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It’s been a solid year for fighting game fans thus far to say the least. Aside from plans to release additional content for the ever-popular Super Smash Bros. games on Wii U and 3DS, the arrival of Mortal Kombat X has been whetting the appetite of those looking for something a little more violent. While both are undisputedly fighting titles, there’s a noticeable contrast between these two games. This is likely the reason that one fan has made a comical (albeit gruesome) video showcasing what it would be like if the two titles were to crossover with one another....

The NFL season is just minutes away from kicking off, which means it’s time for some strategically placed tie-ins. Obviously, Madden NFL 15 has already released (read our review), but that doesn’t mean that EA Sports can’t throw a little extra love toward this year’s upcoming season. However, when we say love we don’t mean love in the traditional sense. Rather, EA Sports’ latest creation is more of a trash talk generator, fueled by some silly Madden NFL Gifs....

To say that Titanfall is 2014’s 800-pound gorilla is an understatement. While it’s obvious that those well-versed in the gaming industry are talking about the upcoming title, the game has been reaching a much wider audience thanks to a strong media presence. Soon though, the game will be entering beta and thanks to some new details, it looks like the beta will be extending the game’s reach even wider. According to a tweet from Respawn Entertainment co-founder Vince Zampella, the upcoming Titanfall beta will not require gamers to have pre-ordered the game....

In the world of Ubisoft’s Watch_Dogs, hacking is everything. It’s how hero Aiden Pearce makes an impact without drawing undue attention his way. In a way, the whole of Watch_Dogs is about keeping to the shadows, as Pearce’s quest for revenge puts a big target on his back. However, while Watch_Dogs in-game story might about remaining inconspicuous, the game’s promotional tour has been anything but. Watch _Dogs made a huge splash back at E3 2012, and has been riding high as one of the most anticipated games of the year....

Game Rant attended a preview presentation for Ubisoft’s for foray into the next-generation of gaming, the ambitious new IP, Watch_Dogs. We were given some background information on the game and its goals, followed by 30-minute gameplay demo played on the PlayStation 4 and its new DualShock controller. As exemplified in its reveal video at E3 2012 and in the mysterious gameplay demos since, Watch_Dogs is built around the idea that everyone is connected....

0rbitalis provides a calm and collected space-based puzzle experience, a little thin on content but chock full of quality, challenge, and atmosphere. As the video gaming industry gradually expands, so too does the variety of games on offer. Seasoned veterans can still take part in huge, open-world adventures such as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, whilst this year’s pioneering space exploration title No Man’s Sky offers users 5 billion years’ worth of space to explore....

After a year on lockdown and little to do indoors, the world has turned to new digital activities like VR to keep themselves entertained and off the couch. Facebook’s Oculus Quest 2 has been a large draw for many in this demographic. Thankfully, VR’s rough experimental period is mostly done, and there are now many high-quality games and experiences on the Oculus Store. Many of these experiences, however, can be an unpleasant fit for VR newcomers....

Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons became a surprise hit upon release - primarily because, in quarantine, nobody had anything better to do than play the fun, relaxing life simulator. Building an island from the ground up is a surprisingly fulfilling task, and the enjoyable gameplay made the entire experience that much more addicting. The game has plenty of fans - it reached new heights for the Animal Crossing franchise by becoming the fastest-selling Switch game ever - and even a few celebrities are starting to get into it....

Naruto is well-known for his many admirable qualities: kindness, compassion, strength, determination, and empathy. These are all qualities that shounen protagonists aspire to reach, and watching Naruto grow in power and social aptitude is truly cathartic. One of his quirks which has nothing to do with his fighting styles or empathy is his voracious appetite, an appetite which is almost exclusive to ramen. He’s even named after the pink-swirled fish cake which is a common ingredient in ramen....

It used to be difficult to turn out a satisfying game adaptation of a popular anime, but recent years have shown vast improvements in the area. My Hero Academia is one of the biggest anime of the decade and the series’ latest game, My Hero Academia: One’s Justice 2 is a satisfying love letter to the series. It’s incredible to witness how much attention to detail is put into One’s Justice 2 and while there are tons of obvious features to appreciate in the game, there are also many that are hidden away....

Shigeru Miyamoto once said “A delayed game is eventually good, but a rushed game is forever bad.” In the modern day it seems every project undergoes at least one delay before hitting the shelves. The most notorious example of this is Cyberpunk 2077, which so far has undergone three delays spanning more than six months. To show the upcoming open-world RPG it is not alone, the following ten games were either delayed at least just as many times, though usually more, or their delays spanned more than the time Cyberpunk 2077 has been so far postponed....

Ghost of Tsushima was released in mid-2020 to massive acclaim from both critics and gamers. It quickly became an internet darling that many named their game of the year. Sucker Punch Productions’s created an open-world samurai epic. It serves as the culmination of years of experience and dedication to game design. Fans have used memes to spread admiration for their new favorite PlayStation exclusive. Some fans are poke fun at silly situations while others highlight their favorite moments, and they made sure to share them online....

Official licensing has been a major part of gaming’s sports genre for many years. It’s a fundamental reason why fans are happy to buy yearly installments of their favorite sports games, as attribute updates, player transfers, and updated kits are enough of a reason for many to make the purchase year after year. The future of licensing in sports games may be about to change though. EA Sports’ FIFA series, which is gaming’s most popular sports series by a huge margin, recently paid David Beckham £40 million ($53,416,000) to appear as an Icon in their games for the next three years....

Since the dawn of this type of game, the Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game is one of the greatest forms of escapism, with millions of other players online who are looking for the same thing. From the days of World of Warcraft, players have grown addicted to formula and an important immersion builder is all about the design of the world and its characters. However, gameplay is the most important thing at the end of the day, and MMORPGs can vary in quality when it comes to how they play....

Nintendo has an amazing roster of characters from its many iconic video game franchises. Among these characters are various strong female characters that have gone on to become some of the most iconic video game characters of all time. A special thanks is owed t0 DeviantArt user hoplessromantic721. The artist created a whole fan art collection of Nintendo characters as Disney princesses, and many of those wonderful pieces made it onto this list....

Of all the Elder Scrolls games, Skyrim is the series’ biggest adventure yet. While the first two games, Arena and Daggerfall, may technically have larger maps, they are mostly randomly generated and not as meticulously detailed. Despite Skyrim’s dense environments brimming with nearly countless quests, there was originally way more content intended for the final product. The ten things listed below are quests and other details we wish were in the full release....

The RPG genre today finds itself at the forefront of the gaming industry. RPGs were once viewed as a genre predominantly for PC gamers and Japanese audiences, but are now one of the best-selling genres of games worldwide. Series like Final Fantasy and Mass Effect have helped propel the genre to its newfound AAA status. With their intricate stories and large open-worlds with many interesting side quests, offering tons of hours of playtime....

When one talks about some of the greatest video games ever made, it’s only a matter of time before God of War becomes an integral part of this conversation. After all, the fact of the matter is that the 2018 reboot of this renowned series was an excellent way to modernize the franchise, and has contributed heavily to keeping the franchise relevant to the point that most people simply can’t wait for God of War: Ragnarok to finally hit store shelves....

In RPGs, players have the opportunity to be someone new and see the world through that character’s perspective. In some cases, choices on who players get to be aren’t available, but there are plenty of times when players have more options on who their character is. Whether there’s a choice on who to be or a character is already chosen for players, fans of RPGs are sure to have plenty of adventures....

Who’s ready for some gratuitous gore and violence? You are? Well, that’s great because Mortal Kombat 11 is here! And luckily, it’s also a blast to play. MK11 is the most polished iteration of the franchise to date, with even more realistic fatalities, brutalities, and even quit-alities? But, like any fighting game, it’s insanely deep with a shockingly high skill ceiling. Though, to be fair, the game goes a long way towards trying to explain everything to you....