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Summary Worlds inThe Sims 4are undoubtedly stunning. Whether they depict a tropical paradise, desert landscapes, or American suburbia, the worlds available to Sims are gorgeous and have always been a strong point of the series. However, there has been a worrying trend in recent games inThe Sims 4where the worlds are beautiful but essentially function like shells. The most recent expansion pack,The Sims 4: For Rent, also raised red flags from players because the world was smaller than usual, as well as being devoid of townies and things to do....

Later this week,Vampire Survivorswill release version 1.3.0 as a free update on all platforms the game is on. The “Chaos Update” will bring a new challenge stage inspired heavily by another video game franchise, along with two new relics and three achievements forVampire Survivorsplayers to collect. Plus, one particular relic will receive a power-up under the right conditions. Created by solo developer Luca Galante,Vampire Survivorsbecame the hit indie darling for most of 2022, even after it went from early access to full release last October....

Vikingshas been a fan favorite for many years, consistently delivering high-quality TV, along with some incredible and complex characters providing some truly inspired performances. Full of drama, action, and intrigue,Vikingshas had its viewers locked in from the very beginning. While the show has undoubtedly taken liberties with historical accuracy in its portrayal of the life of Ragnar Lothbrok, it’s undeniably stayed true to the viciousness and brutality that was part of everyday life during this tumultuous period....

Army of the Deadstar Dave Bautista recently revealed it bothers him that he has never met his co-star Tig Notaro. Bautista, who is best known for playing Drax in theGuardians of the Galaxyfranchise,said he wants to meet Nortaro and tell her how great she was in the zombie film. Zack Snyder’sArmy of the Deadfollows Bautista’s Scott Ward, a mercenary who attempts to steal $2 million from a Las Vegas casino during the height of a zombie outbreak....

When Sony announced it would be holding its first PlayStation 5 gameplay event in mid-June, no one expected the event to open with the announcement thatGrand Theft Auto 5would becoming to next-gen consoles in 2021. It’s not necessarily surprising news thatGrand Theft Auto Onlinewould be playable on PS5 and Xbox Series X given its success, but the idea of Rockstar Games bringingGTA 5to a third generation of consoles and potentially reselling players the same game for a third time without any new content or features led to more questions than answers....

Since its release in 1990, theFire Emblemfranchise continues to be one of the most popular tactical role-playing games right now.Fire Emblemhas produced numerous titlesunder its belt throughout its long history, each featuring deep narrative, lovable characters, and challenging gameplay that forces players to think and strategize every move or suffer the consequences. When Nintendo releasedFire Emblem: Three Houseson the Switch in 2019, not only did Nintendo retain the classic gameplay that fans have associated with the franchise, but it also introduced new social mechanics that have never been implemented on aFire Emblemgame before....

After years of teases and rumors, Konami announced that theSilent Hillseries will be returning in a big way starting in 2023 with the release ofSilent Hill 2’s remake and theSilent Hill 2film adaptation,Return to Silent Hill. While NoCode and Annapurna Interactive’sSilent Hill: Townfallwas also a welcome announcement, the biggest surprise of the show was the announcement ofSilent Hill f, the first new main series entry since 2012’sSilent Hill: Downpour. What makes the announcement ofSilent Hill fso special is the reveal of the key staff working on the title....

Bullycould be compared to the likes of theGrand Theft Autoseries if it took place in a high school, as opposed to a dangerous city. Players would take on the role of protagonist and troublemaker Jimmy Hopkins as he gets dropped off by his mother at Bullworth Academy, the primary location of the game’s setting. Throughout the course of the school year, the player will befriend different cliques, learn skills from different classes, and ultimately save the school from the true bully....

World of Warcraftplayers are losing their minds over Iridikron, one of the major antagonists fromDragonflight. From his characterization to his visage form,World of Warcraftfans are making sure their appreciation for this new character is heard loud and clear. Iridikron the Stonescaled is the most powerful of the Primal Incarnates–the proto-dragon leaders of the Primalist faction. Though he only just broke free of his prison at theend of the Vault of the Incarnates raid inDragonflight, players are already taken by this intriguing villain....

Xboxwas the subject of a lawsuit related to thumbstick drift back in April and was filed by the US law firm CSK&D. After just about a year, it now looks as though theXboxlawsuit is nearing the end of its road, as it is positioned to be resolved out of court. CSK&D’s lawsuit alleges that ahigh number of Xbox playershave been affected by defective controllers with thumbstick drift issues since 2014. Thumbstick drift is an issue that console gamers are all too familiar with that sees a controller’s thumbstick becoming misaligned so that it constantly “drifts” in one direction, which can effectively make a controller unusable in extreme cases....

Although Link’s latest adventure features a wide cast of supporting characters, significant sections ofThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildare spent wandering around the vast kingdom of Hyrule alone. While this does at times have its advantages, the prolonged periods of isolation can sometimes make it feel as though something is missing; especially when compared to earlier3DZeldagames. Thanks to a recently discovered glitch, however, that needn’t be the case anymore....

Final Fantasy VIIis the gift that keeps on giving. While many have certainly beaten the game at least once, few have actually completed it one hundred percent. Seeing all there is to see is a monumental effort, and the three-disc journey holds a wide array of secrets. RELATED:10 Most Powerful Weapons In Final Fantasy VII, Ranked The following list will detail ten side quests hidden within the game that even avid fans may have missed....

Over the weekend, one of 2020’s biggest sleeper hits, Vanillaware’s13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, celebrated the second anniversary of its Japanese release. To commemorate this, publisher Atlus announced that the game will finally be making its way to Nintendo Switch next April. While13 Sentinels: Aegis Rimhas amassed a big cult following since its quiet western release in September 2020, many fans of Atlus' titles passed on Vanillaware’s latest storytelling marvel, and hopefully that is about to change with the upcoming release of this Nintendo Switch version....