, which means there’s plenty of time for new info to slowly trickle down while eager fans set in for the long and agonizing wait....