In all forms of entertainment, it’s always nice to celebrate the franchises we love especially for those that help bring them to life. Later this year is the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony taking place on 18 September (19 for the UK) and is one of the most prestigious events in the United States with its accomplishments being recognised worldwide. Check out the trailer for The Last of Us below!...
Sometimes we can look back on our favourite video games through rose-tinted glasses with our minds playing tricks making us believe that those games are better than they were. To be fair, everything is comparable to its time. For example, we may love 2007’sUncharted: Drake’s Fortuneon PS3. Sure it wasn’t a perfect game, but it was still a lot of fun and looked great for its time. However, compared toUncharted 4: A Thief’s Endwhich was released in 2016 onPS4, it can be considered as an unfair comparison to make....
The originalTwisted Metal(AKA the 1995 classic) in finally going to be playable on modern consoles again, and it’s about time too.As far as video games are concerned, the Twisted Metal franchise has been quiet for some time now. The most recent entry was, confusingly,Twisted Metal- the 2012 reboot of the series which released on PS3. Admittedly, the reboot didn’t really amount to much given that nothing else has come out since, but with theTV series now on the horizon, maybe Twisted Metal is finally getting the revival it deserves....
Content warning: This article makes reference to alcohol and addiction. As IGNreports, theSpider-Manstar stated during aninterviewon Jay Shetty’sOn Purposepodcast that “all I could think about was having a drink”. He revealed that after challenging himself to stop drinking for several months to prove to himself that he didn’t “have a problem”, he became the happiest he’s ever been. Advert Advert “It’s interesting. I didn’t one day wake up and say, ‘I’m giving up drinking'....
Who would you say that the greatest Jedi ever is? Luke Skywalker seems like an obvious choice - I’m sure no one would question anyone who thought he was the best. Other than him though, there’s still plenty of other respectable options - there’s Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn just to name a few. Take a look at the trailer forAhsokabelow. Over on Twitter, fans have been debating whether or not Anakin’s crimes should disqualify him from this high praise: “Anakin is the Chosen One, but he’s not the greatest Jedi....
Few things can command more hype than a successful video game revival. There’s truly no better feeling than one of your favourite franchisesfinallygetting some recognition, years after it was last officially acknowledged. I mean, just look at theFableseries. Apart fromFable Anniversary(a remastered version ofFable: The Lost Chapters), the last main Fable game released in 2010. Now thatFable(as in, the rebooted version) is happening, it’sone of the most exciting games on the horizon....
It’s full steam ahead on Assassin’s Creed over at Ubisoft. There are a whopping 11 titles in the franchise in development right now, so you’d imagine that means that there’s a bit of something for everyone. Apparently not though, as there are still characters that fans would love to see return. What are those11 games, I hear you say? Well, next up we haveAssassin’s CreedMiragewhich is set to release on 12 October and will featureValhalla’s Basim....
If the latest rumour is to be believed, it appears as ifAssassin’s Creed Codename Red’s release window has appeared online - and it’s much closer than we originally expected. The next game to release isAssassin’s CreedMiragewhich will launch on 12 October. The game featuresValhalla’s Basim and is set in ninth century Baghdad. You’ll also be thrilled to know that it mercifullyhas the smallest AC map in years. The free-to-playCodename Jaderecently put out a call for playtesters, plus there’sAssassin’s Creed Nexuswhichwill mark the return of Ezio Auditore....
That being said, with theAssassin’s Creedseries being 16 years old at the time of writing with nearly countless releases, it would be understandable if fans felt that the formula was getting a little stale. Over the years, we’ve gone from pure stealth assassination, to open-world shenanigans, heavyinspirations from the RPG genre, right back to stealth with the upcoming release ofAssassin’s Creed Mirage. Advert Advert Take a look at the trailer forAssassin’s Creed Chronicles: Russiabelow!...
It seems that amost wantedfan favourite Need for Speed game of yesteryear is the next in line for a modern-day makeover. Not to be confused with the 2012 game of the same name, it looks likeNeed for Speed: Most Wanted(2005) is getting a remake after it was accidentally confirmed ahead of schedule. Advert Advert It’s not unusual for publisherElectronic Artsto put out remasters for the Need for Speed series, after all,Hot Pursuitreceived a remaster in 2021....
Naughty Dog fans are pleading for the return of the Jak & Daxter series, a long-lost franchise that hasn’t had a new game since 2009.It’s no secretNaughty Doghas been responsible for some of the biggest gaming franchises ever conceived, likeCrash Bandicoot,Uncharted, and of course,The Last Of Us. They’re a team of developers that very rarely miss when it comes to new games, but fans believe one of their series has been missing for far too long, Jak & Daxter....
James Gunn and Peter Safran’s vision for the rebooted DCU is beginning to take shape as several names have now been added to the cast list for the upcomingSuperman: Legacy. Blue Beetleis set to release on 18 August. Take a look at the film in action below. The duo’s DCU will kick off withSuperman: Legacy, which will start ‘Chapter One: Gods and Monsters’. Previously, it was announced thatDavid Corenswet will portray Clark Kentwhile Rachel Brosnahan will bring Lois Lane to life....
Well, today is an exciting day. Why? It marks the release of Night School Studio’sOxenfree II: Lost Signals. It’s already one of 2023’s best-reviewed games and Netflix subscribers can grab it for free. Take a look at the trailer forOxenfree II: Lost Signalsbelow. Advert Advert Elsewhere, Gaming Nexuswrote, “For only being a four-hour-long gameOxenfree II: Lost Signalshas a lot to say. A narrative that is more intricate than its predecessor, while still holding onto the framework that madeOxenfreestand out....
