Top Gaming News of the Week: What You Missed (10/16/23 – 10/22/23)
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 receives rave reviews, Skull Island: Rise of Kong faces scathing criticism, and more exciting updates in this week's Game Rant recap
Highlights
Skull Island: Rise of Kong may have surpassed Gollum as the worst game of the year, disappointing fans even more.
Assassin's Creed Red enthusiasts catch a peek of the main character's visage via a developer's LinkedIn banner.
In perfect timing for Halloween, the Dead Space remake joins the roster of new games available on Game Pass this month.
In this week's recap of games industry news, we take a look at some of the most notable headlines from the past week. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder release, while another game has potentially overtaken Gollum as one of the worst-received titles this year. Exciting additions for this month have also been announced by Game Pass.
The upcoming launch of Alan Wake 2 is being celebrated with a Fortnite event, a longtime executive from Bethesda has announced their retirement, and the protagonist of Assassin's Creed Red may have revealed their best look yet in a very subtle way. Stay tuned for all this and more in our weekly roundup.
Skull Island: Rise of Kong Dethroning Gollum as ‘Worst Game of 2023’
Assassin’s Creed Red Protagonist Shown in New Look
Despite the disappointment from The Lord of the Rings: Gollum's quality, it seems that the negative reception towards Skull Island: Rise of Kong has now surpassed it in terms of poor reception.
Little information is currently available regarding Assassin's Creed Red and what its final title may be. Despite this, a developer's LinkedIn banner has seemingly revealed the appearance of one of the game's main characters. This marks the first glimpse fans have had of her face.
Dead Space Comes to Game Pass in Time for Halloween
A handful of new games are arriving on Game Pass this month. Among them, just in time for Halloween, is EA Motive’s Dead Space remake.
Alan Wake: Flashback Experience Recap Arrives in Fortnite
In anticipation of this Friday's release of Alan Wake 2, Fortnite has introduced an interactive recap of the game's storyline. The collaboration between Remedy and Epic Games for the sequel has undoubtedly contributed to the heightened excitement surrounding this feature.
Pete Hines Retires from Bethesda
Bethesda's long-standing executive, Pete Hines, has chosen to depart after a remarkable tenure of 24 years. While his future plans remain ambiguous, he expresses gratitude for being present during the Starfield release.
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The potential for a captivating Hogwarts Legacy sequel is immense, with Avalanche having numerous possibilities to explore and refine. Among the vast array of content, there are specific elements that would greatly enhance the overall experience and deserve inclusion.
Wishlist for the Hogwarts Legacy Sequel
Movies & TV
Much debate surrounds the canonicity of Jedi Force abilities and their limitations. Nonetheless, one of Bastila Shan's exceptional abilities has indeed been validated as canon, albeit subtly.
Star Wars Sneakily Brought Back KOTOR’s Most Powerful Jedi Ability
Guides
Lords of the Fallen offers co-operative gameplay, a feature that is typically uncommon in Soulslike games. However, its PvP invasions are familiar territory for many fans of this subgenre.
Lords of the Fallen: Tips for Invading Other Players
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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 takes lessons from its previous installments and raises the bar with unrivaled boss fights and an remarkable open world experience. This game pushes the boundaries of the PS5's capabilities by expanding on every aspect of gameplay.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Review
