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With console players having to pay for their online services, Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo have to ensure that players feel as if they are getting their money’s worth. Whether or not they always do is up for debate, but every one of them has had highs and lows, big victories and hugecontroversies: PS Plus, Xbox Game Pass, Games with Gold, Nintendo Switch Online, and so on. Sony is allegedly working on a Game Pass competitor that willcombine PS Plus and PlayStation Now, and that news is expected pretty soon....

As the inaugural season of theCall of DutyLeague comes to a close, reports are surfacing with details of what the 2021 season will look like. In some ways, it will be quite different, but in one very huge way, it will be exactly the same. Call of Dutywas bound to eventually have an official esports league beyond the occasional fun tournaments and competitions. The CDL (Call of Duty League) is just that....

Fans of theDiablofranchise are very excited forDiablo 4, but a nostalgic subset of those fans have also been hoping for news about a potentialDiablo 2Remasteredproject. For now, there’s no official word thatDiablo 2 Remasteredis being made, but there are, however, increasing rumors it’s being made. The latest example is a rumor yet again saying that aDiablo 2remaster is in development namedDiablo 2 Resurrected. The rumor comes from French outlet ActuGaming, who claims to have heard ofDiablo 2 Resurrectedfrom sources close Blizzard....

This Spring season, there are a few new slice of life titlesamongst the beloved returnees. Fans swear by their favorite so-called “waifu”, butShikimori’s Not Just a Cutieposits that Shikimori Micchon is so cool that viewers will most definitely fall in love with her, so the first episode is the best place to start. Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutieis a romantic comedy about its titular character, Shikimori Micchon, and her unassuming, average Joe of a boyfriend, Izumi Yuu....

AStar Wars Jedi: Survivorplayer used the in-game lightsaber customization system to create the perfect replica of the lightsaber toy they had as a kid. WhileStar Wars Jedi: Survivorhas been riddled with glitches and crashes for all platforms, especially on high-end PCs, those who’ve been fortunate enough to be lightly or not at all affected by its litany of technical faults have been having a ball with its engaging combat, compelling story, and its various customization systems....

Although the initial hype over the upcomingSteam Deckhand-held PC from Valve has died down to some extent, many are still excited about what the device will be able to do and how it will make an impact on the world of portable gaming. Even though theSteam Deck has been delayed a little bit, it hasn’t stopped the company from promoting its new hardware as consumers wait in the wing to get hold of one of their own....

Summary Rocksteady’sBatman: Arkhamgames remain greatly influential, due in no small part to the story weaved by the developer.Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueplans to provide a bold new chapter in that story, expanding the Arkhamverse to include both Metropolis and each of the game’s titular teams. After a whole trilogy spent in a seemingly isolated Gotham City,Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguelooks to exponentially grow the Arkhamverse, while still maintaining a close connection to its origins....

It really is the month of movie delays, where films of all sizes and types realize that maybe their safer release dates aren’t going to work out after all. Not too long ago it was announced thatNo Time to Diewould be getting a delay, angering many theater owners, and on top of that,Fast & Furious 9also got a slight delay. It’s not all bad news however, whileThe Batmanis officially delayed to 2022,TheMatrix 4, in a surprising move, has actually been pushed up to 2021....

The host ofThe Game Awards, Geoff Keighley, has expressed he is very excited about this year’s show. The originator and face ofThe Game Awardsheld a Reddit AMA, taking and answering questions from the Reddit audience. To answer a question about his excitement level this year compared to years prior, Keighley iterated that he hasn’t felt so good about a show in a while. Geoff Keighley is a game journalist that is especially known for his appearances and roles in different game awards and game-related shows....

One of the best things aboutSuper Mario RPGis the bosses. Some bosses get reused, but for the most part, 90% of the game features unique bosses different from the last. From their literal designs to their move sets, these are some of the best bosses in RPGs still decades later. Some, of course, are going to give players a hard time due to their challenge level. A new feature of theSuper Mario RPGremake is a difficulty scale although things aren’t going to be a cakewalk even on the easiest setting which is Breezy....

Summary The first installment ofThe Witcherfranchise was released almost 17 years ago. Since then, the following games—The Witcher 2: Assassins of KingsandThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt—have made massive strides forward in technology, gameplay, and quest design. With the relatively recent announcement ofCanis Majorisas a remake ofThe Witcherin October last year, and with details being extremely scarce, there are many possible changes CD Projekt Red and Fool’s Theory might bring. The Witcher Combat and Quality of Life Changes are Essential Timing Combat is Less Than Engaging The Witchergames, especiallyThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, are critically acclaimed games in almost every aspect, and with good reason....

When it comes to role-playing games, in-game locations can become one of the most memorable features of the title. For Square Enix’sFinal Fantasy 7, the city of Midgar can be considered quite popular, especially since players spend a lot of time adventuring around this specific city. Recently, photos of a factory in Japan’s Gunma prefecture have been shared online, as it reminds fans of theFinal Fantasy 7city, especially when the factory is lit up during nighttime....

The Strong National Museum of Play has just announced the 2023 inductees into the World Video Game Hall of Fame with four titles making the cut this year:The Last of Us, Wii Sports, Barbie Fashion Designer, andComputer Space. The games are chosen based on their significant popularity and impact over time by the organizers of theWorld Video Game Hall of Fame. The Strong National Museum of Play was founded in 1969 and has since become one of the largest and most comprehensive museums dedicated to play....