Arguably the biggest new video game release of July 2020 is Sucker Punch's Ghost of Tsushima . Serving as the last major PlayStation 4 exclusive release before the launch of the PS5, Ghost of Tsushima marks Sucker Punch's first game release in about six years. Boasting cutting-edge visuals and authentic samurai combat, Ghost of Tsushima has a significant amount of hype behind it, and many are expecting it to be one of Sucker Punch's best games to date. As the PS4's swan song, here's hoping Ghost of Tsushima meets and exceeds expectations come lau

But, that’s exactly what makes Death Stranding such a worthy game of the year contender. Very rarely do singular experiences prompt such extensive discourse throughout the game industry , and for that, it has gone down as one of this year’s most interesting releases. Its lack of traditional combat, emphasis on traversal, and dense story have set it apart from anything else in the medium, and while there’s no denying that it has heavy detractors, its attempt at portraying something entirely unique means that it has quickly become an experience that has stuck in the minds of many. Sure, Death Stranding taking home the top prize will anger some, but with iconic directors taking lead roles, monster energy drinks becoming a focus of gameplay, and a central throughline of the game being Norman Reedus bonding with a literal fetus, at least it won’t be a dull win

While Resident Evil 2 may ostensibly seem like a typical remake of the classic 1998 horror title of the same name, players who got to experience this revisit of the iconic series’ second entry were surprised to find it was something much more significant. Rebuilt from the ground up with gorgeous HD visuals, a new over-the-shoulder camera , and a modern reimagining of the classic’s horrifying police station and all the zombified monsters that dwelled within it, Resident Evil 2 redefined what made the series such a hit. While the franchise has trended towards a more action-heavy approach to survival horror in recent years, this exceptional remake shows that a confined setting, some utterly phenomenal sound design, and a handful of tough as nails monsters are all that is needed to make an utterly captivating horror

No doubt every video game enthusiast will have their pick, but the games industry will collectively decide who takes home the coveted honor at The anime game weapons Awards early next month. Geoff Keighley’s annual award show has always been a terrific celebration of the year’s best and brightest since it debuted a few years ago, but there can be only one game of the year, and with the list of Game Awards nominees now out, it’s worth taking a closer look at the six games poised to potentially take home the tro

Yet, while each appear to ostensibly be aiming for the exact same thing, RDR2 seemingly captures that more and creates a better overall atmosphere. There's no doubt that both are great games, with Death Stranding recently earning the Best Game Direction at the Game Awards 2019, but here are 5 ways that Red Dead Redemption 2 succeeds where Death Stranding fa

The Tiny Village is easy to miss since the player will have to stray from the regular path to find it. This village is not relevant to the main quest, and it does not contain any magical beans, which is why a lot of players overlooked it completely while exploring the realm.

Knowing how easy it is to potentially stun people with Shock, it only makes sense that players would want to use another spell that would be inescapable while enemies can't move. That's what makes Shock and Fireball such a powerful combinat

This is not to say that either game's setting or story is necessarily better than the other, but Red Dead Redemption 2 's setting captures its story in many ways that Death Stranding 's does not. Simply put, RDR2 could not happen anywhere else besides the Wild West, with the notions and ideas of that time constantly being at the forefront. Death Stranding , however, could really take place anywhere. Its social commentary, sure, applies to contemporary society, but they are also issues relevant to any society. Death Stranding could have been in a fictional world or any other country, and its story would still apply. In this regard, Red Dead Redemption 2 's setting is much more prevalent and success where Death Stranding 's setting fa

Since splitting from Konami, Koji Igarashi has created a new franchise that's very much in the same vein as the Castlevania games he is famous for in the form of Bloodstained . Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon was the first game in the series, playing like the NES-era Castlevania games, and now Igarashi and his team are set to release a direct sequel. Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 will be yet another retro-style game in the vein of Castlevania , but it will look to spruce things up with a compelling local co-op mode and much m

At first glance, it may seem strange to compare Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption 2 with Kojima Production's Death Stranding , yet there is a baseline that connects the two: the mundanity. Each game, at times, takes on a painstaking approach that can leave some players frustrated, while also encouraging growth, depth, and investment in the endgame world. Whether its making a delivery as Sam or picking up groceries with Sadie Adler as Arthur Morgan, both Red Dead Redemption 2 and Death Stranding make the point of gritty realism in the g