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With the continued success of the MCU,Marvelis on a roll in Hollywood, and the IP is starting to make waves in gaming, also, through the likes ofSpider-ManandGuardians of the Galaxy. Some efforts have been met with overwhelming critical acclaim, yet others likeMarvel’s Avengerscouldn’t live up to the property’s lofty name. Each project that carries the company’s logo has to deal with inherently high expectations, making universal praise harder to come by....

May 12 is looking like a busy day for gamers of all types as two of the year’s biggest titles will be competing for players' attention. Not only isThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomreleasing that day, butDiablo 4is beginning its Server Slam beta as well, offering players one final chance to check out the game before it releases in June. With the proper launch of the highly anticipated sequel toZelda: Breath of the Wildclashing withDiablo4’s new Server Slam beta, the weekend of May 12-14 might give players a preview of 2023’s Game of the Year match-up....

Summary Mojang is gearing up for the release ofMinecraft’s anticipated 1.21 update, which is already confirmed to introduce a wide range of fascinating new content to the sandbox title. Despite not being slated for release until mid-2024, fans have already been shown examples of what the update will entail, with new mobs, blocks, structures, and mechanics taking center stage. One of the most interesting confirmed elements ofMinecraft1.20 is the introduction of the Crafter block, which aims to automate the game’s crafting process and save players a lot of time....

Niantic Labs cracked the code for mobile augmented reality (AR) and location-based games when it releasedPokemon Goin 2016. The company hasn’t slowed down its innovations since. It recently announcedMonster Hunter Now, which will bring the legendary creatures of Capcom’s fantasy IP to parks and streets across the globe starting September 2023. Players can alsoto get an early glimpse of the gameplay. This new game showcases augmented reality monster battlesthatPokemon Gopopularized, but it also brings some fresh character customization features that the Nintendo title lacks....

One Pieceis one of the longest-running manga series in the world. It consists of epic adventures, incredible fights, and ridiculous levels of storytelling. It is for these reasons thatOne Piecekeeps growing in popularity. RELATED:One Piece: All Yonko Crews, Ranked Oda’s ability to build up tension is simply brilliant, and it has helped him create some very shocking moments. He is able to keep the information well hidden until it is finally time to lift the curtain....

Riot Games is really busy with esports events right now.League of Legendsis in the midst of MSI, bringing the best teams of several big regions together, while at the same time Riot’s young tactical hero shooterValorantis in the midst of VCT Masters. The competitive scene ofValoranthas spent its whole life online so far, ever since the game launched in June 2020. Now, pro players are coming together in Reykjavik, Iceland to compete forValorantsupremacy....

Summary A recent Sony blog post seemingly teases aPlayStation Showcasescheduled to be held later this month. Rumors of a 2024PlayStationShowcase have been steadily mounting for a while now, but this may be the first official allusion towards the event. Ever since PlayStation pulled away from physical events like E3, the company has relied on large-scale online streams to announce brand-new first-party games and big third-party titles. Sony has held Showcases on a near-annual basis since the PS5’s launch, and expectations for the next one are high after the 2023 PlayStation Showcase was disappointing for some fans, owing to its focus on announcing live-service titles instead of the big single-player games the brand is known for....

The next big Pokemon title currently lined up isPokemon Legends: Arceus, a title that promises to take thePokemonfranchise in a brand new direction. Over the years, the franchise has tried out a wide variety of genres and gameplay mechanics ranging from a digital adaptation of the trading card game to a MOBA, butPokemon Legends: Arceusmay be ready to bring survival gameplay into the mix. A popular leaker not only suggests that the game will feature hardcore resource management, but it will also reportedly be the longestPokemongame ever....

As it’s a fan-made categorization, what defines a pseudo-legendaryPokémonis often confused among players who haven’t come across the term before. For the most part, a pseudo-legendary Pokémon will be a three-stage evolutionary line, be placed at the end of the Pokédex right before the legendaries, and always have a base stat total of 600, making them some of the strongest non-legendary Pokémon in their respective regions. Related:Pokémon Sword & Shield: 10 Pro Tips For Raids Often times, fans will mistake a Pokémon’s design or placement in the Pokédex to mean that it is a pseudo-legendary, or its popularity among fans of the anime show and films to mean that as well....

Some video game properties are exclusively for mature audiences, and others are for younger fans, but there are a handful that strive to be fun for everyone.Nintendohas been straddling this line for years, but the emergence of some franchises means that families don’t necessarily have to invest in the Nintendo ecosystem to have access to unanimously amusing games.LEGOis one of the properties that can be found, in most incarnations, on a wide range of platforms....

ThePlayStation VR2headset has been officially unveiled and Sony’s plans to improve the device across the board are now confirmed. It’s not just about the VR headset’s screens, improved to 2,000x2,040 resolution per eye from 960x1,080, or an increase in the field of view from 100° to 110°. Sony’s also improving thePS VR2’s sensory technology, features that work with users' sight, hearing, and touch. That’s what makes a newly published Sony patent tied to in-headset haptic sensors particularly interesting....

A rumored leak regardingMortal Kombat 11potentially reveals previously unannounced DLC. If the rumors are true, some characters who haven’t been playable in over a decade may be coming toMortal Kombat 11. NetherRealm Studio’s 11th iteration of its hyper-violent fighting game is the first to be on PS5 and Xbox Series X. Initially launching in March 2019, the game’s latest update comes in the form ofMortal Kombat Ultimate,out now.Ultimatehas been marketed has having the completeMK11roster, so the potential addition of even more kombatants comes as a shock to many....

Summary According to a new rumor from a notable insider, Nintendo has planned on re-releasing two games for the Nintendo Switch, potentially in 2025. These twoNintendo Switchre-releases are games that are also from two notable Nintendo platforms: the GameCube and the 3DS. This rumor has piqued the curiosity of many Nintendo fans, and has gotten them speculating about what game he is alluding to. This rumor comes courtesy of PH Brazil, a notable insider and journalist who had leaked information aboutthe Nintendo Switch successor console....