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Virtual reality games have become pretty big in recent years. This technology is a far cry from the early days of VR gaming and a huge improvement on early VR consoles and gaming accessories like Nintendo’s Virtual Boy, an early attempt at VR gaming that was canceled pretty early on and never achieved widespread commercial success. Luckily, advancements in technology have lead to VR gaming being super fun these days and there are a ton of different VR games available for different platforms....

Given the lengthy turn-based battles in Pokémon, it’s usually a sound strategy to gain the upper-hand on your opponent by keeping them on their heels. And while a super-powered Articuno or a tank-like Snorlax can help achieve this, one trait that tends to get overlooked is the speed statistic. Sure, it’s fun to bust out flashy, powerful moves, or shake off attacks with a body as solid as armor. Regardless, these abilities can be negated if your Pokémon is sluggish, which can cause them to be overwhelmed and a step behind in a fight....

The latest World of Warcraft expansion, Shadowlands, broke incredible barriers in established lore, opening players up to a whole new realm of endless possibilities. While there is a looming threat that has yet to be dealt with, the primary story up to level 60 threw a lot of new concepts at players in a short amount of time. With so much going on, some may have missed the minor details....

The Devil May Cry series is always one that has placed style and visuals over its story. That’s not to say that the story is bad or that it might as well be irrelevant– far from it– it’s just that the games really care about their cool set pieces. Whether it is Dante randomly breaking out into a Michael Jackson inspired dance number complete with full stage lighting and music after getting a hat or breaking out into a guitar solo after defeating an ancient demon, the series has a ton of fun moments....

The new trailer for the upcoming Mortal Kombat movie is finally upon us. Thankfully, the trailer itself looked fantastic. It felt both unique and faithful at the same time. It featured scenes featuring many fan-favorite characters that looked so incredible that it will surely hype up long-time fans of the game. Without a doubt, those long-time fans kept their eyes peeled while watching this trailer for hidden details and nods to the long-running fighting game series....

One of the original Mortal Kombat cast’s most popular characters is Sub-Zero, a master martial artist and leader of a ninja sect. This blue mask-wearing combatant has brand recognition only rivaled by Scorpion and Johnny Cage, often seen in images promoting the franchise. The long-running franchise veteran is known for his abilities to freeze whatever he touches. While his prowess in combat is renowned, much of who he is behind the mask remains a mystery to many....

From the ashes of Diablo II, which was once considered as the quintessential isometric ARPG, rose Path of Exile, and it has since proven that it is very much a fierce competitor for Diablo III. It’s going strong right now, and with a huge new expansion/experimental sequel looming on the horizon, it’s about to get bigger and busier. In that regard, that new content addition ought to attract some new players, especially longtime fans of the sub-genre who are looking for something more hardcore than Diablo III....

Ghost of Tsushima has quickly found itself among the upper ranks as one of the PlayStation 4’s best exclusives. It is certainly one of the most beautiful and vast with its incredible open-world Samurai setting. However, for new players and even those that have already completed Ghost of Tsushima, it can be difficult to decide what to focus on and where to allocate those hard-earned Technique points and what weapons/skills to use to become powerful samurai....

There are things that don’t make sense in Heavy Rain and then there are plots that were left unresolved. Is there really a difference? Not really, but the following ten questions have had fans bashing their heads against the wall for ten years now. Unless Quantic Dream ever releases a sequel, or a prequel, these will never be answered. What’s the point in bringing them up then? Well, it is the tenth anniversary this year....

As another game in the zombie killing genre (which already has Resident Evil, Dead Rising and Dead Island), Dying Light always needed to have a great selling point in order to stand out. With that in mind, it appears the back of the box highlight appears to be variety, with a focus on free-running exploration and dozens of weapons (or playthroughs with no weapons at all). Sadly, due to the game’s many controversies – including the removal of mods and pre-order DLC – it may be hard for some gamers to focus on fun of Dying Light’s gameplay....

Crytek is celebrating its third year of Hunt: Showdown with a celebratory video of the PVE and PVP horror-based shooter. Three million players have enjoyed the thrills of the Louisiana bayou, partly thanks to the ongoing support of the game. A lot has changed in Hunt: Showdown since the game first came out in February of 2018, and the video highlights this. New enemies, modes, weapon types, maps, time of day, and more were added to the game over the first year of its existence alone....

Since its launch in the summer of last year, Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition has been the poster child for downloadable success. Breaking sales records left and right, Mojang’s simple concept has expanded to become a worldwide phenomenon with dozens of ways to play and millions of creative possibilities. Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition passed the 6 million “unit” mark back in March, and it doesn’t appear to be showing any signs of letting up....

After months of anticipation, Mortal Kombat X finally released last week to praise from fans and critics alike. The game has proven to be so popular that it has already smashed franchise sales records becoming the fastest selling Mortal Kombat game ever. As Mortal Kombat X continues to burn up the sales charts, many fans are wondering if their favorite characters will ever make a return to the Mortal Kombat X roster....

When I was seven years old, a magical video game that combined Final Fantasy and Disney came out and my life changed forever. Kingdom Hearts had such a power over me instantly, and I knew getting my hands on it would usher me in to a whole new era of my life. The commercial brought me to tears, and my eighth birthday party was Kingdom Hearts themed, to just give you an idea of where I was at....

When it comes to voice actors in video games no one is bigger right now than Troy Baker. He’s the voice of Booker Dewitt in BioShock Infinite, the stock voice of the player character in Saints Row the Third, and the voice of batman in LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham. Although Baker is a regular at Comic-Con, promoting all of his numerous voice-acting projects, one of his main focuses for the event was the LEGO Batman 3 role....

With a game like Titanfall, where gamers log countless hours on the battlefields of multiplayer, there are bound to be some funny occurrences. Some happen merely by chance — either through some in-game bug or random series of events — while others are put there specifically by the developer. In the past, gamers could spend hours trying to root out these bugs/myths, setting up the specific scenario over and over again....

November can’t get here soon enough for fans of XCOM: Enemy Unknown, with the core mechanics, enemies, and map types of the base game set to receive a serious upgrade. The improvements and additions come in the form of XCOM: Enemy Within, a sizable expansion once thought to be a sequel in hiding. We’ve already gotten a handful of details on Enemy Within’s changes, but a new mission walkthrough video from the developers at Firaxis Games points out how each new soldier will make their presence felt on the battlefield....

Considering the fact that she’s a household name these days, you might be surprised to realize that Gal Gadot only began acting about a decade or so ago. The former Miss Israel and supermodel had some small roles dating back to 2007 but made her first film appearance in 2009. For the most part, people know Gadot thanks to her iconic role as Wonder Woman in the DCEU movies. Since 2016, she has appeared in four films in that franchise....

It’s been officially announced that Mass Effect: Legendary Edition will release sometime in spring 2021. Even with many upcoming 2021 releases, this remastered collection is one of the year’s most anticipated games. The trilogy will have enhancements for next-gen consoles, and we couldn’t be more excited. The Mass Effect trilogy raised the bar for modern RPGs (role-playing games). Immersive dialogue and tactical gameplay blend for a surreal gaming experience. Few games hold a candle to classic Mass Effect games, but here are some alternatives that might compare....

The video game industry continues to evolve in exciting ways and as the next generation of gaming looms closer it’s fun to speculate on what genres of titles will be the most popular. Video game genres like shooters and fighters have always been reasonably successful, but the ‘90s were a huge time for RPGs. There has been an increased respect for RPGs over the years and a deeper interest in JRPGs, which fall back on the fundamentals of the genre....