As if it needed to be said, The Last of Us is generally considered to be one of the top video games of the last generation, with its Part 2 sequel easily being one of the most exciting exclusives in the works for PlayStation 4. Such admiration for these titles are due in no small part to the work of their director, Neil Druckmann, who is now being promoted to the position of Vice President of the developer Naughty Dog....
When Joel meets Ellie in the opening act of The Last of Us, it’s a turning point for the character. After years of blaming himself for the death of his daughter during an outbreak that turned most of world’s population into flesh-eating monsters, Joel has a chance at redemption when he’s hired to smuggle Ellie out of the Boston Quarantine Zone and all the way to Salt Lake City, Utah, where a rebel group believes it has found the cure to the virus that has engulfed the planet....
Abby is a complex character and has many different plot points that are explored in The Last of Us Part 2. Players will get to learn a lot about Abby throughout the game and see the different decisions that she makes when faced with difficult situations and moral decisions during the story. Although Abby has some interesting character development, there are some things about her and actions that she takes that don’t make very much sense when compared to her character traits....
This Star Trek: Discovery article contains spoilers for “Forget Me Not.” Although Star Trek: Discovery was positioned as a prequel to Star Trek: The Original Series, the edgier nature of the series immediately drew comparisons to Deep Space Nine. And, now that Discovery has jumped well beyond the 23rd century, it’s in the strange position of being a prequel that is now a sequel to all of Trek. In Season 3, Episode 4, “Forget Me Not,” Discovery doesn’t just seem like a sequel to DS9 in its style or grittiness, it literally revisits one of DS9’s most famous planets, the Trill homeworld....
This Star Wars article contains spoilers for The Mandalorian. The Mandalorian episode 8 answers some major questions about how connected this show is to the Mandalorian lore we’ve seen elsewhere. Connections to The Clone Wars abound, as does some form of closure for Mando and Baby Yoda. All that plus a wrap-up and more reveals about characters like Moff Giden, Cara Dune, and the Armorer make for a packed episode when it comes to easter eggs and Star Wars tie-ins....
The much anticipated Star Wars Battlefront finally launched this week, and delivers a truly exceptional experience for fans of the series — but will that feeling last? Star Wars Battlefront came out this week and it is great fun — for a while. While the game excels at replicating the look and feel of the franchise, it’s rather less successful in delivering a multiplayer shooter that will keep players coming back for more....
On Star Wars Day, a Canadian restaurant thought it would be cute to have an employee stand outside dressed up as a Stormtrooper, the day ended with the woman being arrested, perhaps with the Shadows of the Empire soundtrack on vinyl being played in the background. May 4th is celebrated around the world unofficially as Star Wars Day. Star Wars is probably the largest pulp-culture phenomenon of all-time, as millions around the globe adore the movies and are captivated by the characters, stories, and the world that was created by George Lucas....
Crusader Kings 3 may be what’s on the minds of most Paradox Interactive fans these days (well, that and the recent allegations of underpaying QA testers), but it’s not the only game the developer has been working on. There’s also Stellaris: Console Edition, which will be getting its next slate of DLC starting next week, Paradox announced. Having received two expansion passes before, Paradox has confirmed that the PS4 and Xbox One version of its galactic strategy game will be getting a third one....
Streets of Rage 4 finally has a release date: April 30th. The latest trailer for Streets of Rage 4 has a special gift for fans, and it’s a release date that’s very soon! Less than two weeks remain before you can get your hands on the first Streets of Rage game in decades. Additionally, the trailer reveals a versus multiplayer mode. Battle Mode pits player against player in 8 different arenas based on various levels found in Streets of Rage 4....
Sumo Digital’s upcoming action-RPG Hood: Outlaws & Legends sounds like the Robin Hood game we never knew we needed. Its PvPvE mechanics in a Game of Thrones-styled environment looks gritty, exhilarating, and bloody, and Hood’s creation was spawned from a darker version of the legendary archer. Shooting the breeze with Eurogamer, game director Andrew Willans discussed Hood’s origins at length. The game’s concept was apparently rolling around the office for a while, which depicted “a dark version of Robin Hood....
Next-gen consoles are launching this holiday season. With just months to go until release, advertising partners are starting to reveal their partnerships. Whether it’s Halo Infinite-branded Monster Energy drinks or Doritos giving away PlayStation 5s, snackers may get an early start on next-gen. Now a new example has apparently leaked which is partnering with Xbox to give away free Xbox Series X consoles. In a returning partnership, Taco Bell’s promotion should start later this month....
The popular Japanese rhythmic drumming game Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack has been announced for the Nintendo Switch, coming in a two-games-for-one package deal slated to launch later this year. Though not a full-sized Nintendo Direct, another Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase aired earlier today, with 10 minutes of teased gameplay and titles coming throughout 2020. One of the few rhythm games announced during the livestream event was a popular drumming game originally released for the arcade known as Taiko no Tatsujin....
Gloom has several remedies. Jogging, alcohol and the excessive consumption of Kit-Kats each have their merits. There’s a fast-acting fix though that, unlike the other three, is highly unlikely to end in vomiting. Its name is Taskmaster and it is the UK’s happy place. Since 2015, Taskmaster has aired nine series and one special in the UK, growing from a cult delight on digital channel Dave to a Bafta-nominated, millions-attracting hit about to make its debut this autumn on major broadcaster Channel 4....
Team Liquid has officially added Michael “Grim” Wince to its Counter-Strike: Global Offensive roster, the European esports organization announced today. The 19-year-old replaces veteran Nick “nitr0” Cannella on the active lineup. This announcement comes just a few days after the move was initially reported by DBLTAP. Nick “nitr0” Cannella first joined Team Liquid in 2015, as part of the organization’s original Counter-Strike roster. Nitr0 has played under the Team Liquid banner for most of his professional career, acting as a rifler, main AWPer, and in-game leader during his tenure with the organization....
PC users are counting down the days until their slice of Japanese fantasy arrives on February 5. Nioh 2 Complete Edition is packed with enough perks to make console users jealous, and the studios behind the action-RPG have just revealed some PC-specific features of the upcoming release. Publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Team Ninja shared an impressive list of features that will be accompanying the release of Nioh 2 Complete Edition on Steam....
The new trailer for Tekken 7’s Season Pass 4 dropped, showing the return of longtime favorite character Kunimitsu. The skilled ninja faces off against rival and popular cyborg ninja Yoshimitsu in the new trailer and reveals the new stage accompanying her. In early August, Tekken fans received a new trailer announcing the Tekken 7’s fourth season of DLC. The trailer revealed that Season 4 will have a new character and a stage paired with the fighter as they’re released, along with various free updates to the game’s battle system and other improvements....
From replacing Mr X with the goose from Untitled Goose Game to a mode that randomizes the placement of enemies and items around the entire of Racoon City Police Department, Resident Evil 2 had a fairly expansive and popular modding community. Not only did a lot of last year’s best mods stem from the game, but they also created a much longer life for Resident Evil 2, with streamers and players continuing to enjoy the title long after its release....
I’ve lost track a bit, but I believe it has been 1,127 years since Nintendo hosted a “Maximus Cup” in its battle royale puzzler Tetris 99. The excruciating wait is finally over, though, and Nintendo will be having another tournament this weekend. Running from April 24 until April 27, the special theme up for grabs this time is based around Ring Fit Adventure. All you’ll need to do to acquire this theme is play some online battles in Tetris 99 during the allotted time....
The only trainer in the entire Hoenn league that is weak to Psychic-type moves is Brawly, the Fighting-type gym leader in Dewford Town. But, that doesn’t mean Psychic-types aren’t very useful in the region more generally. If you’re looking to add some Psychic-types to your team, Hoenn has your back, as it’s filled to the brim with powerful Pokemon of the type. Several of Hoenn’s Legendaries and Mythicals even utilize the Psychic-type....
Adult Swim Festival has announced the full lineup of events happening over the weekend. Having been forced to move online due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the entire event will be free to watch via YouTube. Fans can expect a mix of live performances and panels along with the premieres of new videos from Deftones and a collaboration between Run the Jewels and Cyberpunk 2077. The online festival will kick off on Nov 13 ending the day after....
