Jak and Daxter Movie May Be In The Works With Chris Pratt, Tom Holland

Summary TheJak and Daxterseries could have a shot at finally busting its way out of obscurity and back to the mainstream, except with the possible caveat of some shockingly predictable casting choices. Naughty Dog’s belovedJak and Daxter3D platformer series lives on in the hearts of fans, but it’s been quite some time since a new game has graced the physical and digital shelves of Playstation’s library. Not only has their dark and creative post-apocalypticThe Last of Usfranchiseproved to be a massive success for several PlayStation consoles (along with a slow drip onto PC as well), but the HBO series adaptation of the games has similarly taken its entertainment medium by storm....

May 29, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Ian Kline

Justice League's Joe Manganiello Not Hopeful About Deathstroke Return

Joe Manganiello is not optimistic about hisDeathstrokereturning to the ongoing DC live-action film universe. Often dubbed the DCEU (DC Extended Universe), this shared universe started with Zack Snyder’sMan of Steeland is lived on through hisJustice Leaguefilm, which is whereDeathstrokedebuted. Joe Manganiello’sDeathstrokefirst appeared during the post-credits scene of both cuts of theJustice Leaguefilm (though the scenes varied in both). It was originally intended to be a lead-in to the now-cancelledBatmansolo film that would’ve starred Ben Affleck....

May 29, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Rebecca Juarez

Marvel Villains That Went Through An Emo Phase

Emo fashion, lifestyle, and music has been thriving longer than it gets credit for. Although it is now mainstream…once again…it never stopped being a lifestyle for many of Marvel’s infamous villains. Whether through their dress, which is a minimal reason to consider, their pasts are ridden with both internal and existential drama. RELATED:Spider-Man: Villains Who Could Appear In The Next Movie The emo lifestyle is not always exponentially pervasive in this regard, obviously....

May 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1214 words · Lisa Oconnor

Marvel’s Midnight Suns’ Storm DLC Should Follow in Morbius’ Footsteps

It is anyone’s guess now whereMarvel’s Midnight Suns’ post-launch narrative could lead in its final entry, let alone the bonus chapter that is scheduled to release once all four DLC characters have arrived. Deadpool, Venom, and Morbius are now playable characters contributing toMarvel’s Midnight Sunsalready enormous roster, and Storm could be one of its most unique characters yet as an X-Men member who has had far too few days in the sun compared to her mutant companions....

May 29, 2025 · 3 min · 600 words · Jennifer Jensen

New Set Photos From Oppenheimer Show Cillian Murphy And Robert Downey Jr. In Period-Appropriate Attire

Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. have been spotted looking dapper in period-appropriate attire on the set of Christopher Nolan’sOppenheimer. Oppenheimeris becoming one of the most highly anticipated films over the next year as Christopher Nolan makes an exciting return to the big screen. The premise follows the American physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb, created under the Manhattan Project.Cillian Murphy is set to play Oppenheimer, and Robert Downey Jr....

May 29, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Ernest Peterson

Open-World Games With Great Plots But Bad Worlds

The blend of narrative and game design is important for titles to elevate their quality and become must-play experiences. This is the major reason why so many PlayStation exclusives are beloved by many —these open-world games are pretty much the complete packageand extremely entertaining to play from start to end. RELATED:The Best Open World Games Based In Europe Unfortunately, these achievements aren’t mirrored by a ton ofopen-world gamesin the industry. However, that’s not to say that these games are outright terrible — in fact, some of these games have excellent narratives that are definitely worth checking out....

May 29, 2025 · 5 min · 915 words · Haley Roberts

PlayStation Reveals Most Downloaded PS4 Games of April 2020

In March 2020, thePlayStation 4’s most-downloaded charts weredominated by Activision’sCall of Dutyfranchisefollowing the release ofCall of Duty: WarzoneandModern Warfare 2Campaign Remastered. WhileCall of Dutycontinued to do well in April, its top spot on the most-downloaded PS4 games chart was usurped by an obvious contender for the throne: Square Enix’sFinal Fantasy 7 Remake. Though this recreation of the 1997 role-playing game is onlythe first of a many-part projectaiming to bringFinal Fantasy 7into the modern era as a newly action-focused adventure, the hype built up over its years of development was unprecedented....

May 29, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Amber Johnson DDS

Pocketpair Community Manager Reacts to 'Palworld Killer' Game

Summary ThePalworldcommunity manager has responded to a tweet describing the upcoming gameDokeVas a “Palworldkiller.“Palworldmade a massive impact when it launched in early access earlier this year. Smashing records on Steam and Xbox Game Pass,Palworldis easily one of the year’s biggest games, and if it’s able to stick the landing with future updates, it should have serious longevity. Developer Pocketpair is looking to improvePalworldwith future updates that will add PvP, new islands to explore, and, of course,new Pals to catch....

May 29, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Howard Lynn

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How to Start Indigo Disk DLC

Quick Links ThePokemon Scarlet & VioletExpansion Pass consists of two parts: The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk. Much like the preceding mainlinePokemon,Sword & Shield, both DLC stories are locked behind specific requirements. While Teal Mask can be started almost immediately, Indigo Disk requires some more work. First off, the Blueberry Academy of Indigo Disk is a much stronger and more competitive region than Teal Mask’s Kitakami. If you’re still collecting Gym Badges inPokemon Scarlet & Violet’s base game, then the Indigo Disk will be unavailable until you meet the DLC’s requirements....

May 29, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Shawn Mitchell

Red Dead Redemption 2 Characters Who Deserve Spinoffs

Rockstar’sRed Dead Redemption 2is arguably one of the most well-received video games that the industry has ever seen, and it is no secret as to why. Aside from its graphical quality and unprecedented scale and detail, the many characters that tell the story of the title are some of the most layered and memorable in gaming. While adding extra depth to pre-existing characters from the first game,Red Dead Redemption 2introduced a slew of original characters that have established themselves with the same level of positive fan reception....

May 29, 2025 · 5 min · 887 words · Tina Knapp

Resident Evil 4 Remake’s Absence at E3 2021 Has Big Implications

Capcom’s E3 2021 presentation has come and gone, and unfortunately forResident Evilfans, the long-rumored remake ofResident Evil 4was a no-show at the event. As far asResident Evilis concerned,Capcom only discussed the DLC forResident Evil Villageand the new release date of its upcoming online multiplayer game,Resident Evil Re: Verse. Although the absence of the rumored remake ofResident Evil 4isn’t surprising, especially since Capcom didn’t mention anything special coming to the franchise when it announced its E3 lineup, many hoped that the company would surprise fans with the confirmation of the remake....

May 29, 2025 · 4 min · 652 words · Tamara Mullins

Resident Evil’s Reused Assets are as Much a Character as Its Legacy Mascots

Summary Resident Evilhasn’t ever had a wave of unpopular games in its mainline installments, and despite how fans of the original trilogy receivedResident Evil 3’s remake, the remake continuity has been profoundly popular, too. Remakes are becoming more widely acceptable as ‘new’ entries in long-running franchises, at least in terms of them being substantial reimaginings, and it’s interesting to see what fromResident Evil’s mainline canonhas begun to bleed into its remake canon....

May 29, 2025 · 4 min · 680 words · Gabriel Tran

Shenmue The Animation: Episode 1 Review

The idea of turning an icon of open world gaming such asShenmueinto a fully-fledgedanimeproduction might sound intimidating, but series creator Yu Suzuki andOne Punch Man’sChikara Sakurai verify Ryo Hazuki’s transition into streaming goes far smoother than his last video game adventure on the eighth console generation. See, whenShenmuecame outon the Sega Dreamcast in 1999, the game’s slow pace and never-ending side quests were part of what gave its unique charm, yet the anime manages to scrap that in favor of something much better suited for viewers....

May 29, 2025 · 4 min · 825 words · Brandon Cook