Godfall Has Interesting Avatar: The Last Airbender Comparisons

Godfall, as one of the first exclusives revealed for PS5, may very well be one of themost anticipated games of 2020. As an evolution of the looter genre into a more melee-oriented game, it seems safe to say that the PS5, Gearbox, and Counterplay are looking to innovate. This “looter slasher” has a lot of things going for it, but in this approach, it also draws some pretty interesting comparisons toAvatar: The Last Airbender....

June 20, 2025 · 4 min · 700 words · Brian Lewis

How Brok's Riddle Could Carry Over Into God of War Ragnarok's Half-Sequel

Summary God of War Ragnarokis now one year old, and there has been a lot of speculation surrounding the future of the franchise. Following recentrumors of a half-sequel in the works forRagnarok, there are many questions about what that would entail. The ending ofRagnaroksaw Kratos and Atreus parting ways in a bittersweet send-off that left the ending completely open for a variety of different paths. The story ofRagnarokwas just as heart-wrenching as its 2018 predecessor, and one of the most shocking moments was found in the death of Brok, the Dwarf blacksmith who served as some fun comic relief throughout the game....

June 20, 2025 · 4 min · 716 words · Michelle Perez

How to Matchmake In Helldivers 2

The galactic war against tyranny demands the full cooperation of the entireHelldivers 2community, and the effort of every individual soldier will have an impact on how things progress in the future. More dangerous operations will sway the tide more in favor of Super Earth, but these missions are often too much for a lone commando to deal with. Blasting enemies of democracy with big gunsand good friends lies at the heart ofHelldivers 2, but if you don’t have a full squad of buddies to team up with, you’re able to always enjoy some merry mayhem by joining a public game....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Dr. Thomas Schwartz

Jason Momoa Hypes Up His Aquaman Despite Uncertain Future In The DCU

Jason Momoa plays it cool despite shifting tides at DC Studios, hoping he can continue to play Aquaman in the DCU.Aquaman and The Lost Kingdomare on the horizon, so the actor must gear up for questions on what future audiences can expect from the character amid the sequel’s release. Momoa had previously met with DC Studios Co-CEO James Gunn to discuss the actor’s future in the DCU. Momoa posted an exciting video of himself praising the new regime at Warner Bros....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Andrea Phillips

Madame Web's Netflix Streaming Numbers Are Actually Pretty Good

Summary Sony and Marvel’sMadame Webhit theatres to a chilly reception. The film struggled at the box office, facing harsh criticism from both fans and reviewers. However, on the bright side, the movie has now found success on Netflix. Madame Webwas an addition to Sony’sSpider-ManUniverse, starring Dakota Johnson in the titular role, supported by a talented cast including Sydney Sweeney, Emma Roberts, Tahar Rahim, and Isabela Merced. Even with its Valentine’s Day release, the superhero film failed to make a significant impact at the box office....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Kyle Ramos

Marvel’s Avengers Shows Off Winter Soldier Combat

Marvel Entertainment shared a new gameplay trailer for its action-adventure gameMarvel’s Avengers, shedding more light on the special moves and abilities of the Winter Soldier. The video shows over four minutes of action-packedMarvel’s Avengersgameplay with the Winter Soldier using his combat skills to defeat various enemies. The Winter Soldier, also known as James Buchanan “Bucky” Barnes, is the twelfth hero to jointhe cast ofMarvel’s Avengers. Bucky was Captain America’s best friend during World War 2, before getting captured and brainwashed by the villains of Hydra who turned him into the Winter Soldier, a master assassin equipped with cybernetic enhancements....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Amanda Reyes

Metroid Might Make Better Use of Halo's Most Controversial Narrative Beat

The ending ofMetroid Dreadserves as a fitting culmination of a story more than 30 years in the making. After eradicating the initial threat posed by the Space Pirates' theft and weaponizing of the Metroid organism, Samus' journey of discovery and revenge is succinctly concluded inMetroid Dreadand leaves the door open for an interesting plot twist regarding the fate of the legendary bounty hunter.Now infected with Metroid DNA, the next game in the long-running sci-fi series could see the hunter become the hunted, replicating a controversial choice from another sci-fi franchise:Halo....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 619 words · Alexandra Gibson

Modern Warfare Fan Gets Insanely Lucky Kill By Firing Randomly Around Map

Call of Duty: Modern Warfareis a game of skill, speed, accuracy, and luck. Sometimes, the player with more skill will win the encounter, while other times, it is up to pure chance who survives.Modern Warfare’srealistic bullets mixed with multiplayer actions result in an experience where skill and luck weigh in equally. Modern Warfarefans work to optimize buildswith the expectation of relying on skill and reducing pure chance. When stuck in a scenario where players are alone with enemies closing in, every player must choose whether to rely on the skill and accuracy of their gear or leave it to complete chance....

June 20, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Deborah Young

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Shows Gowngoat and Boggi Monsters

The key figure of Capcom’sMonster Hunterseries is usually the large monsters that players spend most of their time hunting down and fighting, but it’s only a small part of what makes a title likeMonster Hunter Risefeel like a living, breathing world. In many cases, it’s the smaller monsters and endemic life that makeMonster Hunterlocations feel lived in, by both the human characters and the endemic life that fills hunting grounds....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Claire Hoffman

More Fighting Games Need Modes Like Soulcalibur 3's Chronicles of the Sword

TheSoulcaliburfranchise occupies a strange place in the realm of fighting games. It is the premier weapon fighter, and still endures today as the undisputed king of the subgenre. While it plays somewhat likeTekken, the mechanics tied to its face buttons are wholly unique, and smooth movement is prioritized in a way that most fighting games don’t match. To fans,Soulcaliburis a unique and well-designed take on 3D fighting games that doesn’t have any direct competitors....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 592 words · Arthur Rowe

More Live-Service Games Should Follow Marvel’s Avengers Example When They Shut Down

Crystal Dynamics has decided to finally shut downMarvel’s Avengersafter three years of updates. This decision comes after multiple years of controversy kept many Marvel fans away. It was never able to gain a massive playerbase or escape its controversy, and that preventedMarvel’s Avengersfrom being the big live-service superhero game that the developer wanted it to be. It is set to join all the other shuttered live-service games later this year, but not before Crystal Dynamics opens up its content to the masses....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 635 words · Tracy Kim

Mortal Kombat Kombatants Who Can Be Great Kameo Fighters

Fire God Liu Kang’s new reality fromMortal Kombat 11is fully manifested inMortal Kombat 1, the gory fighting game series’ latest reboot. The official trailer revealed a more vibrant look and some big changes to the game’s system. Chief among these changes is the Kameo Fighters system. RELATED:The Biggest Changes From MK11 Revealed So Far Kameo Fighters can be pickedfrom a secondary roster. Kameo Fighters can be called to perform different attacks, which players can follow up, chain into combos, and end with fatalities....

June 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1073 words · Jasmine French

NBA 2K21: Best Shooting and Playmaking Badges

NBA 2K21has arrived, and with it comes a hoard of new MyPlayers climbing the NBA ladder and making a name for themselves in The Neighborhood.NBA 2K21has a new controversial shooting system, and it’s not as easy to sink a massive three-pointer as in previous years or take a player off the dribble, but there are some badges that help make shots go in the hoop much more efficiently. When selecting the best badge, it’s important to note that each badge can be selected and leveled up multiple times....

June 20, 2025 · 4 min · 795 words · Crystal Kelley