While many of Nintendo’s IPs likeMariohave explored a variety of different genres, from platformers, to sports games, to puzzle games,The Legend of Zeldatends to stay true to its action-adventure roots. So, it came to the surprise of many when it was announced that theZeldaseries would receive its own musou spinoffin the form ofHyrule Warriors,a collaboration between Nintendo and Koei Tecmo, on the Wii U back in 2014. Many fans were surprised to see Nintendo allow such drastic experimentation with one of its most-beloved IPs, but theBreath of the Wildmusou prequelHyrule Warriors: Age of Calamitychanged that late last year, legitimizing the game genre in the eyes of many fans....

TheResident Evilfranchise has long been known for its depiction of monsters, whether the monsters are human or infected with some kind of virus or mold. The most recent installment in theResident Evilseries,Resident Evil Village, introduced players to new grotesque monsters in an isolated European village. Despite how terrifying the villains introduced inResident Evil Villageare, they definitely aren’t the only ones that players have come to be afraid of over the years....

Andrew Vigueras and Michael Riera of Machine Elf Studios have been close friends for years now, and they bonded over video games in their childhood, only to end up developing their own now. Their work is inspired by many of those titles they played years back, andLaxidazedoes shine its own light in a way that makes it rather unique and also very inclusive. Game Rant spoke to Vigueras about the influences on their work, how important to them it was to have an expansive story and world that meet the monster-taming archetype of game,how romance pans out inLaxidaze, and much more....

WhenMass Effect: Andromedawas announced, BioWare made it clear that the game’s protagonist would not be Commander Shepard, and that their story wrapped up with the end of the originalMass Effecttrilogy. AfterAndromeda’s disappointing reception, however, the trailer forMass Effect 4released at the Game Awards 2020 hinted heavily at Shepard’s survival and potential return as the series' player character. Although many fans would be pleased to see Shepard return, there are some reasons this may not be a good idea....

Whether you’re aMortal Kombatveteran, a dabbler, or you’ve never played at all, you’re probably familiar with Sub-Zero.The iconic ninja has been locked in an eternal battle with rival Scorpion for decades,with the pair appearing in almost every franchise entry to date in some guise or other. They’re not justMortal Kombaticons, they’re pop culture legends in their own right. RELATED:Mortal Kombat: Sub-Zero’s 10 Best Outfits, Ranked Of the two, Sub-Zero may be the most notorious....

Nitara makes her firstMortal Kombatappearance in Deadly Alliance, where she gets entangled with the schemes ofMortal Kombatvillains Quan Chi and Shang Tsung to rule all the Realms. Despite her stereotypical appearance, the vampire Nitara remains on the side of good. And her alignment doesn’t make her a pushover, either. RELATED:Mortal Kombat: Things That Don’t Make Sense About The Film At the hands of the right player, Nitara can dish out lethal Fatalities and Brutalities that fit her vampiric nature....

Created by Hagoromo Otsutsuki as a means of maintaining peace within the Uchiha clan and the larger shinobi world they inhabited, the Uchiha stone tablet was a sacred monument concealed within the Naka shrine in Konohagakure. Hidden in the clan’s secret meeting room, located beneath the seventh tatami mat on the far right of the space, the tablet was considered an integral part of the Uchiha’s heritage, with its contents said to be a record of the shinobi world’s history....

Stray Godsis a small title that has some interesting ambitions. Developer Summerfall Studios describes the game as an “adventure musical,” which is a “one part narrative-driven adventure and one part interactive musical.” Musical games, especially in the sense thatStray Godsis attempting to achieve, have not really been seen before, which has resulted in many seeing the game as a unique effort. However, since the game first landed on Kickstarter back in 2019, it has since had a change of title and picked up Humble Games as its publisher....

Valve confirms various details about theSteam Deckand its official docking station with a clip that notably includes the Xbox logo, a Nintendo Switch emulator, and more subtle nods. TheSteam Deckcontinues to get software updates and other fixes as Valve improves its performance, and now more PC enthusiasts can get their hands on one of the devices. Valve released the Steam Deck in February and fans of the hybrid-style gameplay patiently anticipated their devices as wait lists dwindled down....

Sony Pictures has released an official clip from the highly awaited flickVenom: Let There Be Carnage, which introduces viewers to the film’s supervillain. The 30-second teaser footage was exclusively shared by the production studio on various social media channels and already has fans talking about how the film will portray the popular character from the comics. As the title suggests,Sony’sVenom: Let There Be Carnagewill see the anti-hero Venom go up against Carnage, the evil symbiote....

Summary The Iron Giant is at the center of things inOne Pieceright now, and fans are incredibly excited to see what direction Oda takes this particular plotline in. The Iron Giant was introduced to the fans at the beginning ofthe Egghead Island arc, and ever since then, this giant has proven itself to be very important. Recently, in One Piece chapter 1111, the Iron Giant was seen awakening once again, and now, it is going to be heavily involved in the climax of the Egghead Island arc....

Eiichiro Oda’sOnePiecedoesn’t spare its readers any details in terms of lore and world-building. Since Roronoa Zoro has been around since the first few chapters, he’s had a lot of story points built around him, especially his swords. RELATED:Manga Series We Can’t Believe Are Still Ongoing (& How Long They Are) Through his journey to becoming the world’s strongest swordsman, he’s gone through at least nine different swords. Each of these weapons has its own backstory and interesting quirks....

God of Warseries has come a long way since its initial release back in 2005. While the original game is still regarded as one of the greatest action games of all time, it has seen its fair of share controversies. One of the most prominent ones includes the iconic mini-game at the beginning. While 2018’sGod of Warremoved this controversial feature, fans have often wondered whether such inclusion was necessary or it was there just as a fan service....