• Is Sub-Zero Scorpion's Brother?

    The various Mortal Kombat timelines are confusing to say the least. We can understand, then, how players can get tripped up, as they routinely do around the characters of Sub-Zero and Scorpion.

    By Shawn Farner September 4th, 2019 Read More
  • This Is Where Princess Peach Got Her Name

    If you're an old-school gamer who's been playing since the days of the original Super Mario Bros., you know Princess Toadstool and Princess Peach to be the same person. But she goes almost exclusively by Peach these days. Where did that name come from?

    By Shawn Farner September 4th, 2019 Read More
  • Control And Alan Wake May Share The Same Universe

    Control, the mind-bending shooter from Max Payne creator Remedy Entertainment, continues to rake in praise, despite some initial performance issues on console. A gift that keeps giving, details hidden throughout the game point to a possible connection to Alan Wake, another beloved Remedy title.

    By Dani Lee Damas September 3rd, 2019 Read More
  • The One Character We Still Want To See In Mortal Kombat 11

    It seems hard to believe, but there are characters who seem important to the MK universe and are not at all present in Mortal Kombat 11. Like a certain half-female half-Tarkatan assassin; the one best known for her purple attire and sharp chompers. You know which one we're talking about, right?

    By Shawn Farner September 3rd, 2019 Read More
  • Here's How Mario Got His Name

    Long before "It's-a me, Mario!" introduced us to Super Mario 64, Nintendo's most recognizable mascot didn't have a name. Executives at Nintendo had thrown out his previous title -- Jumpman -- and were on the search for something new. But the search wasn't going well.

    By Shawn Farner September 3rd, 2019 Read More
  • Persona 6: When Will The JRPG Sequel Be Released?

    Yeah, we know. Persona 6? Didn't Persona 5 just come out a few years ago? Yes, it did. And we're well aware that these are not games that come out very quickly. Before Persona 5 eventually released in 2016, it had been eight years since we'd last received a mainline Persona title.

    By Shawn Farner September 3rd, 2019 Read More
  • Gears 5 Creates The Largest Gears Map To Date

    Gears 5 appears to be a big departure for the Gears of War series. The game features a non-Fenix female lead in Kait Diaz. The shooting mechanics are getting an overhaul. And there are more open areas in Gears 5, including spaces that reportedly dwarf those found in other Gears titles.

    By Shawn Farner September 3rd, 2019 Read More
  • New Cheat Codes Discovered For GTA San Andreas

    The Grand Theft Auto series is known for having a sizable amount of secrets, but is it possible we're still discovering brand new cheats in GTA San Andreas, a game that's now fifteen years old?

    By Shawn Farner September 3rd, 2019 Read More
  • Overwatch 2 Just Had The Most Casual Rumor Release

    Since the release of Overwatch in 2016, fans have wondered what the future of the franchise might look like. Could Overwatch be an ongoing live service title like another Blizzard game, World of Warcraft? Or could Blizzard see fit to release an Overwatch sequel at some point?

    By Shawn Farner September 3rd, 2019 Read More
  • The Dark Truth Of The Epic Games Store

    Despite Epic doing, on paper, exactly what a competitor should to in order to pose any sort of serious threat, the facts of the matter don't lie. There's some very real reasons why folks have come to view the house that Fortnite built with suspicious eyes.

    By Justin Clark September 2nd, 2019 Read More
  • New Teaser Warns 'Ruin Is Coming' To Fortnite

    Minutes before Week 6 challenges went live, Fortnite surprised fans with a new teaser on Twitter. The cryptic image depicts an armored humanoid shrouded in darkness, the shadows broken by the glow of its orange eyes.

    By Dani Lee Damas August 31st, 2019 Read More
  • Things Only True Mortal Kombat Fans Understand

    We've seen a lot of horrifying stuff in Mortal Kombat over the years. Still, those who were there from the very beginning have some very special connections with this series that some of the younglings might not.

    By Justin Clark August 30th, 2019 Read More
  • Man Of Medan And Blair Witch Out Today, Already On Sale

    Two of 2019's most-anticipated horror games—The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan and Blair Witch—released today, bringing a little Halloween spirit to the end of summer. Gamers looking to add some scares to their weekend can grab both titles on sale from a variety of vendors.

    By Dani Lee Damas August 30th, 2019 Read More
  • The Truth About Older People Playing Games

    You might think video games are a young person's hobby; that Skyrim is for the twenty-somethings and crossword puzzles are for the senior citizens. But that couldn't be further from the truth. Older gamers are increasingly streaming on Twitch and showing up in various games.

    By Shawn Farner August 30th, 2019 Read More
  • How Long Does It Take To Beat Catherine: Full Body?

    Catherine: Full Body comes to PlayStation 4 on Sept. 3. And with most remasters, we could simply look at the original completion times and say, "Those still hold." But Full Body is different. It adds substantially to Catherine, which means the completion time for it could be totally different.

    By Shawn Farner August 30th, 2019 Read More
  • Is Breath Of The Wild's Map Bigger Than Skyrim?

    When Skyrim released in 2011, it set the standard for open-world games going forward. It was massive, and it felt like you could spend thousands of hours in Skyrim without seeing everything. Then The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild came along in 2017 and made us feel that way all over again.

    By Shawn Farner August 30th, 2019 Read More
  • Who Is Destiny 2's Xur And Where Did He Come From?

    Xur is a hooded merchant in Destiny 2 who shows up on Friday afternoons with an assortment of goods. His inventory usually includes three exotic armor pieces and one exotic weapon. He's also offered players quests in the past. But who is Xur exactly? And where did he come from?

    By Shawn Farner August 30th, 2019 Read More
  • Bizarre Gaming Stories You Missed In August 2019

    There were a lot of major video game news stories this August. Sony bought Insomniac. We got our first look at Marvel's Avengers gameplay. Fortnite was all, "We're not nerfing the mechs!" And then it nerfed the mechs. But a lot of very weird things happened in August, too. Very weird things.

    By Shawn Farner August 29th, 2019 Read More
  • Fortnite Season 10 Week 5 Battle Star Location

    Fortnite Season 10 continues to soldier on, bringing with it a new set of daily challenges and a hidden Battle Star for week 5. Unlock the week 5 loading screen by completing three of the challenges from the Catastrophic mission set before Thursday, September 5.

    By Dani Lee Damas August 29th, 2019 Read More
  • Will The Dark Pictures: Man Of Medan Ever Release On Switch?

    The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan is the latest story-driven horror title from Supermassive Games. And fortunately, this one isn't PlayStation exclusive; you can pick it up on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. But what about Nintendo's console? Will The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan ever release on Switch?

    By Shawn Farner August 29th, 2019 Read More