Microsoft has capitalized on the attention it received due to the November launch announcement for itsXbox Series X. Whether it’s the continued acquisitions of game studios like Bethesda or the launch of a cloud streaming service called xCloud, big announcements keep coming. It seems more news may be coming soon as Geoff Keighley, host of The Game Awards, dropped a hint that theXboxteam may have more news to share on Monday, October 5....

Spider-Manis one of, if not, the most popular characters ever introduced by Marvel Comics. The friendly neighborhood wall crawler has been at the forefront of so many successful storylines in comics, in video games, in animated series and in movies. But, just like any other character, he has his share of controversial stories, as well. Some of theseSpider-Manstories led to intense backlash against Marvel. Every comic book character has its ups and downs, but these storylines either pushed boundaries too far or failed to deliver on its expectations in a way that readers rejected the comics' story....

An eerie glitch found inThe Last of Us 2shows a glowing white bird flying out of a dead body as Ellie sneaks through a level, leaving gamers scratching their heads as to what caused the bizarre sighting. As fans of Naughty Dog’s hit franchise prepare for thepremiere ofThe Last of Uson HBOin January, this bizarre glitch shows that there are still new things to discover in the games. Taking place five years after the events of the first game,The Last of Us 2sees Ellie facing new threats as she continues to fight for her life in Cordyceps-ravaged, post-apocalyptic Seattle....

Today’s Square Enix showcase finally revealed the rumoredFinal Fantasy-based Soulslike game, with the proper titleStranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin. Square Enix fans had been excited about the rumored game as another entry in the publisher’s evident plans to add more action games to its roster like the upcomingFinal Fantasy 16andBabylon’s Fall. The reveal showed a much darker version of the firstFinal Fantasy’sworld and an emphasis on fast-paced combat that’s divergent from most other Soulsborne games....

Summary For those who enjoytabletop games, there’s no game that is more beloved than the classic RPGDungeons & Dragons. The ability tocreate characters from the ground upand have someone guide a group on an adventure of their own making is hard to top. Of course, whileD&Dis about creating an adventure, there is a wide collection of monsters that the makers of the game have provided for dungeon masters to use. For the most part, these monsters are balanced and can each be used depending on circumstances....

During the most recent Nintendo Direct event on Jun 28, 2025, Nintendo revealed thatXenoblade Chronicles 2’s Pyra and Mythra would be next in line to joinSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatesome time during March. Shortly after, a presentation showcasing the two characters hosted bySuper Smash Bros.series creator Masahiro Sakurai was announced, which has revealed that Pyra and Mythra will be joining the roster of the game as the ninth DLC fighters later today....

Summary The core ofThe Last Of Usis the human connections and relationships that are formed in dire situations. The game is mostly centered around Joel and Ellie as they travel across post-apocalyptic America while fighting off infected cannibals. Throughout their journey, they strengthen their bond and encounter many characters that not only added depth to the story, but also challenged the protagonists' dynamic. The Last Of Usis often remembered forJoel and Ellie’s father-daughter-like relationship....

The Loved Onescan easily be described as an anti-Valentine’s Day movie. The action takes place before, during, and after a high school prom, so it can also be considered an anti-Prom movie. In fact, viewers can regardThe Loved Onesas patently anti-love. While it’s usually a bright force that saves the day, even in the bleakest horror stories, love is terrifying in this case. Love motivates evil, leads to pain, and promises a fate worse than death....

The contemporary movie and television worlds are full of adaptations, whether they be adaptations of books, comics, video games, or plays. These can vary massively in terms of quality and in terms of critical as well as audience reception. One of the most successful and popular in recent years has been Netflix’sThe Witcher. AdaptingThe Witchercould have gone very differently. The world and lore are large and complex, requiring the showrunners to pay a lot of attention to detail and work hard at worldbuilding....

Released in 2014, Creative Assembly’sAlien: Isolationis not only still regarded as a terrifying horror game, but also one of the greatest love letters to Ridley Scott’s iconic 1979 film. On top of that, it represents amilestone in advanced artificial intelligence, with the titular alien creature being more of a clever hunter than a video game antagonist that’s predictable. Given its reputation, fans have been hoping for a sequel for some time now, and while it doesn’t seem likely one will emerge, an independent team has done the next best thing....

Sony held a State of Play event on September 14, giving an update on some highly anticipated games.Hogwarts Legacy, whichHarry Potterfans have been eagerly awaiting, has faced delays and is now slated for a 2023 release. DuringHogwarts Legacy’s appearance at the State of Play event, it was revealed that PlayStation gamers will be getting an exclusive quest revolving around Madame Mason, who owns a strange shop in Hogsmeade. There is plenty that the exclusive quest could explore, including Hogsmeade’s history, which has ties toGoblin Rebellions....

Activision Blizzard releasedWorld of Warcraftway back in 2004, and since then, fans of the MMO have created a plethora of fan art in celebration of the game’s art design. OneWorld of Warcraftfan has decided to recreate various maps of real-world locations in the same style as maps in The Burning Crusade’s Outland zone. Reddit user Sp_o_o_n has created a handful ofWorld of Warcraft-inspired maps already, beginning with Australia and their latest one focusing on England....

Some gamers might be surprised to know that theYu-Gi-Ohseries is still pumping out games to this day, and some might even have been excited whenYu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolutionlaunched on Switch earlier this year. The relatively well-received title managed to duck under the current fad ofreview bombing Switch exclusiveslong enough to earn itself ports to PC, PS4, and Xbox One. The announcement forLink Evolutionno longer being a Switch exclusive comes from straight from publisher Konami at Jump Festa 2020 this past weekend....