Game Rant - GR Originals

What to Expect from Marvel Snap’s January 2024 Season

Drew Swanson — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 02:01:33 GMT

Marvel Snap's first season of 2024 kicks off next month, and it looks to include some of the biggest content changes to the game yet. Although Marvel Snap is still in the middle of its December 2023 Hellfire Gala season, some recently announced updates to the game slated for January 2024 should have players excited about the future of Second Dinner's hit mobile title. For players who can't wait to see what the game has in store for next season, recent datamines have revealed the season theme, new cards, and other content coming to Marvel Snap in January 2024.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet May Have a Trainer Who Could Beat Gold and Silver’s Red

Andrea Trama — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 01:58:07 GMT

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Indigo Disk DLC is a great example of what future games in the series can achieve even before expansions or third games are introduced, and it should be used as the foundation of what's to come rather than a generation's apex. One of the reasons why The Indigo Disk succeeds where base Gen 9 games failed is difficulty. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's level scaling approach meant that players could theoretically explore Paldea as they pleased, but every Gym or major encounter was still set at a specific level, and overleveling any of those would make the game a breeze. The Indigo Disk brings difficult battles back into the mix, and one trainer may now compete for the title of strongest of the series, even more so than the legendary Red or Cynthia.

There Are Two Clear Contenders For Overwatch 2’s Video Game Crossover

Richard Warren — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 23:41:45 GMT

Thus far, Overwatch 2 has experienced tremendous success with its collaborations. First, there was One-Punch Man, which came with some immensely popular skins for Kiriko, Soldier: 76, Genji, and Doomfist, as well as a charming trailer and menu screen inspired by the anime. As soon as players grew tired of pulling off Doomfist’s Rocket Punch while dressed as Saitama, the next collaboration took place, which saw Blizzard adding content based on Diablo, one of its other franchises. A thrilling Trials of Sanctuary PvE experience combined with standout skins like Lilith Moira made the event memorable, with the LE SSERAFIM K-Pop collaboration coming shortly after. It also provided an LTM in addition to a music video and five wildly popular skins.

Who Are The Best Movie Heroes Of 2023?

Brad Hill — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 23:00:19 GMT

In the age of superhero films, 2023 was filled with heroes for audiences to root for. Superheroes aren't the only types of heroes in film. Audiences find themselves rooting for all sorts of protagonists, from superheroes who try to disarm their opponents with non-lethal strategies, to anti-heroes who only know violence as their means to win the day. However, it takes more than saving the day to be a hero.

The Unwritten Rules of Playing Honkai: Star Rail's Argenti Explained

Blade Moore — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 21:50:24 GMT

Honkai: Star Rail fans had seen Argenti before his release in a light cone. Many players were curious about who he was and if he'd be playable, and Honkai: Star Rail did not keep fans waiting for long, as his release finally arrived. Argenti was dropped as a five-star Physical Erudition unit with an interesting detail about his kit luring players in: he has two bursts and very few energy recharge problems despite this.

Why Valheim Fans Should Keep an Eye on Aloft

Nick Rodriguez — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 21:31:14 GMT

Aloft, the second title from indie developer Astrolabe Interactive Inc., could provide an interesting alternative for fans of Valheim. Several games feature a fresh take on Valheim's open-world survival-crafting gameplay, but Aloft could be one of the more unique options, with a distinct premise, charming art style, and mechanics that set it apart from other entries in the genre.

What to Expect From Disney Dreamlight Valley in 2024

Gemma Johnson — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 20:51:43 GMT

Gameloft's Disney Dreamlight Valley gave players a stack of updates in 2023, including new Villagers, Realms, Star Path, multiplayer, and more. The magic of Disney Dreamlight Valley looks set to continue in 2024 with a confirmed roadmap covering free updates for players as well as the continuation of Disney Dreamlight Valley's first paid expansion, A Rift in Time, which expanded Dream Castle's walls to new places with the introduction of Ancient's Landing, Glittering Dunes, and Wild Tangle biomes in Eternity Isle.

Wolverine's Leaked Gameplay Should Take Inspiration from Another PlayStation Game

Drew Swanson — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 20:50:59 GMT

The recent leak from Insomniac encompassed tons of information on upcoming games from the developer, including concept art and even early gameplay footage from Marvel's Wolverine. While this unfortunate leak contains a massive amount of unreleased details about plans for future game releases from Insomniac, interested fans can get a glimpse of what gameplay for Marvel's Wolverine might look like. From the brief clips of in-development gameplay shown in these leaks, it seems like the game might be drawing inspiration from another popular PlayStation title for one area of Wolverine's combat.

A Hogwarts Legacy Sequel Should Follow in the Footsteps of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Max Borman — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 20:13:05 GMT

This year, players have been treated to some pretty exciting titles set within some of the biggest pre-established IPs out there. The two most prominent of these adventures came in the form of Avalanche's Hogwarts Legacy and Insomniac's Marvel's Spider-Man 2. While these two games are very different from each other, Hogwarts Legacy may actually have a few things to learn from the way Insomniac Games approaches the concept.

What to Expect From Pokemon GO Community Day January 2024

Paolo Josiel Arias — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 20:11:12 GMT

Pokemon GO continues to be one of the most popular AR mobile games mostly because of its consistent release of new updates, like Community Days. These events usually make one Pokemon appear significantly more than others in the wild. November’s Community Days featured the Electric-type Pokemon Mareep, as well as Wooper and Paldean Wooper. Fans of a certain Grass starter Pokemon will have a field day when the next Pokemon GO Community Day releases on January 6, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time.