Shadow of the Tomb Raider's Gritty Lara Croft Should Return in the Next Tomb Raider Game

Since theTomb Raiderseries began in 1996, Lara Croft has remained a staple within gaming, and she has gone on to have widespread pop-cultural relevance. Her adventures around the globe have inspired blockbuster films and countless games, thoughLara has been re-imaginedin quite a few ways. At times, she is an inexperienced explorer getting her footing, and at other times, she is a seasoned treasure hunter and sharpshooter. With a newTomb Raidergame on the way from Crystal Dynamics, Lara should retain the grittiness she gained inShadow of the Tomb Raider....

June 7, 2025 · 5 min · 988 words · Donna Kelly

Spider-Man Fan Creates Incredible Symbiote Suit Concept

Spider-Manfans are a loyal bunch, with many following the webslinger’s adventures in games, movies, and comics for their entire lives. As such, it makes sense that some artisticSpider-Manfans would want to put their own spin on one of his most iconic costumes. A Redditor named kiwicifer has shared a suit concept to r/Spiderman, the subreddit dedicated to the Marvel superhero. In the post, the Reddit user is sharing an original take onthe beloved Symbiote suit, and fans should be able to notice the differences right away....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Randy Gardner

Spider-Man: Miles Morales Can Succeed Where Comics Have Failed

Marvel Comics is no stranger to replacing its heroes with new faces from Sam Wilson aka Falcon taking up the mantle of Captain America to Spider-Gwen, the new Wolverine X-23 or Kamala Khan becoming Ms. Marvel. However, none have ever reached the same level of success as Miles Morales, a new web-slinging hero introduced in Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man after the untimely death of Peter Parker. Miles Morales quickly became a fan-favorite, starring in theAcademy Award-winningSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verseand the upcoming PlayStation 5 launch titleMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales....

June 7, 2025 · 5 min · 967 words · Alyssa Tanner

Squid Game Reality Show Contestants Required Medical Attention Due To Extreme Cold

The reality showSquid Game: The Challenge, based on the extremely popular Korean dystopian drama, is currently being filmed in the UK, and players are experiencing some frigid temperatures. Some contestants allegedly required medical attention on Monday while filming the “Red Light, Green Light” game as the UK’s temperature dropped below freezing. Netflix has denied these claims, but fans are nonetheless concerned. News reports of injuries on theSquid Game: The Challengeset started popping up online early Tuesday, and fans of the original series immediately started sharing their concerns on social media....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Matthew Russell

Star Fox: 10 Things You Never Knew About Rare's Canceled Dinosaur Planet

These days, UK-based developer Rare is best known for titles likeSea of ThievesandBattletoads. But they’re particularly well remembered for theirNintendodays of the ’90s, with hits likeGoldeneye,Banjo-Kazooie, and the originalDonkey Kong Countryseries. They’re perhaps most associated with their efforts on the N64, and there was no shortage of memorable games on that front. But among this vast lineup of hits lies acanceled N64 projectthat seems to have been lost to the pages of gaming history — until now....

June 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1182 words · Hector Morris

Taking Risks Has Always Been What Marvel Studios Does, No Matter The Cost

TheMCUis one of the world’s most valuable media properties, one whose endless potential and mass appeal can only be rivaled byDisney’s other prized content gem,Star Wars. Yet life wasn’t always so easy atMarvel Studios, a company that up to 2005 had flirted with bankruptcy and was seeing little gains from the early batch of licensed Marvel superhero films featuring the covetedX-MenandSpider-Man. So how did Marvel Studios turn a $525 million loan into the huge media empire that the MCU is today?...

June 7, 2025 · 5 min · 881 words · Debra Hodges

Tekken's Biggest Rivalries Explained

Summary Rivalry is the fuel that drives high-quality fights in boxing and MMA, and the same principle applies infighting games likeStreet FighterandMortal Kombat. Button mashing is all good and fun in combat-heavy games, but context adds a spice element that engages players further in the fighting dynamics. Each character in theTekkenseries represents unique ideals, and when ideologies of good and evil clash, an epic power struggle follows that enraptures fans. WithTekken 8on the way, some of the franchise’s biggest rivalries will return in the new title, and insight into the history ofTekken’s most famous conflicts is always appreciated....

June 7, 2025 · 4 min · 655 words · Jodi Carroll

The 5 Best Things About Judgment On PS5 (& The 5 Worst)

For those unaware,Judgmentis a spinoff to theYakuzaseries. It features a new protagonist, Takayuki Yagami, as well as a new set of gameplay mechanics. It’s kind of likeYakuzagot mixed up with thePhoenix Wrightseries as Yagami starts out as a lawyer but then becomes a detective. RELATED:Yakuza: Like A Dragon VS Final Fantasy VII Remake: What Is 2020’s Better RPG Most of the game then is Yagami unraveling mysteries through some good old fashion detective work....

June 7, 2025 · 5 min · 967 words · Mark Thomas

The Great Mouse Detective Is One Of The Best Sherlock Holmes Movies

In certain cases, the best adaptation of a legendary property isn’t an official one. A reverent homage can capture the spirit of its unofficial source material without using any of the proper names.The Incrediblesis the bestFantastic Fourmovie,Thor: Ragnarokis the bestHe-Manmovie, andAustin Powers: International Man of MysteryandKingsman: The Secret Serviceare two of the greatest Bond movies ever made. And the 1986 Disney cartoonThe Great Mouse Detective, which reimagines Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Dr....

June 7, 2025 · 4 min · 776 words · Mary Lopez PhD

This Day One Xbox Game Pass Game Will Be One To Watch In 2024

Summary Replacedis Sad Cat Studios' very first game. As a team based in Ukraine, Sad Cat has had to endure the unique and scary circumstances of the ongoing Russio-Ukrainian war, much like fellow Ukrainian studio GSC Game World, the studio behind another big upcoming day oneGame Pass titleSTALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl.As a result,Replacedhas already been delayed out of its original 2022 release window, with its latest trailer at The Game Awards 2022 slating it for a 2023 release....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Ashley Crawford

This Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Clip Looks Like a Samurai Movie

Summary A skilledZelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer takes down a Lynel in a clip that looks like something out of a Samurai movie. The clip adds to the growing trend ofTears of the Kingdomplayers finding ways to delete Lynelswith ease. Back whenThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildwas first released, one of the most feared enemies in theZeldacommunity were the Lynels that patrolled Hyrule. These minotaur-like beasts could easily destroy Link with a wide range of attacks using extremely powerful bows, swords, and elemental powers....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Cheryl Nelson

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Changing Trick Name to Honor Creator

As one the most anticipated video games of fall 2020, the remasteredTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2is getting some buzz from fans excited to see the skating game make a return. Fans of the old games may remember the iconic “mute grab” trick, which is being renamed in honor of its creator. The trick will be referred to as the Weddle Grab inTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2in reference to its creator, Chris Weddle, who is not mute but deaf....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · Vincent Cain

What Assassin's Creed Red Codename May Mean for the Game

Assassin’s Creed Redis a game that fans of the franchise have long been demanding. Recently announced alongside a litany of other projects by Ubisoft, the title will crucially be a mainline release set in Japan. This setting has been one of the most requested within the IP, giving context to the huge amounts of excitement surrounding the release. Given this, fans are of course eager to learn as much as they can aboutAssassin’s Creed Reddespite its early stage of development....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 563 words · Christina Nichols