10 Dead Game Franchises That Should Come Back

There are a lot of reasons why companies stop making games in a franchise, even ones which were once beloved. Declining sales, different creative desires from developers and many other factors contribute to the death of a franchise. RELATED:The 10 Best Video Game Reboots Of The Decade (According To Metacritic) But in the age of reboots and revivals, it seems as though any franchise has the chance to come back, sometimes resulting in excellent and popular new games like the2016 re-imagining ofRatchet & Clank, and sometimes resulting in complete failures likeStar Fox Zero....

May 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1080 words · Hunter Walsh

A Recent World of Warcraft Datamined Asset is Bad News for a Fan Favorite Feature

After a couple of controversial expansions,World of Warcraft Dragonflighthas been a breath of fresh air for the 19-year-old MMO. It seems to be doing almost everything right and is making the game fun again. The story has been engaging, the content has been enjoyable, and it has added a plethora of exciting features to Azeroth. This expansion has even added great pieces ofevergreen content like theWoWTrading Post, but recent datamining suggests that things may be rapidly changing....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 556 words · Susan Yang

Batman: Best Versions of Gotham City

Summary Gotham Cityis undoubtedly one of the most widely adapted fictional cities in modern literature. Never mind the variance of different versions that have appeared in the medium of comics alone, but in other media such as movies, TV shows, and games, it has been remade several times, though it is usually recognizable by a few universal artistic elements, no matter how much they are mixed around. In much the same way that Metropolis is the perfect home for Superman, Gotham City is the perfect home for its principal heroThe Dark Knight himself....

May 16, 2025 · 4 min · 757 words · John Perez

Baz Luhrmann Explains Why Harry Styles Was Not Cast As Elvis

With director Baz Luhrmann’sElvisbiopic set to release later this month, Luhrmann has now opened up about why singer Harry Styles was not cast as the King. Styles, who is set to star in Olivia Wilde’sDon’t Worry Darlingand Michael Grandage’sMy Policemanlater this year, is not new to the acting world. Outside his sold-out world tours, Styles began his acting career in Christopher Nolan’sDunkirk. While the performernow has a fresh new role inEternalsunder his belt, it is left to the imagination whether his acting career would have seen new heights following his near-casting in theElvisfilm....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Cynthia Stanley

Best Games Based On Cartoon Network Shows

Cartoon Networkis home to some of the greatest cartoon shows to grace the television screen. As the go-to channel for post-school relaxation, the Network experienced revolutionary success due to the iconic shows featured on its roster. RELATED:Classic 6th Gen Games That Deserves A Remake Founded in 1992,Cartoon Networkreceived high praise for its engaging format alongside the immersive child-friendly shows it broadcasted. Throughout the years, many shows featured on this television channel have gained such a large fan base that they eventuallyreceived their own video games....

May 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1121 words · Stacey Lawson

Capcom Announces Street Fighter: Duel

Capcom has announced a newStreet Fightergame,Street Fighter: Duel, which is set to be quite different from the typicalStreet Fighterouting.Street Fighter: Duelis a free to play mobile RPG. Street Fighter: Duelsees a collaboration between Capcom and Crunchyroll. Crunchyroll describes it as “the first ever RPG in the series,” but is also set to feature some of the series’ trademark fighting. Crunchyroll is perhaps the biggest name in anime outside of Japan, and the company has been busy providing agreat lineup of anime....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Leah Vance

Cookbook Author Turns Bugsnax into Real Snacks

By now, players that have managed to get their hands on a PS5 have likely come to know the delicious world ofBugsnax. The game is the latest from developer Young Horses (creators ofOctodad) and is currently available forfree on PS5 with a PS Plus membership. And while the game seems to have been a hit with families, there hasn’t been a real opportunity to find out what the Bugsnax actually taste like....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Charles Perry

Destiny 2: How to Complete the All the Scattered Pieces Triumph

AnyDestiny 2players that want to unlock the Chosen Seal and Title for their Guardians before Season of the Chosen ends will need to complete the ‘All the Scattered Pieces’ Triumph. This Triumph requires players to scan three sets of objects found throughout the Glykon ship in the Presage exotic mission. For manyDestiny 2players, Presage has been one of the highlights for Season 13 due to itspuzzle elements and fascinating lore. The exotic mission is also the only way to get the Exotic Scout Rifle Dead Man’s Tale....

May 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1014 words · Victoria Fisher

Explaining All The Mortal Kombat Spin-Off Games

Now nearly three decades old, theMortal Kombatfranchise has naturally spawned a plethora of spin-off content. It has seen movie adaptations, cartoons, toys, and spin-off games. The movies and cartoons are fairly well known, especially the most recent move adaptation and theMortal Kombat Legendsanimated movie that has a sequel on the way soon. Some of the spin-off games are a bit lesser-known but some of them have some interesting impact on the overall lore ofMortal Kombat....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 582 words · Kelly Barnes

FromSoftware Should Reuse Sekiro's Folding Screen Monkeys in The Future

Summary FromSoftware games likeSekiro: Shadows Die Twiceare known for their high level of challenge. Though they can be quite difficult, they also have deeply engaging and immersive qualities that easily attract players. Bosses, in particular, are what many remember FromSoftware games for, as they usually offer visually pleasing spectacles mixed with active and aggressive combat. While most are remembered as difficult battles,the Folding Screen Monkeys inSekiroshows a different take on boss fights, one that should be considered for the next FromSoftware title....

May 16, 2025 · 4 min · 819 words · Danielle Dalton MD

GameStop Will Have In-Store PS5 and Xbox Series X Restock Today

There are currently a lot of Black Friday deals available online, but a few retailers have elected to host in-store sales too. ForGameStopspecifically, though, it seems most of its deals are online and that’s where they are more easily acquirable. However, the gaming retailer has seemingly decided to limit certain popular items for in-store shoppers. GameStophas been teasing a PS5 and Xbox Series X restock all week, with both consoles now being confirmed to be at select GameStop stores around the United States....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Michael Phillips

God of War Ragnarok Gets Launch Trailer Ahead of Release Next Week

PlayStation has released an official launch trailer for the upcomingGod of War Ragnarok. The Sony exclusive action-adventure is scheduled to launch early next month, and the new trailer shows some returning characters and events taking place in the new chapter.God of War Ragnarokis the second installment in the Norse era of the franchise. God of Waris one of Sony’s premier exclusive titles spanning across PlayStation generations. The game series started in early 2005 withGod of War, which is also the title of themost recent iteration ofGod of Waron the PS4....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Nicholas White

Hilarious Overwatch 2 Clip Shows D.Va Bombs Wiping Out Both Teams at the Same Time

Summary A hilariousOverwatch 2clip recently showed a team fight come to a rapid conclusion with a double D.Va bomb. This legendaryOverwatch 2mirror match resulted in a double Team Kill for the ages. D.Va’s ultimate, Self-Destruct, is the highest-damage ability inOverwatch 2. The notorious technique has wiped out countless teams in the past, with not even thetankiestOverwatch 2heroesable to eat a full-damage blast without major mitigation abilities. A recent clip shared byOverwatch 2player LaVinos_03 on Reddit showed off one of the wildest displays of D....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Joseph Gordon