Summary
- Lords of the Fallen achieves an impressive sales milestone, showing the strong appeal of Soulslike games among fans of the genre.
- Star Wars Outlaws may face a delay until after April 2024, disappointing fans who were eagerly anticipating its release.
- The FNAF movie, despite negative reviews from critics, proves to be a popular choice for fans seeking a Halloween popcorn flick.
Lords of the Fallen lands a wonderful milestone as the latest Soulslike adventure, The Elder Scrolls 6 was announced when it was for a specific reason, and Alan Wake 2 releases to critical acclaim. Today, The Best War Games’s weekly recap takes a look at some of the most notable headlines from the past week.
Batman: Arkham Knight is seemingly receiving a fan-favorite skin in the near future, the FNAF movie releases just in time for Halloween, and in-game footage is shared from Metal Gear Solid Delta. All that and more in this week’s roundup of games industry news.
Star Wars Outlaws Might Arrive Later Than Hoped
Ubisoft’s latest fiscal report may bring with it unfortunate news for Star Wars fans, since a game delayed until after April 2024 seems to be Outlaws.
Lords of the Fallen Passes Terrific Milestone
Having only been released earlier this month, Soulslike Lords of the Fallen has already hit 1 million copies sold, showing how much fans enjoy the genre and are happy to see other developers’ takes on it.
The Batman Skin Reportedly Coming to Arkham Knight
Eight years following its release, Batman: Arkham Knight is reportedly adding The Batman’s suit as a skin. This information was made clear when it was allegedly released too early on Epic, and its official release date for Arkham Knight is unknown.
The Elder Scrolls 6’s Announcement was Apparently Due to Fan Pressure
According to Skyrim lead designer Bruce Nesmith, The Elder Scrolls 6 was unveiled when it was due to fans perpetually asking about its whereabouts.
Metal Gear Solid Delta Gameplay Revealed at Xbox Partner Preview
Xbox’s Partner Preview this week shared in-engine footage of Metal Gear Solid Delta that depicted its Unreal Engine 5 fidelity during stealth sequences.
Features
Hollow Knight: Silksong continues to drift in and out of fans’ expectations while little to no news has been shared in the longest time, and while many fans are still highly excited, there is hope that February could be a make-or-break month for the sequel.
Movies & TV
The FNAF live-action adaptation was released this week and while it may not be panning well with critics, it seems like it is a popular popcorn flick for fans to attend to in the Halloween season.
Guides
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has a gripping story that balances its dual protagonists well, and so does the sequel’s open world with myriad activities for both Spider-Men to partake in throughout each district.
The Best War Games Exclusives
Alan Wake 2 may be a current-gen visual powerhouse with many impressive tricks up Remedy’s sleeve. Still, it’s arguable that its technical complications and repetitive gameplay can get in the way of its sensational presentation.
Alan Wake 2
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 89 /100 Critics Rec: 93%
- Released
- October 27, 2023
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language
- Developer(s)
- Remedy Entertainment
- Publisher(s)
- Epic Games
- Engine
- Northlight Engine
- Franchise
- Alan Wake
WHERE TO PLAY
A string of ritualistic murders threatens Bright Falls, a small-town community surrounded by Pacific Northwest wilderness. Saga Anderson, an accomplished FBI agent with a reputation for solving impossible cases arrives to investigate the murders. Anderson’s case spirals into a nightmare when she discovers pages of a horror story that starts to come true around her.
Alan Wake, a lost writer trapped in a nightmare beyond our world, writes a dark story in an attempt to shape the reality around him and escape his prison. With a dark horror hunting him, Wake is trying to retain his sanity and beat the devil at his own game.
Anderson and Wake are two heroes on two desperate journeys in two separate realities, connected at heart in ways neither of them can understand: reflecting each other, echoing each other, and affecting the worlds around them.
Fueled by the horror story, supernatural darkness invades Bright Falls, corrupting the locals and threatening the loved ones of both Anderson and Wake. Light is their weapon—and their safe haven — against the darkness they face. Trapped in a sinister horror story where there are only victims and monsters, can they break out to be the heroes they need to be?
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
- Genre(s)
- Survival Horror
