Lewis Rees, Author at Twinfinite https://twinfinite.net/author/lewisrees/ Video Game news, reviews, opinions, guides and videos! Mon, 03 Jun 2024 17:02:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.4 https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cropped-logo-2.png?fit=32%2C32 Lewis Rees, Author at Twinfinite https://twinfinite.net/author/lewisrees/ 32 32 210961778 All Pokemon Regions, Ranked https://twinfinite.net/features/all-pokemon-regions-ranked/ https://twinfinite.net/features/all-pokemon-regions-ranked/#respond Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:57:19 +0000 https://twinfinite.net/?p=1080673 Your Pokemon journey awaits]]>

Just like the real world, the Pokemon world is split into a variety of different regions. These regions come with a variety of different biomes and ecosystems. Travel from Galar to Alola and you’ll see plenty of different Pokemon, but which are the best? Here’s our ranking of every mainline Pokemon region from the games.

10. Sinnoh

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond City
Image Source: The Pokemon Company and Nintendo

This is bound to raise some eyebrows, as the Sinnoh games (Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum) are often considered some of the best of them all. Champion Cynthia in particular is one of the most powerful Pokemon trainers in the franchise. Despite this, the Sinnoh region, which is inspired by the Japanese island of Hokkaido, leaves a lot to be desired.

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Every PlayStation Character in the Astro Bot Trailer, Ranked by Adorableness https://twinfinite.net/features/every-playstation-character-in-the-astro-bot-trailer-ranked-by-adorableness/ https://twinfinite.net/features/every-playstation-character-in-the-astro-bot-trailer-ranked-by-adorableness/#respond Fri, 31 May 2024 13:39:06 +0000 https://twinfinite.net/?p=1081647 From merely cute to heartachingly precious.]]>

May 2024’s PlayStation State of Play unveiled Astro Bot, a new platformer starring PlayStation mascot Astro Bot. The game will see the intrepid bot travelling through a variety of worlds, and coming across bot versions of plenty of beloved characters from PlayStation titles of years gone by. Here’s every cameo we could make out in the trailer, ranked by how adorable they are.

Honorable Mentions: Aloy, Spike, and Atreus

Astro Bot Group Shot with Aloy, Atreus, Spike, Nathan, and Kratos
Image Source: Sony Interactive Entertainment, via YouTube

Where we know them from: Horizon, Ape Escape, and God of War

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Top 10 SCPs That Deserve Their Own Games https://twinfinite.net/features/top-10-scps-that-deserve-their-own-games/ https://twinfinite.net/features/top-10-scps-that-deserve-their-own-games/#respond Thu, 30 May 2024 11:45:10 +0000 https://twinfinite.net/?p=1076702 Object Class: Playable]]>

The SCP Foundation is one of the internet’s best-known horror projects. The site is set out as the internal catalog of anomalies held by the titular SCP (Secure, Contain, Protect) Foundation. These range from the benign (a sentient blob of goo that makes everyone happy) to the world-ending (a colossal being contained by seven chains that will eventually break free and devour everything). The SCP Foundation has already turned up in a number of different games, and even influenced Remedy’s smash hit Control. Here are the top 10 SCPs that deserve their own video games.

10. SCP-024: Game Show of Death

SCP-024 is an abandoned soundstage – at least, until there are intruders. If a group of people enter the soundstage, they’ll be greeted by the announcer. The announcer offers them the chance to take part in a game with the hopes of winning the grand prize. If they say no, they’re forcibly ejected from the building and can never return.

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5 Games We Want to See in May 2024’s PlayStation State of Play https://twinfinite.net/features/5-things-we-want-to-see-in-may-2024-playstation-state-of-play/ https://twinfinite.net/features/5-things-we-want-to-see-in-may-2024-playstation-state-of-play/#respond Wed, 29 May 2024 17:14:10 +0000 https://twinfinite.net/?p=1080805 Game on!]]>

PlayStation has announced a new State of Play, airing on May 30 at 6PM EDT. The event will last around 30 minutes, with information on fourteen upcoming titles. Here are the top 5 games we want to see from the State of Play.

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The Silent Hill franchise came roaring back in 2022 with the Silent Hill Transmission, announcing three new games, a film, and an interactive streaming series. Despite promising a new transmission in 2023, the whole year passed with nothing announced. 2023 did see the launch of the interactive series Silent Hill: Ascension, but the project was widely panned. 2024 has seen a new trailer for Silent Hill 2 and the release of Silent Hill: The Short Message. Now, Konami has announced a new Silent Hill Transmission for May 30. Here are five things we want to see from the event.

A Movie Trailer

Silent Hill has had a tricky history on screen. The first film, based loosely on the original game, was praised for its atmosphere, music, and visuals, but criticized for its deviation from the source material. The sequel, Silent Hill: Revelations, took inspiration from the third game, and was critically panned upon release.

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The Witcher has been a smash hit that helped cement avowed gamer Henry Cavill as a Hollywood superstar. In fact, it arguably solidified the trend of good adaptations of video games. However, it came as a surprise when Cavill stepped back from the role.

At the time, it seemed that this would allow Cavill to devote more time to his role as Superman. Unfortunately, Warner Bros. decided to take the DCEU in a new direction, which meant recasting the role.

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Here’s Our First Look at Pyramid Head in Return to Silent Hill https://twinfinite.net/news/heres-our-first-look-at-pyramid-head-in-return-to-silent-hill/ https://twinfinite.net/news/heres-our-first-look-at-pyramid-head-in-return-to-silent-hill/#respond Thu, 16 May 2024 16:14:05 +0000 https://twinfinite.net/?p=1076603 Silent Hill is back!]]>

2022 saw the long-awaited revival of legendary horror franchise Silent Hill. Konami announced three new games, an interactive streaming experience, and a new film. While things have been quiet for some time, recently we’ve seen more coming out. This week, an early cut of Return to Silent Hill was screened at Cannes Film Festival. Additionally, Variety has unveiled the first image of iconic villain Pyramid Head.

Here’s Our First Look at Pyramid Head in Return to Silent Hill

Return to Silent Hill is directed by Christoph Gans and is based on Silent Hill 2, the most beloved game in the series. The game follows James Sunderland, a widower who returns to Silent Hill, after receiving a letter from his late wife, Mary. Along the way, he meets a mysterious young woman, Maria, who physically resembles Mary.

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Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Review – A Hotel Full of Mysteries https://twinfinite.net/reviews/lorelei-and-the-laser-eyes-review/ https://twinfinite.net/reviews/lorelei-and-the-laser-eyes-review/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 17:20:04 +0000 https://twinfinite.net/?p=1076173 Curiouser and Curiouser]]>

Puzzle games have to strike a delicate balance. On the one hand, a game that’s too easy isn’t going to be exciting. A tricky puzzle is almost like a boss fight, and we want to put our skills to the test. On the other hand, if every puzzle is hard, then it can be a turn-off. Luckily, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes successfully finds the right balance.

Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Review on Nintendo Switch

The game begins with the unnamed protagonist being invited to a hotel for an art exhibit. As she arrives, it quickly becomes clear that things aren’t right. There’s a corpse in the courtyard, the only other guest is an old woman sharing her room, and the manager has a habit of appearing out of nowhere and disappearing just as quickly.

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Hades 2 Players Speculate On What The Sixth Weapon Could Be https://twinfinite.net/news/hades-2-players-speculate-on-what-the-sixth-weapon-could-be/ https://twinfinite.net/news/hades-2-players-speculate-on-what-the-sixth-weapon-could-be/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 15:17:31 +0000 https://twinfinite.net/?p=1076270 Melinoe will kick your arsenal]]>

Hades 2 is officially in early access, and we already know that the full release will introduce new features. This has, of course, led to some speculation, including on the sixth weapon. Fans on the Hades 2 subreddit have been deep in conversation, coming up with new ways to slay enemies across action-packed runs.

What Will The Next Hades 2 Weapon Be? These Fans Have Some Ideas

On Reddit, users are speculating on what the new weapon could be, and have come up with some interesting theories.

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ALZARA Radiant Echoes Announced by Studio Camelia https://twinfinite.net/news/alzara-radiant-echoes-announced-by-studio-camelia/ https://twinfinite.net/news/alzara-radiant-echoes-announced-by-studio-camelia/#respond Tue, 14 May 2024 19:00:00 +0000 https://twinfinite.net/?p=1075572 A new adventure is waiting!]]>

French developer Studio Camelia has unveiled ALZARA Radiant Echoes, a new JRPG. With staff including Dark Souls composer Motoi Sakuraba and Genshin Impact artist Yoshiro Ambe, the game certainly has a pedigree. Here’s everything we know about ALZARA Radiant Echoes.

Everything We Know About ALZARA Radiant Echoes

Releasing in 2026, ALZARA Radiant Echoes features four heroes traveling through a gorgeous Mediterranean world. The game will see heroine Kayla and her friends utilizing their unique elemental magic to fight off an invasion, in a world of depleted resources where magic itself is fading.

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Dungeons and Dragons is Coming to Dead by Daylight https://twinfinite.net/news/dungeons-and-dragons-is-coming-to-dead-by-daylight/ https://twinfinite.net/news/dungeons-and-dragons-is-coming-to-dead-by-daylight/#respond Thu, 09 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://twinfinite.net/?p=1074463 Critical Success]]>

Ahead of the 8th anniversary stream on May 14th, Behaviour Interactive has released a teaser for the next chapter. Here’s everything we know so far about Dungeons and Dragons coming to Dead by Daylight.

Dungeons and Dragons is Coming to Dead by Daylight

The brief teaser doesn’t give much information about what we can expect, which is par for the course. In the past, the Resident Evil teaser leveraged the brand name while keeping specific details under wraps until closer to the release date.

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What to Expect From Dead by Daylight’s 8th Anniversary Stream https://twinfinite.net/features/what-to-expect-from-dead-by-daylights-8th-anniversary-stream/ https://twinfinite.net/features/what-to-expect-from-dead-by-daylights-8th-anniversary-stream/#respond Tue, 07 May 2024 15:14:06 +0000 https://twinfinite.net/?p=1073730 Look forward to a bloody good time]]>

Dead by Daylight’s 8th anniversary is neatly here, which means plenty of news about what’s coming up. While there will be a focus on the next chapter, we could see more about the coming year. Here are our predictions about what to expect from Dead by Daylight’s 8th Anniversary Stream.

A New Chapter

This one’s a certainty. Dead by Daylight releases a new chapter every three months. With the next chapter due to drop in June, and the roadmap listing a PTB beginning on May 14, it’s clear that we’ll find out what’s coming next during the stream.

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Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Review – A Wonderful Throwback https://twinfinite.net/reviews/eiyuden-chronicle-hundred-heroes-review/ https://twinfinite.net/reviews/eiyuden-chronicle-hundred-heroes-review/#respond Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:04:22 +0000 https://twinfinite.net/?p=1068598 A magical adventure]]>

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes on PC

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes has had a rocky road to release. Originally slated for release in 2022, the latest (and, sadly, final) game from legendary Suikoden creator Yoshitaka Murayama is a beautifully executed JRPG that feels both modern and nostalgic. Above all else, it’s a game in which the developer’s passion for the genre is evident in everything from the storyline to the battles.

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is, in one word, beautiful. It’s an effective throwback to Suikoden, but perhaps most importantly, had it come out at the time it would have blown people away. Every detail has been lovingly crafted, from the gorgeous environments to the lighting and shadow design to the optional depth of field options. The sound design is similarly beautiful, with emotive music that underscores the events.

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Fallout Overseers, Ranked By How Much We’d Trust Them Not To Kill Us https://twinfinite.net/features/fallout-overseers-ranked-by-how-much-wed-trust-them-not-to-kill-us/ https://twinfinite.net/features/fallout-overseers-ranked-by-how-much-wed-trust-them-not-to-kill-us/#respond Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:57:50 +0000 https://twinfinite.net/?p=1067934 From "Absolutely" to "Zero Chance".]]>

The Fallout universe is filled with Vaults, and each of these Vaults has an Overseer: a leader responsible for the safety and happiness of the Vault dwellers. More often than not, they’re involved in whichever experiment Vault-Tec has decided to run. We meet six different Overseers over the first season of Amazon Prime’s Fallout. Here’s all of them, ranked by how much we’d trust them not to kill us.

(Beware spoilers for the whole series.)

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The Top 10 Worst Vaults in the Fallout Universe https://twinfinite.net/features/the-top-10-worst-vaults-in-the-fallout-universe/ https://twinfinite.net/features/the-top-10-worst-vaults-in-the-fallout-universe/#respond Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:38:21 +0000 https://twinfinite.net/?p=1067079 Is survival even worth it?]]>

Vaults are a core part of Fallout’s lore. These nuclear shelters were designed by Vault-Tec before the nuclear war. Unbeknownst to most of the public, Vault-Tec had an obsession with experiments that would make Aperture Science blush. To that end, the majority of the shelters were created to conduct scientific experiments on their inhabitants. Here’s our list of the ten most horrifying vaults from the Fallout universe.

10. Vault 101 (Fallout 3)

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Image source: Bethesda via IGDB

Vault 101 stands out from the others as the only one that wasn’t intended to open again. Instead, the Overseer would be given complete control over a facility that would remain closed indefinitely.

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Fallout 76 Hits New Steam Concurrent Players Peak https://twinfinite.net/news/fallout-76-hits-new-steam-concurrent-players-peak/ https://twinfinite.net/news/fallout-76-hits-new-steam-concurrent-players-peak/#respond Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:47:02 +0000 https://twinfinite.net/?p=1067094 The TV series has sent Fallout 76's player numbers booming.]]>

Last week saw the release of Amazon Prime’s long-awaited Fallout TV series, to massive success. The series currently sits at 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, with an audience appreciation score of 88%. The series has been praised for its faithfulness to the source material, although in our review we criticized the inconsistent tone, at least in the debut season’s first half.

The series hasn’t just been successful in its own right; it’s helped bring attention to the franchise as a whole, including Fallout 76. The first online game in the franchise, Fallout 76 also has the biggest map in the franchise, four times the size of that in Fallout 4.

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