Volition and Deep Silver are gearing up to release theSaints Rowreboot this August, and hopefully kick off a new era for this crazy open-world franchise. While a reboot of the franchise is much needed, Deep Silver should also remember the classic games that got the series to this point. While it has honored one of the most popular entries in the franchise withSaints Row: The Third Remastered, that should not be the onlySaints Rowgame to get the remaster treatment....

Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutiefinally delivers something not just decent, but good in its third week. The third episode of the series adapts certain early chapters of the manga with some revision, but it lives up to the example set my the original work. The third episode ofShikimori’s Not Just a Cutiecomes as a much-needed rescue of the adaptation of the manga by the same name, and this is primarily because for the first time, the anime focuses less on trying to sell Shikimori as a candidate for this season’s unofficial award of “Best Girl”, and more on the romantic relationship of Izumi and Shikimori....

Artur Laczkowski recently announced his first independent game, a horror title by the nameDeath of Rose, which has already been given a very close release date of February 20th.Death of Roseis based around third-person exploration, and seems to draw a decent amount of inspiration fromthe similarSilent Hillfranchise. The game’s story revolves around a man by the name of Scott, who with his best friend Beth talking to him via walkie-talkie, explores an abandoned school rumored to be used by a cult....

With the launch of the console just a few days away, many PlayStation fans are now anxiously awaiting updates for theirPS5 pre-orders. For those that ordered the new console directly through Sony, it’s a good time to check on the order status, as it appears that the first batch of PS5 consoles has shipped. Buyers are now reporting emails from Sony stating that their consoles are on the way, finally being moved from shipping warehouses to homes all across the world....

It’s been three years since the world was rocked by the wonder ofSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verseand the tale of Miles Morales. The film went on to win an Oscar for Best Animated Feature and quickly, a sequel was confirmed. Now, fans have their first look at the upcoming continuation. TheSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Versetrailer doesn’t show many glimpses at all into the plot or which characters will feature in the film, leaving much up to speculation and wonder....

Virtual reality is creatinga new way to interact with gamesand other game-like environments. Just like any other type of gaming, this can also give rise to inappropriate behavior or rudeness. With this in mind, it appears that Sony is taking steps to patent a system for shadow banning players utilizing the PlayStation VR. Shadowbanning, as it is typically defined, is being banned without immediately knowing the reason or cause. This happens in many games likeOverwatch, orLeague of Legends....

Summary The union between the world of cinema and the world of video games can be truly fascinating. Thanks tomovie tie-ins, audiences can re-experience crucial scenes from their favorite movies and/or explore some of the most beloved cinematic universes ever made. There’s a lot of value in these types of products, even though a good number of them can also be quite bizarre. Whether it’s because they were developed alongside their movie or because they were released decades after the film they’re based on, this business practice has led to the release of some infamousmovie tie-in games that are particularly strange....

Twitch streamer Dan Gheesling sent his viewership into a frenzy when he defeatedElden Ringboss Malenia on his 3,000th attempt. Dan’s attempts at tackling the late-gameElden Ringboss had all been broadcast on Twitch to tens of thousands of viewers, and Dan and his fans never gave up hope that he would finally pull it off. Dan Gheesling first grabbed the public’s attention as a contestant on the hitreality television showBig Brother, where he competed against 12 other houseguests to be the last person living in the Big Brother House....

From gamers finally receivingStarfieldgameplay to some new looks at other big titles likeRedfallandHollow Knight: Silksong, there were plenty of new reveals and exciting things to be seen at this year’sXbox and Bethesda Games Showcase. Alongside the more well-known titles were some unique and intriguing upcoming indie games that fans may have missed out on during the extensive presentation.The Last Case of Benedict Fox, a new supernatural horror title, for example, is certainly a game to watch out for if a gamer is a fan of Lovecraft or metroidvania-style gameplay....

Video games are no longer a niche but a major entertainment industry on par with Hollywood. That means the money has to flow to finance the next best thing. What follows a successful game is usually a sequel, but that isn’t always the case. There are all kinds of reasons even the most successful games never get a sequel. The most popular games aren’t always in conventional formats,like RPGsor side-scrollers, which seem to prompt the idea of a sequel to continue the storyline....

Quick Links HP Pavilion Gaming DesktopGaming laptops have become increasingly popular over the years as people look for both portability and performance. For the longest time, gaming performance was not associated with laptops, no matter how hefty the price tag. Fortunately, AMD,Nvidia, and Intel have been hard at work developing chips that perform better in portable devices. Now, it is possible to run the newest games at high frame rates on the go....

With James Gunn and Peter Safran leading the new DC Studios, the DCEU is currently undergoing a reboot with the world’s greatest detectiveBatmanbeing one of the superheroes slated for recasting. Although, this time, Batman will be joined by his Bat-Family to fight crime. DCU’sThe Brave and the Boldplot centers around Batman and Damian Wayne’s Robin. The cast ofBrave and the Boldis yet to be decided, but one confirmed primary aspect of the film is that the DCU Batman will be a slightly more experienced Batman, unlike the year one and two Batman in the last couple of solo renditions....

Summary When jumping intoPokemon Scarlet and Violet’s The Teal Mask DLC for the first time, many players will likely be excited to check out all of the new critters the expansion adds on top of the handful of mons returning from previous generations. With new additions like Poltchageist, Dipplin, andThe Teal Mask’s mascot Ogerpon, there are some solid new mons that would make worthy additions to any team. However, players looking to build a team of all-new mons may have a tough road ahead of them as many of these critters share one major flaw....