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Anytime a new Sonic the Hedgehog project gets announced, fans clamor to discuss what it should be influenced by. The classic Genesis games for their iconic look? The Dreamcast Sonic Adventure series for the story? Sonic’s various appearances in animation also get brought up, whether it is the wacky slapstick of Adventures of Sonic the

Multiversus (a free-to-play, Super Smash Bros.- like platform fighting game starring famous WB characters) recently began its closed alpha period, and the reactions have been largely positive. It’s a little too early to tell if the game can become a legitimate Super Smash Bros. competitor (the alpha only features a handful of fighters and a

This article is brought to you by NVIDIA. “Honestly, it helps pretty much any game that requires responsiveness,” says Seth Schneider, Senior Product Manager at NVIDIA. We’re discussing the clever wizardry behind Reflex, the company’s solution to the perpetual problem of local latency which, in competitive shooters, can be a matter of (virtual) life and

Even Nintendo was unsure of how gamers would react to the DS. Initially marketed as a “third pillar” that would stand side-by-side with the Game Boy Advance and Gamecube, the first dedicated two-screen handheld was initially seen as a gimmick. It was Nintendo’s last-ditch attempt to fend off the impending Sony PlayStation Portable which seem

V Rising may add a vampiric twist to the typical survival game, but it still features many of the design elements that define that genre. That includes needing to craft various items that include potions, gear, and, for our purposes today, glass. Glass is one of those V Rising items that you may not realize

V Rising isn’t just one of the most surprising hits of 2022; it’s a genuinely great vampire-based survival RPG that makes the most out of its horror atmosphere and blend of genres. Of course, it’s also an incredibly deep game that often forces you to learn new mechanics and consider new possibilities. Even deciding which

Developers have access to an array of video game engines that help power their projects. Some studios stick to their own proprietary engines, such as CD Projekt RED’s REDengine and Capcom’s RE Engine, but other studios use more widely available digital toolboxes to create games. For years, one of the most popular and influential game

Along with being the primary antagonist of the Super Mario franchise, Bowser is one of the most recognizable names in gaming history. Honestly, you could easily argue that he’s probably the most globally recognizable villain in video game history. Bower certainly boasts the resume needed to be worthy of that title. For over 35 years,

Almost every long-running video game franchise has a signature weapon that shows up in almost every entry. For God of War, that weapon is the Blades of Chaos. For Half-Life, it’s the crowbar. For The Legend of Zelda, it is most certainly the Master Sword. Also known as the Blade of Evil’s Bane, the Master

In a recent episode of his podcast, industry reporter Jeff Grubb suggested that the previously rumored Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer project (commonly known as “Factions”) will likely not be released in its originally intended form. However, that’s only because the mode has reportedly grown significantly larger over the course of development. “I think

The Super Nintendo isn’t just arguably the best Nintendo console ever; it’s a console that really changed people’s expectations for what new consoles could be and should be. While many of the best SNES games were also innovators, some SNES titles were truly ahead of their time.  In my look at some NES games that

Marvel’s Spider-Man is an award-winning title that turned the PlayStation 4 into a must-buy console for many fans of truly great superhero video games. Against all odds, lightning even struck twice with its spin-off sequel, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales. In another universe, however, those games may have been associated with Xbox. Mind you, that’s not

If you’ve felt like the recent additions to Xbox Game Pass have been lacking, you’re not alone. In fact, it seems like more and more people have taken to social media and other outlets to share their frustrations with Game Pass and their plans to at least temporarily cancel their subscriptions to the service. While

Not long ago, Sony announced that it would revamp its PlayStation Plus Service and offer PlayStation fans something closer to an Xbox Game Pass alternative. While the service may not be ready to properly challenge Microsoft’s juggernaut subscription program quite yet, the revamped PlayStation Plus library is still filled with worthwhile games that include quite

2022 has been a hectic year for gaming. Between the release of major titles like Elden Ring, Dying Light 2, and Horizon Forbidden West in rapid succession, and a flurry of (not always great) news, it’s been a tough year to keep up with. Now that things are slowing down a bit, though, it’s finally

Lost Ark’s recent May update brings quite a bit of new content to the MMOARPG, but the recent patch is arguably highlighted by the addition of the Destroyer class. As an Advanced Class option for Warriors, the Destroyer represents many of the qualities most commonly associated with Lost Ark‘s Warriors. They’re big, they’re strong, and

There are times when it’s hard to go back and play even the best NES games. There are times when it’s hard to look at even some of the best-looking NES games. There has never been a time when it’s difficult to listen to the best NES soundtracks. There’s a timeless quality to the best

Multiversus (a free-to-play, Smash Bros.-like fighter from WB) is surprisingly good. I highly recommend participating in the game’s closed alpha period if you’re able to do so, but those who do jump in early may want to know that some members of the game’s roster of famous fighters are significantly easier to play than others. 

In most countries, Xbox and PlayStation consoles have been rivals for almost two decades, but in Japan, the Xbox has barely left a mark. However, that dynamic recently changed in a small, yet fascinating way that could prove to be an interesting harbinger for Xbox’s immediate future in Japan. Earlier today, the Japanese business development

In an industry where even great creators often remain anonymous, game designer, producer, and director Shigeru Miyamoto has rightfully achieved superstar status. As the creative mind behind such revolutionary franchises as Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Donkey Kong, Miyamoto has helped turn Nintendo into a company synonymous with the very idea of video

In a fascinating interview regarding the history of Final Fantasy 11, Final Fantasy 14 director Naoki Yoshida (aka “Yoshi-P”) talks about his personal and professional history with the first Final Fantasy MMO and reveals a few of the clever ways he’s helped keep the game alive. For those who don’t know, Final Fantasy 11 was

Very few franchises have the staying power of Silent Hill. Many entries in that horror series are considered to be some of the scariest games ever made. Despite its legacy, though, the series’ sales have historically fallen well short of those of its main genre rival, Resident Evil. During the PlayStation era, Konami and Capcom

God of War creator and controversial YouTube figure David Jaffe recently went on a tirade in which he laid much of the blame for Starfield‘s recent delay at the feet of Microsoft Gaming CEO and Head of Xbox, Phil Spencer. Before we dive into those comments, it’s important to understand some additional context about this

Every video game genre begins somewhere, but it’s not always easy to identify the true roots of even gaming’s biggest and most important genres. Open-world games are one of the best examples of that sometimes frustrating fact. Whenever gamers dive into a modern open-world title, they usually know about what to expect. A multitude of

2022 features quite a few notable video game anniversaries but few are bigger than the 35th anniversary of Final Fantasy. While many fans (ourselves included) will soon be finding ways to celebrate that landmark anniversary, popular clothing brand Uniqlo’s new t-shirts may be trying a bit too hard to celebrate Final Fantasy. For those who

There are many good reasons to play Final Fantasy 14, but the friendly and productive relationship between the game’s community and its developers has long been one of the MMO’s biggest selling points. However, that relationship has been tested in recent days thanks to a crackdown on Final Fantasy 14‘s modding scene that has some

While it can sometimes be difficult to separate one gaming year from another when we try to recall them from memory, the fact of the matter is that some years are significantly better than others. Indeed, it can sometimes feel…strange to realize that a handful of years played host to a stunning collection of some

Those who have been following the various leaks from the set of HBO’s The Last of Us series know that the show’s plot will seemingly stick pretty close to the games. In fact, these leaked photos from the show’s “Firefly Hospital” set seem to confirm that the series will eventually recreate the game’s shocking finale.

Between the recent 20th anniversary of Morrowind, Starfield’s disappointing delay, and the fact that we’re only slowly drawing closer to the release of The Elder Scrolls VI, I’m willing to bet that a lot of people have been thinking about diving back into the world of Morrowind. If you have been…well, you should know that

You’ve probably noticed console manufacturers have had trouble keeping up with demand. No matter how much stock is poured onto shelves, new PS5s, Xbox Series Xs, and even Nintendo Switches seem to sell out in seconds. Scalpers deserve a lot of the blame, but the sad truth is that they are only part of the