Without a doubt, many are still reeling from the explosive reveal that Xbox/Microsoft is in the process of acquiring Activision Blizzard with that said to be completed sometime in 2023. Many reasonably hope that Xbox is able to clean up some of Activision Blizzard’s messy workplace culture, while questions about currentActivision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick’s future are being raisedtoo. Ultimately, there are a ton of questions and no answers—and there won’t be until the ink dries either....

Over the course of the last decade or so, one thing has been pretty consistent, and that’s the popularity ofMinecraft. It’s had its peaks and troughs, of course, but with it beingone of the best-selling games of 2022 so far, despite its age, it’s continuing to be a winning formula in the industry. The reason for its success can be boiled down to one idea, that fans can pretty much do whatever they want in the game....

A recent leak reveals there are multiple newResident Evilprojects currently in development. The info released details plans for theResident Evilfranchise over the next few years. The new information comes as a result of publisherCapcom being targeted in a cyber attack. Originally occurring at the beginning of November, the massive leak compromises not only the company’s release schedule through 2024, but personal employee data as well. RELATED:Resident Evil Movie Reboot Set Photos Hint at RE1 Scenes The total number of newly revealed games in the popular survival-horror series is four....

Summary The following contains spoilers forMy Hero AcademiaChapter 403, “The End Of An Era, And…,” by Kohei Horikoshi, translated by Caleb Cook available in English fromViz Media. My Hero Academiachapter 403 continued the events of the manga in quite some style and it is safe to say that this could well have been one of the most exciting chapters of the entire series for the fans. At the same time,My Hero Academiachapter 403 proved to be quite cathartic for many reasons....

Summary In the popularMy Hero Academiaseries, most individuals have unique superpowers known as “quirks.“One student at U.A. HighSchool, Mina Ashido, has a corrosive acid quirk that allows her to secrete an acidic liquid from her body. Through focused training, she has gained formidable control over her quirk’s solubility and viscosity, allowing her to utilize it in versatile ways both offensively and for mobility. Mina is a valuable member of the hero academy, despite some difficulties facing human opponents due to her power’s corrosive properties....

For nearly two decades, players have been able to journey intoRuneScape,offering a world to explore and people to meet. Now, players are able to use the relationships they’ve built in that time to tackle a new challenge inOld SchoolRuneScape,the Nightmare of Ashihama– an all-new raid featuring up to 80 players at once. The Nightmare of Ashihama is available now for players inOld School RuneScape,and can be accessed by traveling to the catacombs of the Sisterhood Sanctuary in Morytania....

Pokemon GOhas changed quite a lot since it’s debut in 2016. Back then, the game was little more than an augmented reality novelty with little actual gameplay and missing features that made the mainlinePokemontitles so enjoyable, likePvP combat. After going through so many changes,Pokemon GOis definitely a much better game today, with constant new events likeCommunity Daykeeping the game alive. And now Niantic is revamping the buddy system to make the game even better....

Summary Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare arguably the games that changed the classicPokemonformula the most, at least alongside the spin-offPokemon Legends: Arceus, and along the way they broke multiple traditions of the series. Breaking the mold is not unusual forPokemongames, with each new entry in the series typically trying to make a name for itself by changing what doesn’t work and keeping what does. Much likeScarlet and Violet,The Indigo Disk DLC is breaking multiple traditions, continuing this trend for Gen 9, but The Teal Mask expansion does something just as brave in the way it honors a classic feature ofPokemongames that goes back to the roots of the franchise....

Many of Ash Ketchum’s traveling companions throughout thePokemonanime have been powerful trainers in their own right. However, none of Ash’s friends have been as accomplished in terms of their battling strength as Iris. Appearing as one of the lead characters inPokemon the Series: Black & White, Iris has an interesting journey. RELATED:Pokemon: Best Serena Episodes, Ranked Alongside fellow Unovan Cilan, Iris is one of the Gym Leaders inPokemon Black & White, which was released for the Nintendo DS in 2010....

Footage released so far from director Matt Reeves’The Batmanpresents a much darker and grittier version of the caped crusader. Now, Robert Pattinson has revealed that his portrayal of The Dark Knight will in fact be much different from his predecessors. AfterBen Affleck decided to quit playing Batman, Pattinson was tapped to play the character, allowing him and Reeves to take the character in a whole new direction. Now, Pattinson has opened up about his role asBatman, recalling the early connection he and Reeves shared for the character and the overall story, while also admitting that his Batman will be much darker than fans expect....

Summary AHonkai: Star Railleak is teasing the potential in-game appearance of rumored upcoming character Sam, expected to be introduced to the game in a future update. The recent launch of the HoYoverse sci-fi RPG’s Version 2.0 update has brought plenty of new content to the game, aside from the debut of Penacony. Version 2.0 introduces three new playable characters toHonkai: Star Railwith Black Swan, Sparkle, and Misha coming alongside new areas to explore and new puzzle-solving mechanics....

A Russian court ruled on January 31 that streaming site Twitch must pay a $57,000 fine for spreading what prosecutors call “Fake Information.” This ruling came after Twitch refused to delete content related toRussia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Launched in June 2011,Twitchwas mainly designed to be and is best known as a platform for video game live streams. However, Twitch offers a range of content, including some live streamers who choose to cover news and politics in addition to other content....

Summary WithScream 7in the works, fans of the popular slasher franchise are curious aboutwho the next Ghostface will be. While fans debatewhich characters could return toScream, they also wonder who will wear the infamous costume next and what their motive will be. Although each movie has plenty of jokes, smart character development, and horror movie tropes, the Ghostface reveal is always the most exciting part. Now that there aretwo bigScream 7updateswithNeve Campbell playing Sidney Prescottonce again andKevin Williamson directing, it’s the perfect time to wonder about the next Ghostface....