A Look Back at 2020's PlayStation Showcase

Before the release of the PlayStation 5, Sony held a showcase titled “Future of Gaming”, whetting the appetites of gamers by giving them a taste of what they could expect from the incoming gaming generation. There were several games from Sony’s first-party studios shown, including Insomniac andGuerrilla Games. However, Sony also gave plenty of time for third-party studios to show off what they had planned for the PS5. As far as gaming events go, the June 2020 PlayStation showcase was successful in making the PS5 appear as though it would serve up incredible gaming experiences....

May 31, 2025 · 6 min · 1112 words · Jessica Schwartz

Activision Blizzard Could Face Labor Board Action Following Illegal Surveillance Case

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is set to file a complaint againstActivision Blizzardfollowing the conclusion of a case filed by the Communication Workers of America (CWA) against the gaming giant. Over the past few years, the company has been accused of abusive conduct towards its employees ranging from harassment allegations todenying Activision employees pay raises. However, the follow-through from CWA’s case against the company may cause a further dent in its already troubling situation....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 469 words · Kathryn Rodriguez

Adorable Animal Crossing: New Horizons Video Shows Brewster Singing

Animal Crossing: New Horizonsrecently added the free 2.0 Update and Happy Home Paradise DLC, both of which introduced a number of new and returning characters to the game. Among these new arrivals is fan-favorite Brewster, a kindly pigeon who manages a cafe called The Roost, which appears as part of the museum. OneAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsfan celebrated Brewster’s arrival by sharing an adorable video of him taking to the stage and singing his little heart out....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Ashley Jacobs

Amazon May Not Understand That Money Didn't Make 'Lord Of The Rings' Great

With a newLord of the Ringsseries in the pipeline, Amazon will soon be taking audiences back to Middle-Earth. Obviously, to create a world this vast and detailed, the show will have to put quite a bit of money towards the project. New reports have come out that detail just how massive the budget for the show is, and it’s currently set to be the most expensive TV show of all time, with the total budget for the first season being $450 million, and the projected budget for the entire show being around $1 billion....

May 31, 2025 · 5 min · 1028 words · Meagan Hughes

Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania Runtime Apparently Confirmed

Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumaniais coming to theaters next month, meaning movie theater chains across the globe are starting to publish information such as the film’s runtime, which will makeAnt-Man 3the little guy’s longest adventure yet. Fresh off the release of an exciting second trailer, Marvel Studios’Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumaniais one of 2023’s most eagerly anticipated sequels because it will kick off the MCU’s Phase Five and introduce a new menacingvillain in Kang the Conqueror....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Alexandra Green

Anya Taylor-Joy and Mia Goth Star In This Forgotten Horror Thriller

The 2017 horror thriller movieMarrowbonetells the fascinating story of four siblings living in a creepy house after the death of their mother. With strong performances by Mia Goth and Anya Taylor-Joy, two of the most exciting actors working today, it’s a must-see for fans of scary movies that have a bit more depth to them than the average film. With a twist ending, a talented cast, and plenty of emotion,Marrowboneis an underrated horror movie written and directed by Sergio G....

May 31, 2025 · 4 min · 749 words · Jessica Kelley

Atlus Ports That Should Come After Persona 4 Golden

It’s no secret that Atlus had a phenomenal 2020 with the massive success of thePersona 4 Goldenport and the release ofPersona 5 Royal. WithPersona 5 Royalselling over 1.4 million copies andPersona 4 Goldenselling over 500,000 copies on Steam, the series has brought the franchise worldwide recognition and mainstream attention. Sega, Atlus’s parent company, has taken note ofPersona’ssuccess, and hopes to bring more Atlus ports, remasters, and remakes to a number of different platforms....

May 31, 2025 · 5 min · 1021 words · Susan Huerta

Best Amazon Prime Day 2024 Deals on Consoles & Controllers

Quick Links Amazon’s Prime Day may have wrapped up earlier in the year, but there’s exciting news for gamers and tech enthusiasts! Amazon is back with its Early Prime Big Deal Days Sale, offering a fresh wave of discounts just in time for the festive season. If you missed out on the summer deals or are ready to dive into some pre-Halloween savings, this is the perfect opportunity to score big on consoles and controllers....

May 31, 2025 · 12 min · 2525 words · Ryan Phillips

Best Asian Horror Games That Are Not From Japan

Most people accustomed to Asian Horror are familiar with games thatexplore Japanese folklore and myths. Supernatural elements such as yokai and oni are creatures familiar to the psyche of gamers thanks to the influences of manga and anime. RELATED:Single-Player Horror Games To Play With Your Partner However, Asia and Southeast Asia is a treasure trove of spooky stories and terrifying entities with each nation showcasing similar and unique superstitions and tales....

May 31, 2025 · 5 min · 899 words · Jane Dawson

Best Isekai Anime Of All Time

Quick Links Isekai animeare inescapable. Without fail, every season includes a few shows that send their protagonists to alternate worlds filled with magic, wonder, danger, elves, and dungeons. Oftentimes, these average guys (or gals, rarely) gain incredible abilities that allow them to lead carefree lives defined by wealth, freedom, power, and harems. Occasionally, they find themselves stuck in a dark fantasy realm where one false move could spell their end. Love or hate them, these series are popular and are here to stay....

May 31, 2025 · 11 min · 2295 words · Emily Ferguson

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Is Marvel’s Strongest Female-Led Narrative

The following article contains spoilers for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.The MCU has often been accused of failing to do right by its women. Although Phase Four has seen Marvel Studios trying to course-correct that problem,Black Panther: Wakanda Foreveractually succeeds at deploying the first full-fledged story arc for a female lead. That’s because while Marvel’s past two years have greatly been focused on upgrading minor characters from the Infinity Saga, Shuri and the rest of the women fromBlack Pantherget a more substantial examination thanks to Ryan Coogler’s writing....

May 31, 2025 · 5 min · 902 words · Zoe Watkins

Blumhouse Wins Bidding War For The Story Of A Mexican Mom Turned Vigilante

Blumhouse Productions has won the screen rights to “She Stalked Her Daughter’s Killers Across Mexico, One by One,” aNew York Timesarticle from December 13. The story, written by theNYT’s Mexican bureau chief Azam Ahmed, is about the lateMiriam Rodríguez Martínez, a grieving mother in Mexico who tracked down her daughter’s murderers one at a time andturned them over to the police. The production has yet to officially begin, but whatever ends up being made from the story will be produced by theNew YorkTimes’Caitlin Roper, as well asAhmed and Blumhouse’s founder/namesake Jason Blum....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Kyle Mcdaniel

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Fan Wants Controller Only Matchmaking Option

Since the release ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare,fans have debated the crossplay experience, with most fans agreeing that crossplay is a necessity for the future of theCall of Dutyfranchise.Others still have concerns about mouse and keyboard’s impact on controller-based players and skill-based matchmaking. InCall of Duty: Modern Warfare,fairness is a priority of the developers. While the skill-based matchmaking argument has been around for a while, the controller versus mouse and keyboard debate is much older....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Ronnie Harper