Xbox Live Rebrand is Official, New Name Revealed

Rumors have circulated for a while now thatXbox Live,a premium subscription service synonymous with the Xbox brand, may undergo some significant changes. While Microsoft has, at times, denied rumors ofXbox Live changing, it appears that the company has changed its mind, as the Xbox Live name shall soon be altered, being rebranded to the “Xbox network.” Confirmed by The Verge’s Tom Warren, a Microsoft spokesperson commented on the reasoning behind the change, stating that Xbox network will refer to the underlying online services offered by the platform....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Valerie Powell

10 Hidden Details Everyone Missed In The Original Deus Ex

Deus Exis considered by many to be one of the greatest games ever made, and it’s easy to see why this is the case.The game was way ahead of its timewhen it was released, and some might argue that it still is. Its gameplay choices and innovation are still echoed to this day, with the immersive sim genre, in particular, being heavily inspired by the strides this title took in the gaming community....

June 6, 2025 · 5 min · 1032 words · Joseph Nelson

5 Things We Loved About Pokemon Unite (& 5 Things We Don’t)

Pokemon Uniteis a new spinoff game released by Nintendo on their Switch console and eventually mobile devices. The game takes the form of a MOBA, where players take control of a Pokemon and battle against opponents to get points and score goals. Players can take control of a number of Pokemon from across the generations appealing to new and old fans alike. RELATED:Pro Tips For Pokemon Unite You Need To Know Pokemon Uniteis a fresh new take on the world of Pokemon and does its best to make the game approachable to younger fans while also keeping a strong competitive spirit for the more hardcore gamers....

June 6, 2025 · 6 min · 1237 words · Jessica Walters

Atlanta Season 4 Episode 6 Review

Atlantaputs Al through the wringer while submitting Earn and Darius to an entirely different kind of suffering in a darker and slightly terrorizing episode that, nonetheless, will have viewers laughing out loud. “Crank Dat Killer” is peakAtlantawhen it comes tocomedy, yet its entire setup subtly points out numerous differences between how the entire cast was doing back in season one, as opposed to their current selves. As usual, the series sends its characters on separate quests that somehow come together towards the end, but even if Al is the main focus here, the subplot is just as good as Paper Boi’s personal nightmare....

June 6, 2025 · 5 min · 863 words · Tony Pollard

Bayonetta Creator Hideki Kamiya Weighs in on JRPG Term Debate

Summary Amid a debate over the connotations and usage of the term “JRPG,“Bayonettaseries creator and PlatinumGames executive Hideki Kamiya gives his own opinions on the word. This debate has been a hot topic recently, especially with the release of Square Enix’s action RPG,Final Fantasy 16. In particular, the main issue stemmed from thecomments ofFinal Fantasy 16producer, Naoki Yoshida, where he had some discomfort when using the term and prefers using “RPG” when referring to the genre regardless of where it was developed....

June 6, 2025 · 3 min · 521 words · Robert Lopez

Best Futuristic Sci-Fi Movies Set Before 2022

Science fiction moviesoften take place in the distant future, allowing people to imagine what life might be like hundreds of years from now. While that’s a common option, it’s not the only one. Some movies chose to depict a future distant only a few years, or decades, and since they’ve been filmed a long time ago, the future they presented has already happened. RELATED:Overrated Dystopian Sci-Fi Movies In most cases, the movie’s vision of what the world would be like in the future didn’t happen, which is good news since a majority of them worked with the notion of something going wrong before the year 2022....

June 6, 2025 · 5 min · 869 words · Christopher Kennedy

Best Games About Slavic Mythology

Summary The most popular and visible games often come from American and British game developers who have more means to promote their work. As such, it’s still relatively rare to see games drawing inspiration from Slavic mythology, as opposed to the better-known Greek or Norse. Fans of Slavic mythology and gaming don’t have that many options to choose from, let alone well-rated ones, and usually have to make do with scraps that can be found in various games....

June 6, 2025 · 4 min · 784 words · James Hunter

Best LG Soundbars in 2024

Soundbars are a great addition to any home entertainment setup. Whether for gaming, movie watching, or streaming music, theright soundbarcan significantly enhance audio quality and immersion. LG, a well-known technology brand, offers a variety of soundbars to suit different needs and budgets. This guide reviews the best LG soundbars, providing options for everyone looking to upgrade their audio experience. After selecting the perfect LG soundbar, you might want to explore other devices to upgrade your entertainment setup....

June 6, 2025 · 7 min · 1308 words · Dylan Peters

Best Opening Scenes In Tekken

Summary Alongside a unique cast of characters and flashy combat, theTekkenseries over the years has also become well-known for its movie intro cinematics. These short sequences are designed to give the player an idea of what they’ll be experiencing when jumping into the game, while also introducing some of the key players who they may want to think about testing out in the practice room for themselves. Bandai Namco always goes above and beyond to make these intros as big and bombastic as possible though, often featuring some dazzling visuals and an upbeat music track to fit the style and aesthetic of the game....

June 6, 2025 · 7 min · 1381 words · Derek Jones

Best PS4 and Xbox One Horror Games Day 28: Resident Evil 2

After Capcom remade the originalResident Evilgame with great success, fans of the franchise were hopeful that other classic games in the series would get a similar treatment. Nearly two decades passed before Capcom moved forward with a properResident Evil 2remake, but many would agree that the survival-horror hit from 2019 was well worth the wait.Resident Evil 2earned widespread acclaim at the time of its release and stands as one of the most-celebrated horror games on PS4 and Xbox One....

June 6, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Kenneth Mullins

BioShock 4 Could Really Rock a Stage at E3 2021

The newBioShockgame in development at Cloud Chamber remains a mystery to fans. It was officially announced in late 2019, and since then, there has been no official news on the game. Many gamers expect thatBioShock 4is going to be in development for some time before a launch date is set. While gamers shouldn’t expect any concrete news on the game soon, an appearance at E3 2021 this summer could be a huge deal and be a great opportunity to reveal the game properly....

June 6, 2025 · 4 min · 773 words · Courtney Ellis

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Update Makes Big Change to All or Nothing Mode

Usually,Call of Dutyfans only get one update forCall of Duty: Modern WarfareandWarzoneeach week, but Infinity Ward rolled out a surprise update over night. And while it’s not a massive update that adds new maps or anything like that, it does make big changes to both theAll or Nothing game modein standard multiplayer as well as theWarzonebattle royale. First off, the newCall of Duty: Modern Warfareupdate changes All or Nothing by allowing parties....

June 6, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Theresa Maldonado

Capcom Thinks Resident Evil Village is the Best Survival Horror Game Ever Made

Of all the highly anticipated titles releasing this year,Resident Evil Villageis one that many in the gaming community are very excited for. Following up the large amount of success thatResident Evil 7garnered when it first released,Resident Evil Villagelooks to carry over a lot of the things that players loved about the previous game, while implementing some elements previously featured in older entries. From the sound of things, the team over at Capcom seems pretty confident in their work....

June 6, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Jacob Bonilla