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Summary The open-world genre has grown far beyond what many of its pioneers even thought possible. While the open-world genre can trace its roots all the way back to the 1980s with games likethe originalLegend of Zelda, it was the 2000s that really delivered the first truly open-world titles, withGrand Theft Auto 3opening the floodgates. From that point on, having an open-world design was viewed as an absolute must-have feature for many AAA games, andUbisoftunderstood that assignment better than anybody else....

Announced at the tail-end of March,The Elder Scrolls Onlinewas initially slated to hit both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X on June 8, coinciding with the upcoming release of the MMO’sBlackwoodDLC. However, it appears there’s been a change of plans over atZeniMax Online Studios, with the company announcing today that the next-gen ports have been pushed back by a week. A statement onThe Elder Scrolls Online’sofficial Twitter account confirmed the news earlier today, revealing that the new versions will now launch on June 15....

Back in September, it was announced that AMC’s hit zombie dramaThe Walking Deadwould conclude in 2022 with an extra-long 11th season. According to Jeffrey Dean Morgan, the actor who portraysthe nefarious Negan, this may not have always been the plan. During an interview with Collider, Morgan said that the news of the series’ conclusion was “a complete surprise, not only to me and the rest of the actors but to everybody involved in the show from production....

One of the first items survivors will need inValheimis an axe. The primary utility of the axe is to harvest wood in each biome, but the best axes are viable weapons as well. Throughout a player’s progression in this survival game, having an axe will always be essential. Related:Most Impressive Valheim Constructions So Far Axes do suffer from one huge downside: they only have one melee attack. For that reason,axes are often overlookedand many players will opt to use polearms, clubs, or swords instead....

Watch Dogs 2features a unique vehicle that is based on the iconic jeep from the firstJurassic Parkmovie. Here’s where to find the jeep and how to access it. Like many open world games,Watch Dogs 2is filled with secrets for adventurous gamers to discover, including a slew ofhidden gnomesthat net players a special outfit once they’ve been collected. Besides gnomes,Watch Dogs 2players can also hunt down a number of unique vehicles that players can find to unlock achievements and other bonuses in the game, with perhaps the most notable unique vehicle taking inspiration from the iconic jeep fromJurassic Park....

With E3 having been canceled yet again this year, many gamers were eagerly hoping that companies would host individual showcase to fill these gaps. While there were certainly announcements to be excited about, the usual summer gaming season was noticeably more muted than in years past, andNintendois no exception to this. There technically wereIndie Directsfor smaller titles, however a larger conference for some of the biggest upcoming Switch games was nowhere to be seen, despite rumors to the contrary....

WhenGenshin Impactwas first released, it was bombarded with criticism for being too similar toThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. However, the popular gacha game has since set itself apart with its innovative mechanics and interesting story. Now, the tables have turned, and players are wary of any titles that seem likeGenshin Impactrip-offs. One popular title that has recently been labeled as aGenshin Impactcopy isTower of Fantasy. Developed by the Chinese company, Perfect World,Tower of Fantasycame out just this month, and players are already comparing it toGenshin Impact....

Summary Xbox Game Pass Ultimatemembers can now claim a free three-month trial of YouTube Premium. The offer, available until late June, caps off another perk-filled month forXbox Game Pass Ultimate. The highest tier of Microsoft’s subscription service adds a variety of membership perks each month. Not all of them are gaming-related, and most tend to be available to claim for at least several months. One of the most recent such offers debuted in mid-March, whenXbox Game Pass Ultimate started giving away thePersona 3 ReloadExpansion Pass....

Welcome to the Fallout universe. It’s a nasty place out here, with nuclear destruction and all. There’s monsters to hunt (or run away from) and settlements that desperately need your help. WhileFallout 4was a definitive game in the series, Bethesda’s online excursion into the Fallout world,Fallout 76was… less than well-received (even though it’sstill getting updates). The player base was pretty united against Bethesda: they were upset about a game with loads of bugs, downgraded graphics, annoying players, and a boatload of Bethesda’s infamous glitches....

Despite the way it seems nowadays,Segaused to be a big player in the console making business and not just the video game making business, in fact, they were at one point the creators of the top-selling video game console in the late 80s and early 90s. Related:Sega Rumored to Be Making Big Announcement Soon Despite a strong start for the Sega Genesis, it started to fall behind after the debut of the SuperNintendo, so Sega created add one for the Genesis to extend its life span....

This is the week of new console release with the Xbox Series X dropping today and the PlayStation 5 releasing only a couple days after. One of the selling points of the PlayStation 5 is a pre-loaded title,Astro’s Playroom, that showcases the consoles new features and gives players a first-hand look the DualSense controller, which wasdesigned in conjunction withAstro’s Playroom. Astro’s Playroomis a sequel to the PSVR title,Astro Bot Rescue Mission....

Eternal Returnis a MOBA, Battle Royale, and Survival game that cherry-picks the best features from all genres into a compelling, combative experience. Players have an array of characters to choose from, all with unique playstyles, and there’s lots to do when in the field. With all these elements,Eternal Returncan be overwhelming to new players. RELATED:League of Legends: The Most Beginner Friendly Champions, Ranked While the game is only just beginning to see a bit of publicity despite being around for a few years, Eternal Return has a dedicated community over atr/EternalReturnas well as on YouTube....

A new, limited art exhibition from the classic animeBerserkhas opened in Ginza, Tokyo. The exhibition is being held as a celebration of 32 years of art by the mangaka, Kentaro Miura. The event’s official name is The GreatBerserkExhibition - 32 Years of Kentaro Miura’s Art Career - Ginza Edition. Berserkoriginally appeared as a manga in 1989, and went on to have two anime series in 1997 and 2016. An anime film series was also released in 2012....