Existential dread is a powerful thing. The fear of being forgotten or simply dying is a human condition that plagues most of us, especially when reaching a certain age where we all start tumbling downhill in health. The insecurities of being seen, desired or desiring relevance compound for some at a certain age. WithDual, director Riley Stearns (The Art of Self Defense) has channeled these daunting insecurities in a dark comedy that confronts these issues....
Summary It’s easy to presume that EA Motive’s Iron Man game will haveDead Spaceinspirations since that was the studio’s most recent game, particularly because of the subtle similarities the two could share, but EA Motive might have a starkly opposite take in mind for its portrayal of Tony Stark and the Marvel universe. Even so, while all the work that went into theDead Spaceremake will hopefully come to fruition again in a remake of the sequel, there are opportunities for EA’s Iron Man game to perpetuate it further....
Few bosses in FromSoftware’s games put up more of a challenge thanElden Ring’s Malenia, Blade of Miquella. As agile asSekiro: Shadows Die Twice’s Sword Saint Isshin, as erratic asBloodborne’s Orphan of Kos, and as durable asDark Souls 3’s Slave Knight Gael, she’s a formidable opponent who has doubtlessly caused thousands ofElden Ringplayers to surrender in frustration. However, one incredible player has become something of a celebrity among the game’s community thanks to their incredible ability to take down the game’s toughest boss without any outside help....
Summary TheEpic Games Storefree mystery game for December 29 isSnakebird Complete. Every day since December 20,Epic Games Storeusers have had a new free mystery game to add to their collections. With the addition ofSnakebird Complete, 11 games have been given away to EGS users for free as part of this year’s Epic Games Store free mystery game promotion. WhileEpic Games Store usersregularly have new games to claim for free throughout the year, many look forward to the daily giveaways that have traditionally taken place in December as a way to count down to the new year....
The Wizarding World franchise is still one of the most popular around with the newest movie,Fantastic Beats: The Secrets of Dumbledorerecently released. There’s been a lot of expansion of the universe in recent years butHarry Pottermovies, in particular, tend to retain their popularity over theFantastic Beastsseries. RELATED:Great Sci-Fi Movies That Failed At The Box Office While eachHarry Pottermovie feels distinct from one another, they inevitably get compared as movies making up an entire series....
TheFalloutuniverse is among the most eccentric and complex in gaming. Sporting a curious, 1950s-themed take on a high-tech future and subsequent nuclear war, the games have developed a monumental following over the years that’s finally leading to a TV adaptation in 2023. RELATED:The Best Games Set In The 23rd Century Long before Amazon Prime’s reveal of there being a show on the way, rumors of a movie adaptation swirled on and off for over 20 years....
Leading up to its release,Final Fantasy 7: The First Soldierwas the butt of plenty of jokes surrounding the current state of the games industry. Many fans felt like the existence of a battle royale shooter set in the world ofFinal Fantasy 7is a major misstep for the series and like Square Enix is chasing a gaming trend due to the battle royale aspect not fitting tonally withFF7. While the tone ofThe First Soldierdoes seem to clash with that of the originalFinal Fantasy 7and its recent well-received remake, the game itself is actually a lot of fun....
Summary As many fans of the franchise will undoubtedly remember,Call of Duty: Black Ops 4was controversial before and after its release. The announcement thatBlack Ops 4would not offer a singleplayer campaign led to outrage, as fans had grown accustomed to one being included in each release - even if data showed that only a portion of the community bothered withCall of Duty’s story modes at the time. WhileBlack Ops 4’s ambitious campaign was scrapped, its woes did not stop there, as a rushed release to better compete withBattlefieldmeant that its Zombies mode was terribly buggy....
With the imminent arrival of WB Montreal’sGotham Knights, the anticipation surrounding its release is building with each passing day. The Bat Family has its time to shine this time around, as Batman’s death seems to set up the events of the story. With theArkhamseries still somewhat recently on the minds of many, the newest DC video game has such lofty heights to live up to. Not only that, but2022’sThe Batmanwas a stark reminder of the property’s ability to produce quality products, and the success of the Pattinson-led film stemmed a lot from its take on Gotham itself....
Invincible’s Omni-Man was the subject of new concept art that combines Henry Cavill with the costumed hero. The fan artwork uses the likeness of the Superman actor to put him in the role ofInvincible’s infamous costumed superpowered alien. Amazon Prime’sInvincibleis being brought back for a second and third season, which are currently in development. In the meantime, however, manyInvinciblefans have done meme recreations, created art, recorded theory videos, and proposed casting choices for a live-action adaptation....
Horizon Forbidden Westmay not reinvent the wheel, but that’s not to say that there aren’t still plenty of interestingnew ideas and mechanics on offer. Things like gliding and grappling are undoubtedly the biggest additions, but there’s also a few new environmental obstructions that both new and returning players will need to learn how to overcome. RELATED:Horizon Forbidden West: How to Crouch and Slide The first such barrier comes in the form of Firegleam, a red crystalline and fungal hybrid which can be found on walls and doors right throughout the world ofHorizon Forbidden West....
House of the Dragonis having a very good debut month on HBO during a time when shows are worried about whether they will survive the streamer’s change in leadership. Fresh off a season debut that sawHouse of the Dragondraw in more than 10 million viewers, it’s already been assured a second season. The debut of theGame of Thronesspinoff was so big that some people claimed it actuallycrashed their HBO Max app....
Fans of the survival horror franchiseDead Spacehave had a while to wait for another installment.Dead Space 3was released back in 2013, and since then the sci-fi series has been pretty quiet. First revealed in 2021, theDead Spaceremake will be plunging players back into the terrifying world of the USG Ishimura and all of the horrors that await them there. While a lot of the key story elements will be the same – engineer Isaac Clarke’s search for his girlfriend after her distress call still drives the plot – there will also be a lot of changes....
