VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
What are the chances of Resident Evil 4’s Merchant returning in a future entry?
Despite all his hard work, The Merchant has only been in one mainline Resident Evil title. How likely is it that this weapons peddler will reappear in a future title?
ShapeHero Factory lets you enjoy those fun early stages of a factory builder over and over with a blend of tower defense and roguelite elements
We take a detailed look at ShapeHero Factory, a factory simulator by Asobism that just launched in Early Access on Steam.
Monster Hunter Wilds’ handler is shaping up to be an improvement over her predecessor
Players have had mixed feelings about past tiles' handlers, but Monster Hunter Wilds' Alma has a few tricks up her sleeve that could make her more popular.
Why Resident Evil 7: Biohazard’s gory intro is so jarring
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard's introductory sequence still has players rattled seven years after it was first released. But what is it about Ethan Winters trespassing on the Baker Ranch that makes it so memorable?
Silent Hill 2 remake: Is the long boat ride necessary?
Like the original game, Silent Hill 2's remake includes a long and uneventful boat ride, but what is its purpose in the narrative?
The creators of the PS3 cinematic platformer ‘Rain’ are working on a new moody title that’s unintentionally in tune with recent trends
Demo impressions and comments from Tokyo Stories developers Yuki Ikeda and Seiichi Terashima.
5 times when non-horror games scared the living daylights out of us
In the run-up to Halloween, we look back on 5 non-horror games that managed to scare us so much we still get flashbacks...
Romancing SaGa 2 Revenge of the Seven Preview: 5 pleasant discoveries we made in the remake
We get hands-on with Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven to find out what surprises Square Enix's remake has in store...
Why Alien Isolation’s Xenomorph is far scarier when you can’t see it
How Alien Isolation cleverly builds up the player's fear of the Xenomorph in a way that stays true to the spirit of the 1979 Alien movie.
Review: Visions of Mana brings the classic JRPG series’ sense of adventure to a new generation
An in-depth look at how Visions of Mana combines the legendary JRPG series' distinct character with modern graphics and sound.
Hi-Fi Rush IP’s revival paves the way for expansion of the game’s story
With producer Krafton taking on the Hi-Fi Rush IP, we explore the exciting ways that the story's two endings leave room for sequels
Elden Ring DLC: What happens to Mohg in Shadow of the Erdtree?
Mohg is one of the two bosses that need to be defeated to access Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree, but what is his role in the story?
FromSoftware has done away with detachable enemy parts in recent games – what are the pros and cons?
Recent FromSoftware titles like Elden Ring don't feature severable enemy body parts - what change does this bring?
Review: Here’s why Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess just shot to the top of my wishlist
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess combines beauty and brains with its mystical Japanese setting and compelling strategic gameplay.
Hands-on Preview: The First Descendant channels Mass Effect with its engaging sci-fi TPS gameplay
Ahead of its July 2 launch, we played The First Descendant, Nexon’s promising story-driven looter shooter that lets you take on missions solo or with friends online
Neko Odyssey lets players photograph cats in an idyllic pixel art Japan
The Steam Next Fest demo of Neko Odyssey showcases an intriguing, cozy adventure game where you befriend and take photos of cute cats in Japan.
SAEKO: Giantess Dating Sim demo promises dark, sexy and surreal experience where your decisions can be fatal
Can you survive being the tiny plaything of a girl with some... interesting hobbies?
Why Capcom’s Viewtiful Joe series would thrive with a modern entry
It's been almost 20 years since the last Viewtiful Joe game, but the playful Capcom series would lend itself brilliantly to a modern release.
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC hands-on preview: An expansion that turned my “good memories” of Elden Ring into hungry anticipation for more
A report on our hands-on preview of FromSoftware's Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, including new weapons, dungeons, bosses and more.
Why does Persona 3 Reload’s protagonist have such a hard time finding love?
We take a look at the hurdles Persona 3 Reload's protagonist has to go through in pursuing romantic interests.
Why did Metal Gear Solid 2’s main protagonist get so much hate?
Why was Metal Gear Solid 2's main protagonist Raiden so unpopular back in 2001 and what were Kojima's reasons for creating him?
What makes the Persona series’ DLC Personas so overpowered?
Throughout the Persona series, DLC Personas do not conform to the base game's rules, often giving players a very overpowered boost.