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Over the last few weeks, streamers and other content creators have helped Blizzard showcase the closed-alpha build for the upcomingOverwatch 2. Through these content creators, fans have learned a little more about the upcoming 5v5 shooter, including somechanges made to fan-favoriteOverwatchcharacters. According to developer Blizzard,Overwatch 2isn’t a direct sequel per se; both the firstOverwatchandOverwatch 2are meant to coexist, giving players the option to play either game. Players will be able to play PvP matches with anyone playing either game, whileOverwatch 2specifically will have a heavy focus on PvE story missions....

Summary The next chapter inGod of Waris one that many fans of the franchise have been speculating on since the open ending ofGod of War Ragnarok. WithRagnarokseeing Kratos and Atreus going different ways in a bittersweet departure, the next game in the series could see the story venturing away from the Norse gods, especially when it comes to Atreus and his self-appointed mission of searching for the remaining Giants. The nextGod of Warwill likely seeAtreus on his own, and this search for Giants could lead him to some new and exciting realms that the franchise has yet to explore....

TheSaints Rowfranchise has had a bit of a turbulent history in the last few years. With the first game in the series being a solidGTAcompetitor, the second game being a genuinely excellent open-world crime game, the third presenting itself as a goofier and more over-the-top game, and the fourth deciding to turn it all up to 11,theSaints Rowserieshas changed a lot over the years, and with each change, the fan-base has become more divided....

Jon Kasdan, who serves as series creator and executive producer for Disney Plus’Willowseries, said part of the creative direction the series took was inspired by the movie his father, Lawrence Kasdan, wrote,Star Wars: The Force Awakens. When Disney acquired Lucasfilm Ltd. in 2012, it seemed obvious that the huge get for the company was George Lucas’Star Wars. Fans wondered about the other properties under the Lucasfilm banner,Indiana JonesandWillow,the niche fantasy movie Ron Howard had directedin 1988 starring Warwick Davis....

Though Pedro Pascal’s big claim to fame was his role as Oberyn Martell onGame of Thrones, the celebrity has more recentlystarred as the lead inThe Mandalorian, and will portray Joel in the HBO adaptation ofThe Last of Us. David Harbour has appeared inStranger Things,Suicide Squad, andHellboy, while Lana Condor is known for her roles inTo All the Boys,Alita: Battle Angel, andX-Men: Apocalypse. RELATED:World of Warcraft Nefarian Has a Unique Interaction With Evokers in Blackwing Lair...

During PAX East it was revealed thatAnimal Crossing: New Horizonswill have a top-down perspective togglethat lets players return to the visual style of the originalAnimal Crossing. Some people are still living in that world, such as streamer and speedrunner BrianMp16, who is allegedly on track to become the first player to ever legitimately earn a billion bells in the GameCube original after nearly 180 hours. Brian is a Kansas streamer who primarily playsAnimal CrossingandThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time,and says he has thus far done “everything else” to pushAnimal Crossingto its limits....

An artist has likely made their nephew’s day by custom-paintingGod of Warart onto a pair of shoes. The impressive illustration would likely gain praise among fans even on with a more standard medium, but given how unique it is, many are envious of the recipient of thisGod of Warart. God of War: Ragnarokreleased in 2022 to critical and fan acclaim, serving as a worthy successor to the 2018God of Warreboot of the franchise....

The enigmas inAssassin’s Creed Mirageareeasier to find than the gear chests, but solving them is another matter entirely. Some of the riddles and clues are devious, and even those that aren’t can be difficult to understand. One particularly enigmatic enigma goes by the title “Delight by the Dome.” Players can find this one in the Abbasiyah District of Baghdad, and instead of a riddle or hint all players get is a simple map....

Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s parkour mechanics are extremely fun, so it’s always a hoot to traverse through busy areas with tons of climbable walls and support structures. However, there are certain parts of the map that are completely barren. In these cases, it’s best to hop on a camel or a horse and ride through the sand until Basim has reached his destination. Since gamers will most likely have left their mount behind while exploring the city, they might have a hard time relocating it once they’ve reached an area where the mount will come in handy....

Summary Despite the current onslaught of layoffs consuming the industry and rumors that the publisher is in serious trouble, Ubisoft seems determined to stick with its plans to release at least another sixAssassin’s Creedgames in the near future. From live-service platforms to sprawling RPGs to mobile adventures and a good few in between,the upcoming slate ofAssassin’s Creedtitlesis promising, but does run the risk of oversaturating the franchise once again, something that Ubisoft has managed largely to avoid since the release ofAssassin’s Creed Originsin 2017....

In July 2022,Blumhousefounder Jason Blum tweeted that he has been enjoying Legos. This was fun for fans of the production company’s horror films to hear about, and Blum also responded to a fan question about what types of Lego he has been using. Some of the mostpopular Blumhouse horror moviesincludeGet Out(2017),Halloween(2018),Happy Death Day(2017), andThe Black Phone(2022). RELATED:They/Them: Everything We Know About The Upcoming Blumhouse Horror Movie Jason Blum tweeted about his new hobby and said, “I have become addicted to assembling Lego’s....

Summary Though it had humble beginnings on the MSX2, a Japanese home computer that was incredibly popular during the 1980s,Metal Gearhelped codify the stealth video game genre and went on to createa massively successful franchise. During its ascent to the top, a number of games in the series felt the wrath of the most feared word in the industry;cancelation. For everythingfrom ports to entirely new spin-offs,theMetal Gearseries has seen its fair share of games come and go....

Capcom’s recent success with theResident Evilremakes begs the question what other franchises it could revitalize usingthe RE Engine. Modern sequels such asDevil May Cry 5,Monster Hunter Rise, and nowStreet Fighter 6were and are being made with the engine, but remaking classic games could introduce newcomers to many of Capcom’s long-running franchises. WithDevil May Cry 5in particular being a huge success for the series, the company could remakeDevil May Cry 3using the same tools....