Spanning four games, novel adaptations, and comic books,Mass Effecthas weaved quite the legacy since its first entry debuted on PC and consoles back in 2007, becoming one of gaming’s most recognizable RPG franchises. The series was such a landmark success that it seemsBioWareeven started drafting up a first-person spin-off for the Nintendo DS, with a new interview between MinnMax and former BioWare producer Mark Darrah revealing new details about the canceled handheld title....

THQ Nordic gave a big vote of confidence to physical game editions by publicly offering to publish one such version ofAlan Wake 2. This unconventional proposal emerged shortly afterAlan Wake 2was treated to a new gameplay trailerat this week’s PlayStation Showcase.While Sony’s May 24 event received a mixed response from the fandom,Alan Wake 2was one of the third-party highlights of the show. That’s largely because its trailer not only featured plenty of gameplay, but also ended with an official release date, thus delivering two things that the broadcast was otherwise fairly light on....

Summary Streaming giantTwitchhas been fined over $300,000 by the South Korean government for violations of federal law, as the platform prepares to terminate its services in the country.Twitch is ending service in South Koreaon February 27, and this massive fine has once again raised eyebrows in response to the streaming service’s decision. One of the most prominent streaming platforms across the globe,Twitchallows users to livestream a variety of content, store VODs, and interact through chats with emotes and more....

Summary One Ukrainian soldier defending his homeland recently went on record to credit video games for some of the combat skills that he’s now employing on an everyday basis. His peculiar perspective on the realities of war arrived shortly after the raging conflict in Ukraine entered its 18th month of fighting. US officials estimate that the ongoing war has already resulted in at least 70,000 military personnel deaths on both sides combined, in addition to causing over 40,000 civilian casualties as of May 2023....

There’s a multitude of things to do inV Risingother than surviving. Because, as it turns out, vampires are more high-maintenance than humans when it comes to the higher segments of the hierarchy of needs. They get bored easier, but luckily the game gives players enough recreational and creative stuff to do in-game. RELATED:Overrated Vampire Movies Now, sinceV Risingis still in its early access stage, it’s rough around the edges and doesn’t do an expert job of revealing these hidden activities or techniques....

Summary Star Trek’s most famous characters are its captains, leaders like Kirk, Picard, Sisko, and Janeway. However,Star Trek’s most prolific character isn’t a captain—in fact, he isn’t even human. Michael Dorn’s Worf holds that distinction, having appeared across twelve seasons of television and in four feature films. Worf’s conflicted identity (a Klingon raised by humans) makes him one of the franchise’s most interesting heroes. This engaging quality is reflected in Worf’s dialogue, which, although occasionally humorous, often dwells upon his anxieties and concerns about his unusual heritage....

TheWorld of Warcraft: Dragonflightpre-patch event is almost here, and Blizzard seems to be cooking up something fun. These pre-patch events are often looked forward to by the community as they help usher in some of the new expansion’s biggest features, and they give players a slew of limited items to unlock. So manyWorld of Warcraftpre-patch events are fondly remembered, and Blizzard is hoping to deliver another strong one in the next couple of weeks....

After the car crash that wasWWE 2K20, theWWE 2Kfranchise has really returned to form, with two fantastic installments in as many years. In fact, the most recent game,WWE 2K23, is one ofthe best wrestling games in recent memoryand so will likely prove to be very appealing to fans of the iconic sport. RELATED:WWE 2K23: Trophy/Achievement List Before committing to buyWWE 2K23though, prospective players may be keen to find out a few more things about the game....

SinceDragon Ball Super: Brolyin 2018, fans have been excitedly awaiting the iconic shōnen anime’s big-screen return. As a continuation ofthe originalDragon Ballfranchisebut distinct from the specific arcs ofDragon Ball Z, theDragon Ball Superseries is known for its distinct epic scope and sense of spectacle. With its big return coming soon (and its current, successful theatrical run in Japan), fans have a lot to look forward to forSuper Hero. In an announcement from Crunchyroll, who’s handling the movie’s distribution,Dragon Ball Super: Super Herois slated for a North American theatrical release in North American theaters beginning on August 19....

When it comes to superhero films, it could be said thatShazam!andLoganare the polar opposites of each other. The former is silly and playful, while the latter is dark and gritty. Yet, despite these differences, the two films still share an interesting commonality; one that many viewers may not initially pick up on at first glance. Shazam!director David F. Sandbergrecently took to Twitter to elucidate this congruence, explaining that both movies utilized toys and merchandise as a means to acknowledge their respective superhero worlds....

When one talks about the immersive sim genre, it would be close to impossible to not mention the masterpiece that isDeus Ex. The first game in this series was a groundbreaking title that paved the way for this genre to finally shine on its own merit, carving its niche and attracting a community that has beenloyal to these forms of gamesever since. TheDeus Exseries has been graced withsome truly brilliant games, and the latest entry in the series is no exception to this golden rule....

The Oscars have been an essential part ofmoviesfor nearly one hundred years since the first best picture award was given out to Wings in 1929. The Academy Awards stand as the highest form of acknowledgment of those who give their blood, sweat, and tears to create breathtaking works of art in the film industry. From the best actor to the best cinematography, the Oscars shine a spotlight on those on and behind the screen....

Super Monkey Ball: Banana Maniawas something of a surprise. There was a time when Sega releasedSuper Monkey Ballgames every year in the early 2000s, but in the 2010s the series largely fell off the radar. Now, between 2019’sSuper Monkey Ball: Banana BlitzHD remake andBanana Mania, Sega seems determined to restore the franchise’s presence. What’s more, Sega clearly wants to celebrateSuper Monkey Ball,as 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of theseries. Thus, it makes sense for Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio to go all out, but the extent of the celebration is still surprising....