This is African American History Month, so in recognition of some of the diverse narratives in gaming, we present this list of complex black characters that have graced our television screens and PC monitors. After lengthy discussions on the topic, we decided to highlight characters that are played by and modeled after black talent. In […]
It was only a matter of time. Today, Netflix confirmed its cancellation of Marvel’s The Punisher and Marvel’s Jessica Jones, according to Deadline, signaling the end of Marvel’s years-long partnership with the streaming service that gave us gems like Daredevil and The Defenders. “Marvel’s The Punisher will not return for a third season on Netflix,” said a Netflix spokesperson. “Showrunner Steve Lightfoot, […]
Most players are still waiting to get their hands on the final version of Anthem, even as some PC players have been able to dive in and explore the full game through their Origins Premier membership. If you’re one of those players, it’s possible that you’ve already run into a particularly tedious stop sign on […]
Activision announced that tomorrow, February 19, kicks off a new season of content for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, called Operation Grand Heist, which brings with it a whole host of new goodies for the game. Starting tomorrow, season pass holders have access to two new multiplayer maps and the option to play as a monkey in […]
One of the most exciting aspects of The Outer Worlds is the opportunity to see the role-playing experts at Obsidian try their hand at a brand-new setting. While the gameplay of this new franchise draws comparisons to other first-person RPGs, the universe that players explore is entirely new. Set in a distant corner of the […]
When the battle royale genre began its rapid climb of popularity and it was clear others would be adopting the format into their own games, the idea of Tetris battle royale became an absurd joke meant to undercut the industry’s eagerness to embrace popular trends. Tweets and Photoshops imagining what a Tetris battle royale would […]
This week my colleague Brian Shea weighs in on what he thinks the UFC franchise should do to build upon the foundation of its career mode. Developer EA Vancouver hasn’t officially announced the series’ next installment, so there should be plenty of time for it to listen to Shea’s excellent suggestions. ————————————————————— The UFC 4 […]
YouTuber Louay Khemiri pieced together a side-by-side comparison of Far Cry 5 and Far Cry New Dawn’s shared backdrops. The lush meadows and dense woodlands of Far Cry 5 have been meticulously replaced with barren wastelands and ashen color palettes. In more open areas, the neon-pink flowers and glimmering sky-auroras of New Dawn add a psychedelic […]
Apex Legends has had a charmed release, but already players want more – and based on the digging of some dataminers, new characters are not far away. We know that the battlepass is scheduled to hit next month, and these new legends could be part of a larger rollout. There’s a longer list of names and other fare […]
Nintendo’s dino pal is back, though let’s be honest here – he’s never really gone away. This time around, he’s romping through more cuddly, handcrafted worlds. How is Yoshi’s Crafted World? Game Informer’s Imran Khan got to play some of the single-player and co-op, and also checked out the same level, both front and back. […]