New IPs from well-established AAA studios are always an exciting affair, both for developers and fans. The inevitable discussions and debates about how much a particular new IP resembles the studio’s prior works, and how much it differs from them, ramp up as the launch date approaches. Bethesda Game Studios finds itself in a similar situation as its first new IP in 25 years,Starfield, gears up for its release next year....
In a video game market often saturated with monster-collecting games, very few have had the chance to stand up to the absolute champion of the monster-collecting genre,Pokemon. And that’s because many of these so-called “Pokemonclones” attempt to mimic every aspect of the beloved franchise without adding unique features. That’s why games likeWorld Of Final FantasyandYo-kai Watch 3have gained a strong fanbase despite being classified asPokemonclones since they have introduced several unique features that make them stand out fromPokemon....
Anyone who has seenThe Hobbitmovies, or read the books will know that the dwarves quest to reclaim Erebor does not end well for the people of Lake Town (or arguably for the dwarves themselves, due to thefate of Thorin, Fili and Kili, and the end of the line of Durin). Of all the terrible fates that befall the characters across the story, what happens to the people of Lake Town is arguably one of the worst tragedies, because many people who die in the dragon’s terrible fire and wrath are innocent bystanders, women and children who were simply victims swept up in a much larger political endeavor....
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlandsdoes a fair bit to distinguish itself from theBorderlandsseries, but the connections between the two are also very clear. For every innovation likethe Overworld mapor the game’s character creator, there is a classicBorderlandsfeature like purchasable SDUs or red text. While the weapon manufacturers may boast some new names, the guns of Blackpowder function just like Jakobs weaponry but with a fantasy aesthetic. With many of the core features and mechanics ofTiny Tina’s Wonderlandsbeing pulled fromBorderlands, fans have been quick to notice aspects from the main series that have been removed....
The following article contains spoilers forBetter Call Saulseason 6. After a more than proper sendoff inBetter Call Saul, Tony Dalton’s talent for playing villains is beyond discussion, however, after four years of playing a cold-hearted drug magnate, it goes without saying his days as Lalo Salamanca influence his appearances in theMCU’sHawkeye. Despite only joining theBreaking Baduniverse in 2018, when the Jimmy McGill spinoff was already heading towards the end of its fourth season, Dalton easily became of the best new characters inBetter Call Saul....
Horizon Forbidden Westis arriving on the PlayStation in just a few weeks and there will technically be two versions of the game. For those who want to get the PS5 version ofHorizon Forbidden Westbut don’t want to pay the extra $10, there is a bit of a workaround available. As has been the case with several games since the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S released,Horizon Forbidden Westis $10 cheaper for the PS4 version compared to the PS5 edition....
Summary Tron 3is the latest victim of Hollywood’s double strike delays. Disney’s third installment of theTronsaga,Tron: Ares, has been delayed indefinitely due to staff shortage stemming from the strike. Amid the news, the film’s director, Joachim Rønning, expressed his “extreme” frustration over the situation, calling all parties involved to resolve their differences. The WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes in Hollywood, in which writers and performers are demanding—among other things— better and fair wages, have brought the entertainment industry to a halt....
For months now, Twitch streamers have had to deal with barrages of hate and harassment dominating their chats. Called “Hate Raids,” the harassment is usually targeted at specific individuals and bolstered by bots, which has obvious negative effects on both Twitch broadcasts and the streamers behind them. However, a new update should help fight the issue. In a lengthy blog post,Twitchrevealed that streamers can now secure their chats with phone and email verification, which will require “some or all viewers” to have a verified phone number associated with their account before they can participate in a streamer’s chat....
Nintendo’sWii Fitdebuted in North America in 2008 and quickly became a phenomenon, becoming what was at the time the third bestselling console game by 2012. It seemed that practically everyone who owned a Nintendo Wii also owned the Wii Balance Board peripheral, andWii Fitwas a key element ofNintendo’s then 10-year plan to improve people’s quality of life“in enjoyable ways.” As with many well-intentioned plans, however, there were unforeseen downsides to theWii Fit....
Westworldpremiered in 2016 on HBO, a cable network known for its hit dramas such asThe Sopranos,Game of Thrones, andTrue Blood. Based on a 1973 film directed by Michael Crichton,Westworld’s first season takes place in a Wild West-themed amusement park where visitors may engage with lifelike host androids to indulge in various activities. RELATED:Westworld: Best Hosts In The HBO Series By the end of Season 1, the hosts have begunan uprising against their human puppeteers....
Netflix’sThe Witcherhas been out for a couple of weeks now and has proven to be rather popular among fans of the franchise. Its release has even led toThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntbreaking player records, as many watched the show and then returned for another playthrough of CD Projekt Red’s title, but that’s not the only things its popularity has led to. It has proven to an excellent source for meme material, ranging from the various creatures that Geralt encounters to Geralt himself, from the interactions between Geralt and Jaskier to the beloved “Toss a Coin to Your Witcher” Song....
With the soaring (then plummeting) popularity of 2020’sCyberpunk 2077,let’s take a look at the RPG that started it all, Mike Pondsmith’s 1988 tabletop RPGCyberpunk 2.0.2.0. “The Roleplaying Game Of The Dark Future.“In his creation of the game, Pondsmith looked to the gritty futurism of 80s cyberpunk, taking into account the many pieces to come before his, and looking to forge an original path while still hanging onto the core values of what cyberpunk as a medium really means....
Microsofthad a rocky start to this generation after fumbling the ball withXbox One’sannouncement. Maybe it was the hubris coming off the high ofXbox 360’srunaway success, but it irreparably damaged the new console’s reputation and paved the way forSony’sundisputed victory this generation, at least in hardware sales. Related:10 Best Game Sequels For Xbox One (According To Metacritic) The company has a new chance to shine in thenext generation, however, with Project Scarlett....
