Just Cause Developer Reportedly Working on Medieval Action Game

Avalanche Studios Groupis the developer behind games likeRage 2and theJust Causeseries, not to be confused with Avalanche Software, the developer behind the upcomingHogwarts Legacy.Avalanche Studios Groupis known for making solid and fun, if slightly underappreciated games. It has been reported that Avalanche Studios Group currently has multiple games in development, including the fifth game in its most popular series,Just Cause, and anopen-world co-op game with Xbox Game Studios namedContraband. RELATED:Avalanche Studios Group Releases Statement Condemning Russian Invasion of Ukraine However, as revealed in a recent leak, Avalanche Studios Group is reportedly working on another game that is currently being developed under the codename “Jackdaw....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Gabriel Frazier

Life is Strange Double Exposure is Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Summary There seems to be no stopping Square Enix’sLife is Strangefranchise, as the publisher has recently revealedLife is Strange: Double Exposureat the latest Xbox Games Showcase. This game will once again bring players on a thrilling supernatural adventure that will surely pull at some heartstrings. But, unlike pastLife is Strangegames,Life is Strange: Double Exposureis actually going to be returning to the franchise’s roots by exploring Max Caulfield again. And while that may sound intriguing, it also puts the game in a bit of a tough spot....

May 18, 2025 · 4 min · 847 words · Mark Dominguez

Marvel Snap Bug Makes Black Panther Incredibly Overpowered

The Black Panther card inMarvel Snapapparently has a bug that made it incredibly overpowered. A number of players discovered this after activating Black Panther’s On Reveal ability and the abilities of three other cards. This bug seemed to occur on a specific zone as well.Marvel Snaprecently had an updatethat added new cards and features. It was also meant to fix a variety of problems that players were experiencing within the game....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Brenda Carroll

Marvel's Wolverine's Leaked Villain Already Sets Up One Classic Plot Point

Summary Thanks toDeadpool and Wolverine, the X-Men are the talk of the town once again, and naturally, fans want to consume as much X-Men-related media as they can. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of excellent X-Men content out there, from decades' worth of great comic runs to shows like therecently releasedX-Men ‘97. But when it comes to video game adaptations, fans are going to have to wait a little bit longer forMarvel’s Wolverine....

May 18, 2025 · 4 min · 660 words · Michelle Lee

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and The MCU Could Be Taking The Same Risk With Venom

When it comes toMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, there is a lot for fans to be excited about. More of Miles and Peter together is guaranteed to be entertaining, while a lot can be done to makeKraven The Huntera memorable antagonist. However, given the popularity of the character and Insomniac’s slow build to his debut, it is not too shocking that Venom is the most discussed part of the sequel. While Venom’sMarvel’s Spider-Man 2design looks great, and Tony Todd is the perfect actor to portray the terrifying alien, fans do not know for certain who will be pairing with the Symbiote....

May 18, 2025 · 4 min · 645 words · Stephen Gutierrez

Modern Warfare 2 Leaked Campaign Footage Reveals Vehicle Hijacking

For all the hype surrounding the release ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Activision Blizzard has been uncharacteristically silent about many of the game’s key features and content. While the broad strokes are fairly well established already, the specifics such as weapon selection, campaign details, and other assorted tidbits are still missing, which in turn gives way for leakers eager to share what they themselves have found out. With that in mind, it was just a matter of time until someone got their hands on someCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2gameplay footage, and a leaker going by the name of 3rbbcod got it first....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · Shannon Scott

My Hero Academia Features Final Fantasy Easter Egg

In Chapter 69 ofMy Hero Academia: Vigilantes,some belovedFinal Fantasycharactersmake an unexpected appearance, although they aren’t quite the heroes fans might expect. Cloud Strife fromFinal Fantasy VII, Squall Leonhart fromVIII, and Zidane Tribal fromIXshow up as troublemakers, interrupting the Vigilante Pop Step as she tries to sing in the street. The threeFinal Fantasyprotagonistsare easily recognizable, even in manga form. Zidane sports his trademark hairstyle and bow tie. Squall is, as usual, wearing his jacket with the fur collar....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Thomas Nguyen

Nintendo’s Commitment to Zelda’s Open World Design is a Blessing and a Curse

It was little surprise whenThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomreleased to a sea of positive critical acclaim. It takes the fundamentals of its 2017 predecessor and givesthe kingdom of Hyruleso much more life and substance, with endless side activities and things to do that can often distract players from the game’s surprisingly great story. The open world is undoubtedly the star of the show, though, with towering peaks and dark depths that Link can explore to map the world and make sense of its unpredictable nature....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 628 words · Xavier Thomas

One Mortal Kombat 1 Character Can’t Go Into Hiding For Another 16 Years

Summary One notable member ofMortal Kombat 1’s cast can’t just disappear again after being freshly reintroduced to the series in the reboot.Mortal Kombat 1’s new universe has been a great asset for the game, granting plenty of new stories to tell while also being a good starting point for new players. This also has the side effect of providing new plotlines for the series' fighters. This includes some characters who made surprise returns to the series inMortal Kombat 1....

May 18, 2025 · 4 min · 767 words · Heather Hanson

Open World Games With The Best Traversal Systems

A key aspect of any open world is travel. Players must traverse the massive sandbox to take on missions and complete side activities. While they spend most of their time on foot, the heroes occasionally gain a horse or car. These are well-worn clichés at this point. Some developers, however, have more imagination. RELATED:Games That Make Movement Feel Amazing Certain titles craft new and exciting means of traversal. These often involve taking to the air....

May 18, 2025 · 5 min · 970 words · Andrea Buchanan

Original Half-Life Getting VR Support This Month

A modder is releasing VR support for the original 1998Half-Lifegame on October 19, which will make it the third entry from the series to go virtual reality. Both of the officialValve FPS releases feature fantastic world buildingand impeccable combat, which is what makes them so beloved to this day. The original has gone down as one of the most influential first-person shooter games, implementing environmental storytelling and interactive environments, and helping to push the genre into new territories....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Jason Burns

Overwatch 2 is Giving Lifeweaver a Major Buff Before He Even Releases

The upcoming addition toOverwatch 2’s growing hero roster, Lifeweaver, has already been confirmed to be receiving a much-needed buff after many fans of the game criticized the character’s healing capabilities when he was first revealed. As the 37th hero to be arriving in the world ofOverwatch 2, Lifeweaver is a support hero bringing plenty of crucial utility to the game, and will be joining the battle alongside Season 4 when it releases on April 11th....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Justin Sanchez

Paradox Interactive Announces Victoria 3 As Its Next Strategy Game

Friday morning was the start of the long-awaited PDXCON Remixed event, a digital convention celebrating all thingsParadox Interactive. As expected, PDXCON’s kick-off presentation featured a variety of announcements across Paradox’s range of grand strategy franchises. The biggest announcement being the return ofVictoria, a series that’s been awaiting a sequel for over a decade.Victoria 3is now in development, though release information remains unavailable for the time being. WhileVictoria 3is without a doubt a grand strategy game, Paradox prefers to refer to it as asociety simulator....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Stephen Costa