The Full Effects of Mortal Kombat 1's Odd Title Haven't Been Felt Yet

Summary Mortal Kombat 1’s title admittedly sounds a bit odd, especially for a sequel, but the awkward nature of the title has yet to fully come into view. In a sense, the title does make sense considering what NetherRealm’s intent for the game is. However, the meaning behind a title can only go so far before other factors come into play. Of course, gameplay is still the most important thing, andMortal Kombat 1looks like it will more than deliver in that department....

June 14, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Janice Butler

The Rarest Amiga Games (& How Much They're Worth)

Back when personal computers were new, several companies released pre-built computers that came with custom hardware and a unique operating system. Others released computer parts and let the user build their own computer with a generic operating system like MS-DOS. One company that built its own PC was Commodore, which also createdthe relatively advanced Commodore 64 gaming console. RELATED:The Best-Selling Video Game Consoles of All Time, Ranked Commodore called its PC line the Amiga, and, in the 80s, the Amiga had remarkably advanced graphics and sound when compared to the competition....

June 14, 2025 · 5 min · 1024 words · Jeffrey Dawson

Valheim Releases New Update for Public Test Build

Summary Iron Gate Studio has rolled out update v0.218.14 forValheim’s public test build, encompassing tweaks to building pieces, food recipes, enemy spawning mechanics, and more. Additionally, thisValheimupdate is packed with a plethora of fixes and improvements across various aspects of the game. Valheimis a popular survival game known for its Norse mythology-inspired setting and challenging gameplay.Valheim’s lasting appeallies in its combination of crafting, building, and multiplayer features, which let players create their own Viking stories in a dynamic open world....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 553 words · Matthew Torres

What to Expect from Fortnite in 2021

Now that 2021 is here, players are probably wondering what’s in store forFortnitein the coming year. As far as content goes, Epic Games is still focused onFortniteChapter 2, Season 5, which is filled with all sorts of crossovers from shows likeThe MandalorianandThe Walking Dead, alongside other video game franchises such asHaloandGod of War. However, Epic Games likely has a lot in store forFortnitethis year, and players should expect more content updates and even more crossover from other popular media....

June 14, 2025 · 4 min · 682 words · Charles Bailey

Where To Find Magical Rasp & The Secret Shop In Star Ocean: The Second Story R

Quick Links Star Ocean: The Second Story Rhas a deep but accessible item creation system that revolves around customization and blacksmithing. As the story progresses, the party will gain access to better items, materials, and tools to create new weapons and more. The Magical Raspis one of the most valuable crafting items inStar Ocean: The Second Story R. It allows the party to open up more options inthe Blacksmith Specialtymenu. However, its location is hidden from the map, and the party canonly buy it from one particular shopinStar Ocean: The Second Story R....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Todd Stone

Wonder Woman 1984 Is Nowhere Near An Oscar-Worthy Movie

When the originalWonder Womanhit theaters it was praised for its intense action sequences and a strong performance from Gal Gadot. It’s understandable that fans were quite excited at the prospect of a sequel, their hunger for Diana’s next quest increasing with each delay that plagued the movie’s chances of release due to theater closures in the face of COVID-19. It comes as no surprise that excitement spiked when Warner Bros. announced that it would releaseWonder Woman 1984directly on to HBO Max, giving everyone a Christmas present that capped off 2020....

June 14, 2025 · 5 min · 1047 words · Megan Roach

X-Men '97 Episode 3 Recap

Quick Links This article contains spoilers for X-Men ‘97 episode 3 In its third episode,X-Men ‘97may have just cemented itself not just as the best Marvel Studios animated show, but maybe the best Marvel Studios project in the last calendar year. Not only does the show continue the legacy of its 90s predecessor, but it also refuses to pull any punches with its source material, diving deep into some pretty wild X-Men lore....

June 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1119 words · Jasmine Barnett

10 Anime Characters Who Overcame Tremendous Challenges

Anime often features the narrative where protagonists and characters, in general, face insurmountable odds, battle emotional and psychological trauma, and embark on journeys of self-discovery, resilience, perseverance, and triumph. As a result, audiences often looks at these characters as sources of inspiration, capturing their hearts as they conquer challenges that test the limits of their strength, resolve, and spirit. RELATED:Anime That Blur The Lines Between Good And Evil The characters featured below have faced numerous challenges that would break even people with the strongest wills, spanning from existential crisis to ostracization and isolation....

June 13, 2025 · 5 min · 1063 words · Bryce Murray

10 Games To Play While You're Waiting For Nioh 2

When it comes toSouls-likegames (akaSoulsborne) the developers FromSoft are at the top of their game. They essentially defined the sub-genre of action-adventure and action-RPG withDark SoulsandBloodborne. When Koei Tecmo’s Team Ninja titleNioharrived in 2017 it proved other developers can take the idea and make it their own. As much as Team Ninja borrowed from theDark Soulsseries, they added enough of their owningredientsto make it stand out from the crowd of emerging Souls-likes....

June 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1115 words · Danny Evans

10 Ways We Can Determine Mario's Real Personality Through The Video Games

All gamers have to loveMariogames. They are fun, simple, great for all ages, and they always have a goal to work towards. There are endless Mario games out there for fans to enjoy. This means that Mario seriously goes through the wringer. It’s like there is nothing he can’t do! Fans who enjoy playing a variety of Mario games, witness him accomplishing so much. RELATED:Survey Reveals 10 Most Popular Gaming Franchises However, fans usually don’t stop and think about who Mario actually is as a person....

June 13, 2025 · 5 min · 980 words · Courtney Beasley

AC Shadows, Rise of the Ronin May Be Good or Bad for Ghost of Tsushima 2

Summary There has certainly been no shortage of games lately set in feudal Japan, and it seems that trend isn’t close to ending. The recent announcement confirming the same setting forAssassin’s Creed Shadows(formerlyAssassin’s Creed Codename Red) only further proves the increasing popularity of Japan’s feudal era as a backdrop for storytelling. This all most likely started when Sucker Punch releasedGhost of Tsushimaon the PS4 in 2020, though it isn’t the first game to use feudal Japan as its setting....

June 13, 2025 · 4 min · 730 words · Richard Hall

Battlefield 2042 Adding Santa Claus Skin for Christmas

Battlefield 2042, the latest offering in the series from EA and DICE, has not been met with positive reception. WhileBattlefield 2042is making a ton of changes with update 3, it still has a long way to go. That said, it is clear that the team behind the game are putting effort into new additions and corrections forBattlefield 2042, though they may not have read the room correctly. This is evident in a recent, if accidental reveal of upcoming Christmas themed cosmetics that have some players up in arms....

June 13, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Ian Weaver

Best Versions Of Ganon In The Legend Of Zelda

Ganon seems to have as many names and titles as the iconic Danaerys Targaryen does. He is, at one point, called the King of Evil, the King of Thieves, the Dark Lord, the Prince of Darkness, the Scourge of Hyrule Castle, the Primal Evil, and many more. But just as every game in theLegend of Zeldaseries has seen a different version of Link, each version of Ganon has key differences that set them apart....

June 13, 2025 · 8 min · 1529 words · Kathleen Leon