Posts

The first six months of 2022 are proving to be some of the craziest times in recent memory for professional wrestling, whether it be the first crossover show forAEWand New Japan Pro Wrestling or WWE celebrating 20 years of John Cena. One of the biggest shockers of the year, though, was Cody Rhodes returning to WWE to immediate success, though his moment has hit a road-bump in the form of a pectoral tear that may keep him out of action for the rest of 2022....

As power couples in gaming go, Link and Zelda are likely somewhere at the top of the list. Whatever state of disrepair Hyrule seems to fall into, both are always ready and willing to step up and solve the problem together. Since the franchise’s earliest days, Link and Zelda have put their minds, their hearts, and their pieces of Triforce together to thwart whatever iteration of Ganon rears its head....

This review contains spoilers for the third season ofYou.Netflixrecently released the heavily anticipated third season ofYou, starring Penn Badgley and Victoria Pedretti. Following the huge twist that revealed Love Quinn (Pedretti) was pregnant and just as psychotic as Joe Goldberg (Badgley), the newest season ofYouhad a lot to deal with. These new circumstances gaveYounew avenues and potential thrills to explore, and season three doesn’t disappoint. Based on Carolina Kepnes' novelHidden Bodies, theNetflixseries follows Joe Goldberg who constantly tries to run from his past....

Summary MultiVersusis set to be Warner Bros. answer to the character brawler genre that was made so popular by Nintendo’sSuper Smash Bros. After closing its open beta,MultiVersusis now ready to launch in its complete state on May 28, and although it will be exciting to fight so many iconic Warner Bros. characters, like Bugs Bunny and Superman, one specific developer owned by the company should be taking notes. NetherRealm has made itself well known in the fighting genre since it was founded in 2010 by Ed Boon....

Naughty Doghas had an interesting month, and the future of the developer should prove just as intriguing. While it has taken a hit to its stellar reputation because of the disastrous PC port ofThe Last of Us Part 1, it has been working to get the game into a better place. The highly anticipated multiplayer spin-off for the same franchise will provide an opportunity to showNaughty Dog’s talent once again, and beyond that, fans wonder about a thirdLast of Usgame and a long-rumored new IP....

Hades 2has a lot of roguelite and roguelike elements to help you get a little bit further into the game each time you run through it. If you have made a few runs, you have probably come across the Well of Charon, where you can pick up all sorts of helpful items. There are a total of 18 possible, randomized items that can pop up in Charon’s well, and there are also a variety of other items that Charon himself will sell you....

Summary Supergiant Games hit a home run with their roguelike gameHades. The studio surprise-released the much-awaited sequelHades 2in May of 2024 as an Early Access title. With the game came an all-new protagonist named Melinoe, Zagreus' little sister and lost daughter of the House of Hades. However, many of the characters fans know from the House like Nyx or Megaera aren’t around this time. Instead, there’s a new cast of Greek characters like Hecate, Melinoe’s mentor and powerful witch....

Amanda the Adventureris a creepy tale told through a series of increasingly strange VHS tapes. These tapes contain episodes of an old kids show calledAmanda the Adventurer, where something has gone massively wrong. It all begins with a letter, delivered to the main character, about inheriting their Aunt’s home and the mysteries contained within. There are a lot of puzzles to solve, tapes to watch, and a whole lot of lore, and some players may have missed some bits of it during their journey through thisspooky PC game....

Animal Crossing: New Horizonshas turned out to be an absolutely massive success for not only theAnimal Crossingfranchise, but for the Switch and Nintendo as a whole. Even now,New Horizonsis breaking sales recordsmonths and months after its launch back in March. Even better is thatAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsis still receiving consistent updates as the series adapts a more modern approach to its life simulation genre. Now, the recent Summer update has made some big changes, including a quality of life change that makes finding custom designs in-game much more convenient....

Control has only been around for a few days, and already huge portions of theApex Legendscommunity are calling for the limited time mode (LTM) to stay permanently.The new 9v9 game modeintroduces a brand-new way for players to experienceApex Legends, taking the tried-and-true Domination game mode formula and adding a deliciousApextwist. RELATED:Apex Legends Could Benefit From a Prestige System Like Call of Duty But since Control is so different from its battle royale older brother, players may want to scope out some of the tips and tricks that can help push their team over the finish line....

Skull and Bonesis Ubisoft’s upcoming open sea adventure, where players take on the role of a shipwrecked sailor who grows into a kingpin among pirates. Players will be able to craft a fleet of ships, as they level up their infamy and unlock new ship types, abilities, blueprints, and more. Already, comparisons to itsprimary competitorSea of Thieves, but this is a much grittier take on the pirate genre. Of course,Skull and Bonesis not Ubisoft’s first foray into the pirate space....

Arcade gameshave a long history that dates back roughly half a century. FromPongtoPac-Man, the ’70s and ’80s pioneered the games that would eventually become console classics. Games likeDonkey Kongpredated the successful juggernaut the series would become on Nintendo consoles only a decade later. With that being said, the ’90s took arcade gaming to a new level. Thanks to the popularity of titles likeStreet FighterandMortal Kombat, fighting games had a spot alongside the beat ‘em ups like Konami’sTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles....

Summary Itch.iois a great source for various indie titles that cover a large variety of genres. While many players may be used to their usual games made by bigger-name developers, sometimes it’s better to take a step back and focus on those who are working independently or are just starting outwith their hobbyof creating games. Players who have an interest in simulation games but no longer wish to spend their time on the likes ofRimWorldor theRollercoaster Tycoonseries should instead take a look at Itch....