Google Partnering With Ubisoft, id Software on New Game Console?

At GDC 2019,Googlewill host a keynote presentation where it will unveil its vision for “the future of gaming,” which is widely rumored to be anew video game console. While speculation is ongoing, Google has now confirmed some special guests for the event. On Twitter earlier today, the official Google Developers account confirmed that Ubisoft and id Software will be a part of the upcoming event. Amy Hennig, who worked atUncharteddeveloper Naughty Dog and then at EA, will also be a special guest as well as Crystal Dynamics, the developer ofTomb RaiderandSquare Enix’sAvengersgame....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 340 words · Michael Davis

Gotham Knights Plot Holes & Inconsistencies

Gotham Knightsis not doing well in reviews unlike theBatman: Arkhamgames. It’s not all bad though as fans are seemingly happy with some of the game’s aspects such as the multiplayer and the story. This is a big step up from theBatman: Arkhamgames too as the city of Gotham feels more alive and it is now a looter RPG instead of a stealth-infused action game. RELATED:The Best And Worst Things About Gotham Knights...

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 937 words · Tiffany Francis

Happy 20th Anniversary, Doom

This was the game that cemented my love for FPS titles On July 23, 2025,Doomwas released. Although it was far from the first FPS game I ever played (I was rockingCatacombandWolfensteinalready), it had a profound effect on me, as I tirelessly spent hundreds of hours accessing every little secret it had to offer. It was also one of the only videogames my father and I played together, and one of the fondest memories I have of him....

June 23, 2025 · 1 min · 208 words · Mary Jimenez

Honor Among Thieves: Best D&D Character Stunts And How To Roleplay Them In A Real Session

Viewers ofDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thievesfamiliar with the tabletop game know that the film will encounter a rather odd dilemma at the onset. Alongside the pressure of encapsulating almost 50 years’ worth ofDungeons & Dragonslore into a feature-length film,Honor Among Thievesis challenged with visually representing the various hijinks and wild roleplaying stories that often happen atD&Dtables. And represent it did, resulting in a fantasy flick with a visual spectacle that did justice to mere descriptions and illustrations inD&Drulebooks....

June 23, 2025 · 7 min · 1293 words · Cameron Rubio

How to get & redeem an XDefiant closed beta code

Check out thisCall of Dutycompetitor XDefiantlooks to be the most significant challenger to Activision’s massiveCall of Dutyfranchise in a long time. With a breadth of formerCoDdevelopers and even former pro players working on it at Ubisoft San Francisco, it aims to provide familiar FPS gameplay with the community in mind. Furthermore, theXDefiantclosed beta is going on right now. Players who have access can see how the game is shaping up....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Cynthia Villanueva

How To Sneak Up On Pokemon And Surprise Them In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’sThe Indigo DiskDLC has introduced many new things to the latestPokemongame. It has also made features that were there when the game first released even more fun, as they will help you complete objectives known as Bonus Blueberry Quests. When you complete these quests, players will be given Blueberry Points (BP), which can be spent on spawning boosts and other special items. While playingPokemon Scarlet and Violet, you might have noticed that you cansneak up behind Pokemonand throw Poke Balls at them in order to catch or begin a surprise battle with them....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 330 words · Corey Wolf

It's Official: Thor is Still Trying To Start The Avengers' Steamiest Romance

Marvel just teased a romance betweenThorand She-Hulk again, seemingly confirming that the two are at least casually seeing each other outside of work, although She-Hulk isn’t ready to put a label on it. However, forfans who ship the Marvel couple, this is the latest tidbit of evidence that there’s a clear connection between them. Spider-Man vs. the Sinister Sixteen#1, written by J. Michael Straczynski, with art by Phil Noto, opens with a quiet moment, before all hell presumably breaks loose for the hero, as Peter Parker takes Mary Jane on a date....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 540 words · Kristi Harrell

It’s Not Too Late: Simon Pegg’s Superhero Trilogy Still Deserves a Killer Live-Action Remake

Early in his career,Simon Peggappeared in an audio-drama version ofStrontium Dog, playing protagonist Johnny Alpha, and with the franchise long overdue for a live-action adaptation, there is still time for Pegg to star in the film. Even if he didn’t take the lead, the actor could still play a pivotal role in bringingStrongtium Dogto life. Pegg voiced Johnny Alpha in the early 2000s, portraying the character inStrontium Dog: Down to EarthandStrontium Dog: Fire from Heaven, as well as the crossoverJudge Dredd: Pre-Emptive Revenge....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Daniel Pittman

I’m Convinced One Of The DCU’s Best Batman Castings Would Actually Be Better Returning To The Other DC Hero Role He Played 20 Years Ago

I think that one ofDCU’s most popular choices forBatmaninBatman: The Brave and the Boldwould be better suited to a different character, whom he had already played decades previously. Few debates are more heated than who should don the cowl of Batman. As James Gunn and Peter Safranreboot the DCU, a tidal wave of fan theories and suggestions have proliferated online. One name keeps popping up – and while he’s got the looks, the build, the charisma, and a growing résumé, I can’t help but think he’d be even better returning to the other DC superhero he portrayed nearly 20 years ago....

June 23, 2025 · 4 min · 817 words · Donna Coffey

Johnny Cage's Role In Mortal Kombat 2 Is The Complete Opposite Of His Last Movie Appearance

Mortal Kombat 2’shandling of Johnny Cage will hopefully make up for the last time he appeared in a live-action movie. Even thoughMortal Kombatis one of the most popular video game franchises of all time, its movie adaptations have never really found success. As of now, there have been three live-actionMortal Kombatmovies. The 1995 and 2021 films both received mixed reviews, whereas 1997’sMortal Kombat: Annihilationis seen as a huge disaster. Therefore, fans are hoping that theupcomingMortal Kombat 2will redeem the franchise on the big screen....

June 23, 2025 · 4 min · 699 words · Kelly Smith

Knight Squad was the most fun I had at PAX South

And it wasn’t even close If you were to take booths’ popularity at PAX South and plot them on a heat map, most of the obvious candidates would stick out. Twitch would be red hot, as it constantly had a flurry of people swarming to watch their favorite streamers.Dreadnoughtwould be lit up too, because it was one of the largest displays and the crowd seemed to take a liking to it....

June 23, 2025 · 4 min · 657 words · Mark Peterson

Leverage: Redemption Season 3 Ending Explained: Parker Cons A Conman

Warning: The following contains spoilers forLeverage: RedemptionSeason 3, Episode 10. Leverage: Redemptionseason 3 ends with a caper inspired by film noir in “The Side Job.” The episode follows Parker (Beth Riesgraf) as she takes on an outside job, and the team decides to see just what she is up to. Throughout the hour, Parker sets her sights on a factory owner who employs children of undocumented immigrants, and the team has to scramble to make sure that Parker is working the con without her own feelings distracting her....

June 23, 2025 · 9 min · 1758 words · Lisa Underwood

Microsoft isn’t jacking up the price for Xbox Series X controllers

Staying $60 As we barrel toward the next generation of Sony and Microsoft’s consoles, we’re faced with the looming threat of raised prices around all corners. There has been persistent talk that games will increase from $60 to $70 soon enough. Last week, we learned thatPS5 controllers will cost $10 more than PS4 controllers. At least we know that Xbox controller prices will stay level for now. As part of anextremely busy news day for Microsoft, it was revealed that Xbox Series S/X controllers will be $60....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 266 words · Elijah Prince