Posts

The Tomb Raider series is a pretty mixed bag; beginning as a revolutionary 3D action-adventure title developed by UK-based developer Core Design for the original PS1, the franchise experienced a massive amount of success before several uninspired titles would leave Laura M.I.A. after 2003’s particularly poorly-received Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness. Development duties would then be shifted to Gex developer Crystal Dynamics, who released a slew of modestly-praised seventh-generation titles before rebooting the series in 2013....

Just yesterday, the film studio Warner Bros. released a teaser clip from its upcoming cinematic reboot of Tomb Raider, promising that there will be a much fuller trailer to come following the brief reveal of actress Alicia Vikander in action as the series’ heroine Lara Croft. Now, the entertainment company has made good on its promise, as the first official trailer for the forthcoming movie has been released, with the footage depicting a re-imagined version of the character’s origins story from the 2013 video game from Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics....

Shin Megami Tensei has some of the most diverse, raw, and memorable music tracks in JRPG history, or even gaming as a whole. Shoji Meguro, the composer for both SMT and Persona, has been electrifying guitars and writing music fitting for ruthless demons and legendary mythical beings for decades now, and it’s time to take a look back. There are few other composers who can convey such a wide variety of emotions and genres in a game’s soundtrack, which makes the Megami Tensei series an absolute joy to play....

Since the 1980s, one of the staples of cable television has been the annual Shark Week event. Airing on the Discovery Channel, Shark Week is 7 days of programming dedicated to the apex predators of the ocean, giving viewers the opportunity to learn more about the impressive creatures. Sharks have long been prominent figures in popular culture, and video games are no exception. Over the years, video games have seen their fair share of sharks of all shapes and sizes, and the following 10 are the most memorable shark appearances in video game history....

Iconic TV and radio host Larry King passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 87. The news comes from King’s official Twitter account, and while no cause of death was confirmed, he had been hospitalized with COVID-19 earlier this month. The statement reads, “With profound sadness, Ora Media announces the death of our co-founder, host, and friend Larry King, who passed away this morning at age 87 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles....

Fans of Ubisoft’s 2009 game James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game will be sad to learn that the French company has delayed the release of its sequel into 2022. In the latest financial report from Ubisoft where it was stated that both Far Cry 6 and Rainbow Six: Quarantine would be pushed back, it was specifically noted that Avatar 2 wouldn’t be released until after April 2022 at the earliest. This falls in line with the film, which was also recently pushed back into December 2022....

UK government officials are moving forward with their efforts to curb what’s known as “scalping” of both the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Members of parliament still have several legislative hurdles to clear, but an effort that started late last year against bots who buy up PlayStation 5 and Xbox consoles is progressing. The movement against next-generation console scalpers has been moving slowly through the process. The UK government is one of the first to try and curb the practice of using technology to scoop up dozens of PS5s and Xbox Series X consoles in the same amount of time it takes a normal consumer to try and add one to their cart....

With Uncharted: The Lost Legacy having gone gold several weeks ago, it’s understandable why the publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Naughty Dog have been ramping up promotion for the forthcoming action-adventure title. As it so happens, the companies have now put out a brand new gameplay trailer for the release, which clocks in at just under thirty seconds in total. As seen below in the latest piece of compiled footage for Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, although the clip is labeled as a trailer, one could easily assume that it will be used as a television commercial going forward, seeing as how its thirty second time frame fits the format so neatly....

Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Uncharted franchise has amassed quite a dedicated playbase in the time since its first installment, the PlayStation 3 title Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, released in 2007. Ten years later, the studio is gearing up to launch the fifth core Uncharted game and the ninth overall, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. With the launch date less than a week away, Sony has unveiled a brand-new trailer that explains how The Lost Legacy takes Uncharted to new heights and where the franchise can go from here....

We finally have an update on the latest Pokémon film, and it’s come by way of a new trailer and release date. Pokémon Coco, the 23rd feature film in the Pokémon chronicle has had a few setbacks thanks to the pandemic, but now The Pokémon Company is happy to announce a holiday release date. Pokémon Coco will be released in Japanese theaters on Christmas day of this year after originally being slated to come out back in July....

When first setting out in Valheim, you’ll come across many natural elements. The uses for some of them are fairly evident, such as wood and stones for crafting and berries for sustenance. But some materials are more ambiguous, such as the dandelions you can pick along the way. You may have attempted feeding these flowers to the local fauna only to discover they find the plant abhorrent and earned a tusk to the ribs rather than taming the wild boar....

Valorant has proven to be one of the biggest surprises of 2020. Riot’s 5v5 tactical shooter has amassed a huge fan following in just a few months, and the developer is pushing out new content regularly to keep the momentum going. While there have been a couple of smaller updates recently, the biggest update recently is the announcement of the new Agent 15: Astra. The newest agent is named Astra, and her inclusion increases the Valorant roster size up from the starting 11 agents....

Valorant has captured the attention of the gaming community through its fun shooting mechanics that were boasted in its closed beta. Many have praised the character roster of Valorant and the game seems to be going from strength to strength as it builds an impressive player base. With that said, the game does have flaws and some players are taking advantage of the settings in the game to allow them to stutter through maps and beat opponents....

Our quick take Vampyr - 3.5 / 5 Good vampire, bad vampire Map of moderation Stalking the streets for prey Best upcoming PS4 games for 2018 Best upcoming Xbox One games for 2018 To fight or to run? 37 best PS4 games every gamer should own 37 best Xbox One games every gamer should own The consequences of your words To recap We have mixed feelings about Vampyr. It’s certainly an enjoyable, well-crafted and atmospheric experience, but it’s also frustratingly linear in places....

Film critic Roger Ebert famously said that video games would never be art, primarily because all games—including sporting matches, board games, and video games—can be won. Some countered, but what about games that don’t include rules or points? To that, Mr. Ebert opined that games without rules or a point system were not games at all, but rather another form of expression—like a play or a film. They were something a person experienced, not won....

Video game adaptations, historically, don’t go very well. Part of this issue stems from the fact that the average video game is nearly five times longer than the average movie, and therefore, has a lot more time to tell a story than a movie can easily condense into a couple of hours.That doesn’t mean a video game based show can’t be good however. With adaptations of Splinter Cell and Fallout on the way, it’s time to consider other franchises that would absolutely deserve the budget and time to break into the TV landscape....

Despite efforts by Ubisoft to prevent Vivendi from becoming a majority shareholder, Vivendi acquires more of Ubisoft’s stock, increasing its share of the company. The mass media company Vivendi may have sold off Activision Blizzard, but it’s not giving up on the world of video game publishing. In fact, despite resistance, Vivendi is increasing its quantity of shares in game publisher Ubisoft. Vivendi has now announced that they’ve purchased more of Ubisoft’s shares, increasing their share of the company to 17....

In a game like Call of Duty: Warzone, it is vitally important to remain in control the entire match. Losing patience, attention, or any other form of control can quickly result in the loss of a match. Call of Duty: Warzone is a difficult game to predict, and players need every advantage to score a win in the final circle. While players that plan well can predict most things, there is always one possibility that slips console player’s minds....

Verdansk is about to look very different as leaked footage has revealed the Warzone map will get a 1980s makeover later this month. No, this isn’t an April Fool’s prank. The first footage of what Warzone’s new map will look like has leaked. Well, it isn’t a new map per se. Rather a makeover of the current version of Verdansk. The map that literally millions of Warzone players have become accustomed to during the battle royale’s first year will soon be plunged into the 1980s....

One of the biggest trends to hit YouTube over the last year is the “expert” insight. A new formation of the classic reaction video, instead of watching fellow gamers doing their quick takes, now it is on knowledgeable individuals to bring new ways to think about video games. The recent game to bring new levels of interest is Sony’s highly successful Ghost of Tsushima, and the unique ways of approaching it....