The original Gears of War trilogy introduced gamers to one of the more unexpected villains in recent times. Queen Myrah, leader of the Locust Horde, is actually a human. Throughout the first Gears , the phrase “For the Queen” was thrown around by locust troops time and time again without any idea as to who the queen was. Once her identity was revealed, it was surprising to see that she is actually human. A traitor to her own people, Queen Myrrah is responsible for the deaths of millions and for organizing Emergence Day, the day Sera changed fore
The next GTA doesn’t need to get as dour as Arthur Morgan’s tale, but a black comedy can still have award-worthy dialogue and scenarios. One area that can still be improved upon is the heavy-handedness with which its themes are conveyed. Players are smart enough to understand subtext without having it banged over their he
With their next title, Cyberpunk 2077 set to release on April 16, 2020 CD Projekt Red might have another Game of the Year award headed their way in the next 12-18 months if it lives up to the expectati
Often times the power to influence and manipulate is stronger than any gun, sword, or army. Red Dead Redemption 2 ’s Dutch Van Der Linde had the unbelievably powerful ability to trick and deceive, all while masquerading as a caring, compassionate man. To start off, he essentially preyed upon two outcast teenagers, John Marston, and Arthur Morgan, so he could raise them as his unquestioning supporters. He takes advantage of people’s bad fortune to gain their trust and essentially turn them into his mindless followers, and his power of speech is so unmatched he can talk men and women into doing terrible deeds and actually convince them they were doing good. As his true colors finally come to light, Dutch exposes himself as a murderous, money loving, selfish sociopath. In a way, Dutch talked himself into not only fame and fortune, but an early gr
They turned a character who many felt was unlikable and basic into a father whose journey meant everything to you. Though Red Dead Redemption 2 and Marvel’s Spider-Man gave it stiff competition, there’s no surprise that 2018’s God of War walked away with the Game of the Year aw
Outside of your annoying cousin asking if you’d like to go bowling, the game was the blueprint for what Rockstar would look to for the releases of Red Dead Redemption, GTA V, and Red Dead Redemption 2 . Will GTA VI have players returning to Liberty City in the coming ye
He is the primary protagonist of Red Dead Redemption 2, which is shaping up to be one of the greatest games of all time. He is an outlaw and someone who lives a life of crime by choice. Also a member of the Van der Linde gang, Arthur Morgan is a major influencer in the gang’s decisions. Arthur is so much more than a typical square-jawed out
Dan Houser’s writing ability improves with each script, so there’s no reason to believe Grand Theft Auto VI won’t continue this trend. RDR2 really went miles ahead of GTA V with its plot. The western is a serious, somber tale about redemption, while Trevor, Michael, and Franklin’s tale is more come
Skull kids are introduced in Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time which was made before the year 2000. It wasn’t until Legend of Zelda: Majoras Mask that the player encounters the most unique skull kid of them all. Once banished by the four giants, this skull kid returns to Termina only to become a prisoner in his own skin. Under the influence of the dreaded Majora’s Mask, skull kid starts wreaking havoc, including sending the moon on a one-way collision course with Termina. What separates Skull Kid though is that he is not inherently evil. A trickster, yes, but not evil, and he is being transformed before our very eyes into one of the most demonic Zelda villains of all t
If you simply go back and read initial impressions and reviews of the game, you’d see that it was met with positive reception and considered by some as a return to form for the series. Whether you like it or not, Dragon Age: Inquisition is a Game of the Year win
What exactly makes a good story when it comes to games? A likable protagonist, interesting plot development, climax, and a definitive resolution are often the key ingredients, but a great antagonist is often times what can separate a story from the rest of the pack. The same concept applies to video Open World Games Walkthrough, some of the most memorable characters in gaming history have been the ones gamers despised. From Bowser to Ganandorf to Shao Kahn, villains can give their protagonist counterparts a meaning, and a platform to shine. This list will break down the top 10 gaming Antagonists since the year 2000. There will only be one antagonist per franchise, and no reiterations of characters made before 2
It perhaps goes without saying considering John never once mentions him in the first game, but Arthur Morgan does not survive the events of _ Red Dead Redemption 2 _ . This is always something to be mindful of with a prequel, but it isn’t as if Arthur couldn’t have survived. It wouldn’t have made for as compelling a narrative, but it could have wor