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Despite the setting being almost tailor-made for the medium, games set in the American Wild West are few and far between. There seems to be an endless amount of action and open-world games set in post-apocalyptic and fantasy worlds. Ironically, many of these games still use themes that are associated with the lawless wild west and are often filled with dangerous characters like outlaws and bandits. RELATED:10 Forgotten RPGs You Need To Play Quite why more developers other than Rockstar don’t try their hand at making more games centered around the Spaghetti Westerns is a mystery....

The video game industry is built off of sequels and spin-offs, and it’s not hard to see why. Have a new idea but scared it won’t sell? Don’t worry, slap an already popular franchise on it and wait for the cash to flow in! Fans of the series will gobble it up, and those who weren’t into it before might be interested in a new genre or starting point. Related:10 Overlooked Games Of The PlayStation 4/Xbox One Generation What constitutes a spin-off may differ from person to person....

Everyone lovesa good thriller. Not as intense as horror but just as exciting, they are the best of both worlds for people who like to be kept on their toes but not scared out of their wits. Thrillers center on a protagonist who must overcome feelings of fear and anxiety to complete an important task: solve the crime, save the person, or simply survive. Like horror, the thriller genre is often thought of as a masculine genre....

Batman is arguably the most well-known superhero worldwide. In comic books and other mediums, he goes by many monikers: The Dark Knight, The Caped Crusader, and The Defender of Gotham. However, perhaps one nickname rings most true when it comes to Batman: The World’s Greatest Detective. Batman is constantly uncovering clues to crimes and unraveling criminal conspiracies. This is true for comic books, animated films, and television shows. However, the detective element of Batman tales is sorely lacking when it comes to the silver screen....

Although the Nintendo Switch just recently celebrated its 4th anniversary, fans are already looking towards the console’s future. For the past few months, rumors and supposed leaks on a revised Switch console in the form of aSwitch Prohave been abundant, alleging new features like a 7-inch OLED display, exclusive games, the implementation ofNvidia’s machine-learning DLSS technology,and more. RELATED:‘Switch Pro’ Name-dropped by OLED Display Firm During Investors Call Nintendo Switch Online Needs Monthly Free Games Beefing Up Nintendo Switch Online’s Virtual Console Aside from there being plenty of classic NES and SNES games that have yet to be added to Nintendo Switch Online, fans are clamoring for games from other retro consoles as well....

While the Xbox One has recovered from its first few years of failure, it has not come anywhere near the success of Sony and thePS4. That’s not to say the PS4 didn’t have some down moments as well. With every success story comes a few glitches in the system. RELATED:10 Canceled PlayStation Games You Never Knew Existed Though there were some issues with the PS4, it is the clear winner of the previous generation of console wars....

When it comes toSpider-Manvideo games in the modern generation, it’s impossible to mention Spidey without discussing the impact that Insomniac Games left with 2018’sMarvel’sSpider-Man. While the PS4 game was known for its realistic recreation of Manhattan, the voice acting of Yuri Lowenthal as Spider-Man – among other cast members who brought their characters to life – and the number of content players could explore outside of the main story, theSpider-Mangameplay as fans know it today had humble beginnings....

AEW Fight Foreveris giving fans a first look at the game’s take on the dreaded Exploding Barbed Wire Deathmatch. All Elite Wrestling has been WWE’s chief competitor since its formation in 2019, and it was only a matter of time before the promotion released an officially licensed video game to compete withWWE 2K. FormerWWE 2Kdeveloper Yuke’sis lending its decades of experience in the digital squared circle toAEW Fight Forever, which aims to recreate the simpler arcade-style gameplay of past wrestling titles likeWWF No Mercy....

While it is undeniably one of the largest and most successful companies in the entire world,Amazonstill hasn’t quite managed to get a foothold in the games industry, despite its own studio Amazon Games working on making games since 2012. The company clearly has no intentions of giving up, though, withAmazon’s new CEOannouncing he was committed to the gaming division and now Amazon Games has established a new studio in Montreal, Canada, joining the ones already operating in Seattle, Orange County, and San Diego....

Amazon Prime’s new anthology horror series titledTHEM: Covenanthas released its first teaser trailer. In addition to being eerie in its own right, the series is giving off some serious Jordan Peele vibes, bringing to mind his acclaimed filmGet Out. Per Amazon Prime Video’s official synopsis for the series,THEMis a limited anthology series that begins with the first season,Covenant. Set in the 1950s,Covenantfocuses on a black family who recently moved from North Carolina to Los Angeles during the period known as The Great Migration....

Animal Crossing: New Horizonsplayers are in for a treat now that Nintendo is giving away a free item that they can display in their virtual homes. The only requirement that players must meet to acquire this item is to have an ongoing subscription toSwitch Online.This free new item comes in the form of a stylish Nook, Inc. Silk Rug, which sports a green color and is adorned with the iconicAnimal Crossingleaf icon....

The concept artist who adapted the AC Sisterhood logo intoAssassin’s Creed Valhallatalks in an interview about the process of implementing the symbol as a tattoo into the game. This comes in as one of the many pieces that artist Yelim Kim added to theart ofAssassin’s Creed, but it certainly holds a major significance among many members of the fan community, as well as to a number of developers. As a part of the third episode of Creed Relay’sAC Sisterhood Speaks!...

As many players may already expect from the title,Assassin’s Creed Valhallahas ties into Norse Mythology.Assassin’s Creed Valhallaplayers will not only get to travel around ninth century England, but they will also be allowed to traverse its version of Asgard.Assassin’s Creed Valhallahas an entire story arc that takes place in Asgard, with various quests and side objectives to complete. While in Asgard,Valhallaplayers will assume the role of Havi. The Taking Root quest is one of two missions during the “Forging a Bond” quest given by Ivaldi....