The Callisto Protocol Aiming to be 'Scariest Game' on Next-Gen Platforms

One of the biggestsurprise reveals at The Game Awards 2020was the announcement ofThe Callisto Projectby Glen Schofield, former head of Sledgehammer Games and creator of the classic survival horror franchiseDead Space. The Callisto Projectis being developed by Schofield’s latest development team, Striking Distance Studios. The developer had a few things to say regarding the goal ofThe Callisto Project,as well as some more details about the upcoming game in an interview with IGN published yesterday....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Christopher Frazier

The Outer Worlds Characters Who May Return in The Sequel (And Who Probably Won't)

The Outer Worldsdebuted in 2019 and has since seen the release of two DLCs titledPeril on GorgonandMurder on Eridanos. Now, the unofficially called Outer Worlds 2 is said to be in pre-production, though it is far from confirmed. Not much is known about the would-be sequel other than it obviously has some connection to the original game. Given the wayThe Outer Worldsends, it’s unlikely (though not entirely impossible) that players will resume the role of the Stranger inThe Outer Worlds 2....

August 8, 2025 · 5 min · 1044 words · Blake Pena

Twitch's Open Letter About Safety Should Set Its Communication Standard

While much of the video game industry started getting back on its feet in 2021, streaming platformTwitchactually had a pretty difficult year. Throughout 2021,Twitchcontinued to receive criticism for seemingly inconsistent moderation and its handling of DMCA takedowns while simultaneously facing new complications. Lots of Twitch streamers have been suffering at the hands of “hate raids” lately, in which coordinated Twitch users or bot networks raid someone’s stream to harass them. What’s more, a few major Twitch streamers decided to leave the platform in 2021, looking for better opportunities as newfound members of YouTube Gaming....

August 8, 2025 · 3 min · 633 words · Edward Davis

WandaVision Episode 8: What We've Learned

The following contains spoilers for the eighth episode ofMarvel’s WandaVision. “What is grief, if not love persevering?” The penultimate episode ofWandaVisionbrought the central forces of the ongoing interdimensional conflict into full focus, serving as a haven of answers to questions circling the series since the pilot. If the seven preceding episodes were almost entirely composed of setup, the eighth is all about payoff: Wanda’s origin story, the creation of the “Hex,” S....

August 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1149 words · Wayne Sanchez

10 Best Thriller Movies On HBO Max

Fledgling streaming service HBO Max may be the new kid on the block, but their extensive catalog of Warner Bros. films means it’s loaded with cult classics, heart-racing thrillers, and so much more. A cursory glance at what HBO Max has on offer reveals just how extensive their range of movies is. RELATED:Crime Shows To Watch If You Loved HBO Max’s Gomorrah 10Training Day A tale of crooked cops ina police department constantly under scrutiny for widespread corruption,Training Daystars Denzel Washington as Detective Alonzo Harris and Ethan Hawke as Jake Hoyt, both of whom work for the Los Angeles Police Department’s narcotics division....

August 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1157 words · Jocelyn Williams

10 Common Misconceptions About The Elder Scrolls Online

Anyone who’s played anElder Scrollsgame will immediately spot both its signature open-world experience and rather deep lore. As such, it’s no surprise thatElder Scrolls Onlinehas strong ties to the overallElder Scrollslore and story. However, fans might soon realize that there’s more to theirElder Scrolls Onlineexperience than just an MMO with anElder Scrollsaesthetic.RELATED:Elder Scrolls Online: Tips For Clearing Castle ThornTypical to otherElder Scrollsgames, it seemsESOhas a ton to offer not just in gameplay, but also in terms of lore and background story....

August 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1441 words · Blake Martinez

10 RPG Logic Memes That Are Almost Too Hilarious

RPGs were once a very niche genre that only the hardcore of the hardcore played. The same is true about both video gamesand tabletop things like Dungeons & Dragons. That logic couldn’t be any further from the truth now, thanks in part to streaming culture and podcasts, for games likes Dungeons & Dragons and Pokémon. RELATED:5 Reasons Final Fantasy 7 Is The Best PS1 Era Game (& 5 Why It’s Final Fantasy 9)...

August 7, 2025 · 5 min · 874 words · Denise Wood

5 Side Scrolling Beat Em Ups to Play Before TMNT: Shredder's Revenge

The recent announcement ofTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revengehas fans excited for the return of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael in a retro side-scrolling beat ‘em up. Since the mid-80s, beat ‘em ups have been a staple of gaming with their simple arcade-styled action. In particular, theTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesfranchise quickly became renowned in the genre with the release ofTMNT: Turtles in Timein 1991. Over the past few years, the classic arcade action of beat ‘em ups have returned to mainstream attention with numerous successful indie titles....

August 7, 2025 · 5 min · 1022 words · Madison Smith MD

Apex Legends Fan Redesigns the Game's Classification System, and It's Great

Since launch,Apex Legendshas maintained the classic Assault, Defense, Recon, and Support system common in many similar shooters. However, many feel as if the game has outgrown the class system through its variety of buffs or nerfs. As such, one Redditor by the name of sizzle_burn has come up with a redesign of the system that would go a long way. Namely, the biggest change he makes is the addition of a “runner” classification....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 520 words · Christopher Edwards

Bayonetta 3 May Have a Lot in Common With Canceled Xbox Game Scalebound

Bayonetta 3made a surprise appearance during this past week’s Nintendo Direct presentation. It was the first proper look atBayonetta 3, as its first and only prior teaser at The Game Awards 2017 was thin on content, to say the least. To the surprise of many,Bayonetta 3’s new gameplay trailer drew some comparisons to Platinum Games' canceled projectScalebound, due to its summoning system. New details regardingBayonetta 3’s development shared after the show have only caused these comparisons to grow....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Margaret Ortiz

BossLogic Creates Amazing Metroid Movie Poster Concept Featuring Brie Larson

The coronavirus pandemic has shaken up the entertainment industry as productions and large public venues continue to be shut down in parts of the world, with one of the more bizarre results being anAnimal Crossingtalk show created byRogue OnewriterGary Whitta. That show recently hosted actress Brie Larson, who talked about her interest inMetroidand led to artist BossLogic creating a poster for a potential movie. Larson discussed playing Samus in aMetroidmoviebecause of attention drawn to her wearing a Samus Halloween costume two years ago based on her love of the character inSuper Smash Bros....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Trevor Carter

Call of Duty Needs Its Own Version of the Master Chief Collection

Of the game franchises out there, few can measure up toCall of Dutyin terms of popularity. An absolute goliath, the annualized series regularly claims the top spot for yearly sales. As time has passed, though, there have been increasing calls for a return to form – but there’s a way for the franchise to honor tradition while moving forward, and one other series has already provided a perfect template. TheHalofranchise was in a strange place in 2014....

August 7, 2025 · 5 min · 910 words · Jorge Morgan

Call of Duty: Warzone Streamer Hires Mariachi Band to Play After Every Win

Streamers are always looking to add some extra flair to their broadcasts to stand out, whether it be something as simple as an original emote to hosting IRL streams in unique locations.Call of Duty: Warzoneplayers, in particular, have been taking celebrations to the next level recently by treating viewers to near full-blown concerts on stream to celebrate kills and wins. One streamer took this and gave it some Hispanic flair to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a full mariachi band on stream to celebrate the holiday and his match wins....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Jason Mcclure