The Last of Usfans received exciting news today when it was announced thatChernobylcreator Craig Mazin would be working with the game’s writer and creative director Neil Druckmann to develop an HBO series based on the critically acclaimed game. This news comes amidst the hype for the highly anticipatedThe Last of Us 2set to releaselater this year. The show is expected to be an adaptation of the plot of the first game, which follows the grizzled protagonist, Joel, in his journey across a post-apocalyptic America accompanied by Ellie, a young girl who may hold the key to curing the plague that led to the downfall of civilization....

As Summer turns into Fall in the Northern Hemisphere, many people are getting in the mood to play horror games. With Halloween just around the corner, plenty of gaming enthusiasts are returning to their favorite horror franchises for more terrifying experiences. One ofgaming’s genre-defining franchises isSilent Hill, but many fans think that the last truly good game in the series wasSilent Hill 3with2being the pique of its quality. As a result, newcomers to the franchise are often pointed to the PS2 games, but, due to how difficult they can be to locate physical copies of, turn to theSilent Hill HD Collectionto play both titles....

Rise of the Roninputs a heavy focus on combat, making it the perfect title for those who want to test their skills. At the beginning of the game, players will have the opportunity to choose their Blade Sharpening Origin. This essentially dictates what kind of style you will have throughout the game. Naturally, it is pivotal to make the right choice, as the wrong one could cause you to suffer while fighting enemies....

In terms of video game stardom, names don’t really come much bigger thanHideo Kojima. Given that his studio’s 2019 releaseDeath Strandingis one of the most unique sci-fi games around, his reputation as an innovative developer continues unabated, with his career stretching back more than three and half decades. As a result, the industry and surrounding community are often interested in what he’s up to, and there is a possibility that the auteur may be working on a project for the PlayStation 5....

Anyone that’s been on the internet lately has likely heard of Amazon’s hit new showInvincible. This intriguing series is an adaptation of the Invincible comic book run that began in 2003, and it serves as adeconstruction of the superhero genreas a whole. During the show, protagonist Mark and the viewer are both subjected to the harsh realities of life as a super hero, and this results in a surprisingly brutal experience....

Quick Links Cartoon Network’s 2003Teen Titansseries offers very little in the way of character backstories, especially when compared to the DC comic book series of the same name.Teen Titanschooses instead to focus on the present and the rich emotional depth the characters are holding at that moment in time. However, this isn’t to say that each of the Titans' origins is a mystery; the animated series features plenty of easter eggs for those familiar with the highly detailed comics....

Summary The now global phenomenon that isPokemonstarted with humble beginnings in Kanto. However, it’s clear that some parts of the first generation weren’t completely thought through. From somewhat lazy monster designs to unbalanced Pokemon typing, it’s clear the series hadn’t quite found its footing. This is most clear in a few Kanto Pokemon’s typings; there are quite a few with confusing (almost nonsensical) types. These are Pokemon that have completely different types than what you would expect from their design or Pokedex entries that, if released in a modern Pokemon generation, would almost certainly have different types to suit their design and lore better....

What does it mean for a franchise when its next installment gets cancelled? How much does the cancelled installment inform the next game? Does anything from the original concept remain? These are all hard questions for developers to answer. Thankfully, it’s not the most common situation, but in the case ofSilent Hill,that’s exactly what’s going on. IfKonami wants to bring this cornerstone horror franchiseback to life, it has to think about what became ofSilent Hills....

McFarlane Toys has established an impressive reputation for producing quality action figures over the past three decades. The firm’s sculpts combine accurate likenesses, spectacular design, and incredible articulation, allowing fans to display their favorite characters just as they want. The level of detail they offer is a legacy of the eye-catching comic book art of the company’s founder, Todd McFarlane. Understandably, fans were thrilled when McFarlane gained the rights to produce action figures based on the characters of DC Comics in 2019....

Despite the long history Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes have shared, the recent events inThe Falcon And The Winter Soldierhave revealed that Sam Wilson makes a much better friend and partner for Bucky than Steve ever did. Aside from the fact that Steve made the decision toabandon Bucky whenever he needed him most, the relationship between Steve and Bucky always felt a little off-balance, even when they weren’t trying to beat each other up in the streets of Washington DC....

Bill Stillwell, a former Microsoft executive, claimed in a recent interview that Microsoft has the better console in regards to Sony’s PS5. TheXbox Series Xis statisticallymore powerful in terms of hardware than the PlayStation 5, but there are a lot of other factors to consider when making this kind of claim. Even so, Stillwell says he isn’t worried about the “power narrative” simply because theXbox Series Xis better than Sony’s. Stillwell has worked for Microsoft since 2000 and has worked on the Xbox for about eight years....

Summary Minecraftwill be giving away free items to players during the latter half of May to mark the game’s 15th anniversary. Mojang Studios' popular sandbox experience is set to receive a major update that will introduce a host of new content. Before fully launching in late 2011,Minecrafthad long been publicly available to PC users, with the very first version of the game releasing on June 12, 2025. A campaign to mark the title’s upcoming 15th anniversary has just been unveiled, and those who participate in the event will be given a number of special in-game rewards....

Ten years on,Minecraftcontinues to be a massively popular game, and the recent announcements show that its infinite worlds will only become more varied and interesting to explore. The upcoming additions seem to be targeted at explorers, with the new biomes emphasizing atmospheric design. Minecraftwas a smash hit when it released, and in the time since, it has maintained a relatively high level of popularity amongst its players. Its success can be attributed to its value as a creative outlet and its presence on every modern gaming platform, with the game’s support also playing a role in its continued relevancy....