A game's main character is generally someone fans will find fairly likeable, otherwise it can make the whole experience of controlling them a little less enjoyable. After all, they're not really going to want to see their character succeed if they're insufferable. Popular games are not free of their criticisms, with some players describing main characters like Horizon's Aloy and Days Gone's Deacon as lacking the personality for players to be invested in them.
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Tuesday, 11 June 2024 17:28
Destiny 2 Fans Point Out a Big Missed Opportunity With Exotic Class Items
Written by Jack Webster
The powerful new exotic class items in Destiny 2 carry a drawback that comes as a big disappointment for certain players.
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Tuesday, 11 June 2024 17:30
Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance Shouldn't Start One Pattern For Atlus Games
Written by Micah Warnock-Estrada
Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance has raised one major cause for concern regarding the future of SMT, Persona, and other Atlus franchises.
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Tuesday, 11 June 2024 15:52
Black Myth: Wukong - All Editions and Pre-Order Bonuses Explained
Written by Matt Karoglou
Game Science's upcoming Soulslike Black Myth: Wukong has several different editions arriving at launch, each with its own specific bonuses.
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Tuesday, 11 June 2024 15:55
Sonic Comic Characters Could Appear in the Games
Written by Taylor Mansfield
A Sega representative is revealing that more characters from IDW's Sonic comic series may appear in future Sonic the Hedgehog games.
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Hasbro has finally released a strategic board game with Life in Reterra. Unlike Monopoly, this game is designed for both new and experienced players.
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Tuesday, 11 June 2024 16:00
Horizon: Why The Tallnecks Never Became Hostile
Written by Smangaliso Simelane
Tallnecks are one of the largest machines Aloy comes across in the Horizon franchise, but unlike most, these machines are not hostile toward humans.
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Tuesday, 11 June 2024 16:06
PS Plus Premium Adds Trophies to 4 Old-School Games
Written by Dalton Cooper
A surprise PlayStation Plus Premium update adds trophy support to four retro games.
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Tuesday, 11 June 2024 16:13
Beloved PS5 Exclusive Sees Major Player Boost
Written by Viraaj Bhatnagar
A new report states that a critically acclaimed PS5 launch title has been seeing a dramatic increase in active players in recent weeks.
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Tuesday, 11 June 2024 16:20
What's the Oldest Game That You Still Actively Play?
Written by Game Rant Staff
Having recently enjoyed a session of Age of Empires on the PC, it just goes to show how much there is still to love about older games. While they may not dazzle you with state-of-the-art graphics by today's standards, or have a staggeringly large online playerbase, there are plenty of games out there that are still a true delight to play decades after their release.
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Tuesday, 11 June 2024 16:22
How Life is Strange: Double Exposure's Power Compares to Past Games
Written by Smangaliso Simelane
Life is Strange: Double Exposure sees Max Caulfield return with a new supernatural power, and it compares well to the powers in past games.
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Tuesday, 11 June 2024 16:22
Alan Wake 2s Night Springs Shows Remedy On Top of Its Game in One Area
Written by J. Scott Thurlow
The first DLC for Alan Wake 2 displays Remedy's well-known prowess in working with various meta elements to great effect in its projects.
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While no release date is set, a new key visual confirms the production of the third season of Spy x Family.
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Tuesday, 11 June 2024 14:30
Path of Exile 2 Might Be Timing Its Early Access Period Poorly
Written by Josh Cotts
Path of Exile 2's release window has officially been disclosed by the developer, and it doesn't seem like the right time for the game to shine.
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