2023 is shaping up to be yet another great year for gaming, with lots of highly-anticipated releases finally making their debut. There's already a slew of both AAA and indie games set to launch this year, with plenty more surprise announcements likely to be revealed as the months go by. While **The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom ** is already primed to take 2023 by storm, we can also expect to hear more on upcoming titles we know little about, like IO Interactive's mysterious James Bond g

Great Fairies in Zelda __ often give Link upgrades, but the lesser fairies shouldn't be overlooked considering their ability to restore Link's health back to full. Instead of a weapon to damage others, Fuse used on a Fairy and an Arrow could create a utility item for healing. A Fairy Arrow could be used to restore full health to the target it strikes, which could be a problem if a player accidentally uses it on an enemy. However, that drawback could be necessary given the potential power of an item that can heal somebody to full hea

As one of Breath of the Wild 's most popular side characters, it's not surprising to see the return of Prince Sidon. Perhaps more surprising, though, is what seems to be his new role in gameplay, as TOTK 's last trailer shows him fighting an enemy alongside Link as a companion character - a major expansion on his relatively minor role helping against the Divine Beast Vah Rutah in BOTW . Keen-eyed viewers may also be able to spot a crown on his head, as well as a mysterious "tear" on the back of his hand, suggesting that he may have a significant role to play in TOTK 's st

Nevertheless, the fact that Starfield will let players customize ships, the crew, and even bases across multiple planets, gives us a hint at the sheer scale of the game. With returning marquee features such as detailed skill trees, extensive crafting, a comprehensive dialogue/persuasion system, and support for community mods, Starfield might just give The Legend of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom some tough competition in 2

To no surprise, Link returns as the protagonist and main playable character of Tears of the Kingdom , and while his combat and exploration mechanics remain similar to BOTW , TOTK also gives Link plenty of new abilities , seemingly courtesy of his new mechanical arm. Expanding on Link's climbing and gliding, Tears of the Kingdom will give him the ability to fuse objects together to craft new weapons, arrows, shields, and even entire vehicles for traversing through water or air, perfectly suiting the game's floating sky islands and greatly expanding the options for both exploration and combat. Moreover, unlike in BOTW , Link seems to get to keep his memories this time aro

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom , launching in May, is already a front-runner for Game of the Year 2023, while Skyrim -in-space, Starfield , should also be landing on storefronts before the year is out. Street Fighter 6 , Hogwarts Legacy , and - of course - Marvel's Spider-Man 2 , are also set to make this year extra special as some of the most highly-anticipated games of 2023 . As well as AAA releases, the indie scene is also set for an exciting year, with titles like Broken Roads and Cassette Beasts already making waves. There's even the potential for new consoles this year, with rumors of a Nintendo Switch Pro and a newer model of PS5 as rife as e

This is another combination with high potential for utility, but with the drawback of doing little to no damage. Mighty Bananas are notoriously loved by the Yiga Clan in BOTW , and they're easy to obtain since they can be purchased from Emri in Kara Kara Bazaar. Taking a feature from Mario Kart , Mighty Banana Arrows could be used to make enemies slip, stunning them for a short period of time, and possibly doing a minimal amount of damage, if

Many fans enjoyed the previous system of Divine Beasts in Breath of the Wild that went alongside other overworld bosses. However, there are certainly players who would enjoy seeing somewhat of a return to form in terms of mechanics from previous games, particularly when it comes to dungeons and bosses. With so many iconic bosses that have appeared throughout the series, many fans can't help but wonder what Tears of the Kingdom will have in store when it comes to these big fights, and if any fan-favorites will ret

In previous games, Arrghus has used an intriguing mesh of different combat moves that would make it an incredibly engaging boss for Tears of the Kingdom . Its combination of sending out tiny Arrghi, crushing blows, and lasers makes for a memorable fight, and could be modified to fit Link's skill set in the new game. While Arrghus doesn't have any sort of memorable dialogue or ever take the role of an in-depth villain, he would certainly make the roster of reappearing Zelda: TOTK enemies more interesting nonethel

Just under a month away from the highly anticipated release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom _ , a new trailer has shown off more of the game's story than any previous material, best hearty recipes including several returning characters from _Breath of the Wild . A rare direct sequel in the Zelda series, Tears of the Kingdom continues the story of its predecessor, placing Link back in the same open-world, post-apocalyptic Hyrule, with what looks like a bevvy of major changes to keep the game fresh. First revealed in 2019, Tears of the Kingdom is shaping up to be a massively ambitious game, well worth the w