• The Small Detail You Missed About The Latest Xbox Ad

    If you've seen the new ad from Microsoft, you know the company is continuing its "Power Your Dreams" campaign in a rather novel way: by capturing the dreams of gamers in lucid dreaming experiences and using that data to inspire a content series that it's calling "Made from Dreams."

    By Helen A. Lee December 7th, 2020 Read More
  • The Dark Truth About Buying PS5s On eBay

    Since some scalpers purportedly have more PS5 stock than most retailers, you might think buying one of these consoles from eBay is your only option, but if you thought it was safe to trust these hustlers, guess again.

    By Aaron Greenbaum December 7th, 2020 Read More
  • The Top Games On Tumblr In 2020 Might Surprise You

    Tumblr's 2020 year-end round-up of the platform's most beloved video games, movies, and television shows is here. In a year where people spent months isolated from each other due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it's not entirely surprising to see that games involving connection & nostalgia topped surveys.

    By Elise Nelson December 7th, 2020 Read More
  • Genshin Impact Is Raking In Awards

    Genshin Impact has received numerous awards. The game gained wide recognition for its ambitious open world that could be played on consoles, PC, and mobile devices. miHoYo, the company behind the game, is now able to confidently say that its efforts were definitely rewarded.

    By Xavier Piedra December 7th, 2020 Read More
  • Everything We Know About For Honor's Gryphon

    Ubisoft recently dropped a trailer announcing the newest For Honor hero. It's Gryphon, a.k.a. Holden Cross, a onetime member of the knightly Lawbringer faction who's now gone mercenary. Gryphon will be available on Dec. 10.

    By Jim Rowley December 7th, 2020 Read More
  • 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
  • PS5s Being Stolen Off Moving Trucks

    What began as a somewhat amusing series of console mix-ups has turned into something much more sinister. For weeks, reports have come in from the UK concerning preordered PS5 consoles that have been swapped out with very different items.

    By Nathan Simmons December 7th, 2020 Read More
  • Sony Reveals When They Really Locked In The PS5 Price

    Sony finally revealed this week how and when it decided on the price for the PlayStation 5, putting to rest a handful of rumors regarding COVID-19 delays and competitive tactics against Microsoft's Xbox Series X|S. Sony waited until only 2 months before the PS5's official release to drop its price.

    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
  • The Real Reason Why The Nintendo Wii Wasn't High-Def

    During the Wii's reign, Sony's PlayStation 3 and Microsoft's Xbox 360 were pushing the envelope as to what kind of graphics could be produced on a console. Sadly, the Wii didn't measure up, capping at 480p. But at least it had addictive motion controlled games like Wii Sports and Just Dance.

    By Xavier Piedra December 4th, 2020 Read More
  • The Bizarre Yoshi Rumor That Pokemon Gen 1 Players Believed

    In April of 1992, Expert Gamer, a video game magazine, released an article detailing a very specific method to obtaining a character that was not a part of the Pokemon universe. The article allegedly detailed a method to obtain Yoshi, the loveable green dinosaur from Super Mario Bros.

    By Mohammad Zarak Khan December 4th, 2020 Read More
  • The Lost Superman PS1 Game You Never Got To Play

    Superman 64 was immediately met with a ton of negative feedback, and is considered one of the worst superhero games of all time. The game was very glitchy, the controls were horrendous, the graphics were subpar and unfinished — it was a video game disaster.

    By Mohammad Zarak Khan December 4th, 2020 Read More
  • The Worst Decisions Nintendo Made In 2020

    Nintendo has done some shady things in the past, and such a tradition continues into 2020. As much as the company has frustrated its fans, gamers continue to forgive Nintendo. With so many great games and a constant reimagining of the way people play, it's hard to stay mad at the legendary company.

    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
  • It Looks Like Persona 5 Fans Are About To Get Great News

    Recently, a trailer for the Western release of Persona 5 Scramble hit the internet. Now named Persona 5 Strikers, the trailer shows off all the Persona 5 musou goodness audiences have longingly anticipated since 2019 — including bosses and special moves — but now with English voiceovers.

    By Aaron Greenbaum 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
  • What YouTube's New Approach To Comments Could Mean For Streamers

    Since the beginning days of the world wide web, creators have had to contest with negative comments and outright harassment from their viewers. Battling trolls is a constant struggle, and many platforms have tried to fight back against the haters by enforcing strict rules.

    By Emily Gilbert 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