The cinematic universe is a fancy title that describes a complex and long-winded method of building a franchise of marketable faces and names. That process is difficult, risky, and can often be clumsy or soulless, but the Marvel cinematic universe is one of the most successful iterations of this concept. Still, as more big box office draws fall under the same handful of studios, there is always the occasional pileup as ideas come together....

In celebration of the 20th anniversary forMetal Gear Solid 2, one fan has released a mod that gives the game a set of third-person controls. This entry in the franchise is remembered for a number of reasons, such as itsincredibly mind-boggling narrative, innovative gameplay, and social and political commentary that some fans still resonate with today. Like the first game,Metal Gear Solid 2uses a more static perspective than other games in the franchise, being locked to certain angles....

Summary The upcoming survival horror gameNowherecombines Norse mythology with a detective story that reveals the fates of the Norse gods following the aftermath of Ragnarok. The game, which comes from indie developer Midnight Forge, is set to release onSteamand claims to blend “realistic detective gameplay” with survival horror. Norse mythology has been the subject of plenty of video games in the past, withGod of War: Ragnarokpitting players against the Nordic pantheon andValheimtransforming the Viking experience into a mystical survival game....

Summary IntelBattlemage GPUs were recently leaked, revealing new details about two GPU models that could be officially unveiled by the company in the near future. The company has yet to reveal retail models of the new Battlemage GPUs, butIntelhopes to release the GPUs before the end of the year. Based in California, Intel is a leading semiconductor manufacturer that releases new desktop CPUs on a yearly basis. While working to release its 13th generation Intel Core CPUs, Intel re-entered the GPU space with itsfirst-generation Alchemist lineup of Intel Arc GPUson June 22, 2025....

Minecraftis one of the best games on the market for allowing players tocompletely immerse themselves in a fictional world. Acting as a sandbox game, developers at Mojang have regularly attempted to further enhance the game to both appease and excite their fans. RELATED:Perfect Games To Play While Listening To Podcasts One of the most popular updates throughoutMinecraft’s evolution has seen a variety of new mobs being added to the game. Mojang offers its fans the opportunity to vote for what they want next, but this will always result in one or two candidates being discarded....

Summary The Revolutionary Army is a major faction in the world ofOne Piecewhose goal is to rip out the Celestial Dragons from power and establish a world where the powerful do not prey on the powerless. The organization is led by the World’s Worst Criminal, Monkey D. Dragon. The Revolutionary Army was established with the goal of creating a groupstrong enough to resist the World Government themselves. RELATED:One Piece: Characters That Will Be Crucial In Elbaf This means their ranks had to be filled with some of the strongest fighters inOne Piece....

InPath of Exile’s Forbidden Sanctum League, players must explore an ancient Templar enclave hidden beneath the ruins of the Fellshrine. The goal is to uncover its secrets and defeat the evil entity that controls it, which from a thematic perspective is interesting enough. However, while the Forbidden Sanctum may seem like a traditional roguelike, it needs to catch up in several areas. Specifically, part ofPath of Exile’s problem is the mode’s reliance on a new kind of health bar for the roguelike activity called Resolve....

ThePokemonfandom continues to exceed its reputation for being one of the most creatively minded, especially where the globally popular series' instantly recognizable mascots are concerned. Hobbyists and professionals alike have conjured all sorts of weird and wonderful interpretations of its fictional fauna over the years, withPikachu and Charizard undoubtedly being top of that list. Such is the latter’s star quality that merchandise bearing the fire/flying type’s visage frequently fetches obscene amounts of money....

Summary An artistically talentedPokemonfan is quickly gaining attention after posting their impressive crochet of the classic Pokemon, Starmie. The skillfully made creation is catching the eye of more than a few fellowPokemonfans, with nothing but positive comments occupying the post’s comments section. A dual-type Water/Psychic Pokemon around since the very first generation ofPokemon, Starmie is arguably one of the more easily recognizable creatures thanks to its distinct starfish design and heavy screen time as one of Misty’s Pokemon from the anime series....

Ever sinceElden Ringwas first revealed at E3 2019, fans have been waiting for more news on the game. Unfortunately,Elden Ringnews has been virtually nonexistent since its initial reveal, outside of some interviews that have vaguely hinted at what it has in store for fans. While nothing official has been announced, it does seem as though the wait for moreElden Ringnews will soon come to a close. As spotted by Pure Xbox, Twitter user Idle Sloth has shared a screengrab that is reportedly from a leakedElden Ringteaser video....

Star Wars Jedi: Survivorhas become one of the most anticipatedStar Warsgames in a very long time, due in no small part to the tremendous success of 2019’sJedi: Fallen Order. Fans were recently treated to a new story trailer forStar Wars Jedi: Survivor, reuniting fans with Cal Kestis, Merrin, and others as they continue their fight against the Empire. This trailer gave a greater sense of what’s at stake inJedi: Survivor, conveying the Stinger Mantis crew’s fight for a sense of security, as well as showing more of who will get in the way of that....

Summary The Mandalorianintroduced audiences to Din Djarin, the titular character from the very first live-actionStar Warsshow, who many refer to as “Mando” or the Mandalorian. Whilst his dedication to The Ways of Mandalore is admirable, orbantha fodder to Boba Fett, it’s the personality that shines out of that chrome bucket from the bestStar Warsquotes in the galaxy far, far away. The Mandalorian proves that he doesn’t need to show his face to express his emotions or have someone mishear his dialogue....

TheStar Warsfranchise is known for its epic space battles, gripping storylines, and of course, iconic characters. Some of the most popular characters inStar Warsare powerful Jedi warriors who risk their lives to protect the galaxy by harnessing the power of the Force. However, throughout theStar Warssaga, there were many Jedi who decided to turn to the dark side. RELATED:Star Wars Characters Who Could Carry A Game (And What It Should Look Like)...