Kraken Academy Developers' Passions Influenced Its Art Design, Marketing

Much of the video game industry in 2021 is dominated by massive AAA budgets and iterative releases. Activision’sCall of Dutyseries is often seen as a poster child for this, with multiple development studios leading toyearly entries likeCall of Duty: Vanguardsoon afterBlack Ops Cold WarandModern Warfare(2019). While developers undoubtedly pour their passions into these games, this rarely shines through like with indies such asKraken Academy: A casual adventure game available today on PC....

May 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1229 words · Michael Cross

Kung Fu Panda 3 Ending, Explained

Kung Fu Pandais an odd duck, or goose as the case may be, among Dreamworks' many animated franchises. It’s never been as financially successful asShrekor as critically acclaimed asHow to Train Your Dragon. The first outing delivered a few of the best-animated fight scenes this side of anime, but its sequels gradually shifted the appeal toward the omnipresent comedy.Kung Fu Panda 3seemed like a conclusion, but the next stage of the Dragon Warrior’s journey is on the way....

May 21, 2025 · 4 min · 787 words · Katherine Phillips

LOTR: What Happened To Isengard After The War Of The One Ring?

Summary Many great changes came to Middle-earth after Sauron’s fall. Former Numenoreans built Isengard as a great fortress to protect Gondor’s border until they gifted it to Saruman the White, who used it as his domain. It was once a beautiful land that fans of the cinematic trilogy remember as being surrounded by snow-capped mountains and lavish green fields. The great wizard gradually twisted the realm of Isengard to fit his needs until it became unrecognizable....

May 21, 2025 · 4 min · 747 words · Victoria Peters

Magic: The Gathering Crossing Over With Fallout, Final Fantasy, and More

Summary Wizards of the Coast is celebratingMagic: The Gathering’s 30th anniversary by announcing its plans for the game through 2026. Along with new original content, these plans also include crossovers with massivevideo game franchises likeFalloutandFinal Fantasyas part of the Universes Beyond initiative. Magic: The Gatheringis one of the most successful collectible card games in history. The tabletop version has been persistently popular, while the digital versions ofMagic: The Gatheringhave proven to be big hits as well....

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Marcus Rodriguez

Mario Strikers: Battle League Last Free Update Adding New Playable Characters and More

The final free update forMario Strikers: Battle Leaguewill release soon, and it’s adding two familiar characters. The announcement was made via a trailer showcasing the new characters’ sports talents in action, along with other goodies players can expect. The Nintendo soccer game, released in June of this year, is the third installment of the video game franchise and the first release since the sequel back in 2007. Despite the blast of nostalgia and praise of the gameplay,Mario Strikers: Battle Leaguehas been criticized for its lack of characters in the debut roster....

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Karen Martin

Marvel Snap: How to Increase Collection Level Fast

InMarvel Snap, players will earn new cards, boosters, and Credits byincreasing their Collection Level. For every two levels gained, players will earn one of the three rewards mentioned. This is the only way that players can unlock new cards besides going through the battle pass. This guide will go over how to increase the collection level fast inMarvel Snap, how to upgrade cards, and more. What’s the Collection Level in Marvel Snap?...

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Sydney Smith

Mass Effect 4 Could Be More Like Andromeda Than the Original Trilogy

When a newMass Effectgame was announced by BioWare, fans rejoiced at the reveal of new content. From the short trailers and few other details fans have gathered so far, it seems thatMass Effect 4will return players to the Milky Way Galaxy, where Shepard’s war against the Reapers began and ended. Also, in thereveal ofMass Effect 4, fans got a look at Liara, one of the companions from the original trilogy, who appears to be significantly older than when players first interact with her....

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Hannah Butler

Minecraft Player Builds Impressive Trap to Prank Friend

Summary AMinecraftplayer has shown off an impressive TNT and Observer trap build by pranking their friend. There are many ways to prank others inMinecraft, with some verging into griefing, but this player may have found the safest way to jumpscare their friend. Mojang continues toupdateMinecraftwith new mobs, blocks, and more. The recently released Trails and TalesMinecraftupdate introduced the Sniffer, cherry-blossom biome, bamboo wood, and more. With several tools at their disposal,Minecraftplayers have come up with unique ways to trap mobs and other players alike....

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · William Gardner

Mortal Kombat 1: Reptile Guide, Combos, & More Tips

Mortal Kombat 1has a relatively small roster of characters at the moment, buteach fighter is distinctly independentof other’s move sets. From great aerial Kombatants to grab-heavy wrestlers,Mortal Kombat 1offers a fighter to any gamer’s playstyle. Reptile is one of the most popular characters that fans wish to play, seeing as the Zaterran had finally returned to the series sinceMortal Kombat X. RELATED:Mortal Kombat 1: Every Kameo Fighter (& How To Unlock Them)...

May 21, 2025 · 4 min · 778 words · Mr. Lee King

New Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Screenshot Could Hint at DLC 3 Content

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarothas left fans in the dark regarding DLC 3 for the most part, but a new screenshot may be the first look at what it has to offer. Discovered by Dmgaming via a fan submission, these new screenshots fromDragon Ball Z: Kakarotshow ten of the Z Fighters travelin through the Southeast Mountains area. What makes this so peculiar is not just the fact that there are so many characters on screen at once but also their outfits....

May 21, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Joshua Matthews

Nier Replicant Easter Eggs Found In Nier Automata

The chronology of events between all threeDrakengard games,Nier,the remasteredNier Replicant,andNier Automatais honestly pretty convoluted.Yoko Taro really spread that infoacross all different forms of media. In fact, to get the full picture, fans will need to do a lot of research that includes information found in theNier Automatastage plays, theNierDrama CD, theDrakengard 3manga series, and even the crossover raids in theFinal Fantasy XIVMMORPG. RELATED:The Most Hilarious Nier: Automata Memes About 2B Thankfully, the actualNier Automata game, including theEnd of YoRHa Edition,is pretty obvious with its references and homages to its predecessor, but there are still a few of them that only true fans ofNier Replicantwill notice....

May 21, 2025 · 5 min · 1051 words · Mrs. Kristin Cabrera

One Piece Villains Who Weren't Always Evil

The shounen animeOne Pieceis famous for its excellent storytelling, which leaves fans in suspense and anticipation each time. Centered on Monkey D. Luffy, the series’ protagonist,One Piece, tells the story of a world centered on pirates who search for fame, wealth, glory, and power. RELATED:One Piece: Most Cathartic Moments In The Anime Viewing the story of this world through the eyes of Luffy and his crew, fans are exposed to various exciting moments....

May 21, 2025 · 5 min · 998 words · Elizabeth Byrd

One Piece: Best Characters Who Are Not Active Anymore

One Piecehas a myriad of powerful characters that are blessed with incredible powers. Currently, there are many pirates who are actively pursuing the title of “King of the Pirates.” RELATED:One Piece: Characters With The Most Creative Designs However, there are many characters who have hung up their boots and no longer seek action. TheseOne Piececharacters have become inactive for various reasons, but most of them have stopped fighting because of their age or because they have had their fill of action....

May 21, 2025 · 5 min · 956 words · Brandi Stokes