PlayStation’s roster of iconic characters is nearly as broad as Nintendo’s, even if they don’t carry quite the same weight. However, PlayStation has been focusing its efforts on a select few of these iconic characters since the PS4 hit shelves, leaving some stuck in the past.PaRappa the RapperandJak and Daxterare some of the biggest franchises, butSly Coopermay take the cake. Luckily, it appears thatSly Coopermay be making a comeback. The news comes by way of @Shpeshal_Nick, co-founder of XboxEra and a leaker with a solid track record....

Shocking the world earlier today, Microsoft announced it had made one of the biggest transactions in recent memory,acquiring Bethesda and its long list of blockbuster franchises. These includeDoom, Wolfenstein, Starfield, Dishonored,andThe Elder Scrolls,with Xbox quickly solving its widely touted exclusive problem by purchasing some of the biggest IPs on the market. Of course, among these is the infinitely popularFalloutseries, which many would agree is a massive asset for Microsoft. Its acquisition also opens the door for a project fans have been clamoring to see for years, with many wondering whether fellow Xbox-owned studio Obsidian will finally get to make a follow-up to the universally acclaimedFallout: New Vegas....

The new expansion forPokemon SwordandShield,The Crown Tundra, brings lots of new Pokemon to the game. In theCrown Tundra, shinies are very easy to catch, and one notable shiny has undergone a distinct transformation. A shiny Pokemon with a relatively sane appearance rate is something unique toPokemon SwordandShield. Shiny variants of Pokemon are typically rare, and many players never see one. They do exist though, including variants for starter Pokemon. The palette swaps for these Pokemon, like Combusken, are memorable for their rarity, so when players noticed something different about Combusken’s shiny form they were quick to point it out....

The upcoming gameSons of the Foresthas a lot of horror fans excited, and the latest trailer has only increased this excitement.The Forest,released in 2014, is a terrifying survival horror title in which players must gather resources in order to build what they need to fend off hordes of grotesque monsters and survive on a hostile peninsula. The sequel appears to be upping the ante and adding a slew of new, frightening enemies to contend with....

It seems likeSpider-Manfever is at an all-time high based on the resounding positive reaction that most fans had tothe recentSpider-Man: No Way Hometrailer. It looks like it’s going to include plenty of villains from Peter Parker’s past, both in the MCU and outside of it, but most importantly, the trailer seemed to be teasing the formation of the Sinister Six. If fans aren’t sure who they are, or maybe just need a refresher, it would be a great idea to revisit Insomniac Games’Spider-Manon the PS4....

The holiday season is here once again, and with that comes the obvious notion of picking up gifts for friends and family. Of course, buying gifts can be a difficult task, especially during such a tumultuous year. Nowhere is this more clear than with tabletop games, which have become difficult to enjoy regularly because of thecoronavirus pandemic. That being said, there are still some wonderful gifts that can brighten up any tabletop gamer’s year....

Animal Crossing: New Horizonshas become more popular thanNintendocould have ever imagined. The game has taken over every forms of social media withmemes, dreams, and screams for quality of life upgrades. In a time in which many are stuck inside, players have been charmed by a relaxing world where they can catch fish or hang out with their favorite villagers. In fact,Animal Crossing’svillagers have become so popular that some artists have even taken it upon themselves to design their own characters they’d like to add to the game....

Lately, the Internet has been entirely focused on one thing only: family. More specifically,the success ofF9has propelled the face of Vin Diesel into every possible media franchise via memes. In most cases, the Vin Diesel family memes depictF9’s Dominic Toretto interjecting into a variety of situations on the relative pretense of family. It would seem that there’s no limit to the seemingly superhuman power of Dom, as he’s now reached the ever nostalgicKingdom Heartsfranchise....

Fortnitehas received its latest update, v17.21, this week. Epic Games has added a brand-new weapon into the mix that can cause some serious damage. The Plasma Cannon was created by the IO using Alien technology, so, of course,Fortniteplayers will want to know where it can be found and how it’s used. The Plasma Cannon only has five ammo, but each shot creates a slow-moving sphere that travels a great distance, destroying most structures instantly....

Fast & Furious 9is the biggest movie on John Cena’s resume. In fact, the action title could be considered the catalyst for him finally becoming a star as much for his acting as for his wrestling. However, audiences should not overlook his pre-Fast-9movie career. RELATED:Every Fast & Furious Movie, Ranked By Rotten Tomatoes Since 2006, Cena has appeared in action thrillers, outrageous comedies, and even a drama or two. Plenty of his films have been outstanding, with the muscular actor often being one reason as to why....

Anyone who has every played a movie-licensed game can attest to the fact that officially licensed video game adaptations of movies, books, or real-life events can be very difficult to get right. Nowhere does this ring more true than in the case of games inspired by major sporting events, such as the Olympic Games. RELATED:Most Immersive Sports Games Of All Time, Ranked With the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games captivating audiences all over the world, now is the best time to take a deep dive into the history of gaming in order to find some officially-licensed games that might have gone under many players' radards....

“Souls-like”, or souls games, describe a genre that has one or many mechanical parallels to the game series known asDark Souls. FromSoftware developedDemon Soulsin 2009 and went on to makeDark Soulsin 2011. Later on, 2 sequels were made alongside spin-off titles such asBloodborneandSekiro: Shadows Die Twice. All of these are considered souls games because of their direct relation toDark Soulsand because of their identical game mechanics. To qualify as a souls game, there are a few mechanics that must appear in some fashion within gameplay....

Assassin’s Creed Valhallais full of choices that players must make throughout the course of the game, but not all of them are especially important. There are afew choices that will affect which ending players get, others will result in slight changes to the current quest arc, and a few have no bearing on the outcome of anything. It can be difficult to tell which choices fall into which categories, and so there’s a bit of anxiety that hangs on every decision Eivor makes....