From shooters to platformers and action adventures, there’s a wide variety of titles that have caught our eye. They may not be the only games we’re all looking forward to playing, but they’re the ones we’d give anything to have arrive a little sooner. And unlike last year’s, the release dates don’t look to be pushed back into 2014. Without further ado, continue on for our 15 Most Anticipated Video Games of 2013....
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For the uninitiated, Game X Change is a video game retailer similar to GameStop that’s primarily based out of the southeastern United States. Instead of temporarily closing its doors as recommended by the CDC, Game X Change has instead sent out safety tips to its employees about how to avoid contracting the coronavirus. However, the tips that Game X Change Vice President of Retail Operations Mindy Kent has sent to employees are fake, primarily spread on social media, and have been debunked by medical professionals....
While this did change recently with games like Mass Effect 3 and Dragon Age 2 getting DLC bundles that could be bought with normal money, BioWare Points would plague a gamer’s wallet by forcing them to spend more than they needed, due to only being able to buy 800 points at a time and DLC often costing somewhere in the awkward region of 1400 or more. EA has recently revealed, though, that it is getting rid of BioWare Points, which means that some older BioWare titles will have DLC available to fans for free....
RELATED: Most Successful Video Game Movie Adaptations Never Released In The West Several movie-based games met cancellation at various developmental stages. Many of these tie into hot properties and boasted some intriguing gameplay ideas, so they should have made their money back easily. This makes their demise all the more perplexing. 7 Indiana Jones Everyone’s favorite adventuring archaeologist saw a resurgence in the late 2000s. Not only was he getting a new movie in Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, but he was also embarking on another video game journey on the PS3 and Xbox 360....
While Microsoft adds news games to Xbox Game Pass every month, some titles also leave the service after a set period of time. Fans no longer have access to these games and will have to purchase them to continue playing. Madden NFL 20, Narita Boy, and Shadow Warrior 2 left Xbox Game Pass in March, and Microsoft also confirmed that Destiny 2 for PC will get removed on April 11....
RELATED: Action RPGs To Play If You Like Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines Instead, Swansong plays more like a detective adventure game with the RPG elements focused on building a character’s personality traits. Thanks to these hybrid mechanics, Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong’s take on the World of Darkness franchise is unique. However, there are still many games that share similar mechanics and experiences. With that in mind, this list focuses on games that share similar gameplay features as well as some vampire-based titles for fans to enjoy....
So, it’s easy to see why so many studios have tried to develop titles that elicit the same vibe as the GTA series, ranging from a vast urban open world to a wanted system that forces the player to pay for any crimes they might heartlessly commit in said world. Some of the many GTA clones that are available right now actually do a great job of parodying the series in some way or the other, with the most notable examples in this regard being mentioned below....
Apart from its video game franchise, the popularity of Resident Evil allowed the series to branch out to other forms of media such as books, comics, TV series, and live-action films. After the successful release of Resident Evil Village a couple of months ago, fans are probably looking for similar games to play right now, and here are some excellent titles that embody the best elements of the Resident Evil franchise....
Achieving this art style is no small feat either as every frame of animation would have been hand-drawn on paper before being inked and put into the game. No doubt, games should be primarily assessed on their mechanics, narrative, and how much fun they offer. However, an apt art style that seamlessly melds with gameplay can significantly enhance the immersion and experience. Though having a distinct visual presentation, players should know that Cuphead is not the only critically acclaimed game that displays a dynamic hand-drawn aesthetic....
RELATED: Games With The Most Impressive Graphics, Ranked However, not every game features a photo mode - it’s an obvious fact, but not every game needs a photo mode. Those that feature them tend to be open-world, epic titles, boasting gorgeous lighting, intense visual effects, masterfully-created characters, or stunning environments. With an advanced photo mode, players can study these environments on a much deeper level, coming to appreciate the time, effort, and love poured into creating them....
Each year, Gamescom presents their list of the best games spanning different categories and following their norm, this year they have also presented a list of nominees from which the juries will select the best games during the five-day event. So, let’s take a look at those who have been selected as nominees: Best Action-Adventure Game Blacksad: Under the Skin by Astragon Entertainment Concrete Genie by Sony Interactive Entertainment...
GameStop certainly is no stranger to selling things that aren’t consoles or video games. For many years, the company has elected to stock products like Funko Pops, t-shirts, plushes, action figures, and, most recently, PC hardware. However, the common trend with GameStop’s in-store merchandise is that it is mostly all video game related. If fans want a Pokemon shirt to accompany their Pokemon game purchase, they can do so at GameStop, which makes sense from an upselling standpoint....
The GameStop PS5 and Xbox Series X in-store restock event will take place on Thursday, December 23 at participating locations. Being a PowerUp Rewards Pro member at GameStop does not guarantee that one will be able to go to the in-store restock event on December 23 and walk out with a PS5 or Xbox Series X console, but it will certainly improve their chances. The membership costs $14.99 per year and comes with other benefits that may benefit regular GameStop shoppers....
Beijing began the unprecedented four-day exercises on Thursday, warning other ships and aircraft to avoid six zones surrounding Taiwan, some of which overlap with Taiwanese territorial waters. The drills follow Chinese fury over a visit to Taiwan by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. In response to the Chinese exercises, the Taiwanese military announced it is “preparing for war without seeking war,” and said it will “stick to its posts” during the maneuvers....
The social media star announced on Tuesday that she was planning to go “offline entirely,” after facing a backlash for her YouTube series on The Gabbie Show, in which she discussed her feuds with a host of other YouTubers. But Hanna returned on Sunday to share a selfie, which showed her giving the thumbs up, as she explained that she had been visited by law enforcement officers. She wrote: “The police just came for a wellness check and i answered the door stoned, covered in paint and wearing only my underwear and a ‘make sure your friends are okay’ t shirt....
This is Curry’s most notable pregame custom: the tunnel shot, which began thanks to a bet with former teammate Monta Ellis. Jones caught wind of what Curry was doing and began feeding him passes to set up the shot. It’s gotten more ritualized — now, Jones keeps a ball under the bench to be used only for the tunnel shots, and he gives the ball a rubdown to imbue it with some “mojo,” as he says....
LeBron James had another monster night, as he needs to every game for the Cavs in the playoffs this year, and he outshone Victor Oladipo and the Pacers on his own for the most part - although the first-time All-Star did prove a tough nut to crack and finished with a big game of his own. The game began with the Cavaliers leading by a double-digit margin for most of the first 2 quarters before the Pacers succeeded in clawing their way back into the lead late in the 3rd quarter....
Kicking things off, J Allen Brack has been ousted as Blizzard’s president, with the position being taken over by Jen Oneal and Mike Ybarra, who will co-lead the company. It’s been seen by some fans as evidence that old Blizzard is now gone entirely, though that might still be speaking a bit early. RELATED: Game Rant Arcade EP. 32: Activision Update, Dead Space Remake Additionally, PS Plus has lost roughly 1 million subscribers in the past two quarters, though it’s still a net gain over last year....
2013 brought with it a wealth of fantastic new games and we’re definitely feeling a little spoiled, but the year is over and gamers are already hungry for more. Luckily the release schedule for 2014 already boasts some exciting and enticing titles - both new installments in well-loved franchises and brand new IPs for the new console generation. Some of these are sequels that we’ve waited years for, others stood out thanks to eye-popping trailers and others are just too ambitious to ignore....
