Twisted Metal Series For Peacock Taps Kitao Sakurai To Direct

The upcoming live-action adaptation of the popular video gameTwisted Metalhas found its director in Kitao Sakurai, who previously worked onThe Eric Andre ShowandBad Trip. Twisted Metalis a half-hour-long comedy based on the eponymous PlayStation video game series that stars Anthony Mackie and comes from Sony Pictures TV, PlayStation Studios, and Universal Television. The adaptation,which will stream on Peacock, hails fromCobra Kaiwriter Michael Jordan Smith, who will also serve as showrunner and executive producer....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Antonio Murray

WandaVision Episode 6 Easter Eggs

The following contains spoilers for WandaVision episode 6. Westview celebrates Halloween in the sixth outing ofWandaVision, bringing the sitcom aspects of the program into the late 1990s/early 2000s. The episode also sees Vision begin to investigate just what it is that’sgoing on in Westview, with some pretty creepy results. Both SWORD and the Maximoff family find themselves divided as events play out, amping up the drama. Amongst all the drama, of course, are plenty of Easter eggs....

July 10, 2025 · 7 min · 1395 words · Anna Lewis

Watch Dogs Legion: The Classes Are a Breakdown of Aiden Pearce, Marcus Holloway

When Ubisoft first revealedWatch Dogs Legion’s unique “NPC” gameplay, it seems safe to say it quickly became one of themost anticipated games of 2020. But then it was hit with an indefinite delay and mum’s been the world ever since. All eyes are now onAssassin’s Creed Valhalla, but reports do indicate thatWatch Dogswill also release by this time next year. Everything that has been shown so far paints an interesting and unique picture....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Jennifer Russell

Wayfinder Announces Removal of Microtransactions and Always-Online Requirements

Summary Wayfinderannounced that it will remove all microtransactions and the mandatory online connection to play it in the next update. The update is set to arrive at the end of May and will change the entire dynamic ofWayfinder, transforming what is currently an online-only game into a single-player offline game with an optional co-op mode for up to three players. AlthoughWayfinderis an action-RPG that presents itself as an MMORPG, its player community doesn’t think it behave like one....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Aaron Sparks

What the Microsoft Activision Acquisition Means for Esports

In a shocking revelation,Microsoftrecently announced that it will be acquiring Activision Blizzard, one of the biggest gaming companies. The acquisition is valued at $70 billion and, should it be finalized, will make Microsoft the third-largest gaming company in the world, sitting behind Sony and Tencent. Economists have been speculating over whether the acquisition may catalyze the creation of gaming monopolies. However, for gamers, the focus has been on the future of the manyfranchises under Activision Blizzard’s umbrella....

July 10, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Amber Webster

What Will Metropolis Look Like in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League?

Rocksteady’sArkhamgames helped redefine the superhero genre in video games, and are some of the most acclaimed and beloved representations of the DC universe across all mediums. The studio’s upcoming titleSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguehad its first teaser trailer revealed at DC FanDome, and for the first time appears to see players leave Gotham for the high-rises of Superman’s home, Metropolis. Metropolis has had many different iterations in the comics and across its representations....

July 10, 2025 · 4 min · 654 words · Robert Hughes

Why Mass Effect Fans Should Play The Outer Worlds

The Outer Worldsis proving to be one of the best games of the year and a truly great role playing game. TheGame Rant reviewcalled it “a staggering combination of moving parts tailor-made for the hardcore RPG fan.” ButThe Outer Worldsis not just for fans ofFallout, a franchise Obsidian games took heavy influence from for their latest, but for fans of an other major western RPG franchise. There is a lot forMass Effectfansto love about this sci-fi adventure....

July 10, 2025 · 4 min · 764 words · Tammy Allen

World of Warcraft Shows Off New Ping System Coming in Patch 10.1.7

Summary World of Warcraftjust shared a short video detailing how the Ping system works. This simple and useful quality-of-life feature is coming inWorld of Warcraft’s next update, Patch 10.1.7. Fury Incarnate,World of Warcraft’s next patch, goes live on September 5. Though it is not one ofDragonflight’s major updates, Fury Incarnate boasts animpressive amount of content forWorld of Warcraftplayersto enjoy, including new story quests, overworld activities, and quality-of-life features. RELATED:World of Warcraft Cosmetic Bundle May Hint at Next Expansion One such feature is the Ping system, whichWorld of Warcrafthad first introduced shortly after Patch 10....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Erin Lewis

Xbox Series X Allows for 4k, 60 FPS Streaming and Recording

Live streaming is increasingly becoming a feature of major importance on consoles. For example, despite Microsoft’s Mixer platform being shut down, it was competitive when it came to total streamers and streaming hours. Xbox users love to stream, they just didn’t have many viewers. With that in mind, Microsoft is ensuring that itsnext-generation Xbox consolesare prepared for livestreaming. That includes confirming that theXbox Series Xwill fully support streaming at up to 4K at up to 60fps....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Kimberly King

XCOM 2 Best Mods

Summary XCOM 2has gained a cult following of players attracted to the challenge oftactical top-down RPGaction that the game provides. Players take on an alien menace that has established itself within the earth’s government and made themselves out to be humanity-saving heroes. However, behind the scenes, the aliens seek to begin taking over the entire planet by means of a secret project that will enslave the human race. Players must beat the clock to sabotage and dismantle the alien threat before it is too late in guerilla warfare....

July 10, 2025 · 7 min · 1370 words · Jonathan Rios

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Player Builds Gigantic Sky Slide

Summary ALegend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer is showing off their crafting skills with an impressive slide that connects two of the game’s floating Sky Islands. Even months after its successful launch on the Nintendo Switch,The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomremains a fresh point of discussion among gamers thanks to its surprisingly versatile building mechanics. By fusing various tools and materials around him,Link can craft new weapons, vehicles, and structures to help him in his quest to free Hyrule from the wicked Ganondorf....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Dana Wolfe

Astroneer: The Best Planets To Use As A Base

Astroneeris a hugesurvival gamethat allows the player to roam around planets within a solar system. While the game does not have a solid storyline, there are many elements to the game such as building, crafting, exploration, and gathering resources. A few important elements to begin theAstroneerjourney involves researching and obtaining bytes, which is the virtual currency. One of the main ways to collect bytes is through researching samples and materials on the planet....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 1037 words · Joseph Flores

Best Characters In The King of Fighters 15

The King of Fighters 15has 39 characters players can choose from. Each character is matched into one of thirteen groups. This game runs on stock battles, meaning players get to choose three characters for a team. Players can’t use these extra characters as assist moves or swap them out like in theMarvel vs Capcomgames. RELATED:King Of Fighters: Best Characters In The Fighting Game Series, Ranked If the player’s fighter or the opponent’s character falls, the next team member steps in....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 974 words · Matthew Wall