Video games have gone through a radical transformation over the past decade. While the public largely saw them as simple, escapist entertainment back in the day, big companies like Sony and Ubisoft had more ambitious plans. The 2010s saw the rise of more story-driven games, putting the word “cinematic” in every gamer’s lexicon. Contents Popcorn…
Picking the “game of the year” is never easy. While every Digital Trends writer who helped deliberate is a gamer, their tastes differ wildly. I came out strong as an advocate for medium-defining indie darlings. Others are RPG enthusiasts who felt Tales of Arise deserved the top spot. Depending on who was in the conversation,…
When a new game launches, speedrunners waste no time in tearing it apart. From day one, it’s a race to see who can finish a new game faster, as people begin discovering and trading tricks to shave off time. In the case of Metroid Dread, eager speedrunners had already gotten the game down to under…
Metroid Dread is scary. While it won’t permanently scar any seasoned horror veterans, it’s certainly the most unsettling Nintendo game ever made. It features tense chase scenes, boss battles against grotesque monsters, and some late game twists that are genuinely unnerving. Those who need a suitably creepy game for the spooky season can’t go wrong…
In Metroid Dread, Samus has several suits at her disposal, each with its own abilities and attributes. Having the right suit for the job will no doubt lead you to success, but some of them are cleverly hidden in hard-to-reach spaces. While you’ll likely eventually stumble upon the suit you need, some players might want…
Bounty hunter Samus Aran has used many abilities and power-ups to complete her adventures across the galaxy in the Metroid series. That holds true in the most recent installment, Metroid Dread. In fact, the main hook of Dread is exploring Planet ZDR in search of these hidden abilities and powers. While many of these abilities…
Samus Aran is the star of the Metroid series, working as a deadly bounty hunter with a laundry list of weapons at her disposal. In Metroid Dread, the most recent installment, this rings true, and Samus’ arsenal is arguably more effective than ever. Throughout Metroid Dread, you encounter a variety of power-ups and weapons to…
Metroid Dread has introduced many newcomers to the series, serving as a starting point for many players. The Metroid games are challenging, and Dread is no different, featuring labyrinthian level design, tough enemies to take down, and a litany of well-hidden items to uncover. Even experienced players might struggle with this game, so it’s best…
In Metroid Dread, you’ll gain access to a slew of abilities to help you on your journey through planet ZDR. One set of skills are the Aeion abilities, which are unique from the others you acquire in-game. That’s because Aeion abilities are tied to a meter that fills up automatically, meaning you can use them…
With the launch of Metroid Dread, players will be making their way through planet ZDR, and thankfully, there are plenty of items, power-ups, and suits to help you on your journey. One of the basic moves is the wall jump, which has been in the series for years. You don’t need to unlock this move,…