[Getting It Rightis a monthly series in which I take a look at the elements that make up a classic game. What were the key ingredients that set it apart and make it hold up to this day? Read on to find out.] Upon its release in 2008, I feltValkyria Chronicleswould be the closest we’d ever come to having anX-Comsequel. And now, with an honest-to-goodnessX-Comon the way, I wish we were getting a full-fledgedValkyria Chroniclessequel for consoles....

PlayStation owners can start their paranormal investigation today The story ofGhostwire: Tokyois kicking off a little sooner than expected, with a free visual novel.Ghostwire: Tokyo – Preludeis a prequel to the main game, and it’s out now on PlayStation consoles. Setbefore the eventsof Tango Gameworks’ paranormal adventure,Preludeis a detective story following KK, who’s on the trail of a mysterious phenomenon. After a friend goes missing, KK and company start to discover some supernatural happenings....

Set to hit December 2045 on the PS9,Gran Turismo 5is looking great considering how early it is in the game’s development process. Case in point, the screens below. Earlier this afternoon, publisher Sony released a few new images of the game featuring, shocker, uber-shiny cars driving fast. There’s no much more to these in-game shots — the backgrounds are blurred and vehicular opponents are all driving similar, snot-covered vehicles. That said, there’s still no way you can walk away from these screens and not think this is the best looking car game ever made....

Hitman episode 3 dates, screens The third episode ofHitman, Marrakesh, is coming out May 31. We skulked through the Amalfi Coast ofSapienzaalready a month ago,Parisa month and a half earlier. In the interim, one of the game’s coolest features,Elusive Targets, has finally gotten going. Once again, “[o]ffering two targets, the new story mission in Marrakesh challenges players to eliminate private banker Claus Strandberg, who is holed up inside the secure Swedish Consulate, and army General Reza Zaydan, protected by his elite squad of soldiers at a temporary headquarters in the heart of the city....

One of the endgame-style activities inMinecrafthas to do with taking a little trip to the Nether, where players can take on the Piglins and other unique mobs. To do this, though, players must first create a Nether Portal inMinecraft, which requires some materials gathering and basic architect skills. Easiest way to build a Nether Portal, explained To make a Nether Portal inMinecraft, you have to create a structure resembling a portal....

The ideal pick for all looking to put their opponents in the most peaceful of nightmares, the Velvet Sword of St. Trina is —together with the St Trina’s Torch and the Thiollier’s Hidden Needle— one of the only weapons inElden Ringcapable of natively applying the Eternal Sleep stat. But as you can imagine, getting the weapon won’t be easy. Here’s how to get the Velvet Sword of St. Trina inElden Ring....

Returning from previousTalesgames,Tales of Ariseand its expansion,Beyond the Dawnhave Devil’s Arms for each of the party members. Here’s what you need to know about them and where to claim them. The 2021 RPG has had massive success with its open-world exploration and command-based free combat. Your choice of weapon is crucial in battle, as its stats can vary.Tales of Arisehas plenty of options for players to find, but none stand out more than the Devil’s Arms, the most powerful weapons in the game....

Another Crab’s Treasureis filled with silly Easter Eggs and fun things to do. It’s a nice change of pace from getting rocked by truly Souls-like-difficulty bosses over and over again. Not only can you pet a “dog” (fish) in-game, but it’s actually a companion that’ll do more than just let you pet it while you’re hanging out. How to get Chum, the fish companion Chum the fish companion can be found in the Expired Grove area of the game....

We all wanted to float After three weeks of nothing but crap and indies filling theaters were people desperate to get out and see a good movie? Yes, yes they were, andITrode that success all the way to an insane box office that outstripped even the wildest of expectations as it blew past box office records all weekend. ITdestroyed the September/October release frame record by more than doublingGravity‘s paltry $55.8 million....

Bugsnax is more than a catchy theme song It’s your last chance to claim a free PS5 copy ofBugsnax. After January 4 –that’s today! – you’ll no longer be able to redeem the game at no extra cost with your PlayStation Plus membership. To find it, head over to theweb store or use the app and grab the PS5 version(not the “PS4 & PS5” bundle). While only the PS5 edition is up for grabs, you can claim it prior to owning the console, so if you have an active PlayStation Plus subscription, there’s no reason not to....

Jusantis an adorable experimental game by Don’t Nod. It won’t take you too long to complete, but it does have a few tricky sections that’ll have you scratching your head. For the most part,Jusantis a calm game, and it’s easy to get into the flow of things. If you find yourself stuck, the solution is often to think about things differently, or simply approach the problem from a different angle. With these tips, you’ll be at the top of the tower in no time....

There’s still time, Avalanche Just Causerevels in its penchant for doing everything over-the-top. It wants you to hang upside-down from a helicopter, plant C4, dive toward the earth as the whirlybird explodes above you, grapple onto another helicopter, hijack it and send it spiraling into a nearby smokestack. Then, it wants you to do that a million more times while you cheekily smile and justify your actions by lightheartedly saying “just ’cause…”...

Liar liar And there it is! After somewell-founded speculationfollowing a PS4 rating from PEGI, it’s official:L.A. Noire: The VR Case Filesis not only coming to PlayStation VR,it’s out now. The silly-physics detective game made an appearance during today’s State of Play presentation. As I’ve said before, the gifs really sold me on this unintentionally hilarious rebuilt-for-VR experience.The VR Case Filescontains a handful of cases from different departments– Upon Reflection, Armed and Dangerous, Buyer Beware, The Consul’s Car, The Silk Stocking Murder, Reefer Madness, and A Different Kind of War– and also a few extra mini-games like boxing and “speedcar” racing....