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Experimental indie games appear essentially every week these days, and one of the newest available titles is a pretty unique take onMyst, turning it into a first-person shooterDoomclone. Now, gamers can play this weird, hilarious mixture of these two classics for free withMyst FPS. Mystwas one of the most innovative titles of the 90s. Released in 1993, it became the best-selling PC game of the decade, reaching markets and gamers that no other product touched before....

Pokemonhas always been rather popular in Japan. The popularity of the franchise has led to many opportunities, such as specialized merchandise, a popular YouTube channel that includes ASMR videos with creatures like Piplup, and even a specialcamping-themedPokemonexploration adventure. These examples are the only beginning of the series' reach, as Game Freak’s popular IP has announced a new variety show featuring a Pikachu bus. ThePokemonseries has had variety shows in Japan for over a decade....

Two key figures of the gaming and music industry are teaming up to open their own game studio. The first is Cory Davis, a veteran game designer and the creative director of the critically acclaimedSpec Ops: The Line. The second figure isNine Inch Nailsguitarist Robin Finck, who began composing for video games in 2014. These two would become the founders of their new studio,EYES OUT, announcing a new game as well....

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivionis a game that is over 15 years old now. Releasing in 2006, the open-world fantasy RPG took players to the Imperial Capital of Cyrodiil, where they must stop an invasion from the Daedra. Despite its age, manyElder Scrollsfans still sing praises ofOblivion,and it has received significant critical acclaim in the years since its release. Fans of theElder Scrollsgames often compare the released titles, withSkyrimandOblivionparticularly facing comparisons over side-quests, plot, gameplay and even minor things like the effectiveness of theThieves Guild in bothSkyrimandOblivion....

Final Fantasy 16was the main subject of a recent State of Play that takes players to the magical, war-ridden land of Valisthea, where they will have to carve out their place in the world alongside a small group of allies. Clive Rosfield takes point as the protagonist, and is joined by a friendly mercenary band led byFinal Fantasy 16’s Cid. With his pet wolf Torgal and adopted sister Jill, Clive is on the hunt for the people that ravaged his childhood home, all while dealing with the breakdown of peace plaguing the land....

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.Days after it initially happened, the fallout from the massive Insomniac Games leak is continuing to be felt. Gamers have dissected every piece ofMarvel’s Wolverinefootage they can while also analyzing some wider PlayStation material like game sales, budgets, andexclusivity deals such as the one for Marvel’s X-Men. The curtain has been pulled back on scrapped projects like a multiplayer Spider-Man game, too, and though that game’s cancelation has disappointed many fans, most seem excited by what is in the works from the developer....

The Shichibukai or the Seven Warlords of the Sea were originally part of the Three Great Powers, that hold dominion over the world. The Shichibukai worked with the Marines to balance out the threat of the Yonko. The Shichibukai are made up of some of the strongest pirates inOne Piece, and they have been involved in many major arcs. In the Wano Country arc, it was revealed that the Shichibukai system was being abolished, which meant that all of them were just ordinary pirates once again....

The rocky start ofOverwatch 2has been very well documented, as the controversy around the game began before it was even released. Fans were against the concept of 5v5 when they initially heard about it, and the decision to shut down the originalOverwatchleft many feeling disappointed. A buggy launch combined with microtransaction and progression complaints that remain unresolved only added to the list of issues, as did placing new heroes in the battle pass....

Overwatchhas made changes to its characters on a regular basis since launch, as the Blizzard team attempts to make the hero-shooter as balanced as possible. One character that has seen quite a few changes over the years is thetank hero D.Va, who may actually be getting another buff as part of an upcoming update to the game. According toOverwatchdeveloper Josh Noh, the game’s developers have tested a cooldown reduction for D....

Summary Following the release ofPayday 3, players aren’t happy with the direction of the game’s challenges and progression system. One of the main issues that players have withPayday 3is many don’t feel like they have any gameplay freedom in order to earn experience. The amount of XP given after completing a heist is also causing problems with leveling up. Payday 3was recently released on September 21 allowing players to get their hands on the heist-robbing title....

Nintendo has a history of re-releasing Wii U games likeNew Super Mario Bros. UandTokyo Mirage Sessions #FEfor the Switch with new features and enhancements, and the next game in line for that treatment isPikmin 3 Deluxe. TheenhancedPikmin 3port was announced on Twitter this August, and Nintendo offered an extensive look at the game during today’s Treehouse Live event before it launches at the end of October. Pikmin 3 Deluxe’s portion of the livestream showed off numerous experiences in the game, including its co-op story mode, its competitive Bingo Battle mode, and itsSide Stories featuring Captain Olimar and Louie....

Pikmin Bloomis an exercise-focused mobile game where the primary goal is to collect decor for each unit by finding Seedlings at various real-world locations. The number of new decor types introduced by Niantic has increased significantly over the last few months with additions like “Snack,” “Sushi Restaurant,” and “Tiny Book” designations, as well as thestand-out train station “Ticket” decor. Another unique new kind of decor was added on June 12: “Leaf Hat” Pikmin....

A talentedPokemonartist shared their concept of a regional variant for the Psyduck evolution line, including a new evolution. ThePokemonfranchise features more than 1,000 creatures with designs that give them a unique appearance. In addition to visual differences, Pokemon also have personality differences, winning the hearts of fans. An example of this type of Pokemon is Slowpoke with its slow manner and vacant expression, whichturned Slowpoke into a fan favorite. Another Pokemon fondly remembered by fans is Psyduck, one of the original 150 Pokemon....