Dead Cells showed me how innovative a roguelike could be. Everything about this game feels so utterly satisfying. The game's upgrades make it considerably easy for fans new to the genre to hit the ground running and make good progress. I would recommend this game to just about any gamer looking for a challenge.

Mario Tennis Aces is going to be the next Mario Kart: Double Dash. People bought it when it came out, enjoyed it for a month, said "yes, this new Mario Tennis title is fun," and will forget about it until the next one comes out. However, like Mario Kart: Double Dash , Mario Tennis Aces includes a treasure trove of interesting mechanics that transcend the tennis formula and will remain evergreen for years to come.

Shovel Knight brought the action-platformer into the modern day. It refreshed the genre by embracing the games that came before it, such as Mega Man and even Super Meat Boy, with its precise platforming and movement mechanics. What made it really stand out was its art style. The vibrant colors and iconic character designs would make a significant impact on the gaming community, and Shovel Knight started showing up in other games like Super Smash Bros. Ultim

It wouldn't be fitting for PUBG to have some of the crazy limited-time events or gimmicks that the likes of Fortnite has—this game is going for a different look and feel. But over a year after PUBG changed the game, I would have expected the powers that be to have come up with something unique to at least give the PUBG platform a competitive e

So you've managed to take down another player and you want their loot. Slow down . If there's another decent player within a few hundred meters distance they're already rushing towards the sound of shots. Run out into the open and lay down nice and sneaky next to the box and you're going to get bodied. Even with all the bots on console PUBG , you're still at r

The Stanley Parable is all about challenging the mores of gaming. The player is given instruction by the narrator; however, they are also encouraged to make their own decisions even though they have no free-will. The Stanley Parable managed to put the limitations of games on display in a way that inspired both designers and players to rethink how games can be made . The effects of this can be seen in future indies like Superliminal and event parts of AAA games like Ellie’s break from established mechanics to watch the giraffes in The Last of

As 2018 comes to a close, DualShockers and our staff are reflecting on this year’s batch of games and what were their personal highlights within the last year. Unlike the official Game of the Year 2018 awards for DualShockers, there are little-to-no-rules on our individual Top 10 posts. For instance, any game — not just 2018 releases — can be considered.

Lastly, if you think I’m snubbing God of War , Marvel’s Spider-Man , or Red Dead Redemption 2 in some weird attempt to be controversial, you’re wrong, pal. I simply haven’t played them and have absolutely no business evaluating them. Now, without further ado, here are my favorite games of the year.

Ah, the end of the year. What's not to love? The holiday weight gain, arguing about politics with your family members, getting invited to a loud New Year's Eve party that you really don't want to attend. Of course, who could forget the piece de resistance of our year-end traditions: the end of year lists.

With the COVID-19 pandemic causing fear, loneliness, and lockdowns across the world, the rise of Among Us provided millions of people with a way to stay connected. Among Us took the formula of tabletop games like One Night Ultimate Werewolf and adjusted it with smart design choices such as not being able to talk until after someone is killed, allowing players with a bad poker face to maintain their ruse for a longer period of time. Even well into 2021, Among Us is still going strong as shown by the 15 million downloads while it was free on the Epic Games St

Before you launch out of the plane for the first time, you probably want to adjust your settings , whether you're playing on a PC, console, or mobile. The best settings can give every player a competitive edge, and if you change settings like FOV and sensitivity early on, you'll get used to them quickly. It's quite common for new players to ignore the settings, usually to their disadvant

There is a whole generation of PS4 owners who are probably way too deep into Fortnite , with that game being their first exposure to the genre. While I wouldn't count myself amongst them, I cannot imagine that any of those people would choose this $30 experience, with little promise to grow and improve, over triple-A titles that have since leapfrogged over PU

Whether you're an ex-player on a nostalgic trip back to Erangel, or a new player experiencing the game for the first time, there are some things you should remember. Everyone makes mistakes. Here's what to avoid in PUBG Updates if you want even a sniff of that Chicken Din