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Mortal Kombat 11was released back in 2019 and its DLC run is officially over, meaning many are curious about what developer NetherRealm Studios is working on next. There have been a variety of “rumors,” claiming it was aMarvel fighting gameand some have hoped it would be Injustice 3. Right now, though, it seems the likeliest candidate isMortal Kombat 12. Back in August, it was reported thatNetherRealm is working onMortal Kombat 12due to uncertainty connected to DC superheroes and issues among AT&T and WB Games....

Sometimes, loving a video game franchise means calling it out. This varies based on what the franchise is and what the transgression is, but if there’s one thing that’s clear, the treatment of Eivor isn’t something manyAssassin’s Creed Valhallafans are happy with. NOTE: This article containsMAJOR SPOILERSforAssassin’s Creed Valhalla. Today, a newAssassin’s CreedFunko Popleaked online which has slowly been circulating throughout theACCommunity via hubs like @AccessTheAnimus. This Funko pop is named “Eivor” and seemingly comes with two editions: a standard version with Hidden Blade and axe, as well as a GameStop exclusive with two axes....

Nintendo has been celebrating quite a few anniversaries as of late. Last year sawSuper Mario’s 35th anniversary, while this year seesthe 25th anniversary ofPokemon,the 40th anniversary ofDonkey Kong, and the 35th anniversary ofThe Legend of Zelda. And while Nintendo Switch fans got to experienceBreath of the Wildright out of the gate on the console’s release date, a remake ofLink’s Awakeninghas been the only other main seriesZeldagame to release on the Switch....

Summary Rounds, a roguelite shooter, has cracked Xbox’s Top Paid Games list after releasing for the platform on February 21.Rounds’Xboxversion costs $8.49, but users can currently download a free trial of the unique shooter. Roguelite games make up a popular subgenre of the roguelike category, which differ from the genre’s original idea by allowing certain items to carry over between runs or incorporating a shorter format. Theroguelite subgenre features a variety of strong co-op games, and whileRoundswon’t join this list due to it being a PvP game rather than a co-op one, many users report that it’s a great game for friends to enjoy together....

Yet another streaming service is throwing its hat into the ring.Paramount Plusis the latest subscription model for film and TV that is attempting to throw its weight around. While the service already technically exists in the form of CBS All Access, it will soon be rebranding, and that rebrand is coming with quite a bit of new content to incentivize new subscriptions. In order to start hyping up the change and get people talking about Paramount Plus, the service’s Twitter account made a long Tweet thread going into some detail about upcoming shows and films that viewers can look forward to watching on the platform....

Of the many gameplay additions thatPersona 5 Royalbrought to the series, its implementation of bedroom customization tapped into a concept with a lot of potential, but felt half-finished. In a series with such a refined aesthetic, giving players new mechanics and customization options without compromising that aesthetic is challenging. When done right, though, it allows players the chance to find their own style and make theirPersonaexperience more personal while keeping the game beautiful and fun....

Content Warning: This article contains mentions of suicide, sexual assault, and abuse.Persona 5 Royalis the most successful game in the franchise, earning financial as well as critical acclaim. There are many aspects ofPersona 5 Royalthat would make a lot of sense to bring over toPersona 6,but the notable thing that hooked so many was its first palace. It introduced all players to the things that make thePersonaseries so unique: the music, the in-depth character writing, andthe actual personas themselves....

Summary A creative and artistically talentedPokemonfan is gaining some online attention after they posted their unique fan art of several seasonal versions of Bulbasaur made entirely out of beads. The unique art pieces are just the latest examples of how diverse and prolificPokemonfans can be at creating art, with fan-made creations regularly making headlines across the web. Arguably among some of the most well-known Pokemon in the history of the franchise, Bulbasaur is a dual-type Grass/Poison Pokemon introduced inPokemon’s first generation....

One of the big selling points forPokemon SwordandShield’s upcoming Crown Tundra DLC, the second half of the Switch titles' Expansion Pass, is thatevery Legendary Pokemon from previous entrieswill be available to catch. While the availability of these Pokemon varies between titles, per the series' traditional version exclusivity, they will all be readily obtainable to players who go looking, based on new information made available today. A new feature in Crown Tundra is Dynamax Adventures, during which up to four trainers can battle through a series of three Dynamax Pokemon before having the chance to encounter a Legendary....

Content warning: This article contains descriptions and discussion of racist and hateful comments. World of Warcraftis undoubtedly one of the biggest games in the world, catering to players of all descriptions across the globe. Unfortunately, that also seems to include an assortment of fans, even at the top levels of the game’s global raiding scene, with some extremely troubling views and a history of racist and hateful behavior, according to a recent dump of leaked chat logs fromWorld of Warcraft’sin-game chat and private Discord servers....

Resident Evilis a survival horror series known for serving up some pretty big scares and stretching its tendrils past gaming to encompass film and television, too. Although most titles in the series have relied on a third-person perspective, Capcom decided to switch up the traditional formula withResident Evil 7and allow gamers to play in first-person instead. The experiment was successful, as it forced players to get far more intimate with the dangers thrown at them, and the scares generated were so effective that Capcom reused the format forResident Evil Village....

It’s been a big past few weeks for theBattlefieldfranchises as EA and DICE gear up for what appears to be the biggest game that the franchise has seen yet. Revealed officially early in June,Battlefield 2042takes players to the near future where the world is on the brink of catastrophe between all out war, limited resources, and a planet that appears to be fighting back withmassive tornadoes and other destructive forces interrupting matches....

Summary September 14 is suddenly a massive day for the gaming industry. Just yesterday, September 14 would already have been considered an exciting time thanks to the fact that it marks the early access release date forMortal Kombat 1, but now it’s set to be significantly bigger. New game releases are always exciting for gamers, but what’s also exciting is learning about the new games that are coming down the pipeline....