More Xbox Series X is Being Manufactured Than Xbox Series S

The next generation of consoles that includes PS5,Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S is finally here, but grabbing one isn’t that easy as it seems. While some of the popular retailers such as GameStop are selling a limited amount of these consoles via theirBlack Friday Sales, buying one amid this on-going pandemic isn’t really a walk in the park. Microsoft confirmed earlier this week that the shortage of Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S console will continue till the first half of 2021....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Crystal Williams

Most Cynical Marvel Heroes, Ranked

With hundreds ofMarvelheroes, both famous ones and more obscure characters, it’s only natural that there are major personality differences between the heroes. Some are on the optimistic, “glass half full” side. OtherMarvelheroes tend to go for cynicism and call things like they see them — which is usually in a not-so-sunny way. These heroes' cynicism and the way they view the world and approach people around them make them unique personalities whose adventures in comic books are fun to read about....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 884 words · Melissa Rodriguez

Most Mysterious NPCs In Gaming

NPCs breathe life into the game worlds players inhabit. Cannon-fodder, quest-givers, or trusty shopkeepers, NPCs exist for immersion and entertainment. Legions of players would admit that these non-playable characters are used and abused on a regular basis. RELATED:Cyberpunk 2077: Interesting NPCs In Night City What’s rare is for an NPC to disrupt this established status quo. The paradigm shift rests on many factors. It could be an NPC’s seeming omniscience of a game world and its events....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 975 words · Michelle Suarez

My Hero Academia Heroes Who Would Make Perfect Villains

My Hero Academiais well known for playing jump rope with the concept of heroism, as many of these superpowered “good guys” have let all the fame and fortune get to their heads. Many villainous organizations are attempting to revolutionize the current social system to make things free and fair, as they believe the heroes are essentially running a tyrannous regime. RELATED:My Hero Academia: Things To Look Forward To In Season 6...

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 1043 words · Carl Cook

Naruto: Orochimaru's Immortality, Explained

Orochimaru was one of the first major villains to be introduced inNaruto,nearly destroying the Leaf Village and being responsible for Sasuke’s desertion from it. As of the current point inBoruto,he’s still alive and kicking, while nearly every other villain inNarutoandNaruto Shippudenis gone. This is partially because Orochimaru has ceased his hostilities towards the village, but is also due to his cheating death multiple times. So how has he been able to do it?...

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 728 words · Gregory Morris

Nintendo eShop Changes May Hint at New Nintendo Direct

It’s been a while since the last Nintendo Direct, but fans think that recent changes to the Nintendo eShop may indicate that one is nearly here. Considering thatNintendooften announces Nintendo Direct events narrowly before they premiere, fans often look for any evidence that something is on its way. Thelast major Nintendo Directwas held back in September of 2022, which revealed details on both major and minor games, including finally naming theBreath of the Wildsequel asZelda: Tears of the Kingdom....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Derrick Mason

Nioh 2 Final DLC Release Date Revealed

Nioh 2has finally returned to the spotlight following a big information blowout by Koei Tecmo. The publisher recently announced aNioh 2Remaster and Complete Editionpackage for 2021, alongside confirmation of the long awaited PC port. With PC player finally happy to have a crack at developer Team Ninja’s Souls-like samurai sequel, PlayStation 4 players are still waiting on some outstanding DLC. Koei Tecmo confirms that while PC and PlayStation 5 players will have to waituntil February for aNioh 2complete bundle, existing PlayStation 4 players won’t have to wait all that long to conclude the journey....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Elizabeth Cruz

Norse Figures Who Could Be In God Of War Ragnarok

The reboot ofGod of Warwas celebrated by many as a return to form for the series and an excellent modernization of the franchise itself and everything in it… including Kratos. The angry Spartan has been humanized to a substantial extent without making him lose his edge, making for a deep and intriguing character whose responsibilities of fatherhood have helped him mature as a person. RELATED:Action RPGs To Play If You Like God Of War...

July 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1339 words · Samuel Hanna

One Break in Tradition Would Give BioShock 4 More Character

Summary It has been over four years sinceBioShock 4was announced, and since then, very little has been revealed about the title apart from rumors. Regardless, hopes are high that its developer, Cloud Chamber, has remained faithful to its word and is proceeding as planned, as no official confirmations have been given to indicate anything different despitereports ofBioShock 4going through development hell. It’s worth considering how Cloud Chamber could shake up the series inBioShock 4and offer a fresh yet faithful experience — specifically, how a shift to a third-person perspective might benefitBioShock 4, as opposed to the series' traditional first-person point of view....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 531 words · Maria Morris

One Year Later, Overwatch 2 Still Feels Like a Work in Progress

Summary After the originalOverwatchracked up game of the year awards and put the hero shooter genre on the map, expectations were understandably high for its sequel. Its initial reveal was promising, as the game promised a deep and highly replayable PvE experience alongside a significant update for the critically acclaimed multiplayer. Unfortunately, the launch ofOverwatch 2on June 18, 2025, was far from ideal. WhileOverwatch 2did hit some impressive player milestones when it debuted in early access, it was hit with a startling amount of negativity....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 818 words · Andrew Johnson

Pikmin 3 Deluxe Debuts at Top of Japanese Sales Charts

Despite the anticipatedPikmin 3 Deluxefinally making the jump from Nintendo’s failing Wii U to the highly-successful Switch,physical sales forPikmin 3in the UK were low during opening weekend. However, the game has not been struggling everywhere, and in fact it was recently reported to be the top-selling game on Famitsu’s Japanese sales charts for the week of October 26 to November 1. In that first week,Pikmin 3 Deluxesold 171,349 physical copies in Japan according to Famitsu’s chart, which was translated by Gematsu....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Caleb Martinez

Pokemon GO Has Big Plans for April 2022

Pokemon GOhas remained one of the world’s most popular mobile games ever since it first released in 2016, and Niantic has managed to keep the community engaged through constant content updates. There’s always something new to do inPokemon GO, with Niantic recently pulling the curtain back on what fans can look forward to in April 2022. Niantic’s plans forPokemon GOin April 2022 include a special Community Day that will add a brand-new Pokemon to the mix, not to mention a number of events that are taking place as part of theongoing Season of Alola....

July 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1124 words · Julie Cross

Pokemon GO: How to Beat Arlo (February 2021)

The start ofPokemon GO’s Team GO Rocket Event has brought many new things to the game including new Shadow Pokemon and new Raid Bosses. Out of all of these new things, however, the most significant are the updated parties for the members of Team GO Rocket. One of Team GO Rocket’s three leaders is Arlo, a powerful foe that can take the unpreparedPokemon GOplayer off guard. He, like the other high ranking members of Team GO Rocket, has powerful Pokemon with good type coverage....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 913 words · Erin Edwards PhD