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Summary With the upcoming release ofGrand Theft Auto 6, Rockstar Games has its hands full for the next few years as it tries to reassert its place at the top of the open-world genre. This doesn’t mean that chatter about a possibleRed Dead Redemption 3has gone away entirely, though, as the sequel toJohn Marston’s epic story has been one of the most revered titles of the last 15 years. Symbolism is everywhere inRed Dead Redemption, with subtle nods and references being caught by eagle-eyed fans....

Persona 6is a total mystery as of this writing. All that Atlus has said explicitly about the nextPersonais that it’s in the works, and that it aims to make a title even greater thanPersona 5.That’s a tall order considering how much lovePersona 5has generated, so one wonders what Atlus plans on doing to make such a successful game. Some rumors claim thatPersona 6will be PS5 exclusive.The PS5 certainly has loading speeds and rendering capabilities that could result in a smooth and beautifulPersonaexperience....

Summary APokemonfan has shared a design for a hypothetical third version ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet, calling itPokemon Viridian. The design has an interesting backstory and the concept has led to Pokemon fans missingthird versions ofPokemongames. Getting a third variant of thePokemongames goes all the way back to the first generation of games.Pokemon Yellowput its own Pikachu twist on the stories ofPokemon Red and Blue, but even before that, Japan’sPokemon Bluewas essentially a remaster of theirPokemon Red and Green, and led to the global release version most fans are familiar with....

Ever since thePokemongames took fans back to Kanto for the first time in 2004 with thePokemon RedandBlueremakes,Pokemon Fire RedandLeaf Green, a loose pattern of remaking previous mainlinePokemongames has been established. Every few years, an older generation ofPokemongames is remade, and seeing as the first, second, and third generations have all had their turn for remakes, fans have their hearts set on remakes of the fourth generationPokemongames,Pokemon Diamond and Pearl. Although some fans were disappointed to see the first generation games get remade for a second time on the Switch with 2018’sPokemon Let’s Go, Pikachu!...

ForRainbow Six Extraction, Ubisoft extrapolated the fan-favoriteOutbreak game mode fromRainbow Six Siegeand expanded it into its own game. In it, players must face, study, and combat a deadly alien species called Archaeans across four notable theaters of war: New York City, San Francisco, Alaska, and Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Rainbow Six Extraction, at its core, is a three-player PvE game where tactics outweigh raw FPS skills. Players must complete a variety of objectives in each Incursion, the title each gameplay session carries, and do so with a variety of weapons, gear, and operators....

Rainbow Six Siege’s “Reputation” mechanic is still reportedly seeing a number of problems with its implementation, notably incorrectly flagging players for harmful in-game behavior. Honor systems have been a staple of plenty of online games, encouraging players to practice good sportsmanship and treat fellow players with respect. Competitive games likeLeague of Legendshave often featured special rewards tied to honor systems, including Chests for players toacquire newLeague of Legendsskins. Now,Siege’s honor system is seeing a few hiccups....

When Capcom released its remake ofResident Evil 2to glowing reviews, fans began to wonder if moreResident Evilgames would get the same treatment. Along withResident Evil7: Biohazard,Resident Evil2’s remake revitalized theResident Evilfranchise; after the success ofResident Evil 2, it would only make sense for Capcom to capitalize. Fans' questions were answered oncethe remake ofResident Evil 3was confirmedlast year for a release in April. Initially, fans were finding the initial reveal of theResident Evil 3remake to be promising....

To the surprise of many,Rocket Leaguedevelopers Psyonix announced in early October that it would be removing the game’s loot box system. Previously,Rocket Leaguefeatured a “Crate” system in which players could spend real money on keys with which to open their Crate loot boxes. The new system, a Blueprint system that allowed players to buy specific items, went live this past week. Yet, despite widespread frustrations with loot boxes across the industry, Psyonix is actually facing calls to bring its loot boxes back....

Rune Factory 4has been seen as the blend ofFinal FantasyandHarvest Moon, giving fans a chance to slay monsters in dungeons while also offering the peaceful homesteading life ofHarvest Moongames.Rune Factory 4was initially released on Nintendo 3DS in 2013 and was remastered in 2020 for Nintendo Switch first as a digital-only game, then later as a physical release due to the success of the digital. Rune Factorygames started as an offshoot ofHarvest Moon, the first having the subtitle ‘A Fantasy Harvest Moon’ but have developed their own style over time....

Summary Developer Rare has released the patch notes forSea of Thieves' Season 12 update, which includes new weapons, treasure, a cannonball type, and more. The major update arrives alongsideSea of Thieves' full PS5 launch. Premium Edition owners on PS5 were able to dive intoSea of Thievesbeginning on April 25, but April 30 marks the game’s full release for all PS5 players. Predictably, Rare has prepared a significant update to build even more hype for the game, and some of thesenewSea of Thievesfeatureshave already been revealed....

Ever since its 2019 announcement,Hollow Knight: Silksonghas found itself in a difficult position betweenHollow Knight’sown success and fan expectations where ordinary development delays have garnered it a notorious reputation in gaming. Most recently, it was pointed out thatSilksonghad gone over 1600 dayssince its announcement which puts it among the company of few other games seemingly stuck in development limbo. But it’s not entirely abnormal, as many successful and fan-favorite games have taken a long time to release, such asFinal Fantasy 15,Team Fortress 2, orThe Last Guardianwhich all took close to a decade to develop....

Sonic Superstarsallows up to four players to platform their way through its levels playing as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy. A fifth character, Trip the Sungazer, can also be unlocked for use in all game modes eventually. Trip the Sungazer is a new character created forSonic Superstarsand designed by Naoto Ohshima and Takashi Izuka. She is the first Sonic character created personally by Naoto Ohshima since their work on Knuckles Chaotix for the Sega 32X....

Ahead of this week’s PlayStation Showcase and expected updates regarding the state of Sony’s first-party plans for the platform, Sony has confirmed its intent to continue bringing more exclusive titles to PC. While heavy hitters in Sony’s stable of first-party exclusives have made their way to PC, one exclusive title that has been conspicuously absent from the conversation isBloodborne, which was developed for PS4. Long-rumored but never confirmed, a PC port ofBloodbornehas been near the top of many players' wishlists for years now, and it appears that those same fans may have to continue waiting for the time being....