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Cronos: The New Dawnis Bloober Team’s upcoming sci-fi horror title. Pivoting from the style of many of its previous outings, which were generally first-person psychological games with an emphasis on narrative,Cronos: The New Dawnwill instead be a more action-oriented third-person experience. The developer has stated that its next project is taking inspiration from a few other well-known games in the genre, most notablyDead Space,Alan Wake 2, and the modernResident Evilremakes....

As Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone’s next new game, anticipation has been building year-on-year forHaunted Chocolatiersince it was announced in 2021, meaning expectations could get even higher in 2025. With Barone’s first game,Stardew Valley, joining the ranks of legendary indie hits likeHollow KnightandUndertale, it was no surprise that the developer’s next game getting announced would capture the gaming community’s attention. Yet with only one trailer and a handful of official details revealed via Barone’s blog or social media, fans are left waiting to learn something more substantial aboutHaunted Chocolatier....

Quick Links No matter what weapons you choose to equip in your loadout inFreedom Wars Remastered; you’ll always have your Thorn wrapped on your arm. While the basics of a Thorn stay the same across each type, each of the three types of Thorns has different skills to take advantage of in combat. Every Thorne can be used to grapple enemies or the environment to get pulled closer or topull enemies off their feetand open them up to easy attacks....

Summary TheSonic the Hedgehogfranchise has continued to go from strength to strength with each release, with the recentSonic the Hedgehog 3being met with positive responses from moviegoers and critics alike. The franchise continues to deliver box office results too, leading to audiences demanding a fourth installment. There’s certainly a lot of potential for another film to be created within this franchise, as the characters are vibrant, the connections have been built up, and audiences are enjoying the content....

The announcement ofIntergalactic: The Heretic Prophetwas one of the biggest surprises of The Game Awards, as Naughty Dog revealed its new original IP to the masses. It was known that Naughty Dog had been working on a new franchise, butIntergalactic: The Heretic Prophetshocked many, due to it being a huge departure from its most recent ventures,UnchartedandThe Last of Us. When it comes toUncharted, Nathan Drake’s story came to a close withA Thief’s End....

The future ofKingdom Heartsis currently a mystery, as the wait for the fourth mainline game in the series continues. Through the years,Kingdom Heartshas established itself as an incredibly unique IP, thanks to its ties to Disney. A blend ofFinal Fantasyand Disney franchises makesKingdom Heartsa combination that works surprisingly well. Now thatKingdom Hearts 4is on the horizon, many are wondering which recent Disney properties will get their moment in the spotlight....

Summary After much speculation, Nintendo has finally placedThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomin the series' timeline, officially putting it in the Fallen Hero branch of the timeline.The Fallen Herobranch is one of the alternate realities in theZeldatimeline, where Link is ultimately defeated by Ganon during the events ofZelda: Ocarina of Time, leading to the eventual decline of Hyrule.Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomis officially set after the events ofZelda: Tri Force Heroesand before the original 1986The Legend of Zelda, and while that does clear up its setting, it simultaneously leaves other questions in its wake about the Triforce....

Summary Respawn has revealed the Winter’s Haunt Event coming toApex Legendson December 17. The limited-time event will bring action-packed gameplay and tons of festive cosmetics toApex Legends. From the Rift, the 23rd Season ofApex Legends, launched in November, bringing big changes to some of the game’s most iconic characters. Combat medic Lifeline and heroic defender Newcastle were reworked with new powers to revitalize the game’s support Legends.Respawn Entertainment also launched new anti-cheatefforts to combat hackers, which have reportedly cut down infected matches by 33%....

Summary LocalThunk, the solo developer behind the award-winning poker roguelike card gameBalatro, joked about needing a sturdier shelf after multiple wins at The Game Awards 2024. The ceremony took place on December 12 and celebrated the wealth of incredible games that have been released over the past year,Balatroincluded. The 10th-anniversary edition of the show was also home to a number of massive game reveals, such as CD Projekt Red’sThe Witcher 4, an unexpected 2025 release window for Xbox’sThe Outer Worlds 2, and a cinematic trailer for Naughty Dog’s new 80s sci-fi-inspired IP,Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet....

Baldur’s Gate 3has achieved many things in its relatively short lifespan so far, but becoming a worthy homage toDungeons & Dragonsmight sum it up. From extensive worldbuilding and character backstory to accessible and interesting turn-based mechanics,Baldur’s Gate 3is a success story through and through. Yet there are certain waysBG3interacts withD&Dthat make it more interesting. On the one hand, someBG3mechanics might enhance tabletop gameplay. On the other, it simply reiterates the strength of something—in this case, Wizards....

Summary Project Zomboidcontinues toset the standard in survival games, and its eagerly awaited Build 42 has delivered an expanded map, new hunting, fishing, and animal farming mechanics, along with overhauls of existing areas. This update adds even more depth, allowing players to tackle the apocalypse in fresh ways and explore new locations brimming with exciting features. The best bases for Build 42 blend new locations with revamped versions of familiar structures, offering a wide array of options....

Summary Renowned for their usually slower pace and tactical-mindedness, kingdom-building games see players undertake the role of a leader, whether as a protector of NPCs, a ruler, or a god. For players, their goal is to keep their kingdom alive. Whether defending their settlements personally or providing them with the means to protect themselves, players can rest assured that they will be rewarded for their efforts with power, wealth, and respect....

Summary Not to be confused with love and relationships, planetary romance is a subgenre of sci-fi that focuses on long journeys, the discovery of new worlds, or the everyday lives of humans or aliens. It is also about the adventure of visiting and discovering new and amazing worlds. Anime seriesthat focus on this type of storytelling is quite scarce, but here are some great examples for those looking to check out an example of this genre....