When Todd Phillips first pitched his Oscar-winningJokermovie to Warner Bros., he proposed a new label called “DC Black” that would release darker, R-rated standalone takes onclassic DC Comics characters. Warner decided not to set up an official label and instead just gave Phillips free rein to write and directJokeras he wanted, so they could see how that would do before proceeding with any new official DC label. ButJokerwas an unprecedented hit, sparking worldwide conversations (mostly about whether it would inspire real-life violence) and grossing over $1 billion at the global box office, the first time ever for an R-rated effort, and Warner hasn’t done anything with the DC Black label since....

It’s been a couple months now since the reveal of the Rogue class forDiablo 4, and fans are getting hyped for the next revelation. The Rogue was the fourth of five classes to be announced for Blizzard’s upcoming action-RPG, joining the Barbarian, Druid, and Sorceress. All four of these classes are returning favorites from previousDiablotitles, but that doesn’t mean the fifth will be the same. The reveal of theRogue as the fourth class inDiablo 4opens up some interesting possibilities....

Battlefield 6is set to be revealed this spring, and with the game launching during 2021’s Holiday season, its release is a lot closer than it seems. Still, withBattlefieldfans having a few months to kill until the game is first shown publicly, going back to some of DICE’s past work could be a good way to prepare forBattlefield 6. Aside from getting the hang of certain mechanics that could be used in the nextBattlefield, DICE has put out some solid games over the past several years that are worth experiencing....

The reveal trailer forPokemon ScarletandVioletrevealed a lot; from characters, to places, and of course, plenty of Pokemon. Fans have focused mostly on the new starters, Sprigatito, Quaxly,and Fuecoco, which were revealed in a framed picture at the end of the trailer. Other than those three, the trailer had a lot of recognizable Pokemon that fans can now be pretty sure will be in the games. With the new starters, fans are excited about reveals of new Pokemon fit for a region based on Spain....

TheBatmanuniverse has always been teeming with moral ambiguity. How much authority does Batman have the right to wield in his pursuit of justice? As a vigilante operating outside of the law, his moral code which separates him from the myriad mobsters and villains he pursues so relentlessly is frequently pushed to the limit. With Matt Reeves’s upcoming entry,The Batman,it can be argued there’s never been a social climate where the caped crusader was under more scrutiny....

The conversation about difficulty in video games comes and goes, currently experiencing something of a resurgence due to the upcomingrelease ofElden Ring,one of FromSoftware’s notoriously difficult games. However, that conversation bleeds into other franchises too. While it hasn’t been at the forefront,Assassin’s Creed Valhallais taking some steps to make the experience more accessible with some major difficulty option tweaks. In a blog post detailingAssassin’s Creed Valhallatitle update 1.5.0, Ubisoft revealed some major new additions, laying the foundation for Dawn of Ragnarok and tweaking various aspects of the RPG....

A recent discovery suggests that Supergiants games’Hadescould soon be arriving on PlayStation 4, though nothing is yet confirmed. The developer has not made any formal announcements aboutHadesreleasing on any new systems, though a PlayStation 4 release does seem likely given the game’s success and popularity. After being initially released in early access in late 2018,Hadesversion 1.0 landed in 2020, and the game received widespread acclaim from critics and players alike. Since then,Hadeshas won multiple awardsand was named Game of the Year by many different organizations, and this success has led to many Xbox and PlayStation players wondering if and when the game will arrive on both systems....

For the most part, Stoic Games is known asThe Banner Sagacompany. Aside from alegal dispute with King Digital several years ago, the company’s sole claim to fame is its well-lovedBanner Sagatrilogy. It’s certainly easy to see why for anyone who has played one of theBanner Sagagames. With a focus on story and important choices, a distinct art style, and a brutally difficult battle system, the Kickstarter funded trilogy has many fans....

Quick Links Summary With 31 different categories of weapons, each including well over ten individual items, players have plenty to choose from when creating their nextElden Ringbuild. For those who are investing points in strength, there’s a whole range of Greatswords and Greatshields to find; or for those specializing in dexterity, there are more than enoughTwinbladesand Katanas to go around. But for those looking to create quality builds, Halberds are a good choice....

The new update forCall of Duty: Mobilehas announced tons of new content for its free-to-play community. While the season does hold a surprise for fans, it comes at a rather steep cost.Call of Duty: Mobileannounced a new legendary, making a total of three Mythic tier guns within the game environment. Mythic weapons are a newer feature in the mobile experience, with the Fennec Ascended being one of the popular choices. While theCall of Duty: MobileMythic weapon has been nerfed, the community is always on the lookout for the next big gun....

When people think ofThe Simsfranchise, the last thing they probably think is “timeline.” The games have always been advertised and played as individual installments, with each series hopefully building on the foundation that was laid out by the previous game. However, with the recurring “townies,” or pre-made townspeople, showing up in every game, there’s a story being told nonetheless. Players have the option to mess with this story by playing with life in that specific pre-made family, but nevertheless, a story is being told that players can either follow or implode....

After decades on the air, the TV trivia game showJeopardyrarely makes mistakes. Recently, however,Jeopardyhad a significant fluke. The incident in question involved a clue given to contestants about the gameTetris. The research team seemingly was fooled into believing aTetrishoax that started earlier this year. RELATED:Tetris: A Messy Recap of the World’s Biggest Puzzle Game The clue in question reads: “The 7 rotatable blocks used in this video game have names like Orange Ricky, Hero & Smashboy....

The popular MMORPGLost Ark, launched in 2019, has an extensive array of gameplay options and playstyles available to prospective players. When deciding which aspect of gameplay that fans will want to focus, they will have a choice of five different base classes, each one with drastically varying purposes and skill sets. Because of this, players will want to have a fair understanding of what these different classes have to offer when creating their character and ultimately choosing what to specialize in....