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Earlier today, NetherRealm Studios gave Mortal Kombat X fans their best look (yet) at the upcoming fighter as part of a livestream. The developers answered fan questions, showed off new fighter costumes, and even teased some future reveals. While it’s hard to distill the livestream into just one topic, part of its focus was on the new costumes for Kitana and Reptile. With Mortal Kombat X making the jump to current-gen platforms, NetherRealm wanted to take this opportunity to spruce up a few of their fighters....

The start of a new console generation usually entails a backward step for most sporting franchises. Unfamiliar engines and powerful new tech make iterating on previous efforts much more difficult. While many games will respond by reining in their rosters, ditching fringe teams and adding another coat of gloss to a star performers’ likeness, NBA 2K14 has its sights set firmly on expansion. Stars like Manu Ginobli, Ricky Rubio, Dirk Nowitski, Pau Gasol and Tony Parker have all plied their trade in European basketball, and starting this year, so can you....

Whether the leaks are intentional or not, there’s no denying that very little is kept a secret until E3 in recent years. As we draw closer to the big event, each day brings another batch of leaked information. We saw the early reveal of the new Mirror’s Edge title this morning and now Rise of the Tomb Raider and Forza 6 are the subject of the latest leak. It’s been no secret that Rise of the Tomb Raider and Forza’s upcoming installment in its racing-sim franchise would have a presence at E3, but now gamers have a pretty good idea of when they will be able to take the games home and dive into the action....

It seems like a new next-gen project is on the horizon for Tri-Ace. The Japanese developer, known for the Star Ocean series and Valkyrie Profile, is currently looking to hire 3D VFX artists to work on an action RPG aimed at next-gen consoles. In a post from the developer, which was translated on Twitter by Gematsu, the Japanese game maker shared that it is searching for top-notch 3D VFX artists to help with a new project....

While the sales numbers have shown that the Xbox One didn’t need to ship with a blockbuster exclusive to sell systems, strong games will need to come along sooner rather than later. History would claim that a tried-and-true, established brand is the best tool for the job, but Microsoft’s leadership has made its belief in new IPs well known. And none is more intriguing than Sunset Overdrive. There’s a good chance that some may have overlooked the next title from Insomniac Games given how much time has passed without further coverage, but a new batch of rumored story details is sure to change all that....

It seems like almost a monthly occurrence for online retailers to inadvertently shed light on the impending announcement of highly sought-after releases. Following GameStop’s possible posting of Batman: Arkham Knight’s release date just weeks ago, it looks as though The Last of Us may be getting a similar treatment courtesy of Spanish retailer XtraLife. Considered by many to be one of the PS3’s most poignant swan songs, gamers have been yearning to see The Last of Us make the transition to next-gen ever since its release....

RPGs have easily been one of the biggest dominating genres in the gaming industry, and it’s easy to see why this is the case. After all, the idea of rewarding everything that the player does in the game can help hammer in the point of progress, giving players a strong sense of satisfaction indeed. One such RPG series that is still going strong to this day — even though the recent title in this series is heading down a wrong direction — is the Fallout series....

Bloodborne is just as hard as any other Soulslike game. It has tough bosses, surprising ambushes, and enemies that do their utmost to have the players’ blood spilled. While the games may differ in many ways, there are some things that stayed consistent from Bloodborne to Dark Souls: summoning friends or NPCs for assistance, dodging (even though in this game it’s a dash, instead of a roll), and spells, also known as Hunter Tools....

It’s finally arrived! The PlayStation 5 just hit store shelves, the next console generation has landed and fans are clamoring to get one of their very own. While there’s nothing wrong with how the console looks right out of its packaging (even if it does look like a really expensive box of cereal), it is completely understandable if gamers wanted to customize their new gear and add some personality to the console....

There’s only one way to be the very best like no one ever was—and that starts with picking a dynamite squad of Pokémon. The Pokémon you choose are everything because let’s face it, you’re probably not taking down the Elite Four with your level 100 Magikarp. I wanna say something like that is impossible but I’m sure there’s some YouTuber out there who’s somehow beat the game on the back of his legendary Magikarp (And I’m not surprised)....

While relatively unknown by most mainstream gamers, Space Station 13 has quite the loyal following. With it’s unique blend of retro graphics, roleplaying elements, strangers banding together to achieve common goals, and plenty of chaos, Space Station 13 is a rather unique game. For those looking to play something similar, the best they can hope for is something that emphasizes different parts of the game. Whether players are looking for something that taps into the sense of paranoia, chaos, roleplaying, or multiplayer coordination, here are some games to check out....

MGM’s The Wizard of Oz, one of the most inescapable and beloved fantasy films of all time, celebrates its 80th anniversary this year. A yearly staple of broadcast television, a true landmark in cinema history, and a broadcast TV tradition of appointment viewing for families for decades, it’s easily the most well known adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s book series. But there are many more. In addition to the various stage and book adaptations Baum’s Oz has inspired — we’d be remiss not to mention Gregory Maguire’s Wicked and the subsequent beloved musical adaptation — The Wizard of Oz has been a staple of cinema (and, later, TV) history from the form’s very inception....

Video games are modern artistic expressions of the highest caliber and the countless hours that go into making them often result in an experience that takes hours to take in. Sometimes hours and hours — perhaps even days, weeks, or months for those total completionists out there. Sony’s PlayStation 4 gave gamers access to a huge library of games, but not every book on this hypothetical shelf is the same length....

With April fast approaching, the lineup of spring anime draws closer each day. One of the most enticing anime of Spring 2021 is Shaman King. The reboot of the popular 90s anime has drawn eyes from series veterans and newcomers alike. The series follows Yoh Asakura on his journey be Shaman King. As interest in the reboot increases, newcomers are clamoring to understand the hype behind the franchise. With such a rich history behind the manga, anime, and creator, there is plenty for fans of all backgrounds to discover....

Yakuza: Like a Dragon might only offer a small map when compared to far larger games, but the area that players get to explore is particularly dense, with lots of small passageways, buildings to enter, and full of secret areas that players can discover. Additionally, there are other maps that are available to players during certain points of the game, and these too have their own secrets to discover. There are a few secret areas that players might stumble across during their playthrough, but to make things a little easier, here is a guide to the most top-secret spots that players should definitely pay a visit to....

The PlayStation 2 was one of the biggest console releases of all time, bringing forth the next generation of gaming in a manner no one could’ve possibly imagined. The PlayStation was a great console in its own right, but the PS2 completely blew any expectations out of the water. The mere fact that it still stands strong as the highest-selling game console of all time should be proof enough of the legendary status of this console....

Sony’s PlayStation has been one of the most successful and iconic console franchises in gaming history. From the industry revolutionizing PS1, the best selling PS2, the media-redefining PS3, handheld powerhouses and all the way up to the PS4 (their current-gen juggernaut), PlayStation has been at the forefront of the industry with every piece of hardware they release. But it’s not the console designs and state of the art processing power that have defined PlayStation’s greatness....

After almost a full year of delays, Batman: Arkham Knight is finally just a week away. Gamers have been dying to start brawling in Batman’s final Rocksteady adventure for a long time and many have already paid for the game and ensured retailer exclusive DLC months ago. Players who are still unsure about where to purchase the Batman: Arkham Knight now have a new piece of intel to consider. Although there is a lot to love about the Batman Arkham franchise, the series has been a terrible offender when it comes to retailer and console timed exclusive content....

Despite developer Sledgehammer Games promising that Call of Duty: Advance Warfare’s solo campaign will be longer than its predecessors (as well as featuring a star turn from Kevin Spacey), there’s no denying that most fans of the series flock to the games primarily for their multiplayer offerings. For new players not familiar with the tricks of the CoD multiplayer trade, it can be hard to get ahead. With Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare’s multiplayer changing up so much, we’ll all be forced to learn the ropes in some respects....

Earlier today, Activision released the third DLC pack for Call of Duty: Ghosts to Xbox platforms. Titled Invasion, this pack, like the ones before it, features four new multiplayer maps and a new episode for the Extinction campaign. However, as we near closer and closer to the launch of the next Call of Duty, Advanced Warfare, the value proposition behind these map packs tends to dwindle. Many gamers wonder whether it’s worth paying the $15, especially if they could save the money and put it towards a future game....