It’s a common criticism of the modern entertainment industry that the only movies and video games releasing right now are either sequels to well-established IPs, or remakes of them, and that’s not entirely untrue. While the video game industry does see hundreds of brand-new indie titles release every year, its primary releases are often sequels and remakes. In 2023 alone, two of the most anticipated titles areMarvel’s Spider-Man 2and theResident Evil 4 Remake....

Summary When it comes to horror, H.P. Lovecraft could be called the father of cosmic horrors worldwide and the maker of the stuff of nightmares and madness. His stories are still told, spin-offs are still made, and people are still terrified by what is in the darkness. Games have become a great way for these stories to be brought to life, with more and more Lovecraftian horror games released every year....

After a false start back and EVO 2022, fans now know thatTekken 8is on the way, rather than a remake of a past game. Much likeStreet Fighter 6,Tekken 8is going to mark a huge shake-up for the fighting game community after a console generation spent with just one entry. Neither game was static during its tenure, butTekken 7stubbornly resisted fundamental changes even when new mechanics were introduced.Tekkenhas historically seen little mechanical variety between entries, so a brand-new title is necessary for any major changes to take place....

Summary Hirohiko Araki’sJoJo’s Bizarre Adventureis a manga title that needs no introduction. JoJo’s impact on not only anime and manga but various other forms of entertainment makes itone of the most influential titles in history. Having been published in the same era as the legendaryDragon Ball, with which it shares a special place in the medium, it is of no surprise that the franchises have similarities born from mutual admiration and respect....

It’s hard to believe thatThe X-Filesfirst came out a little over 30 years ago: the series that helped to define sci-fi television, procedural shows, and even “shipping” often still feels as relevant as when it first aired in the 1990s.The X-Fileshad a strong initial run, with nine television seasons and two movies, and then was brought back in 2016 and 2018 for twoBlack Mirror-esque seasons. The show’s creator Chris Carter hasn’t hinted at any future series or movies, but X-Philes, the show’s fans, still hold a candle for the iconic series....

Summary Destiny 2is known for its engaging gunplay and enticing visuals, but its most committed players are always anticipating the game’s rotating seasonal events. During these events, players can obtainuniqueDestiny 2cosmetic and loot rewardsassociated with the event’s theme, which generally makes participation in every one of them time worth spending. There is no event quite as charming or as memorable as the Dawning, however, which takes place during the closing months of each year....

With several popular series taking over the anime scene by storm, the competition for taking the top spots in terms of sales and popularity has always been fierce. Still, none have ever come close to the popularity andprestige of the ‘Big Three’– a term coined for the three longest-running and most popular anime. There are, however, a few contenders that come close to the Big Three, just merely falling short of achieving that status....

Microsoft has yet to reveal all the new games coming toXbox Game Passin March 2023, but release date announcements have confirmed at least four titles coming to the service next month.Xbox Game Passadds new games on a monthly basis, with Microsoft typically highlighting them every two weeks or so. March 2023 will likely stick to that pattern. RELATED:Xbox Game Pass Update Adds New Game Today While fans wait for the official Xbox Game Pass March 2023 reveal, previous release date announcements have confirmed thatWo Long: Fallen Dynasty,Valheim,MLB The Show 23, andWay to the Woodsare all coming to the service as day one releases....

Playing video games can quickly become a very expensive hobby, and withthe games industry’s steady shift away from physical game stores, it is getting harder for players to come across a great game for next to nothing. The issue with buying digital games on consoles, is that that console’s company directly controls the prices for every digital game on the system. Newly released physical games can often be found for a discounted price after only a few months, whereas digital games can now hold their original release price for years....

Ever wonder how the main theme fromThe Mandalorianwould sound if it was part of an arcade game’s soundtrack? Well, one fan took it upon themselves to find out in the most creative way possible. In a tribute to the series posted last year, they gave its famous score an 8-bit remix. Music has always been a key part ofStar Wars, from “Duel of the Fates” to “The Imperial March.” Love them or hate them, everyStar Warsfilm is full of amazing themesfrom the galaxy far, far away....

The fact thatFortnite’s player base has exceeded 250 million registered accounts clearly indicates that it’s the most popularbattle royalegame in the world. However, it doesn’t make it the only one worthy of your attention. There are plenty of other great titles in the genre, most of which you already know. So why not give them a chance? RELATED:Apex Legends: 5 Reasons Why It’s Better Than Fortnite (& 5 Why It’s Not)...

Warning: This review contains spoilers forAhsokaepisode 5.What an awesome episode. Following on from last week’s Hayden Christensen reveal, Ahsoka confronts her dark past with Anakin while Hera and the other New Republic renegades try to save her in “Part Five: Shadow Warrior,” the latest episode of the latestStar Warsstreaming series. Every episode ofAhsoka’s first season was written by the character’s co-creator, Dave Filoni, who spearheaded the whole series. But “Shadow Warrior” has extra authorial significance because it’s the first episode Filoni has directed since the pilot....

Summary Alan Wake 2continues to ride high on its success that began almost immediately after its launch last October. Remedy Entertainment’sAlan Wake 2arrived 13 years after the original entry to high critical and fan acclaim, with many praising its survival horror design and use of live-action elements spliced into the action and mind-bending story. That story expanded into an even deeper narrative, weaving multiple characters and plots into a layered tale that twisted and turned into an arresting whole....