The original anime for Yu-Gi-Oh! definitely had its fair share of mistakes and inconsistencies, but that is what makes it so charming and fun to watch. It’s dramatic, humorous, heartwarming, and mysterious all at once, and the funky art style and plot mistakes can’t ruin that. When watching through the series for the first or the tenth time, it’s always fun to point out the obvious and not-so-obvious flukes and flubs....
With each new generation of Pokemon games comes a new batch of monsters to tame, befriend, and battle. As one would expect, many of these creatures boast incredible powers the likes of which could wreak havoc were they to exist in real life. However, some remain incredibly weak even by Pokemonstandards, having incredibly low base stats and being practically forgotten by the competitive meta. Even after having reached their fully-evolved form, these monsters barely do the name any justice....
While the NES was obviously not the first video game console, it’s hardly a surprise that some of the rarest and most expensive games in the world belong to that beloved console’s legendary library. As it becomes increasingly obvious that nostalgia is driving up prices in the suddenly lucrative collectible video games market, it’s also not a surprise that NES games tend to be among the most desirable collectibles in that world....
A lot was promised by Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. The latest star-studded Call of Duty title from Sledgehammer Games was promised to be the equivalent to 4 Hollywood movies. It was also tipped as the “biggest game of the year” by publisher Activision, who also predicted that the game would outsell previous Call of Duty title Call of Duty: Ghosts. In spite of this promise, and gameplay changes that were the shot in the arm that the franchise may have needed, it looks as though the early sales predictions were accurate....
It may seem foolhardy to actually be optimistic about any game based on the Alien series, after disappointing releases were outshone by the critical catastrophe known as Aliens: Colonial Marines. But ever since the announcement trailer appeared for Alien: Isolation, things have begun to look up. Developed by Creative Assembly to be a survival horror experience at its core, the team is trying to stay true to the original film’s villain....
Though it’s been nearly seven months since the release of Battlefield 3, DICE’s military shooter is continuing to go strong through the help of post-release DLC packages. While most players have already invested in the offering whole cloth — through Battlefield 3 Premium — there are still those gamers who want to pick and choose. To help better inform that decision, Electronic Arts has released some new details about Battlefield 3: Aftermath....
Firing off the latest salvo in EA’s incessant quest to top Call of Duty, Battlefield 4 arrives this October looking every bit the uncrowned King of the mountain. Bursting with brand-new content, from customizable kit to multiplayer mode sets, and wholesale single-player paradigm shifts (hint — they’re taking it really seriously this time out), can DICE’s cross-generational gamble translate into a top tier current-gen experience? Thus far, the general consensus on Battlefield 4 appears to be one of a lackluster campaign, buffeted by an unsurprisingly rich and involving multiplayer suite....
When Activision announced a new developer (Sledgehammer Games) and a new three-year development cycle for the Call of Duty franchise many saw it as an overt attempt to keep the billion-dollar franchise competitive. Not only would Call of Duty add fresh blood to the mix, but also each development team would now have enough time to ensure their games offered something new. That being said, with a new developer on the scene fans were unsure what to expect....
Actress Zawe Ashton will be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the next villain in Captain Marvel 2. Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel will go up against Ashton in the Marvel Studios sequel, though it is still unknown which comic book character will be penned into the script as the superhero’s nemesis. Nia DaCosta was brought on as director for the film, whereas Megan McDonnell, a story editor on Disney Plus’ popular series WandaVision, has written the script for the follow-up to 2019’s Captain Marvel, the film that introduced the first female lead superhero to the MCU....
http://youtu.be/PH1cEZBNZHQ If it wasn’t clear already, the developers at BioWare are keen to prove that their fans have been heard loud and clear, with Dragon Age Inquisition seeking to offer more customization, more detail, and a dangerous amount of fine-tuning and intricate systems than fans have dared to hope. After Dragon Age 2 sought to streamline the process, the team has put their extra development time to use, as the latest trailer highlighting Inquisition’s crafting, weapons, and party customization systems promises that a lack of options won’t be a concern come launch....
We’ll admit it: we’d almost forgotten about Lost Planet 3 too. Not without good reason, of course: after Capcom unveiled the shockingly promising trailer at E3 2012, the company went radio-silent on the third installment in the series, instead turning focus to more reliable brands (Lost Planet 2 being as divisive as it was). To right those wrongs, Capcom returned the series to the icy wasteland of EDN-III - but placed the game’s development in the hands of a new developer, Spark Unlimited....
What we currently know about BioWare’s next game in the Mass Effect series could probably be written down on a very small napkin, with enough room left over to mop up a coffee spillage. Mass Effect 4 might be the working title in general use for the moment, but BioWare has already confirmed that it won’t be a direct sequel to the existing trilogy and also will not star Commander Shephard....
Metal Gear series Creator Hideo Kojima has been teasing a new entry in the long-running stealth franchise for going on a year now, but has yet to provide anything more than a few choice words and a promise. Today, however, the developer made good on his promise and revealed the next entry in the franchise, Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes. After revealing the game and its very Japanese subtitle (this one might top Guns of the Patriots) Kojima gave a live demo of Ground Zeroes to press in attendance for MGS’s 25th Anniversary....
One of the most iconic parts of Mortal Kombat is the franchise’s vicious finishing moves, with ultra-violent fatalities shocking audiences for decades - for better or worse. Developer NetherRealm Studios has promised that Mortal Kombat X will include some of the most over-the-top fatalities of the series, and the developer has already released footage of Scorpion and Quan Chi’s gruesome finishers. The videos whetted the appetites of fans, ready to recreate the fatalities in-game....
Only twenty-four hours after development on Capcom’s highly-anticipated survival horror sequel, Resident Evil 6 was outed by voice actor, Joe Cappelletti, on his personal blog, we now have reports that another video game vocal talent has listed the game on their public resume. While it’s long been expected that Resident Evil 6 was in active development, the game was expected to be fully-unveiled at Tokyo Game Show 2011, this latest info leak not only lends further confirmation to speculation that the game is in the later stages of development - it also hints at a potential setting for the next zombie outbreak....
In the realm of multiplayer games, there are few franchises as beloved as Star Wars Battlefront. For years, the existence of the series’ third installment has run the gamut from probable, to unlikely, and back again. While gamers know that the title is in fact on its way courtesy of DICE, little else is known but that looks like it will be changing very soon. With gamers and press alike preparing to make their yearly pilgrimage to Los Angeles for E3, Star Wars fans will have something else to add to their list of things to get excited about....
The moment Pokemon in the context of video games is brought up most people jump to discussing the mainline entries in the series. Though these sell the best and are the driving force of the franchise in that medium, it has also seen great spinoff and secondary titles over the years. Of all the Pokemon games, which are the best of ones released in the last 5 years? It’s time to take a look at Metacritic to determine what the answer to this question is and shine a light on some of the lesser-known titles through the release of Pokemon Sword & Shield....
At first glance upon its initial announcement, The Elder Scrolls Online seemed to be “doing it wrong,” not embracing the style, combat and general gameplay that fans of The Elder Scrolls series of single-player games loved so much. To their credit, developer ZeniMax Online Studios turned it around, beginning with a proper (re)introduction using gameplay. They later followed it up with one of the coolest cinematic trailers we’ve seen in a while - and although such a video is entirely misleading in regard to promoting the gameplay experience - it was timed well with beta sign-ups to encourage players to at least try out the game....
In recent weeks, Titan class details and perk lists have helped ensure that buzz for the title (which Microsoft is hoping will help push potential next-gen gamers into an Xbox One) reaches a fever pitch. Now, fresh official and unofficial reveals are giving us a sneak peek at the Titanfall launch trailer, achievements list, and alleged images of the game’s fifteen maps. The new trailer (which you can view up top) continues to push Respawn’s principle marketing approach (highlight the game’s epic scale and unique gameplay mechanics) while also adding a bit of story into the mix....
Each year Lego unveils stacks of new sets that combine top name franchises, other brands and the best of traditional series such as Lego City and Lego Technic. There are hundreds of new sets to choose from and, now that Lego appeals to huge numbers of adults as well as kids, the choice is almost endless and it’s impossible to collect everything. Lego’s Creator Expert Gingerbread House has plenty of charm But what do we think are the best Lego sets around?...
