TwitchCon Event Canceled Because of Coronavirus

Another major event has been canceled due to the spread of the novel coronavirus.TwitchCon Amsterdam, the European version of the popular annual TwitchCon convention in the US, has been officially shut down. TwitchCon Amsterdam was originally planned to be held in May, but is now canceled with no apparent plans to reschedule. The cancelation is, of course, attributed to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak andTwitch’s efforts to protect the health and safety of its employees and potential attendees....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Brittany Brown

Why 'Metroid Prime Remastered' Might End Up Coming Before 'Metroid Prime Trilogy Remastered'

Excitement is gradually building for theMetroidseries' return asMetroid Dread’s release grows ever closer. Fans of the franchise were treated to plenty of news and excitement during Nintendo’s E3 2021 presentation, as the company not only revealed and showcasedMetroid Dreadbut also gave fans hope for the future of the series by providing a brief update onMetroid Prime 4’s development. There have been plenty ofrumors surrounding theMetroid Primeseries, but one of the most widespread is that Nintendo might be gearing up to release a remastered version ofMetroid Prime Trilogyfor the Switch....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 583 words · Scott Alexander

Wolcen Is Far More Than a Diablo 4 Filler

While fans wait forDiablo 4,some may be mistaken in viewingWolcen: Lords of Mayhemas merely a filler to keep them busy until then.Wolcenstands as a uniquely impressive entryinto the isometric ARPG hack and slash genre, with exceptionally high graphical quality, great combat that scratches the ARPG itch, and a robust character customization system. Make no mistake, asWolcen: Lords of Mayhem’s launch has been mired by bugs and users should still do their homework and know what to expect before deciding whether they want to make the purchase ofWolcenat this early point during launch....

May 27, 2025 · 5 min · 982 words · Justin Roberts

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Gives Players the Reporter Adventure They Never Knew They Needed

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis all about exploration and discovery, and that is most apparent during one unique quest chain. While the focus ofZelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s narrative is on saving Hyrule from the Demon King, players will also spend a lot of their time searching for the missing Princess Zelda. This search will bring them across the kingdom as they attempt to uncover any clues they can, and Link must become Hyrule’s newest reporter to accomplish that....

May 27, 2025 · 4 min · 679 words · Shaun Williams

Zombie Army 4 Season Pass One Free to Claim on Multiple Platforms

Zombie Army 4: Dead Warfans may need to boot up their copy once again, as the first season pass for the game is now available for free across every platform. Zombie Army 4: Dead Waris the latestSniper Elitespinoff from Rebellion Developments, and it has quickly become a fan favorite. In the game, players continue the undead battle that started in theZombie Army Trilogy. There has been no shortage of DLC available for the game, and a total of three season passes have been available to purchase thus far....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Megan Wilkinson

'Doctor Strange 2' Director Sam Raimi Praised By Benedict Cumberbatch

After numerous pandemic-related delays,Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessmanaged to finally begin production. Now, the typically tight-lipped Benedict Cumberbatch shared a few details on the highly anticipated sequel while promoting his upcoming spy thrillerThe Courier. The Oscar and Emmy-nominated actorfirst played the iconic Sorcererin 2016’sDoctor Strange, which saw Stephen Strange learn the ways of magic and alternate realities from the Ancient One (Tilda Swinton) after he suffers a career-ending injury....

May 26, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Charles Mclaughlin

10 Extremely Long Couch Co-Op Games

Cooperative multiplayer is more prevalent than ever, but it is mostly relegated to online play. What about those who want to share an experience with a close friend or loved one on a couch? Plenty of split-screen or couch co-op options still exist, but some people want something beefy. Related:10 Co-Op Games That Will Ruin Friendships To help out, the following list will present ten lengthy couch co-op games. The shortest ones range between fifteen and twenty hours, while the biggest ones can take upwards of thirty....

May 26, 2025 · 5 min · 1020 words · Yolanda Williams

10 Games That Were Critically Panned Upon Release (But Are Beloved Today)

Some titles are lambasted in their time for one reason or another, but have since found favor with audiences and modern critics. Such situations typically do not follow the same path as movies, books, or albums that were hated upon release and eventually found love. Related:10 Guilty Pleasure PS4 Games There is usually an objective goodness to game mechanics and controls most reviews see and appreciate. With this in mind, these selections are here for a variety of reasons....

May 26, 2025 · 5 min · 876 words · Daniel Silva

18 Xbox Games Get Updates That Add Super Easy Achievements

Summary 18Xboxgames received updates that added new, easy achievements for users to unlock.Xboxfans can complete these achievements to quickly rack up thousands of gamerscore. Although not everyone agrees with developers being able to add easy achievements to older games, many achievement hunters are happy to earn additional gamerscore. Beginning a couple of years ago, some developers began to add easy achievements to dated Xbox games, in an effort to persuade more gamers to download these titles....

May 26, 2025 · 3 min · 496 words · Phillip Arellano

20-Year-Old Free-to-Play Wolfenstein Game Releases on Steam

TheWolfensteinfranchise is one of the longest running series in gaming, with the first game being released in 1981. But it wasn’t until 1992 withWolfenstein3Dthat the series found its true foundation as a first-person shooter, which is a genre thatWolfensteinis often credited with pioneering. The series has been rebooted multiple times since then, both successfully and unsuccessfully. The most recent reboot came in 2014 withWolfenstein: The New Order. The current canon of games moves the story forward from its World War 2 shooter roots and into adystopian future where the Nazis are in power....

May 26, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Louis Evans

5 Unconventional Christmas Movies (Other Than Die Hard)

Some Christmas movies are just pure classics. A lot of people have their favorite Christmas flicks that they watch every single year to get into the holiday spirit, and the viewing of these movies has become a tradition in and of itself. Classics likeIt’s A Wonderful Life,How The Grinch Stole Christmas,Home Alone, orA Christmas Storyall come to mind when most people think of movies that are about Christmas. But what about the more covert Christmas movies?...

May 26, 2025 · 4 min · 742 words · Shane Miller

A God of War Prequel Could Kill Two Birds With One Stone

With the release of 2022’sGod of War RagnarokSanta Monica Studio closed the book on Kratos’ adventures through the Nine Realms of Norse mythology, marking an end to the latest chapter of the long-running series. With fans already speculating about what the developer has in store for thenextGod of War, one bold choice would be for Santa Monica Studio to revisit Kratos’ past with a prequel. A prequel story for Kratos would not only help to flesh out the Ghost of Sparta’s past, but could potentially bring back players who preferred the franchise’s over-the-top earlier entries....

May 26, 2025 · 4 min · 668 words · Allison Smith

Amazing Skyrim Painting Imagines Winterhold Before The Collapse

Summary A talentedSkyrimplayer has shared their impressive painting of Winterhold, which imagines what the city might have looked like prior to its collapse.Skyrim’s Winterhold leaves a lot to be desired when compared to some of the game’s other cities, and this version would certainly make it one of the best areas in the game to explore. Ever sinceSkyrimwas first released back in 2011, the game has inspired a ton of amazing fan creations....

May 26, 2025 · 3 min · 595 words · Kimberly Torres