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With the announcement of console pre-orders still a hot topic among gamers, it seems that everyone is thinking about getting a next-gen console. Xbox gamers are incredibly excited by the announcement of a credit program, additional games being added to Gamepass, and the recent acquisition of Bethesda Studios. For many, it may seem like the perfect time to jump to the next generation, but there are a few things gamer should consider before dipping into their savings....

Likely the most iconic vehicular-combat series of all time, Twisted Metal is a series that even non-gamers can recognize. This is partially because it’s a great game, but also because of the recognizable mascot of the series: Sweet Tooth. With a Twisted Metal show on the horizon, there’s no doubt that Sweet Tooth will be prominently featured in the series. With this being the case, there has never been a better time to look back at some of the pieces of lore that even some of the biggest fans of the franchise have missed....

To New Yorkers, the south is kinda scary. I know we have our share of horrors in the boroughs, the Gemini Lounge in Queens and the Son of Sam from, uh, Queens, but for the most part you can’t hide 2,000 Maniacs on a city block. They might live there, but we’d know about it. The south was filled with swamps and quicksand and guys living in the woods that’d make you squeal like a pig....

A new game in the Assassin’s Creed franchise called Valhalla was just released and even seasoned players have some things to learn, especially when it comes to restricted areas. There are new aspects to this game that players, old and new alike, must know to truly enjoy this new addition to the series. The developers made some changes and knowing what some of them are will make you more successful and enjoy the game even more than before....

DC may usually be considered the lighter, less mature of the two major superhero comic book companies, but there’s no denying that Batman has always been on the darker side. The recent Christopher Nolan trilogy of films capitalized on the character’s dark side and offered movie-goers a much more gritty experience than they had been getting from the competition at Marvel. The darkness of the comics and the Nolan films has definitely been an influence on the Rocksteady Arkham series and it seems like the upcoming console and PC adventure with Batman will be the darkest yet....

It’s April, which means we’re in the final stretch until Grand Theft Auto 5 releases on PC. With less than two weeks until launch, it’s hard to believe the time has finally come. PC gamers have endured the wait, and it looks as if they will be greatly rewarded for their patience. Those who pre-order the game will receive $1.5 million of in-game cash, which will go a long way in the always expensive GTA Online....

It’s no secret that the Halo franchise has by now developed one of the most devoted and completionist fan followings in the games industry. With Halo 4 set to take the Master Chief into a brand new trilogy delving deep into the Forerunner and UNSC mythology, 343 Industries is looking to deliver a special edition of the game that won’t disappoint. New images of the Halo 4 Limited Edition have appeared online, showing off all the eye candy gamers have come top expect, along with new details on the bonus content that will accompany the higher price tag....

Mortal Kombat X has proven to be a great success for the franchise, recently declared the fastest-selling game in the history of the series. Considering the great success of the game, it’s no surprise that NetherRealm Studios and WB Games have been aggressively supporting the game post-launch. The game has already received patches to address a multitude of issues, plus there’s plenty of DLC on the way. What’s great is that some of the DLC will even be free....

There’s an abundance of racing games nowadays, and all of them have their own style and niche that helps them appeal to their respective fan bases. What sets Motocross Madness apart from the rest of the pack is the zaniness of each track, trick, and race, and the end result is a downloadable game that manages to be just as much fun as many had hoped. That said, there are a few issues that keep this title from being a must-have experience on the Xbox Live Arcade, but overall it’s something that almost any gamer can jump into and have fun doing so....

For gamers who came of age in the early ’90s, the puzzle and exploration game Myst was a singular and unforgettable experience. A decade before Oceanic Airlines Flight 815 stranded a group of castaways on an enigmatic island, Myst was challenging players to unlock the history of its own mysterious isle. Lost producer Damon Lindelof even openly acknowledged Myst as an influence on the show. It’s only appropriate that things would eventually come full circle and somebody would turn Myst into a TV series....

There are a number of gaming franchises currently in Sony’s arsenal, but surprisingly some of the bigger properties have yet to make an appearance on the company’s PlayStation 4. That will change soon, of course, with the arrival of Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End next year, but Sony has officially shown off another fan-favorite series in the form of a new Ratchet & Clank. To accompany the forthcoming, animated film of the same name, the hotly anticipated Ratchet & Clank game will be arriving in Spring 2016....

The E3 2014 announcement of Crystal Dynamics’ Rise of the Tomb Raider, a sequel to the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot, caused a lot of excitement among fans of the franchise when a cinematic teaser trailer played during the Xbox conference. For those who played the previous game on PC or PS4, however, there’s bad news afoot as it seems it wasn’t just for arbitrary reasons that Microsoft was the company to unveil the game....

Blizzard has made no attempt to hide the fact that after ten years, World of Warcraft isn’t exactly the king of MMOs that it used to be. The game has seen declining subscriber totals each year and, despite the boost that accompanies each new expansion pack, the developer doesn’t expect the game’s subscription totals to do much more growing. Although Blizzard cancelled Project Titan, the powerhouse developer isn’t ready to throw in the towel on the MMO genre just yet....

After years of campaigning, fans will finally get to see Zack Snyder’s Justice League in just a few weeks. However, avid DC fans will be disappointed to hear that the much-awaited film will end with a “massive cliffhanger.” The news was confirmed by Snyder himself during the IGN Fan Fest, along with a reminder of the fact that there will most likely be no sequel. The film, with a runtime of four hours and two minutes, is Snyder’s version of the first movie in the Justice League franchise....

A common concern expressed by gamers for Nintendo platforms in recent years is over the lack of third-party support. Upon unveiling the Wii U at E3 2011, Nintendo promised that third-party support would be a major focus for their upcoming home console in an attempt to appear to the “core” gamers and it was this year’s E3 where we first could see this come to fruition. Multiplatform hits coming to the Wii U include past releases such as Batman: Arkham City and Mass Effect 3, upcoming blockbusters like Assassin’s Creed 3 and Darksiders 2, along with a few exclusives, one being ZombiU (previously known as Killer Freaks From Outer Space)....

The video game industry continues to grow in staggering ways. Plenty has changed, but something that remains a staple is Nintendo’s presence as a developer and innovator in the industry. Nintendo has built a name for themselves with their ambitious ideas for consoles and control schemes, but they’re also responsible for some of the best retro games that helped build the industry in the first place. Nintendo has released enough impressive games that it’s easy to overlook some of them and for the company to get tunnel vision with its properties....

The Halo franchise really hit the ground running with its lore and creativity. Even if a few ideas are drawn from pop culture inspirations such as Predator and Aliens. However, its art design has become iconic, and the series has seen its fair share of impressive vehicles for both humans and the Covenant alike. With Halo: Infinite on the horizon, let’s take a look back at ten of the best vehicles from the franchise....

Although they are often grouped with legendaries, mythical Pokémon are an entirely separate sub-group that is usually much harder to find or a major part of their region’s lore and backstory. Some of these Pokémon, such as Mew or Celebi, have been some of the hardest Pokémon to obtain in any game, as their distribution has been limited to special events. There are also some mythical Pokémon that don’t deserve the title at all and should only be classed as a standard legendary, either due to their design, stats, or relationship with other Pokémon in their region....

There have been more than a dozen Pokémon films released over the last two decades, yet the success of the first film has never been replicated. Mewtwo Strikes Back remains a fan favorite, so much so that Netflix released a 3D remake of the film for the new generation. For older fans, though, the original will remain the premier version, with even the goofy jokes still coming across as hilarious due to the nostalgic value....

After a five-year wait, the volatile bad guy team team known as the Suicide Squad is about to return to screens. The Suicide Squad, directed/written by Guardians of the Galaxy’s James Gunn, will jump to theaters on August 6th, 2021. The last outing of the team was seen in 2016’s Suicide Squad with David Ayer writing and directing. The only member of the team still fresh in audiences’ minds is Harley Quinn, with her spin-off film coming out just last year....