Any MMORPG must carefully regulate and update itself in order to keep player engagement steady. Considering it’s a game where one player bid around $40,000 on one ship, it’s safe to say EVE Online has its players engaged. In truth, EVE Online is not like other games, or even like other MMORPGs. Many of the things that make the game tick, from resource farming sites to the mightiest ships, are owned, operated, and created by players....
Activision Blizzard is currently under investigation following accusations of harassment, discrimination, and fostering a hostile work environment. You can read more about the investigation here. While there are a million things to say about the stunning announcement that Microsoft has acquired Activision Blizzard in a deal reportedly worth $68.7 billion (and we’ll certainly work to say as much about this deal as possible), one of the biggest questions on the minds of gamers everywhere at the moment is simply “What games and properties did Microsoft just acquire from Activision Blizzard?...
After re-launching as a free to play title less than a week ago, Turtle Rock Studios announces that Evolve has brought in over one million new players on Steam. The monster hunting game Evolve launched back in February of 2015 to loads of promise but ultimately and surprisingly lost much of its player population due to a variety of reasons that included an over reliance on DLC, repetitive gameplay, and a lack of modes....
If Hex-A-Gone continues to be the Fall Guys thorn in your paw, then the strategy below might just be how you should approach the final round from now on. In August, the gaming world was swept up in Fall Guys fever. It felt like the only game in the world for a while there. Record downloads on PS Plus, seven million downloads on Steam, and countless more watching beans fall on Twitch....
Fall Guys devs have revealed how tall the game’s beans are, and it has unsettled us more than anything else to be revealed about the game so far. Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout was released on PS4 and PC a little more than two weeks ago. The hype surrounding the newest addition to the battle royale genre has made it feel like a lot longer than that but in the best possible way....
When gamers purchase a game developed by Bethesda, they can typically expect a massive open world to explore, filled with compelling stories and intriguing characters. Bethesda also has a tendency to inject their game worlds full of Easter Eggs for fans to discover, and Fallout 4 is no different. Fallout 4 is absolutely packed with Easter Eggs, ranging from pop culture references to hints of the Fallout universe possibly connecting to other Bethesda franchises....
It is without any surprise that Mario is considered as the most iconic video game characters of all time. From playing the knight in blue overalls to an accomplished athlete, the red plumber is a real example of versatility. On the other hand, his brother Luigi is far from Mario’s stardom. NPC only seem to recognize him as Mario’s sidekick, and they always seem to forget his name. However, people often remember that he saved Mario, a few times in the Luigi’s Mansion series and that he mainly assisted his brother in numerous titles....
Announced at last year’s Game Awards, Fast and Furious: Crossroads has remained fairly silent since its debut at Geoff Keighley’s incredibly popular award show. The game, which sees the likes of Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, and Tyrese Gibson reprise their incredible popular roles, will allow players to experience the Fast and Furious franchise like never before, as they get involved with high-speed chases similar to those that made the film franchise such a box office success....
This week has already proven to be a big one for Destiny fans as the first official piece of art was released yesterday by Bungie for Destiny 2. While the developer has yet to share any details on its upcoming shooter, the art does appear to depict The Last City, located under the Traveler orb, to be on fire, perhaps due to an attack. Could this line up with the recent rumors suggesting the Cabal lead a strike force against the Tower?...
This Dexter: New Blood review contains spoilers. Dexter: New Blood Episode 9 This is as good as Dexter gets. While Dexter: New Blood has done more than enough to remove the bad taste left by the original series’ mostly maddening final three seasons, “The Family Business” justifies reviving the show. It’s the best episode of the series since season 4, containing most of the elements that made the deliciously dark drama irresistible; there’s plenty of black humor mixed in, interesting conversations about vigilantism and justice, difficult questions about mitigating problematic behavior, suspenseful games of cat and mouse, and it’s all anchored by knock-out performances....
Big Hero 6 is a modern Disney hit alongside Frozen and Moana. Many— that is to say, those of us who are less graphic novel-inclined— were surprised to learn that Big Hero 6 is a Marvel property. It’s even got its very own Stan Lee cameo (though after the credits). It’s one of the weirder ones too. Yes, I’m saying that even though Doctor Strange and Guardians of Galaxy are things that exist....
Get ready to steal some of America’s greatest treasures…again! Disney+ has announced an upcoming series based on the National Treasure franchise. This comes after rumors last year that suggested a show was in the works over at the streaming service. According to Deadline, Disney+ has greenlit 10 episodes of a National Treasure series that will “explore the timely issues of identity, community, historical authorship, and patriotism, as told from the point of view of Jess Morales....
In a surprising turn of events, Disney announces its Disney Infinity toys-to-life brand is ceasing production and Utah-based Avalanche Software is shutting down. Despite strong critical reviews, a massive stable of billion dollar global brands, and the backing of a major conglomerate, the Disney Infinity franchise is coming to an end. The toys-to-life series will cease production on any unnanounced projects, though it will still release its planned Alice Through the Looking Glass figures and Finding Dory play set later this year....
There is a great disturbance in the Force. Disney+ just sent waves of strange energy through the universe by announcing The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special. No, the name isn’t just a coincidence. The short feature is specifically aiming to pay homage to the infamous 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special. Set to premiere in November on Disney+, the special is looking to be a tribute not only to its 1978 predecessor, but also to other classic holiday staples....
Welcome to the end of Thirteen’s existence. It’s time for the Doctor to do battle with the forces that mass against her, and their Master… The BBC has confirmed that Jodie Whittaker’s farewell adventure ‘The Power of the Doctor’ will air on Sunday the 23rd of October on BBC One. That puts the Special exactly one year and one month away from Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary on the 23rd of November 2023, when former showrunner Russell T Davies will be back in the driving seat and is expected to introduce Ncuti Gatwa as the 14th Doctor (as well as reintroducing a host of welcome and familiar faces)....
While the Doom franchise has experienced plenty of high and low points throughout its very long life cycle, most fans would agree that the two most recent games in the franchise have been excellent. Although the lightning fast and rock solid gameplay mechanics are typically the focus of the praise, the soundtracks for both Doom and Doom Eternal have also been a huge part of the praise from the community. Unfortunately, it seems like that could be changing with potential sequels....
Oftentimes it can seem like warrior classes in tabletop RPGs get the short end of the stick when it comes to magic. They cannot cast or wield it, and in the world of Dragon Age, unless born with it, they never will. Most of the time they are also more susceptible to magical attacks, which hardly seems fair. However, that’s where magic items come into play. No self-respecting warrior is going to let some puny mage tell them they can’t wield magic, and when that magic comes in the form of a giant enchanted sword or impenetrable armor, there aren’t many mages who would try to stop them....
Between Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, Dragon Ball Super, the movies, the games, and the spin-offs, the Dragon Ball franchise has racked up more than a few villains. From Pilaf to Jiren, the series’ antagonists have always been immensely enjoyable and memorable to watch. You can point to even the most obscure of villains and find someone who absolutely loves them. Remember Boss Rabbit? Well you should because his fans do....
Just last week, Arc System Works and Bandai Namco Entertainment put out Broly’s character trailer to prime Dragon Ball FighterZ fans for the Legendary Super Saiyan’s forthcoming inclusion in the fighting game. Now, the developer and publisher have decided to give players a closer look at the second brawler to be added alongside Broly, with a fresh character trailer having been released today that not only shows off Bardock’s combat prowess, but also confirms that the two will be available in the title on March 28, 2018....
This DUCKTALES review contains spoilers. I had a grin on my face from the start of this DuckTales episode to the end. The premise of this outing was a winner from the jump; the family all-splitting up to find three different pieces of the titular split sword of swanstantine. It’s a simple “find the macguffin” story that could have been routine but DuckTales has its characters to fall back on. The team behind the show have done so much work developing these characters over the last three seasons that simply watching them in these “mini-ventures” was a pure delight....
