Video Game Franchises That Took Huge Risks That Paid Off

The gaming industry is one that is full of uncertainty. Audience opinions are always changing, and so too is the hardware used to play many of the newest video games. These changes can even occurduring the development process of a new title. Therefore, it is a miracle that any new game finds success at all, especially since one wrong move or small change to an established franchise could see the series come to an abrupt end in a highly negative way....

August 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1076 words · Sheila Faulkner

What to Expect from Bethesda in 2021

While it seemed to last forever, 2020 is now behind the world. With the new year, gamers have a lot of stuff to look forward to, especially fans of a big studio like Bethesda. While Bethesda has been tight-lipped about many of its recent projects, 2021 seems like the year that it starts to reveal details about the games it has been dangling in front of its fans. WithStarfield,The Elder Scrolls 6, and a lot more in theworks from Bethesda, fans of just about any genre have something to look forward to from the developer....

August 2, 2025 · 5 min · 957 words · Christine Williams

WWE2K Studio Hit with Layoffs

Summary WWE 2K24developer Visual Concepts is the latest studio to be hit with layoffs. Visual Concepts is known for its work on 2K’s many different sports franchises likeNHL 2KandNBA 2K, andlast year’sLego 2K Drive. Visual Concepts’sWWE 2Kgames have been gaining increased praise over the past couple of years, with bothWWE 2K22andWWE 2K23being seen as solid returns to form for the famous wrestling brand. Last month, Visual Concepts announced that it will head back into the squared circle forWWE 2K24, which will celebrate 40 years of WrestleMania in its 2K Showcase Mode and promises a wealth of new match types and playable characters like the recently confirmed Muhammad Ali....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 572 words · Alyssa Smith

Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom(Attack Without Weapons)

Often seen while fighting Yiga Blademasters inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, only true members of the Yiga Clan are chosen to learn the secret Earthwake Technique. Luckily for players, it’s possible for Link to infiltrate the Yiga Clan to learn this technique himself and gain the ability to fight without the need for weapons. RELATED:Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom May Be Lying About Weapon Damage Where to Find the Earthwake Technique in TotK The Earthwake Technique can be learned from the training grounds within the Yiga Clan Hideout in the Gerudo Highlands....

August 2, 2025 · 4 min · 654 words · Steven Stout

A LEGO Movie Adaptation is Dying to Be Exhumed

Summary Over the last two decades, LEGO has produced an ever-growing mountain of video games, the vast majority of which have revolved around a slew of different popular movie franchises. FromStar WarstoIndiana JonestoHarry Potterand then back around toStar Warsagain, LEGO has worked with almost 10 distinct IPs in the world of video games, which is impressive, but does leave plenty of room for future franchise adaptations, and it’s about timeGhostbustersgot the full LEGO game treatment....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 533 words · Alexander Hickman

AC Valhalla's Siege of Paris' 'AC' the Hidden One Identity Explained

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s Siege of Paris DLC has now been out for a little while, with many fans enjoying the trip to Francia. There are new gameplay elements, weapons, and more that draw in many players, but one questline inSiege of Parisgot more attention than others—both good and bad. At the end ofAssassin’s Creed Valhalla’s Hidden Quest in Siege of Paris, fans will find a letter signed by an “A.C.” This character is supposed to be a still-living Hidden One in Paris, though the collectiveHidden Ones had left Parislong before....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 781 words · Alexis Marshall

Anime Characters That Suffered A Fate Worse Than Death

Some anime creators love punishing their characters even when they’re truly honorable. While some of the most emotional moments in anime are connected to beloved characters' deaths there are also a few unfortunate heroes and villains who had to face worse things than dying. Some of the most intense andsaddest scenes in animeare thanks to these tortured souls whose stories broke fans' hearts all over the globe. RELATED:Best Sites To Watch Anime Online (& What You Can Watch)...

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 1004 words · Amber Rhodes

Apex Legends PS5 and Xbox Series X/S Version Releases

It seems that the current leading battle royale games are beginning to undergo some major changes. First, as of the Chapter 3 Season 2 update,Fortnitehas removed buildingfrom its core gameplay, allowing players to focus primarily on shooting their competitors. Now, it seems that popular battle royaleApex Legendsis also bringing about something that fans have been wanting for a long time. The next-gen updates toApex Legendshave finally arrived, with plenty of features for players....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Ricky Wood

Banned Hearthstone Pro Blitzchung Doesn't Regret Hong Kong Comments

It’s been three and a half months sinceBlizzardbanned professionalHearthstoneplayer Blitzchung following his comments supporting pro-independence Hong Kong protests. It would grow into one of the industry’s biggest controversies of 2019 as Blizzard fans accused the company of capitulating to pressure from the Chinese government. Blizzard would go on to shrinkBlitzchung’s ban, but ultimately stood by its decision. Now, Blitzchung, says he’d do it all over again. “If I had a chance to go back, I would still do it,” Blitzchung explains in an interview with People Make Games....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Brad Walton

Best Beginner Tips For Sonic Origins

With how spottySonic the Hedgehog’srecord has been for the past 20 years, it’s nice to know there are some bright spots in it. Like the work done by Christian Whitehead and Headcannon studios. TheirSonic CDport on the PS3 and 360 became the best way to play that game, as were their mobile phone ports ofSonic 1and2.Then their original game,Sonic Mania, was a retro joy as well. Now they’ve rebuilt the classic games from scratch for the new generation....

August 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1350 words · Casey Smith

Blizzard's Mysterious Survival Game Now Led by Former Far Cry Director

Blizzard’s mysterious Odyssey survival game is now confirmed to be under the leadership of Ubisoft’s former executive director for theFar Cryfranchise. Very little is known aboutBlizzard’s survival game at this point, and by all accounts it’s still early in development. Blizzard isn’t ignoring the survival game’s existence, however, and is willing to share some information about the project when it makes sense. Confirmation of the involvement of a formerFar Crydirector is quite unexpected, though....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Ryan Williams

Call of Duty Players Think 'Limited Matchmaking' Is Targeting Them Unfairly

Summary SomeCall of Dutyplayers worry that they will be unfairly targeted by the franchise’s “limited matchmaking” system, the details of which were recently unveiled for the first time. This system aims to remove troublesomeCall of Dutyplayers from the matchmaking pool without them realizing it. Call of Dutyis no stranger to banning toxic usersin an effort to clean up its community. Like many online games,Call of Dutyhas suffered from unruly gamers who cause problems for others....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Matthew Morgan

DC Movies That Were Canceled

Superheroes and movies about them are so popular it’s difficult to imagine a lot of promising films never get made. But the truth is that for every successfully produced movie, there are several more that never get made, or at least not in the way it was originally planned. RELATED:Canceled TV Shows That Started In The 2020s Sometimes the timing is wrong, other times the studios simply decide to focus on a different movie....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 831 words · Kenneth Powell