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Alongside video games' current resurgence in the realm of movies, with titles likeMortal Kombat, Uncharted,Metal Gear Solid,andSonic the Hedgehog 2in the works, the medium is also getting a myriad of TV adaptations. FromDevil May CryandTwisted MetaltoFalloutandThe Last of Us,there’s a range of video game stories currently primed to make their debut on televisions across the world. The weirdest of these crossovers might just have been announced, however, with Deadline revealing that NBCUniversal is working on a TV-version ofFrogger....

As the mastermind behindGame of Thrones' intricate plot lines, writer George R. R. Martin knows a thing or two about writing a story. Now, it turns out he isn’t a fan of the way some fans pile on series likeGame of Thrones, the still unreleasedLord of the Rings: Rings of Power, or even the MCU. Martin, whose latest published work is seenin his contributions toElden Ring, went over these topics recently, and he of course had to addressGame of Thrones' controversial final season, but he also took the time to explain a bit about his thought process when writing....

Summary A gamer has found what appears to be an incredibly rareXbox 360console sitting at their local GameStop. Microsoft has made all kinds of unique variations of its consoles over the years, including theXbox 360. Sometimes these special consoles have been bundled with blockbuster game releases, but other times, they have been given away as a part of a promotional campaign. Microsoft giving away unique Xbox console variants is a practice that continues to this day....

Gearbox Softwaredirector of intuitional partnerships David Najjab testified in front of the Texas House of Representatives yesterday, opposed to Texas House Bill 4042. The bill would ban transgender athletes from competing on sports teams for the gender in which they identify, and in his testimony representingGearbox Software, Najjab says the bill is unnecessary, would negatively affect business, and would further hurt the image of Texas. Gearboxoperates out of Fresno, Texas, with over 500 employees working on the development of video games such asBorderlandsandDuke Nukem....

The recentGenshin Impactteaser “A Winter Night’s Lazzo” has gathered a lot of attention in the game’s community. The video shows a number of the famous Fatui Harbingers gathered in order to pay their respect to Rosalyne, better known as La Signora, who was defeated in an epic battle against the powerful Electro Archon Raiden Shogun. The main reason behind the hype for the trailer is the fact that it is the first time HoYoverse revealed the faces of all the Fatui Harbingers....

Summary A new leak fromGenshin Impactis teasing the lineup of enemies players will encounter on Floor 12 of Version 4.3’s rotation of the Spiral Abyss. TheSpiral Abyss serves asGenshin Impact’s main endgame contentwithin the massively popular RPG, challenging players with conquering twelve floors of increasingly powerful enemies. Upper floors of the dungeon pit players against some of the strongest enemies in the game, introducing upgraded forms of both the RPG’s regular enemies and its many world bosses....

Despite positive reception toHalo Infinite’s approach to its PvP multiplayer component, its first season of content has had large amounts of community feedback from fans. WithHalo Infinitebeing a live service, fans have pointed out that the lack of new content since the games' launch has been a problem. With the games' competition setting a remarkably high bar, particularly with the ever-changingApex LegendsandCall of Duty: Warzone,Halo Infinitehas always had an uphill battle to simply compete in an already crowded market....

Quick Links No Rest for the Wickedsaddles players with a durability system that heavily punishes mistakes by reducing the durability of all equipped items every time the player dies or gets hit by an attack. It becomes apparent very quickly that finding a way to repair equipment should be a priority for adventurers. Every weapon and piece of armor has a limited amount of durability that gradually goes down during a playthrough....

Summary With James Gunn taking charge of theDCU, it was only a matter of time before things started changing in some big ways. While most people probably weren’t expecting his sweeping changes to come so fast out of the gate, it’s clear to many that Gunn has a plan. With that said, James Gunn’sDCUhas some interesting casting choices, and not all of them are thrilling fans of the universe. While there is always drama surrounding major characters being recast or not being recast, there is something to be said abouthaving faith in James Gunn....

Marvel’sThe Falcon and the Winter Soldierhas been excelling in its quiet moments just as much as its action scenes, and nowhere is that more apparent than with a certain unexpected appearance in the life of newly disgraced and now former Captain America, John Walker. Comedy royalty Julia Louis-Dreyfus surprised everyone when she briefly came on screen in the Disney Plus series only to steal the entire scene, but it seems that surprise wasn’t limited to the audience....

2017’sStar Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jediwas definitely a surprise and to many, not a good one. While the film was praised by critics and of course would go on to become a financial success (racking up $1.333B worldwide), it eventually caused a divide amongst fans due to the film’s divergence from previousStar Warsformulas, character inconsistencies, and not further exploring the stories laid out in J.J. Abrams' 2015Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens....

As players make their way around the loop inLoop Hero, they will gain various resources that can be used to build structures in their camps. These structures provide numerous benefits, such as unlocking new cards and systems, when established, and indeed they will help fans considerably in their runs. For those players that may be curious about how they should prioritize their building in the early stages ofLoop Hero, this guide contains some recommendations....

Marvel’s Avengersmay be a live-service game, but it also features a story campaign. And as pointed out in manyMarvel’s Avengersreviews, the story is one of its strongest aspects. However, some fans may be somewhat confused about exactly what happened at the end, as some things are left a little ambiguous to set things up for future story content. And like the Marvel Cinematic Universe that clearly inspired it,Marvel’s Avengerseven features some post-credits scenes to decipher as well....