While there’s a natural tendency in gaming to compare titles to their influences, drawing comparisons betweenMortal Shelland the iconic games that have informed its DNA is something that’s almost impossible to avoid. Between developer comments and the formula that runs through the core of the game, it’s almost instantly apparent how much FromSoftware’sDark Soulstitles inspired the small team when developing the studio’s debut adventure. Unlike some of theSouls-like clones that have popped up in the wake of the series' rise to stardom though,Mortal Shellhas enough unique twists and wrinkles to justify players giving it a shot....

The term “womanizer” isn’t usually one of endearment and typically refers to a pick-up artist intent on anything other than settling down. That said, some wear it as a badge of honor. After all, all is fair in love and war. RELATED:Escape From Tarkov Dev Says Women Can’t Handle War While most video games don’t explicitly promote promiscuity, a few select franchises make getting busy the name of the game, and, from the dystopic far-future ofCyberpunk 2077to the medieval high fantasy realm ofThe Witcher, there’s quite a bit of womanizing going on....

Pokémonis considered one of the most valuable media franchises on Earth, with an estimated net worth of $95 billion. The franchise hasreleased its own games, TV shows, live-action movies, comics, and merchandise. Making its debut in 1996 asPocket Monsters: Red and Greenon Game Boy,Pokémonhas now become a global phenomenon. RELATED:10 Pokémon From The Original Red & Blue Games That Go Overlooked Pokémon Trading Card Gameis a strategic card game that launched in 1996....

TheInto the Spider-Versemovie laid the groundwork for Miles Morales to go above and beyond in his role as Spider-Man. Now, the teen stars in his own video game,Spider-Man: Miles Morales, where gamers can experience Miles' story interactively for the first time. The film also marked Gwen Stacy’s first cinematic appearance as Spider-Woman, introducing the hero to a larger audience for the first time. This version follows the general format of Gwen Stacy’s Spider-Woman background: a teen drummer in a band called the Mary Janes andbest friend to Peter Parkeruntil he dies, leading her to feel responsible for his death....

The fourth story realm inAge of Wonders 4is called The Eternal Court. As the narrator explains, an elven Godir named Meandor has returned to his homeland and is trying to bring it back using necromancy. However,defeating him isn’t the point of this mission. Instead, players will need to complete three separate tasks to finish this scenario. In the meantime, they’ll have to deal with a troublesome curse that affects all the neutral factions and units on the map....

Reports have been saying that Amber Heard’s role as Mera was completely removed fromAquaman and the Lost Kingdom, but she’s saying otherwise. Heard has portrayed the role of Mera in multiple films likeJustice League,Zack Snyder’s Justice League, and the originalAquaman. Following her highly publicized court battle with ex-lover Johnny Depp, Heard and her role as Mera became a big topic, both online and in the courtroom. Some conversations have included fans calling for Warner Bros....

Google just released its annual list of global trending searches, where it was revealed that 2020’s top searches include the late actor Chadwick Boseman, Netflix’sTiger King,and the video gameAmong Us. It is worth noting, though, that the list is based on the biggest year-over-year searches, so these are not necessarilythe most-searched terms of 2020. Given the coronavirus pandemic’s onslaught, video games saw a big increase this year, especially since most countries imposed a stay-at-home order earlier the year....

InAssassin’s Creed Valhalla, players will always have something to do. Whether that’s raiding the English countryside, gathering resources to build up their settlement, or completing quests and searching for rare gear, there’s no shortage of activities in the game. Despite this, every now and then players may feel the urge to take a break from all that and instead choose to roll the dice in a good old game of Orlog....

Publisher Improbable Worlds Limited announces that its survival battle royaleScavengerswill be shutting down its servers later this year. Thebattle royale market, and the broader live service shooter genre overall, is particularly saturated. Original developer Midwinter Entertainment believed thatScavengersoffered something unique and new, but it’s difficult even for great games to gain an audience next to more successful battle royales.Scavengersis set to become just the latest title to sunset without reaching its full potential....

The gaming scene is incredibly strong in the Philippines and has been for many years. Manila has hosted countless esports events, and the streets are riddled with internet cafes where many gamers test their skills against each other. Beyond that, there are still plenty of arcades for players who enjoy theclassic scene of fighting games. And so, it’s no wonder that more and more developers are adding Filipino characters to their rosters, across different titles and genres....

Rare spawn enemies are some of the most farmed inBorderlands 3.This is because they often drop legendary items, and most of them have specific legendary item drops that players seek out. Rare spawn enemies can be found across various parts of the main campaign, and in each one of the DLCs. RELATED:Borderlands 3: 5 Things That Make No Sense About Troy & Tyreen Some players may not have seen these enemies, since they don’t spawn on all the time....

Infinity Ward has released a new playlist update forCall of Duty: WarzoneandModern Warfare. In the case ofWarzone, the update adds the Blood Money variant of the Plunder game mode back toWarzone, but it also makes a surprising change that wasn’t announced ahead of time. The latestCall of Duty: Warzoneupdate removes helicopters from the game. TheWarzoneMay 5 update patch notes specify from “battle roylae,” but it appears as though the helicopter has been removed from allWarzonegame modes,Blood Moneyincluded....

The MCU’sThoris stuck in a rut right now, but it might not be too late to salvage his character arc and cap off his journey with a great ending. The God of Thunder’s on-screen adventures began with two self-serious solo movies, a mostly expository role inThe Avengers, and a distracting B-plot inAvengers: Age of Ultronin which he took a bath and daydreamed about the Infinity Stones. Thor quickly made a name for himself as the most boring and expendable Avenger....