Chocobo, next to cactuar and moogles, are one of the stapleFinal Fantasymascots. They first appeared inFinal Fantasy 2and have shown up in every title in the series since, taking the form of companions, enemies, pets, and even protagonists in spin-off series. Beloved by gamers,chocobos are often compared to horsesfor being large and ridable birds that characters use to get from place to place. Their designs are typically gold and are the size of ostriches, but there have been a range of models seen in the games with different colors and mass....

Taika Waititi quickly earned the love of countless Marvel fans when he brought his own hilariously quirky style to the director’s chair ofThor: Ragnarokand Jeff Goldblum fans also treated it to an approving nod. But somehow, it appears as though that film wasn’t quite “out there” enough for the New Zealand native filmmaker. His next entry in the series,Thor: Love and Thunder, seems poised to surpass the previous entry’s zaniness, but he’s not quite sure the world is ready for such a thing....

World of Warcraft: Shadowlandsintroduces a lot of content, bringing players new locations and abilities, as well as adding Covenants, mounts, and other collectibles. Without a proper plan, it might be overwhelming to try and figure out what to do every week or every day when logging intoWorld of Warcraft. Players' first priority should be reaching the new level cap now that players' toons have been squished down to level 50. There is a lot going on in the new expansion, but a good portion of the weekly and daily content forShadowlandswill require players to either be level 60or at least close to it....

There are few enemies inThe Legend of Zeldafranchise as bone-chilling as ReDeads. They first appear inOcarina of Time,but despite their unambiguously zombie-inspired appearance and behavior, conflicting lore on the ReDead suggests fans may never be certain about the origins of these most mysterious creatures in theLegend of Zeldagames. The February 2023 Nintendo Direct trailer forTears of the Kingdomshows ReDeads are returningafter a long hiatus. For fans of the series, this doesn’t just mean thatTears of the Kingdomwill ratchet up the scare factor compared toBreath of the Wild, but it also means another chance to demystify the origins of an iconic creature....

Battlefieldenthusiasts and shooter fans, prepare your arsenals for a valley of deals. The much-revered and action-packed series from EA and DICE is now the target of anAmazonsale. Games from the series are available at unbeatable prices, thanks to this special campaign. Whether you’re a long-time fan of the franchise or just someone looking for shooter action, there’s no better time to jump in. With discounts reaching a staggering 85%, these are deals you won’t want to pass up....

Quick Links Every holding inCrusader Kings 3can support a number of regular buildings. The number and variety of these buildings depends on a few factors, like innovations, cultures, and the local climate. Each de jure duchy capital also comes witha slot for a duchy building, which are unusually powerful and provide unique benefits. However, a few rare holdings come with an even rarer building slot, in which you’re able to buildspecial buildings....

Development onMarvel’s Avengersis reportedly set to end with Update 2.8 in March 2023, bringing an early demise to the divisive title. These reports arrive after rumors in December that developerCrystal Dynamics planned to sunset the titleby the end of 2023. Due to this early end, all future content is officially scrapped, leaving fans of the unfinished game with little to show for their loyalty. Marvel’s Avengersis no stranger to controversy, as early criticisms lead to the title launching to critical and commercial disappointment....

Ubisoft confirmed one of the major landmarks that will feature inAssassin’s Creed Valhalla. TheAssassin’s Creedserieshas a long history of letting players visit the world’s most famous landmarks, such as the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and the Tower of London, and it seems thatAssassin’s Creed Valhallawill be no different. On Twitter, a fan askedAssassin’s Creed ValhallaCreative Director Ashraf Ismail if players would be able to visit Stonehenge, the prehistoric monument found in Wiltshire, England....

Thirteen years later,The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimhas proven its lasting appeal by being one of the longest-played single-player games ever made. To this day, players still return to the world ofSkyrimto enjoy being creative with unique mods designed by the community, and the many mysteries hidden within the game’s world continue to be revealed as players explore the farthest reaches of Skyrim. However, now, Obsidian Entertainment’s fantasy RPGAvowedis about to arrive on the scene and may offer one of the very things that has keptSkyrimalive for so long, thoughAvowedappears to be quite different....

Bayonettacreator and executive director ofBayonetta 3Hideki Kamiya has shared a response following a call for a boycott from Bayonetta voice actor Hellena Taylor. Taylor askedBayonettafans to boycottBayonetta 3and to send their money to charity instead, after she says Platinum offered her an “immoral” $4,000 to voice Bayonetta in the sequel. Kamiya has since shared his immediate thoughts on Twitter in what’s the first official response to Taylor’s boycott. The root of the issue is what Taylor describes as a worker’s rights problem....

Among all the critical acclaim that the upcoming filmThe Whaleis getting, Brendan Fraser’s performance as the 600-pound Charlie is getting special recognition both for his acting and how the film was able to turn Fraser into the morbidly obese character. When the film was screened at TIFF, Fraser was asked to go into detail about what it was like to play Charlie. Fraser went into detail on what it was like to physically transform into the 600-pound Charlie while filmingThe Whale....

For years, rumors have been swirling that Warner Bros. Interactive had aSupermanvideo game in the works. Nothing has been officially announced, and it seems that’s because theSupermanproject was canceled. In any case, some new art has emerged online of the canceledSupermangame, showing what appears to be Superman himself flying through Metropolis. The art was posted online by Twitter user tatlinsky, who found it on Joel Dos Reis Viegas' personal website. Joel previously worked at WB Games Montreal, having worked onBatman: Arkham Originsas a character artist....

Many video games offer their players a fantastical take on the real world. For example, Game Freak’sPokemonfranchise is known for designing its regions using actual places, from France-themed Kalos to Hawai’i-themed Alola and beyond. Indie games are no different, and oftentimes go further in reflecting the visions of their smaller development teams. For Dreams Uncorporated and SYCK, one major goal behindCris Taleswas offering up “Colombian flavor” that isn’t usually portrayed by mainstream media....