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  1. Hard Boiled, the 1992 film from legendary director John Woo, is probably the best action movie ever made. What you might not know is that it has a sequel, but it isn’t a movie. In 2007, developer Midway and Woo released Stranglehold, an action video game that transfers the director’s signature cinematic flair to… Read more... View the full article
  2. For fans of Qimir, Osha, and their twisted journey along the dark side of the Force, Star Wars: The Acolyte not getting renewed for a second season was disappointing enough. But now some are worried the first season might disappear from Disney+ as well after the show’s merch was removed from the online shop. Read more... View the full article
  3. The Tomb Raider video games are in a bit of limbo right now, primarily staying in the public consciousness through remasters and off-the-wall crossover events. Developer Crystal Dynamics is working on a new titl, but the most imminent Tomb Raider projects are in television, rather than games. Fleabag actor and writer… Read more... View the full article
  4. The First Descendant launched with a decent selection of characters, and promised more would be released in the future. The recent first proper update made good on this promise with the debut of Ultimate Valby and Luna. While the former is just an Ultimate version of an existing character, the latter is someone brand… Read more... View the full article
  5. Wandering the vast acres of Microsoft’s hilariously named “booth” at this year’s Gamescom, there were many sights to behold. A vast Space Marine towers over the crowds of journalists, next to an enormous flag-strewn faux-stone hut that houses half-hourly showings of Obsidian’s upcoming RPG Avowed. There’s the… Read more... View the full article
  6. Fortnite’s latest season has just come out, and as with each new chunk of the game, it introduces various quests that players can complete for XP. But for Ultimate *****, there’s a unique quest featuring Gwen Stacy/Deadpool crossover character, Gwenpool—unique because it’s not marked on the map or in the main menu. The… Read more... View the full article
  7. There’s a fairly good chance that you, like us, keep forgetting that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a first-person game. Each time we see any footage, it’s a jarring moment to remember that this isn’t a reskinned Tomb Raider or Uncharted, but instead puts us directly inside Dr. Jones’ head. This is exacerbated… Read more... View the full article
  8. Shattered Space, the upcoming first major expansion to Starfield, feels like Bethesda returning to an old, comfy chair. Albeit a horror-driven, combat-intensive chair set in a half-destroyed capital city that’s the victim of a tear in space-time. But rather than another galaxy-wide sprawling set of adventures like the… Read more... View the full article
  9. Robert Downey Jr. shocked, energized, and dismayed various comic book fans earlier this summer when it was revealed he would return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Doctor ***** in 2026's Avengers: Doomsday. More recently, he shared a bit more detail on how he found himself back in line for another massive Hollywood… Read more... View the full article
  10. There are a lot of excellent rhythm games you can get for cheap right now as part of the Steam Rhythm Fest. In fact, we’ve already picked out seven titles you should definitely pick up while the event is still running until August 26, right here. But there is one game not in the roundup that is worth singling out:… Read more... View the full article
  11. 2K finally announced what Hangar 13 has been working on at Gamescom Opening Night Live, and unsurprisingly, it’s the prequel to the ****** games that we previously reported on back in 2022. After years of tumult, ******: The Old Country has finally emerged and it’s set to take us to the origins of the ****** in 1900s… Read more... View the full article
  12. Overwatch 2 has begun its 12th season and alongside the Egyptian-themed battle pass and new support hero Juno, Blizzard has released a balance patch. The tweaks have addressed some longstanding issues with heroes like Lifeweaver, while also giving a few tweaks to tanks after supercharging them last season to mixed… Read more... View the full article
  13. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the most popular game on Nintendo Switch, is getting a proper Lego tribute starting next year. The toy brick company announced a line of Super Mario: Mario Kart Lego sets coming in 2025 that will include characters, cars, garages, and more. Read more... View the full article
  14. This year’s highly anticipated Joker sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux, sees Joaquin Phoenix return as the famous ****** prince and Batman villain. But this time, he’s not alone as the sequel adds Harley Quinn, played by pop superstar and decorated actor Lady Gaga, to the upcoming DC film. But if you were expecting a sassy,… Read more... View the full article
  15. Gamescom Opening Night Live kicked off with a surprise reveal: Borderlands 4 is real and coming in 2025. It’s been a long wait for the next numbered sequel in the sci-fi looter shooter series, and the teaser confirming the game’s existence didn’t give a clear idea of what to expect from it. Fortunately, fans have been… Read more... View the full article
  16. In addition to introducing new weapons, skins, and quests, Fortnite Chapter 5, Season 4’s Ultimate ***** also introduces new areas for players to explore. Keeping true to the Marvel theme, each area is tied to specific Marvel locations and filled with high-end gear. This guide will detail everything you need to know… Read more... View the full article
  17. EA Sports College Football 25 launched in July for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S and quickly became one of the year’s most popular games. And now, new data shows that College Football 25 is, so far, the best-selling game of 2024. Read more... View the full article
  18. It seems like every day there is some amazing ***** going on on Steam, and today is no different. If you’re a fan of rhythm games, then the latest roundup of discounts will be of particular interest to you. The Steam Rhythm Fest event is currently running until August 26 and slashes prices on some of the best musical… Read more... View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]
  19. Even after reports of the animated series surfaced last week, one of the most surprising announcements at Gamescom’s Opening Night Live was Secret Level. This 15-episode anthological animated series focuses on different video game properties, and is coming to Amazon on December 10. Deadpool director and Blur Studio… Read more... View the full article
  20. Techland announced the newest Dying Light game at Gamescom earlier this week. Subtitled The ******, the new first-person zombie game (which began as DLC for Dying Light 2) will follow the protagonist of the first title, Kyle Crane, as he embarks on a journey for revenge. What is he getting revenge for? I’m so glad you… Read more... View the full article
  21. Fortnite’s latest season, Absolute *****, introduces a variety of new content to the game, including new weapons that you can use to help earn a victory royale. Some of the weapons introduced in Chapter 5, Season 4 include various Marvel items and some new more regular guns. This guide will break down everything you… Read more... View the full article
  22. There are three new Xbox consoles coming out this fall featuring alternate colors and ******* SSDs. Microsoft announced pre-orders are available now with the hardware launching on October 15, just a day after confirming that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, its biggest game of 2024, will also be coming to… Read more... View the full article
  23. Games are ever-increasingly more beautiful, with many featuring life-like art that just begs to be admired. With that in mind, numerous developers have made it a point to include photo modes in their titles, granting us all the option to become ******** photographers in-game and showcase our favorite moments. Game… Read more... View the full article
  24. ****** Myth: Wukong is a thrilling action role-playing game that borrows elements from the soulslike genre, while expanding and iterating on various elements of the genre fans so enduringly loved by its fans. One of these expanded features is a large and varied selection of skill trees which give you the ability to… Read more... View the full article
  25. There’s a fine line between medieval gameplay that’s historically accurate and medieval gameplay that’s fun. The overall reception to Kingdom Come: Deliverance indicates Warhorse Studios struck that balance well in 2018, but as noted in Kotaku’s review, plenty could be improved. After playing (the recently delayed) Kin… Read more... View the full article

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