Summary On November 6, Starward Industries is launching its first title, an adaptation of polish futurologist Stanisław Lem’s 1964 science-fiction novelThe Invincible.Starward developers have made their affection for Lem no secret and have stated that working on this specific property was a major draw for many of those joining the studio.The Invincibleadaptation promises to explore profound philosophical questions in the grand tradition of grounded, atompunk sci-fi. Game Rant spoke with Starward’s CEO Marek Markuszewski about Lem’s legacy and the impact his concepts had on their"atompunk" adaptation....

Summary Mortal Kombat 1game director Ed Boon has confirmed that the story mode for the upcoming fighting game will be about as long asMortal Kombat XandMortal Kombat 11. Fighting games generally aren’t known for having particularly lengthy story modes, andtheMortal Kombatfranchiseis certainly no exception to that rule. However, recent years have seenMortal Kombatput a greater emphasis on its story modes with impressive cutscenes and plots featuring a wide range of characters from theMortal Kombatuniverse....

Riot Games just rolled outValorantPatch 5.10, addressing multiple bugs and balance issues. This includes potentially significant changes toValorant’s meta, with some characters seeing a variety of buffs and nerfs. The new patch also includes multiple quality-of-life improvements, including changes to text chat moderation. Riot launchedValorantin 2020 as a free-to-play team-based hero shooter. Critics have compared the game to Valve’sCounter Stike: Global Offensiveand Blizzard’sOverwatch. However, while the game generally saw positive reviews,Valorantfaced criticism for its invasive Vanguard anti-cheat systemand extremely toxic voice and text chat....

In the last three decades, video games have improved significantly from a technical and graphical perspective. And a big area of improvement has been artificial intelligence. Thanks to AI, modern-day gaming offers incredibly realistic characters, be it enemies or sidekicks. RELATED:Best Open-World Games That Support VR In the past, games have featured great memorable companions who always talk to or assist the main character during the adventure. A few such examples are Sully fromUncharted, Yorda fromIco, Quiet fromMetal Gear Solid 5, and much more....

For almost 70 years, the entireGodzillafranchise featured some of the most powerful and imposing kaiju ever created in its genre: from evil creatures from outer space,likeKing Ghidorah, to graceful guardians of the earth, like Mothra. And there’s also Godzilla himself, of course, who had to face and defeat many of these strong monsters. But there’s another side to the coin because not all kaiju are created equal. After all, this is a long-running movie franchise with many different incarnations of Godzilla, who occasionally ends up facing some really weak and fragile monsters whose power levels leave a lot to be desired....

Summary The Legend of Zeldahas never been one to stick to convention. Since 1986, it has been known to push the envelope and fully embrace new technology and ideas, whether fans like it or not. From going all-in on the third dimension withOcarina of Timeto making no apologies for themotion controls ofSkyward Sword, it’s an innovator rather than an imitator, which is one of the many reasons why it still has the capacity to impress, 37 years later....

Though it has already been available in Japan for nearly a year,13 Sentinels: Aegis Rimis soon to be released internationally and is already coveted by critics. The newest title from Vanillaware and Atlus blends gameplay genres and masterful storytelling to form an all-encompassing gem, if the critics are to be believed. As a challenge for developer Vanillaware,13 Sentinels: Aegis Rimis a departure from the studio’s traditional fantasy games as seen withDragon’s Crown, also published by Atlus, and changes up its regular formula for something more unique....

When Season 9 ofApex Legendskicked off, it introduced a new 3v3 Arenas game mode. At first, when the game mode was brand new, there was no punishment for leaving matches early. Now, just as quickly as a penalty system for abandoning Arenas games was implemented inApex Legends,it has been taken down pending fixes. Though Arenas introduced an entirely new style of gameplay, its fast-paced nature also madeApex Legendsplayers already frustrated by matchmakingmore likely to leave early....

After the death of Warren Vidic and Daniel Cross, Otso Berg became the face of the Templars. He went from a higher-ranking Templar to the Black Cross, a face and faction mysteriously absent inAssassin’s Creed Valhalla.Despite the fact thatOtso Berg has Viking ancestors, making it seem an obvious connection, his last appearance is inAssassin’s Creed Odyssey. This moment is a bit odd. It’s left open to interpretation, it isn’t followed up in the main story ofAssassin’s Creed Valhalla, and the Templar themselves have no role in the modern-day story since....

Even though he’s the one that brings death, the Grim Reaper does more than appear when time is up. He also appears in some great video games. For the most part, the Grim Reaper is someone many fear. He’s the bringer of death and is the last person many may see in their lives, however he also brings witty one-liners and can even be a playable character. Related:Every Video Game Release Coming Soon For Nintendo Switch Nevertheless, most of the time, when Death himself appears on the screen, players remember the battle or the encounter well....

Summary A sudden flash, a powerful blast, and everything is reduced to ashes.Lightning Magicis one ofthe most lethal weapons in a magic user’s armory, and some anime and manga characters know how to draw the maximum amount of power of magically generated electricity. No matter who their opponents are, they will fear the speed and relentless strength of Lightning, and will probably be blinded by its brilliance before they end up charred on the ground....

There is a great variety of new racing games fans can try to test their skills and patience. Gaming fans with a deep love for speed and competition can find impressive and innovative racing games with futuristic graphics but can also find creativeunderrated racing gamesthat’ll challenge them in surprising ways. RELATED:Video Game Villains Who Would Be Heroes In Other Games These beautiful and thrilling games transport their players into stunning worlds that were inspired by the past and the future....

Summary Call of Dutyfans have possibly spotted a new leak that shows images of the upcomingCall of Duty: Black Ops 6’s menu and loading screens. The next game in theCall of Dutyfranchise will be the first entry in theBlack Opsstoryline since 2020, and fans are currently scrambling for more information about it. Luckily, fans will not have to wait long for more information about the nextCoD. Activision has just announced thatCall of Duty: Black Ops 6will be revealed on June 9, during the Xbox June Showcase....