The latest Nintendo Direct announces and launches a highly anticipated Metroid Prime remaster in the same day, the divisive Hogwarts Legacy proves it is still a popular game to watch and play, and BioWare’s next big game leaks gameplay footage. Today, The Best War Games’s weekly recap takes a look at some of the most notable headlines from the past week.
Dead by Daylight is prepped to share more about its upcoming killer character and update, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom pre-orders are available now, and The Best War Games discusses Metroidvania design with Elderand’s creative director. All that and more in this week’s roundup of games industry news.
Metroid Prime Remastered Announced at Nintendo Direct
This week’s Nintendo Direct had a few surprises for fans, but few were as significantly impactful as the announcement and shadow-drop of Metroid Prime Remastered. Prior rumors had suggested the entire Metroid Prime trilogy could have be released together, but a lone Metroid Prime remaster has come to fruition with physical editions releasing later this month.
Hogwarts Legacy Breaks Record for Most Watched Single-Player Game on Twitch
J.K. Rowling’s transphobic comments have divided a fanbase, with discussions coming to a head as Avalanche Software prepared to launch Hogwarts Legacy due to Rowling's continuing association with the IP and implicit messages within the game's narrative. However, Hogwarts Legacy turned out to be the most popular single-player game ever on Twitch, demonstrating that there is still an enormous audience for the property.
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Leaks Gameplay that Echoes God of War
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf leaks new gameplay and images that showcase combat looking more God of War-inspired than a traditional Dragon Age game. If these leaks are accurate, the game will be fully real-time and have less emphasis on party management. Other details such as UI are also seen, and the footage reveals iconic locations and features being reprised from previous Dragon Age games.
Dead by Daylight Teases Newest Killer Character
Dead by Daylight shows no signs of slowing down its perpetual slew of content releases. Following hot off the heels of the Knight killer character is a new update titled "Tools of Torment" that teases Dead by Daylight’s newest killer character. The teaser shows schematic blueprints on a messy workbench with a skull that has implants embedded in it, and many believe this teaser to be referencing The Terminator.
God of War Ragnarok Confirmed for Super Bowl 57
The Super Bowl is known for featuring expensive commercials from numerous brands. But with Sony’s confirmation that God of War Ragnarok will have a presence at the Super Bowl, it will be interesting to see what comes of its appearance - whether that amounts to a full-blown announcement or a simple PS5 advertisement.
Features
Dead Space is a relatively short game, but thankfully players will have a lot to rediscover or learn for the first time in Motive’s remake. The remake features new secrets and collectibles that are missable in a playthrough if players are not searching every locker or indulging in each side quest, such as its Peng treasure and Prototype Stasis Module.
- Dead Space Remake: Lore Behind Peng Treasure Explained
- Dead Space Remake: Benefits of the Prototype Stasis Module Explained
Movies & TV
Spider-Man has always been one of Marvel Comics' most important characters across all entertainment mediums. But with the popularity of his multiversal alter egos, it was only a matter of time that Spider-Man Noir got his own spotlight. Spider-Man Noir will receive a live-action series at Amazon, likely following the success of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and his many appearances - cosmetic or otherwise - in miscellaneous Spider-Man games.
Guides
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom received another trailer at this week's Nintendo Direct. The release date is confirmed for May 12, but the news that it would have a $70 price tag was a surprise for fans, since this marks the first Switch-exclusive game to up its cost. With only a few months until its release, fans should know where they can get their hands on a pre-order for the next highly anticipated Legend of Zelda game.
The Best War Games Exclusives
Metroidvania-style games are still in fashion. The Best War Games recently spoke to Elderand creative director Will Fernandes about what distinguishes the Metroidvania classification from other genres, and how to thrive within that framework.