Star Wars fans horrified to learn how young Darth Vader was when he died

I always hated the moment inStar Wars: Return of the Jediwhen Luke lifts Darth Vader’s helmet to reveal the sad and lonely man inside the suit. Not because it’s a bad scene, it’s pretty terrific, but because it really encapsulated a man who was lost in his emotions for too long. Star Wars Outlawsis almost here and we can’t wait to play more Darth Vader, who we learned so much more about during the prequels, died very young, really....

August 21, 2024 · 2 min · 280 words · Matthew Chavez

Star Wars fans mourn death of 'most interesting' Sith we've had in years

Disney’slatestStar WarsTV Show,The Acolyte, just got cancelled. Apologies in advance for being the bearer of bad news if you were somehow unaware, or alternatively congratulations if you hated it. Advert Advert Regardless of your opinion onThe Acolyte, which frankly could go either way considering the incredibly divisive reception that it received, fans are seemingly in agreement on at least one thing; we’re gonna miss The Stranger. In arecent Reddit threadon the Star Wars subreddit, fans shared their misery regarding The Stranger in a thread titled “Despite The Acolyte being canceled, I hope we can see Qimir again in some capacity....

August 21, 2024 · 2 min · 240 words · Danielle Johnson

Starfield fans obsessed with new free update that totally changes the game

A brand new update forBethesda’s2023 space exploration RPGStarfieldis here, and it’s pretty obvious that players are only interested in one specific feature that the patch has to offer. WhenStarfieldfirst dropped, the review scores and the player reception were relatively disappointing. Most folks agreed that it’s a solid 7/10, the type of game that has a good framework but very little in the way of engaging content. Bethesda have heard the playerbase’s qualms however, and they’ve decided to add a “long-requested” feature that’s sure to fix everything; a cool space buggy....

August 21, 2024 · 2 min · 280 words · Heather Espinoza

Tomb Raider fans rejoice, Lara Croft is officially back with a slick new design

2024 has already been an exciting year for Lara Croft fans with news of an upcoming animated show and a brand-new upcoming RPG. However, it seems as though theTomb Raiderprotagonist is not done there after making a surprise appearance at last night’s Gamescom opening show. Check out the trailer forTomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croftbelow! From the upcoming animated showTomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croftto RPGTomb Raider: Shadows of Truth,our favourite archeologist is set to be a busy girl....

August 21, 2024 · 2 min · 247 words · John Hoover

Xbox finally explained what caused the Red Ring of Death and fans aren't impressed

If you were ever unfortunate enough to see your Xbox 360 exhibit the dread Red Ring Of Death, I’m so, so sorry.The hardware issue inMicrosoft’slast-gen console affected a lot of people, though with the power of hindsight we now know why, and why it’llhopefullynever happen again.Check out the surprise announcement trailer forMafia: The Old CountrybelowThe story of theXbox360 is actually incredibly interesting, and there’s been a documentary and countless YouTube videos discussing its creation and Microsoft’s race to get it out before Sony’sPlayStation3....

August 21, 2024 · 6 min · 1265 words · Taylor Harris

Xbox gamers stunned by over $400 free store credit

Sometimes, waiting before you cash in all those Xbox points pays off.Xboxusers have been left in awe of one gamer’s financial savvy skills after said gamer ended up with $400 worth of free store credit.As distracting as it is to learn that amajor 2024 Xbox release is headed to PlayStation, you need to stay focused if you’re to channel the same energy as the above user did.AdvertHave you seen the teaser trailer forSecret Level?...

August 21, 2024 · 8 min · 1507 words · Wesley Wilson

Xbox gamers surprised with massive Game Pass price cut

Xbox Game Pass is getting a new tier, and a select-few can try it out for just $1/£1, a pretty good deal if you ask me. Xboxregularly gives its fans the opportunity to get a month ofXbox Game Passfor mere pocket change, though its latest offer is a bit more unique than that. Check out the surprise trailer forMafia: The Old Countrybelow The company recently announced that it’ll be rolling out a new tier for Xbox Game Pass called Xbox Game Pass Standard....

August 21, 2024 · 2 min · 232 words · Jose Vincent

Batman: Arkham Shadows looks like the best Batman game we've seen in years

breaking newsBatman: Arkham Shadow’sfirst official gameplay trailer has been shown off at Gamescom’s Opening Night Live show, and it looks better than expected.The two minute trailer has given us a glimpse of what the controls could be like, as well as the story it’s planning to tell.Check out the trailer forBatman: Arkham ShadowbelowAdvertBatman: Arkham Shadowtakes place betweenBatman: Arkham OriginsandBatman: Arkham Asylumin the timeline, so don’t expect it to retcon the disastrous extension of the seriesSuicide Squad: Kill The Justice Leaguetried to be....

August 20, 2024 · 5 min · 986 words · Jacob Jones

Bloodborne fans lose it as PC version hits 120fps

Maybe we’ll never getBloodborneon PC, or a remaster of the game for modern consoles. Perhaps Fromsoftware really doesn’t care to revisit the gem of their Soulslike back catalogue, but emulation teams are hard at work trying to do what the Japanese developer won’t. Have you played theElden RingDLC yet? It’s one of our highlights of the year so far Using the latest version of ShadPS4, the emulation community is getting closer and closer to makingBloodborneon PC a reality....

August 20, 2024 · 2 min · 272 words · Michael Larson

Borderlands 4 officially confirmed, coming 2025

breaking newsAt Opening Night Live,Borderlands 4was finally announced and it’s coming in 2025.That’s not too long to wait, and it’s not much of a surprise that the announcement has come so soon after the release of the film - perhapsGearboxwanted to clear the taste out of everyone’s mouths.Borderlands 4is coming in 2025We didn’t get to see much at all. A meteorite seemed to crash on an unknown planet, wreathed in flames....

August 20, 2024 · 6 min · 1186 words · Hannah Brock

Deadpool & Wolverine subtly cancelled another MCU movie with one line, fans think

With Marvel’s latest movieDeadpool & Wolverinecontinuing to top the box office, talk has turned to one character who made a surprise appearance. Check out a teaser clip fromDeadpool & Wolverinebelow! The following story contains spoilers forDeadpool & Wolverine Advert Advert Released incinemasjust last month,Deadpool & Wolverinenot only starred Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in the titular roles but it also welcomed back all manner of past superheroes. From Jennifer Garner’s Elektra, Channing Tatum’s Gambit to Dafne Keen’s X-23, theMarvelmovie welcomed back old faces and introduced the new in its dive into the Multiverse....

August 20, 2024 · 2 min · 316 words · Gabriella Lynch

Dying Light: The Beast officially announced

breaking news breaking news breaking news It’s Gamescom Opening Night Live, and a new Dying Light game just got announced calledDying Light: The Beast. Check out the trailer below Advert Advert We last saw Kyle Crane when he supposedly died at the end ofDying Light: The Following, but somehow he’s still alive and kicking. Sporting a slightly more sinister look and some new skills we see Kyle slashing away at zombies while showing off his flashy parkour techniques....

August 20, 2024 · 1 min · 195 words · Robert Mitchell

Dying Light: The Beast teaser found online ahead of full reveal

Gamescom 2024 finally kicks off this week and gamers can expect heaps of news about upcoming titles. As per, the run-up to the event will be full of hints about what we can expect to be showcased and it appears thatDying Lightis set to make an appearance. Check out the trailer forDying Lightbelow! Advert Advert As yet another title in the zombie apocalypse genre,Dying Lightstands out for its entertaining combat and is perhaps best known for allowing players to boot zombies in the face....

August 20, 2024 · 2 min · 224 words · Mary Mitchell