Once a staple of video games,local co-op and split-screenplay has become somewhat of a rarity in the modern era. This is a shame, given that many games designed with local co-op in mind tend to be more approachable to newcomers. With fewer of these experiences around, players wanting to enjoy games with friends or family will likely find themselves taking nostalgia trips in order to do so. However, thankfully, couch co-op isn’t entirely dead, and there are a variety of more casual experiences that can be enjoyed locally....

Summary The Desert Festival was perhapsone of the most welcomed additions toStardew Valley’s 1.6 update. With a multitude of new challenges, items, and dialogue, the festival brings a fresh and exciting event for players to look forward to from the 15th-17th of Spring of each in-game year. Starting at 10 AM and running until 2 AM each day, a wide range of exciting activities and stalls to explore can be found there....

In March 2025,Bloodbornewill turn 10 years old. FromSoftware’s Soulslike masterpiece is rightfully hailed as one of the best games on the PS4, and the PS5’s backward compatibility means the 2015 title runs on Sony’s latest console. However,Bloodbornehas remained a one-and-done deal (not countingThe Old Huntersexpansion), with FromSoftware and Sony providing little indication that a return to Yharnam could be on the cards. Since the arrival of the PS5, Soulslike fans have wanted to see this Lovecraftian epic receive a remaster or, at the very least, a 60 FPS patch....

Summary Survival games are already quite a challenge, as players are usuallyplaced into stressful situationswhere they must collect resources in order to keep themselves stable. Many survival games understand that some players need a helping hand at the start to give them a better chance at survival. These games tend to supply a starting chest or spawn the player in with some food. However, the games on this list are some of the best survival titles that leave the player to start with nothing, forcing them to quickly get to work collecting food, water, and much more — if they want any chance of even making it past the first day....

Summary WhileCaptain America: Brave New Worldwasn’t able to achieve the level of critical renown that Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe needed to kick off the year, the film’s villain did manage to subvert one negative MCU tradition, albeit not in the best way. Captain America: Brave New Worldwent all in on the idea of being a superhero film with a political thriller at its core, blending a plotline featuring international conflict and a compromised government with a character list featuring more than one Gamma-enhanced being....

Summary A job listing for a position at CD Projekt Red has revealed new details on the highly anticipated sequel toCyberpunk 2077, currently known as Project Orion. According to the role’s daily responsibilities, theCyberpunk 2077sequel aims to have the most realistic and reactive crowd system in any game to date, which is a bold ambition for the upcoming RPG. These days,Cyberpunk 2077is considered one ofthe best open-world RPGsto date, alongside CD Projekt Red’s other smash hit,The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt....

With eachCivilizationgame, Firaxis aims to shake the entire concept up considerably. While the core of it is always centered on letting players make their own mark on history, much of the gameplay is overhauled to create an entirely new experience. WithSid Meier’s Civilization 7,that continues to be the case as the studio has delivered something drastically different from what has come before. Even though many of those changes are great to see, there aresome features fromCivilization 6that did not deserve to be left on the cutting room floor....

One ofAvowed’s greatest strengths is its combat. The ability to mix and match weapon types and swap between two loadouts on the fly adds a ton of variety and strategy to each and every combat scenario inAvowed, and the ability to access and upgrade any skill tree at any time allows players to continue experimenting throughoutAvowed’s runtime. All playstyles are viable inAvowed, from dual-wielding pistols to swinging a great hammer, and all playstyles have the potential to be a lot of fun to use....

Elden Ring Nightreign’s announcement last December took a lot of FromSoftware fans by surprise. A 3-player co-op roguelike with battle royale elements,Elden Ring Nightreignsounded like nothing FromSoft had ever really attempted before, and naturally, fans were intrigued to see how the game would look in action, and if FromSoft’s risky experiment was going to pay off. Well, previews forElden Ring Nightreignhave started to roll in, and generally speaking, they seem pretty positive....

Quick Links Disney Dreamlight Valley’s Tales of Agrabah update takes players to the streets of a storm-ravaged Agrabah in the Aladdin Realm. After rescuing Aladdin with Jasmine’s help, it’s time to help restore Agrabah to its former glory by fixing up some of its market stalls inDisney Dreamlight Valley’s ‘Brave the Storm’ quest. ‘Brave the Storm’ is the second Aladdin Realm quest and is another step towardunlocking Aladdin, Jasmine, and the Magic Carpet....

With the Tales of Agrabah update,Disney Dreamlight Valley has dropped a new Star Path event. This time, players get to solveover 80 riddlesto unlock some awesome rewards. From outfits to furniture and even Moonstones, there’s plenty to earn. One of theOasis Retreat Star Path riddlesinDisney Dreamlight Valleyasks players to harvest a bright yellow fruit. Harvesting the fruit is simple, figuring out which one it is and where to find it can be tricky....

Summary Final Fantasy 10-2isn’t the most celebrated game in theFinal Fantasyseries, but it can’t be denied the impact that it had on the franchise and its fans. AfterFinal Fantasy 10placed players in a dark, somber, and hopeless world,Final Fantasy 10-2adopted a much lighter and less serious tone that emphasized fun and play above anything else, thereby drastically subverting expectations. Nevertheless, it showed the extent of whatFinal Fantasyis capable of when it’s willing to defy its own self-laid boundaries....

Quick Links Marvel xFortnitehas brought forth yet another Iron Man skin, but despite aMk 45 variantfrom Chapter 5 Season 4, anAvengers: Endgame-inspired Battle Pass skin from Chapter 2 Season 4, players can grab one more Iron Man skin for the collection for fans who just can’t get enough of this Avenger inFortnite. The latest Iron Man skin inFortniteisperhaps the greatest, as not only does it come with four distinct styles, but it also has 4 different colors to celebrate the character’s armor throughout the years....