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Tony Hawk has expressed support for a remake ofTony Hawk’s Underground. Released in 2003, the adventure-focused spin-off ofTony Hawk’s Pro Skaterwas quite popular at the time and was followed by a sequel in 2004 for home consoles and PC. What set this installment apart was its emphasis on customization, player choices, and a story-driven campaign, features largely absent from the mainlineTony Hawk’s Pro Skaterentries. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skatercelebrated its 25th anniversaryin 2024 with hints about the franchise’s future....

The future ofCall of Duty: Black Ops 6Zombies is a bit unclear at the moment. While leaks have previously suggested that Treyarch could have a few more maps in store forBlack Ops 6Zombies fans beyond the four post-launch additions they have come to expect, from a narrative standpoint the Janus Towers map feels like a viable end point for the current arc of the story. Treyarch’s first tease for Season 4 has done little to provide actual answers, as while it could be hinting at an aspect of the Janus Towers map, it could just as easily be teasing the return of an iconic game mode or even another attempt at a scrappedBlack Ops 4mechanic....

Summary Forza Horizon 5is already a big hit on PlayStation 5 a day after its PS5 launch, despite the title once being a Microsoft exclusive. The racing game originally came out in 2021 on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One and quickly became a fan favorite as well as a critical success. Nearly four years later,Fora Horizon 5has bridged the gap to Sony consoles, and it’s been good news for the game and the studio behind it....

Summary 2K’s latest financial report has confirmed the release windows for twoWWE 2Kgames that are in active development.WWE 2K20was an unprecedented disaster for theWWE 2Kbrand, but Visual Concepts and 2K have managed to turn things around significantly with subsequent efforts.WWE 2K22,23,24, and25have all been met with mostly positive reviews and strong sales. WWE 2K25is arguably the best entryin theWWE 2Kseries since the dark days of2K20, successfully expanding on existing game modes and giving fans more options than ever before....

Summary Action games are usually more about high-octane combat and adrenaline-pumping sequences than complex narratives. But some of them break that mold, blending gripping stories with gameplay that keeps players on the edge of their seats. These games are the best of this lot, and they are primarily action-focused, so don’t expect RPGs or sprawling open-world epics that just happen to include action. Instead, these are games where combat takes center stage, but the story is just as memorable....

Elden Ring Nightreignis right around the corner, and there are bound to be gamers tempted to revisitElden Ringbefore its release. However, withElden Ring Nightreignlaunching in less than two weeks, there may not be time to experienceElden Ringfully. There’s another option, though, and it could help players prepare for the upcoming multiplayer spin-off. Jumping back intoElden Ringis a commitment. While it’s considered one of the best modern games around, only getting a small taste ofElden Ring’s storymay not be the best way to get hyped up beforeNightreign​​​​​​....

Summary AlthoughJRPGs are known for presenting fantastic and original settings, many games in this genre also draw inspiration from the real world. Among the most frequent sources are the diverse cultures and mythologies around the planet, which bring legendary characters, mythical creatures, and age‑old stories able to enrich already fascinating narratives and create powerful connections with players by presenting settings familiar to many. However,the best JRPGs based on mythologygo beyond simply copying famous stories or characters....

Summary When itcomes to open-world games, few things are as satisfying as throwing logic out the window and bending the rules for pure, unfiltered chaos. Whether it’s spawning sports cars in the middle of a desert, becoming a god among NPCs, or unlocking a secret wardrobe full of pirate coats, cheats can turn even the most grounded experience into a playground of mayhem. Some titles hide their tricks behind console commands, and others sell them through shady in-game dealers, but one thing’s for sure: playerswillfind a way to break the system....

Summary Open-world games are defined by having a setting that the player has some degree of freedom to explore at their own leisure. This makes it important for the world to be meticulously thought out, it almost needs to feel like a character in its own right. After all, it’s the main selling point so it needs to do a lot of heavy lifting. A common feature of open-worlds, however, is the ability to uncover information and interact with its inhabitants, something which naturally makes dialogue a common thing to encounter....

Of all the third-party games being upgraded for the Nintendo Switch 2,Sid Meier’s Civilization 7is among the most promising and important. Though this latest entry in thelong-runningCivilizationfranchisehas released to a less-than-stellar public reception, it’s still the face of grand strategy games for many, with even those unfamiliar with the genre having at least a cursory understanding of the series. Civilization 7is currently available on the original Switch, but like with so many of its other releases, it has its issues....

Summary According to the CEO and creative director of Sandfall Interactive,Clair Obscur: Expedition 33opted not to include a mini-map in the hit RPG because doing so would have distracted fans from its beautiful and otherworldly level design. Though some might criticizeClair Obscur: Expedition 33for its lack of a mini-map, the developers believe it allows players to better immerse themselves in the world. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33is a new turn-based RPGby French indie studio Sandfall Interactive....

Summary Humor is a delicate thing in video games, so finding the right balance often proves to be a challenge. In many cases, it depends on the context whether thathumor goes too far, but when it does, it’s no less difficult to ignore, as forced laughs quickly become involuntary eye rolls. However, when it’s done well, it can add just the right amount of spice to a game’s tone, and even contribute to the development of its characters and world in the process....

Summary It seems as though Project Orion, the currently untitled sequel toCyberpunk 2077, may simply be calledCyberpunk 2.Cyberpunk 2077had an infamously terrible launch in 2020, but CD Projekt Red worked hard to improve the experience to the point where the game is now looked at as one of the best action-RPGs of all time. Cyberpunk 2077and itsPhantom Liberty expansionhave earned widespread critical acclaim in the years since the base game’s disastrous launch, and many fans are excited to see what’s next for the franchise....