Video games are getting a lot of TV series lately.The Witchergot one that has won awards and put the series on the pop culture map.AFalloutTV series is in the worksandDragon Agehas an upcoming Netflix animated show. Many animes have spawned from video games as well, such asPokemon, Danganronpa,andPersona. The list goes on and on, and what all of these series have in common is that they’re not about the video game’s place in the real world, but the game’s own plot....

The 90s were full of fast-paced first-person shooter games where players explored 3D environments populated by menacing 2D sprites. The sprites were a necessity born from the power of PC hardware at the time, and eventually, FPS games dumped them in favor of full 3D models. Even though many modern FPS games offer cutting-edge graphics, there are still nostalgic fans who miss the days ofDoom’s 2D sprite monsters.Warhammer 40,000: Boltgunfrom Auroch Digital and Focus Entertainment was made with those nostalgic FPS fans in mind....

The problem withmoviesis usually that once they’re over, they’re over. People will want more action/drama/romance with the same characters, or at least the same universe. But there’s just the one film. So, whether the creator gets on board or not, the studio will make a sequel either way. Related:Star Wars: The Sequel Trilogy’s Best (& Worst) Characters However, some follow-up films did more than just retrace their steps for easy box office money....

Paul W.S. Anderson’sResident Evilfilm franchise is renowned for how little it shares with its video game counterpart. Anderson purposefully chose to veer away from overt connections to the game series, opting instead to build the narrative around an original character, Alice (Milla Jovovich). Though Umbrella, the T-Virus and Raccoon City all feature prominently, the films generally bear little resemblance to the long-running game franchise of the same name. While fans will be optimistic ahead of the film reboot and the upcoming Netflix series, they remain skeptical....

CD Projekt Red, the Polish studio behind theWitcherseries, has been under scrutiny since the release of its latest title,Cyberpunk 2077. The launch of the sci-fi RPG was widely considered to be disastrous, with the game suffering from numerous technical and performance issues. This poor state, combined with the hype that had built up due toCD Projekt Red’s success withThe Witcher 3, meant the launch was followed by a considerable backlash....

For March’s PlayStation Now announcement, Sony decided to shake things up and addShadow Warrior 3to its subscription-based service the same day that it officially launched across all other consoles. For most gamers, the biggest factor of their excitement was not necessarily tied to the release ofShadow Warrior 3, but the implication that Sony may be setting a tone for future first-day releases on its PlayStation Now service. Unfortunately for Sony, what could have been the perfect way to announce amassive change in its PlayStation Now servicewas largely overlooked due to the tepid reception thatShadow Warrior 3received from fans and critics alike....

The director behindThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomhas shared a story of the artist who designed the villainous Ganondorf. Nintendo’sTears of the Kingdomhas finally released after much hype, and this entry is already seeing massive critical acclaim from fans and critics. While Link and Zelda have been primarily the focus of fans when it was first announced, the one thing that got many fans excited was Ganondorf’s return. WhenGanondorf was finally revealed in a trailer forTears of the Kingdom, fans were very impressed with his design....

Everyone grinds when they play through an RPG — it’s just part of the experience and, for some, part of the appeal. Every player fears running into that one difficult battle that has them grinding their teeth and mashing buttons for hours on end as they continuously die and lose more of their progress. It’s a common nightmare, but there’s no better way to avoid it than leveling up one’s team, party, or characters....

Summary Ruthlessness is a trait that many anime protagonists have. While some employ this brash trait at the peak of rage or against opponents, some main characters don this trait for the majority of their appearance in their respective anime. Unlike many, this category of heroes is thorough and shows no mercy to their antagonists in battle. In the Isekai genre, characters are reborn in new and unfamiliar worlds. While some of these protagonists may or may not have always been merciless, they navigate the newness so that opponents and sometimes allies are wary of them, because they can be frightening and unpredictable....

The World Ends With Youwas released in 2007 on the DS in Japan before it got a 2008 release in North America. No matter the date, it has been over a decade since it launched. At long last, fans may finally get some answers to the questions left in the original game via the 2021 sequel on theSwitch,Neo: The World Ends With You. RELATED:Games To Play If You Liked Neo: The World Ends With You...

Anya Taylor-Joy voices Princess Peach in the upcomingSuper Mario Bros. Movieand according to the young actress, the project has inspired her to become a gamer. The animatedSuper Mario Bros.film set to come out in April is a departure from the original 1990s film based on the franchise, but the trailers have been widely praised despite some criticism forChris Pratt’s role as Mariocompared to the classic voice from Charles Martinet.During a recent MTV New interview, Anya Taylor-Joy was asked if she was a video game kid, to which the actress stated she wasn’t a gamer until she confirmed her role as Princess Peach in theThe Super Mario Bros....

Bringing history back to life is one of the core staples of theAssassin’s Creedseries. InAssassin’s Creed Odyssey, players are transported to the time of the Ancient Greeks. Controlling either Alexios or Kassandra, players must navigate the tumultuous politics of the Peloponnesian War. RELATED:Assassin’s Creed Valhall VS Odyssey: Which Game Is Better? After hacking and slashing one’s way through the conflict between Athens and Sparta, perhaps players are thirsty for more? Luckily, a New Game Plus mode awaits those who are willing to test their skills again in new and challenging ways....

The first act ofBaldur’s Gate 3has arrived in early access, and developer Larian Studios is already hard at work making improvements to it. Small adjustments are made toBaldur’s Gate 3just about every week, if not more often, but its core and story remain the same. Act 1 ofBaldur’s Gate 3sets up everything that is to come in the grand adventure. But what exactly is already there? What is the first act all about?...