• The Bizarre NES Special Edition Console You'll Never Own

    The NES may be gone, but it is certainly never forgotten among pop culture retail items. In 2020, Puma announced the release of an NES-themed pair of sneakers, called the Future Rider Nintendo Entertainment System. They were actually not the first footwear to feature the NES.

    By Elise Nelson December 7th, 2020 Read More
  • Star Wars Characters That Need Their Own Video Games

    tar Wars has been inspiring games since 1983, when Star Wars: The Arcade Game was released. Since then, the franchise has put out countless new video games through different developers and publishers. But what about those characters that have been forgotten when it comes to Star Wars video games?

    By Lauren Boisvert December 7th, 2020 Read More
  • Black Ops Cold War Fans Just Got Some Bad News

    Call of Duty fans were just days away from the Black Ops Cold War and Warzone Season One update, but unfortunately they will have to wait just a little longer. Publisher Activision announced over the weekend that the update, which was scheduled for Dec. 10, will be delayed one more week.

    By Elise Nelson December 7th, 2020 Read More
  • Dr Disrespect Adds More Fuel To The Fire

    Fans of the Two-Time Champion may be wondering what he could possibly be up to next, and his latest comments may hint toward his largest move yet. It seems as though Dr Disrespect may be making some kind of big investment in Call of Duty League (CDL).

    By Nathan Simmons December 7th, 2020 Read More
  • The Real Reason Xbox Created The Series S

    Sony and Microsoft have presented gamers with very powerful machines for the new generation. While both systems push hardware limits, the two companies have demonstrated vastly different strategies and philosophies. It seems there's a difference in how Microsoft and Sony view their budget consoles.

    By Sam Zell-Breier December 4th, 2020 Read More
  • This Five-Year-Old Game Just Unlocked Two Free Skins

    It's been five years since Rocksteady Studios released the final entry of its Batman:Arkham series, Batman: Arkham Knight for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PCs. Now the developer has dropped a holiday gift for fans: the Zur En Arrh and Anime Batman skins are now free to all players.

    By Helen A. Lee December 4th, 2020 Read More
  • This GTA 5 Easter Egg Took Years To Uncover

    In addition to his rap career, Tyler, The Creator has some voice acting credits under his belt, including a 2011 guest appearance on Cartoon Network's The Regular Show. One particular gig seemed to slip under the radar for quite some time: Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 5.

    By Elise Nelson December 4th, 2020 Read More
  • The Fortnite Easter Egg Star Wars Fans Shouldn't Miss

    Fans have noticed a Star Wars Easter egg where Fortnite's Peely was encased in carbonite, just as Han Solo was in The Empire Strikes Back. Reddit user Urboijeff shared a screenshot of the carbonite, which could be found in one of the rooms inside the new Hunter's Haven house.

    By Elise Nelson December 4th, 2020 Read More
  • The Untold Truth Of San Francisco Shock

    In its three years of existence, the Overwatch League (OWL) team known as the San Francisco Shock has gone from stumbling new kids on the block to defending Overwatch League Grand Finals Champions. It's become one of the most-watched of the 20 teams in the League.

    By Helen A. Lee December 4th, 2020 Read More
  • The Scariest Horror Games Of 2020

    Survival horror continues to be a robust video game genre in 2020. While this year probably didn't see any original horror titles that are going to launch a new franchise, like a Silent Hill or a Resident Evil, it still offered plenty of jump-scares, gore, and disturbing scenes.

    By Jim Rowley December 3rd, 2020 Read More
  • The Strangest Special Edition Xbox One Console Ever Released

    The relationship between the world of fast cars and fast consoles has by and large been a successful one. Video games allow auto enthusiasts to drive their dream cars, regardless of price obstacles, decorated in whatever garish paint jobs they can imagine.

    By Keegan McGuire December 3rd, 2020 Read More
  • What Adding A Battle Pass Means For The Future Of Sea Of Thieves

    Sea of Thieves was first released in 2018 to an overall middling reception. Over the course of the following year, however, developer Rare earned some of the acclaim the game's day one version was lacking through a series of updates. Now, Rare has announced yet another significant change-up.

    By Sam Skopp December 3rd, 2020 Read More
  • What Critics Are Saying About Haven

    Romance isn't dead, and especially not in gaming. Haven is a romantic adventure from indie studio The Game Bakers, and was made to be played solo or with a loved one. Antagonists Kay and Yu are on the run, traveling across space to begin their new life together on a mysterious planet.

    By Emily Gilbert December 3rd, 2020 Read More
  • The Truth About The First Handheld Console Ever Released

    Of course, there were predecessors to the Game Boy, if only a few. However, one in particular, the Milton Bradley Microvision, served as a direct inspiration for the improving form and function of the Nintendo Game & Watch, in turn resulting in the cartridge-based Game Boy itself.

    By Keegan McGuire December 3rd, 2020 Read More
  • Easter Eggs You Missed In Assassin's Creed: Valhalla

    There are a number of hidden Easter eggs that are worth checking out in Assassin's Creed: Valhalla. Players will have to dig deep for these finds, searching every corner of the map and interacting with every NPC — or you can just check out the list below.

    By Emily Gilbert December 3rd, 2020 Read More
  • PlayStation Tweet All But Confirms The Next Fortnite Character

    Fortnite: Chapter 2 - Season 5 is well under way, and this time, the battle royale game is bringing in a few new friends. This season's plot revolves around Agent Jonesy recruiting hunters, heroes, and everyone in between, and the battle pass is already turning heads with The Mandalorian.

    By Aaron Greenbaum December 3rd, 2020 Read More
  • Cyberpunk 2077 Isn't Keanu Reeves' First Video Game

    CD Projekt's Cyberpunk 2077 will arrive later this month, bringing a ton of action, role-play, and Keanu Reeves. Fans are excited to see the famous John Wick actor star in a video game, but many gamers might not remember that Cyberpunk 2077 is actually not Reeves' first video game — sort of.

    By Elise Nelson December 3rd, 2020 Read More
  • Good News May Be On The Way For PS5 And Modern Warfare Fans

    According to a reputable tipster, 2019's Modern Warfare might be getting its very own next-gen console version. This would replace the current backwards-compatible version of the game that's playable on PS5 and Xbox Series X, but not optimized for them.

    By Jim Rowley December 3rd, 2020 Read More
  • Bad News Might Be On The Way For Elden Ring Fans

    When Elden Ring, a collaboration between FromSoftware and legendary Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin, was announced in 2019, fans of both fantasy masters went wild. However, that anticipation has been dulled slightly by an overall lack of further news, coupled with newer rumors.

    By Keegan McGuire December 3rd, 2020 Read More
  • Red Dead Redemption 2 Online's New Update Is Causing An Uproar

    A major patch, scheduled for Dec. 1st, is set to significantly overhaul some key features in Red Dead Online. While some of the patch's additions are intended to bring new players to its community, one new feature in particular has made some of the game's devoted fans upset.

    By Sam Skopp December 3rd, 2020 Read More
  • New Features Added In State Of Decay 2's Update 23

    The latest State of Decay 2 update is here! Developer Undead Labs has added a new difficulty mode, a Stay Frosty Pack featuring new equipment and outfits, and other changes — including new achievements and next-generation optimization.

    By Helen A. Lee December 2nd, 2020 Read More
  • New Features Coming In The Dead Cells: Fatal Falls DLC

    Motion Twin's Castlevania-inspired game Dead Cells is kicking off the new year with a brand new DLC called Fatal Falls. The $4.99 content, which will include two new biomes and a boss, will arrive roughly one year after Motion Twin released Dead Cells' Bad Seed DLC. Fatal Falls is expected in 2021.

    By Elise Nelson December 2nd, 2020 Read More
  • Things That Were Historically Incorrect In Assassin's Creed: Valhalla

    Assassin's Creed: Valhalla came out on Nov. 10. Ubisoft is generally historically accurate — even when it comes to horses — while taking some liberties because, well, it's still a video game. But what about Valhalla's accuracy? Where did Ubisoft go wrong with its recent Assassin's Creed installment?

    By Lauren Boisvert December 2nd, 2020 Read More