Summary After years of being stuck in a rocky development cycle,Dead Island 2managed what seemed impossible and brought forth a suitable sequel to 2011’sDead Island. Although the game has been hailed a success,a thirdDead Islandgamein the series could benefit from coming back to where everything initially started for the firstDead Island. Dead Island 2introduced a new location to the story, and although a rundown Los Angeles was fun to explore, the fictional island of Banoi inDead Islandwas a more interesting setting....

The following review contains spoilers for Episode 4 of The Last of Us. After last week’s incredible episode,The Last of Ushad a high benchmark to meet with Episode 4, and it succeeded by focusing on the core of the story, Joel and Ellie. The narrative focused on the two main characters, with the episode offering fans a chance to get to know them better as they developed a bond. As the duo make their way to Wyoming to find Joel’s brother Tommy, Ellie reveals her sense of humor, Joel becomes more protective, and they come across other people who don’t have the best intentions....

Minecraftfans are well-known for taking on massive building projects in Mojang Studios' sandbox game. TheMinecraft Middle-Earth community server turned ten years oldearlier this year, and it continues to work on recreating J.R.R. Tolkein’s expansive fantasy world. Now, one user has shared their take on Nintendo’s open-world version of Hyrule fromThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Crockette22 uploaded theirBreath of the WildHyrule maprecreation to the fansite Planet Minecraft on December 21, and it can be downloaded now for both Java and Bedrock editions of the game....

The first season ofThe Mandalorianintroduced fans to some memorable characters. Aside from Din Djarin, a.k.a. Mando (Pedro Pascal), and The Child, later known as Grogu, there was Werner Herzog’s The Client, who tasked Mando with retrieving Grogu, or “the asset.” Part of Moff Gideon’s (Giancarlo Esposito) Imperial remnant, The Client operated out of a safe house on Nevarro with a somewhat-less-memorable scientist, Doctor Penn Pershing (Omid Abtahi). While Dr. Pershing had a smaller role in Season 1 ofThe Mandalorian, it’s clear that the character’s story is far from over....

The summer blockbuster, now an institution in any film fan’s life, owes its existence almost entirely to Steven Spielberg’s 1975 classicJaws. Though it was far from the first shark movie,Jawsinspired a tidal wave of imitators, gradually making the deep-sea predator a cinematic subgenre. Almost 50 years later, audiences aren’t satisfied with a 4,000lb great white. EnterThe Meg, which dares to introduce a much larger shark. The Megpremiered inAugust 2018, immediately establishing itself as a strong player at the box office....

The Sims 4: Outdoor Retreatwas the first game pack released forThe Sims 4franchise; it was released on Jun 19, 2025. This game pack offers players the opportunity to experience a camping and outdoor lifestyle away from the comfort of their Sims' homes. Players will be able to venture into the wilderness and explore the natural beauty of the newly introduced world, Granite Falls, where they can go fishing, gather resources, and interact with the local wildlife....

Stanley Kubrick fans will be sure to rejoice to hear that the acclaimed director of such renowned films as2001: A Space Odyssey,Dr. Strangelove,The Shining,Eyes Wide Shut, andA Clockwork Orange,to name a few, has a new production in the works. Prior to Kubrick’s passing in 1999, the famed director planned on adapting his original screenplay,Lunatic at Large, for the big screen. Now, the project is being revived by producers Bruce Hendricks and Galen Walker, who optioned the rights to the film....

BlizzCon is a great time to celebrate the past, present, and future of Blizzard’s franchises. WhileWorld of Warcraft’s Worldsoul Sagamay have stolen the show, there was plenty there for fans ofHearthstoneand the recently releasedWarcraft Rumble. The latter comes out after a lengthy beta period, with the developers having a clear goal in mind for its future. At BlizzCon, Game Rant sat down withHearthstoneexecutive producer Nathan Lyons-Smith andWarcraft Rumbleexecutive producer Vik Saraf to discuss the mobile market, retaining players within a highly saturated space, and how inspiration and cooperation work across game development teams....

Gambit was a popular game mode inDestiny 2that seems to be causing issues once again, just ahead of the release of the Lightfall expansion. Players are reporting a number of bugs and problems, including no post-match rewards, no Rank XP, and getting suspended after the game is over. This could be a serious problem for players who spend most of their time in the PvEvP mode inDestiny 2and could be indicative of bigger issues Bungie may be tackling....

WWEis more than a show, it’s a global entertainment phenomenon, and so fans are scattered around the globe. Fans ofWWEdo not just admire the athletic stunts the show has to offer, it is the storytelling that pulls them in. The superstars ignite passion in the hearts of their viewers with their displays of intense competition, and it’s as exciting as it sounds. WWE Rock with Belt Adult Boxed Black Pop! T-Shirt WWE Royal Rumble Ridge Holland Elite Action Figure With Wrestlemania fast approaching, fans are likely looking to pick up some new WWE-themed clothes, toys, and collectibles....

There are many, MANYX-Mencharacters to chose from if you’re a cosplayer. Everyone knows characters like Cyclops, Professor X, and Wolverine, but there are also the more unique and underrepresented characters such as Beak or Glob Herman. Then, somewhere in between, there are the characters who fans will know, but who may not be as recognizable to the general public. One of those characters is Psylocke, the character this talented fan decided to cosplay....

A player ofThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomhas come up with a versatile vehicle that can be used as a boat, a car, or a plane.Breath of the WildallowedZeldafans to go places they had never been able to go before with any of the previous entries in the series. TheMagnesis rune available inBreath of the Wildopened up a whole new world when it came to vehicle creation. Players quickly found creative ways to take advantage of the rune’s mobility capabilities and used the various minecarts scattered around Hyrule to build all sorts of vehicles....

The release ofPokemon Scarlet and Violetis only a few more months away. While there are many aspects of the games that fans are excited about, the new starters are particularly noteworthy. One of these starters that has been receiving a lot of attention isSprigatito. Announced during thereveal trailer forPokemon Scarlet and Violet, Sprigatito is the newest Grass-type starter for Gen 9. It is cat-like Pokemon with a green coloration that includes tufts of fur resembling vegetation....