Starfield Needs to Avoid One Sci-Fi Cliche

Fans have high expectations for Bethesda’sStarfield, and it’s easy to see why. The upcoming sci-fi RPG and space game is Bethesda Game Studio’s first new AAA release sinceFallout 76in 2018. It’s also the first new IP from Bethesda’s in-house studio since 1994 and the publisher’s biggest and most ambitious game so far. Many fans are, therefore, eagerly awaiting theStarfieldDirect showcase on June 11. There’s been a lot of talk aboutStarfield’s gameplay and procedurally generated planets....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 623 words · Kevin Adams

Strongest Characters In X-Men '97

Summary X-Men ‘97showcases the intense powers and gifts within each individual Mutant, but some are clearly stronger than others. With so many unique powers on display inX-Men ‘97, some characters prove that they have a mastery over them, and the elements themselves to a devastating effect, whether that’s to better the world, and their species, or just do what needs to be done. The bestX-Men ‘97characters are not afraid of their powers and will use them for justifiable means....

July 11, 2025 · 6 min · 1138 words · Benjamin Hall

The Elder Scrolls 6 Needs to Continue a Trend With the Series' Voice Acting

Bethesda has been holding back most of the details aboutThe Elder Scrolls 6ever since it was announced at E3 back in 2018. DespiteSkyrimapproaching its 10-year anniversary this November, fans are no closer to knowing the next game’s setting, story, or what key design changes may be coming to the next chapter in Bethesda’s flagship fantasy franchise. DespiteSkyrim’s success, there are undoubtedly many ways thatThe Elder Scrolls 6could take the series’ formula to new heights, especially with multiple console generations having passed by in the decade sinceSkyrim’s release....

July 11, 2025 · 6 min · 1075 words · Kara Green

The Last Street Fighter 5 Character Could Make or Break the Game's Legacy

For over five years now, Capcom has been iterating and expandingStreet Fighter 5into the fully-featured and competent fighting game that it’s become today. When the game initially released,Street Fighter 5was criticized by fighting game fans just as much as media critics for its lack of content, inconsistent online experience, among other concerns. In 2021, during the last content year for the fifth mainline entry, the game is in a far better condition than it ever was....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 780 words · Linda Logan

The Outer Worlds 2 is Probably Far Off

Though it hasn’t been confirmed, gamers are confident that there will be a sequel to Obsidian Entertainment’sThe Outer Worlds. The first game was well-received by fans and critics, who praised itsFallout-like humor and action. With its good reception and sales that exceeded expectations, it feels inevitable that there will be a sequel. While it feels all-but-confirmed that a newOuter Worldsgame will happen, it could take some time for Obsidian Entertainment to get there....

July 11, 2025 · 5 min · 930 words · Gary Martin

The Sims 4: 10 Most Accurate Harry Potter Inspired Sims

There’s nothing that goes as well together like two peas in a pod asHarry PotterandThe Sims 4fans. In fact, the two seem pretty intimately connected, given how much influence the franchise has pulled from J. K. Rowling’s universe, going as far as having its own version of the book series under the name Henry Puffer. RELATED:The Sims: 10 Things Cut From The Original PC Classic Thousands of content creators for the franchise have done so much for the book series, either by creatingamazing buildsthat resemble Hogwarts itself or even by recreating the characters seen in the films or described in the books....

July 11, 2025 · 5 min · 912 words · Robert Robinson

The Steam Deck Will Perform the Same Whether Docked or Handheld

When Valve first announced its upcoming handheld gaming device, theSteam Deck, a few weeks ago, the company has been trying to ensure everyone knows that this is not going to be just a Switch rival.Gabe Newell and co did respond to the Deck being compared to the Nintendo device, and have been quite vocal about how their device is going after the PC market rather than console gamers. The company has now made a further statement, which it hopes will help distinguish its machine from the Switch....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Caitlin Davis

Tony Hawk Developer Vicarious Visions Has Officially Merged With Blizzard

In recent years, developer Vicarious Visions has carved out a spot for itself as a premiere studio for remastering some of gaming’s most iconic classics from the late 1990s and early 2000s. The Activision subsidiary has put out several high-profile remasters between theCrash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy,Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2, and most recently assisting Blizzard with the development ofDiablo 2: Resurrected. Now, Vicarious Visions has announced the next stage of the developer’s ongoing partnership with theWorld of Warcraftdeveloper....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Stephanie Williams

Viral 1977 Article Predicted Video Games' Downfall

A particularly interesting article published in 1977 is going around the internet today. The article comes from The Tampa Times newspaper for Saturday, Jun 05, 2025. It features a quotation from Michael Moon, an official representative of the board gaming companyMilton Bradley. Within, Moon delivers a quotation of a lifetime. He’s paraphrased as saying that “video entertainment is just a passing fad.” “Americans love gadgets and this is just another gadget,” is how Moon describes the growing popularity of electronic video games in 1977....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Robert Martinez

Warner Bros. Considering An HBO Max Show For Every DC Film

Fortune favors the bold, and nothing says “bold” like building an entire cinematic universe, complete with tie-ins, crossovers, and TV spin-offs. While Marvel has had a bit of a head start, DC isn’t far behind. In a recent interview withThe New York Times, DC Film executive Walter Hamada revealed that the studio isn’t just thinking about films, but also TV spinoffs,attempting to leverage HBO Maxas their exclusive platform of choice....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Chris Davis

Warner Bros. Should Take Notes From Hogwarts Legacy for Its Next Wizarding World Film

Hogwarts Legacyis finally here, andHarry Potterfans seem to be flocking to it. The game has finally given fans the fantasy of attending Hogwarts and living within the wizarding community, and it has truly been a magical ride. It already seems to be a critical and commercial success, and it has only been out for a week.Hogwarts Legacyhas made everyone talk about theHarry Potterfranchise again, and it is hopefully the start of a resurgence for the IP....

July 11, 2025 · 5 min · 968 words · Michael Luna

Watch The First 4 Minutes Of HBO Max's Aquaman: King Of Atlantis

Aquaman: King of Atlantisis an upcoming DC animated television show that will be streaming on HBO Max. The tone of the show is very lighthearted and comedic, which is in contrast to the darker and more serious route of many DC projects, and now fans can get a taste of what to expect from the animated series thanks to a four-minute preview. Aquaman: King of Atlantislooks to be loosely following the origin of the character, which generally involves Arthur Curry returning to his homeworld to claim the throne of Atlantis from his nefarious half-brother....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Samuel Thomas MD

Watch Trailer For Nicolas Cage's Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent

The first trailer for the upcoming action-comedyThe Unbearable Weight of Massive Talenthas premiered online and it features actor Nicolas Cage in a role he was born to play. The official synopsis fromLionsgatereads, “Creatively unfulfilled and facing financial ruin, the fictionalized version of Cage must accept a $1 million offer to attend the birthday of a dangerous superfan (Pedro Pascal).” Of course, the situation takes a turn when Cage is enlisted by a CIA operativeplayed by Tiffany Haddish, which forces the revered actor to live up to his own legend....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Sheila Cook