Metroid Dread Could Finally Provide the Origins of Fusion's Yakuza Boss

Nintendo seems determined to makeMetroid Dreada success.Metroidhas never been its best-selling or most verbose first-party franchise, but its fanbase is just as - if not more - dedicated than fans ofSuper MarioorThe Legend of Zelda. However,Dreadappears to be getting more social media attention than evenZeldafor their shared 35th anniversaries, including anoverview trailer released on September 10that outlines some of Samus' new abilities and foes. Metroid Dreadtakes the bounty hunter to Planet ZDR, a brand-new locale completely divorced from the two primary planets visited throughout the mainline 2D platformer saga so far: Zebes and SR388....

May 20, 2025 · 4 min · 640 words · Christine Tucker

Minecraft Fan Creates Incredible Gothic Castle in the Game

Since it was released more than a decade ago,Minecrafthas become one of the world’s most popular video games. The title has changed immensely since its original version, but that doesn’t mean that any of the creativity the game fosters has been lost.Minecraftstill allows players to build and explore to their heart’s desire, and fans have used the freedom of the game to do amazing things. That fact has been illustrated by a player who recently posted an image of an epic gothic castle that looks familiar to fans of FromSoftware....

May 20, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Samantha Cross

Mistakes Everyone Makes Playing NBA 2K22

Those who pick upNBA 2K22for the first time and try to get into the action quickly are in for a rude awakening and will probably demand a refund. This series has grown in complexity over the years and that means it’s jam-packed with nuanced and difficult to execute moves that take time to practice and perfect. RELATED:NBA 2K22: Best Defense/Rebounding Badges Nobody comes into this game and masters dribble-moves, post play, and aggressive defense right away....

May 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1176 words · William Shepherd

Movies That Show Love For Gaming

There are a lot of sci-fi things out there: TV series, movies,web novels, books, and everything else a fan of the genre can think of. It is also very common for gamers to be science fiction fans, and when a movie combines sci-fi elements with the love for gaming, then it has the opportunity to become an instant classic. RELATED:The Best Sci-Fi Movies On Amazon Prime Video Some of the movies about gaming are, surprisingly, quite old, but there are a lot of newer films for the viewers that get squeamish about bad CGI – although if someone is to consult Metacritic, then the old movies sometimes are worth more than the movies of this and the previous decade....

May 20, 2025 · 5 min · 922 words · Tami Smith

Nisekoi Manga Returns With Time-Skip Chapters

A Twitter announcement by Shueisha’s Comic Bunko revealed the upcoming reprint of Naoshi Komi’s original manga,Nisekoi – False Love. The reprint is set to come with new chapters set 10 years after the original story. The last update to theNisekoi – False Lovemanga was with the spin-off chapter released in December 2018, in commemoration of the live-action adaptation of the manga. The upcomingNisekoi – False Lovereprint is set to release its first two volumes on June 16, with the next two to come July 18....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Harry Burns

One Piece: What Does Zoro Want From Vegapunk?

Roronoa Zoro is one of the strongest members of the Straw Hat Pirates. Zoro joined the crew in the East Blue and since then he has stayed by his captain’s side. Zoro’s goal is to become the “Strongest Swordsman in the World,” which is a very coveted title. It is clear that Zoro’s path will not be easy, but he is well aware of the risks. Recently Zoro managed to defeat King, who is the right-hand man of Kaido....

May 20, 2025 · 5 min · 936 words · Michele Massey

Outriders: All Status Effects and What They Do

Outridershit the ground running with a lot of success during its demo and continued success since its official launch. Many gamers across the world have been exploringOutridersand unlocking the mysteries of the strange planet, Enoch.Outridersgives players a few things to keep in mind for optimal damage dealing. Status effects are just one layer of an Altered’s kit and can be used solo but shine when playing with other players. Status effects inOutriderscome in various types, with some having different effects depending on if the effect is applied to the player or an enemy....

May 20, 2025 · 4 min · 722 words · Paula Carroll

Pokemon GO Confirms Seedot Community Day With Paid Special Research

Even with the current global pandemic forcingPokemon Goplayers inside, Niantic has managed to make swift and important changes to help those stuck at home continue to enjoy the experience. Part of that is kicking off amonth long Throwback event, giving each Pokemon region a week in the spotlight. However, even with all that going on, the next Community Day is also on approach. Later this month, fans will be able to find Seedot all over the place....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Alexandra Bond

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet to Host Special Distribution Event

A newPokemon Scarlet and Violetdistribution event will begin soon and trainers will have an opportunity to add a special Lechonk to their team. The news arrived just asPokemon Scarlet and Violetprepare to unleash a new seven-star Tera raid boss in the games along with continued bug fixes and updates.This weekend,Pokemon Scarlet and Violettrainers will have their teams tested, as Samurott the Unrivaled will arrive as aseven-star Tera raid bosswith the Bug-type as its Tera-type....

May 20, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Amanda Dixon

Rumor: Upcoming Xbox Console Exclusive Game Could Have 8-Player Co-Op

Summary The upcoming Xbox console exclusive gameContrabandcould have support for 8-player co-op on Xbox Series X|S and PC, according to a new rumor from a reputable podcast.Contrabandis currently being developed by Avalanche Studios as a new co-op game that takes players to a “smuggler’s paradise” in the 1970s. In June 2021, Xbox Game Studios announced its partnership with Avalanche Studios to developContrabandas an Xbox exclusive and Xbox Game Pass day one title....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Austin Wagner

Starfield is Leading the Charge with Xbox Game Pass

Not too long ago, Phil Spencer stated that he wantedStarfieldto be themost played Todd Howard gameto date. These are no doubt big boots to fill, with games likeSkyrimandFallout 4under his belt too, but Starfield has a secret weapon: Xbox Game Pass. There’s no doubting the sheer value and popularity of Xbox Game Pass. Even looking ahead to May, there are quite a few games lined up, and fans are treated to new announcements and surprises all throughout the month....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 623 words · Michael Christian

The 4 Best Things About Trek To Yomi (& The 4 Worst)

Trek to Yomiis a 2D, action-based samurai game. It has all the makings of an indie classic. It pays homage to Akira Kurosawa, one of the most renowned Japanese filmmakers of his time.Seven Samurai,Yojimbo, andRashomonare three of his biggest films. RELATED:Trek to Yomi: How Long to Beat & How Many Chapters They have gone on to inspire media in all forms, from other movies to games.Trek to Yomihas the vibe of his samurai movies with the theme and visuals....

May 20, 2025 · 5 min · 931 words · Randall Liu

The Guise Review

There are many games that populate the Metroidvania genre in today’s day and age, particularly on the Steam Marketplace.The Guiseby developer Rasul Mono and publisher GameNet is another such game that seems to take inspiration from titles likeOri and The Will of The WispsandCarrion, however it never feels like it quite nails the same feeling as either of these inspirations. For those that don’t know, a Metroidvania is a game that draws inspiration from games likeMetroidandCastlevania, where players explore a world, earning new powers and rewards that allow them to further explore new areas from previous sections of the game....

May 20, 2025 · 4 min · 751 words · Nathan Moon