In a roundtable interview with Destiny 2 developers this week, lead narrative designer Jonathan To made a very off-handed comment about a Destiny 2 dating sim, and now it’s the only thing I can think about. PerGamesRadar, when a Destiny dating sim was mentioned as a joke, To said something like that “has been made in game dev jams within Bungie.” Bungie, buddy, you gotta make that game. You don’t know how badly I need to smooch Lord Shaxx....

The Last of Uswas one of the first games I played when I got back into gaming in 2016. It was a no brainer since I already owned a PS3. Once I upgraded to a PS4,Resident Evil 7helped ring in the next generation. In the seven years since, I’ve played every new entry in both series. But,Naughty Doghas released just one The Last of Us game in that time (not counting remasters, which have mostly just updated the graphics and improved accessibility options)....

Summary Silent Hillfans aren’t happy about how young James Sunderland’s updated model looks in the latest combat-focused trailer for theSilent Hill 2 remake. Before yesterday, it had been a long time since we’d seen the Silent Hill 2 remake in action, leaving fans eagerly waiting for the next time it was shown off.After more than a year of silence and Bloober and Konami playing the blame game, we finally got another look at it at last night’s State of Play presentation, which showed a whole lot more combat than anyone would have expected....

The long-awaitedSilent Hill 2 remakehas been given an age rating by the Korean rating board, which suggests that it’s nearing the end of its development. Although it was only announced just over a year ago,the wait for the Silent Hill 2 remake has felt like a surprisingly long one. That’s mostly due to how little information we’ve received since October 2022 (something that Bloober Team blames Konami for), but it looks like the Silent Hill drought is finally coming to a close....

You’ll have seen seemingly endless comparisons betweenSkull and Bonesand other pirate video games. A lot of those point back toAssassin’s Creed: Black Flag, the game that originated the idea that eventually became Skull and Bones, but one that can’t really be played as an alternative now. Additionally, you’ll have seen a lot of people mentionSea of Thievesas the other big comparison point, which makes a lot of sense. These are two live service games that allow co-op and PVP focused around the fantasy of being a pirate....

Summary Clash Royaleis a complicated game since it mainly features a ton of characters who interact with other cards in all sorts of unique ways. Climbing up the ranks can be hard when you’re faced with overpowered enemies on the ladder. That’s why it is important for a beginner to know which cards to invest in in order to build up cards that counter most of the other roster. Since it’s a tower defense game with variable options for both players, investing in the right cards for a deck can decide whether climbing the ladder is going to be easy or not....

The launch ofPersona 3 Reloadhas seen many changes to how Tartarus works, largely attempting to make exploration feel more rewarding. One of the ways it aims to do that is by adding Outfits that function separately from armor. Now, you may dress your party up in various clothing without worrying about changing your defense stats. If you’re going to spend your nights fighting dark forces, you may as well be fashionable while doing it!...

Robloxis one of the most popular gaming platforms out there and its community-made games are incredibly fun and a great way to pass time with friends. These titles range from a wide variety of genres and also take themes and inspiration from many popular TV shows and movies. One of the most popular Japanese shows with plenty of Roblox-based creations around it isDemon Slayer. Demon Slayer is one of the most popular Japanese Manga and Anime series out there and this list will rank some of the best Demon Slayer games you can play on Roblox based on their popularity, gameplay, and how much fun they are....

Summary Elden Ring’s Gravity Sorceries have something for every type of Tarnished. On the one hand, they provide utility by allowing you to forcibly move your enemies. That’s an unusual featurefor Sorceries, which tend to be focused solely on dealing as much damage as possible. On the other, they are perfectly capable of dealing massive damage by calling down meteor swarms on your opponent’s head. Regardless of which aspect you are most interested in, it’s important to know how they will perform in battle....

Ancient Cities inMinecraftare known for their spooky and mysterious vibes. Watched over by the warden, it’s riddled with sculk sensors and shriekers, which makes traversing through for loot difficult. While Ancient Cities themselves are uncommon, they do contain rare and exclusive items that reward those who are adventurous enough to brave the darkness. Loot in anAncient Citycan range from useful items like leads or name tags, to exclusive items like the Swift Sneak enchantment or echo shards....

Summary Shaders are a wonderful way to makeMinecraftlook more realistic or fantastical through the use of lighting, sun shafts, reflections, and other complicated, oftentimes resource-sapping calculations and graphical enhancements. Thankfully, there are more performance-oriented shaders available that won’t light your GPU or CPU on fire. If you’re running an older system or had to compromise with some of the lower-end, modern GPUs on the market, all hope is not lost; give these performance-friendly shaders a try and fiddle with the settings a bit before you commit to investing in higher quality hardware....

The survival genre has seen a surge in popularity for very good reason. Survival games take you from the depths of the sea, across lands of fantasy, onto strange planets beyond the stars. They offer unique perspectives on storytelling, but still manage to hold onto the immersive core by grounding themselves in contemporary needs. Food, water, sleep. 2023 brought with it some incredibly strong entries in the genre that are worthy of attention....

The last few days of layoff news have left many in the game industry feeling very angry and anxious. From February 26 to February 29, we’ve seen Until Dawn developer Supermassive Games fire about 90 workers,Sony Interactive Entertainment fire around 900 workers globally, Life Is Strange: True Colors developer Deck Nine fire 30 people,Electronic Arts fire about 670 people, and indie studioDie Gute Fabrik shutter completely. That’s around 1700 jobs lost in the span of three days, impacting employees all across the world....