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With almost 50 years of movies, TV shows, animated spinoffs, video games, comics, and novels under its belt, theStar Warsuniverse is a vast one, and over the decades, its seen its fair share of world-building. WhileGeorge Lucas' original trilogydoes a phenomenal job of fleshing out theStar Warsuniverse, using subtle details like starship designs to show the Rebels' limited funds, a lot ofStar Wars' wider universe owes its initial creation to expanded materials like books and video games, and one such concept finally sees its on-screen debut inStar Wars Jedi: Survivor....

Throughoutthe early game inStranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Originplayers should try to experiment with all of the basic Jobs and find a handful that matches their particular play style. Whether it’s ranged magic, fast melee weapons, or big slow heavy weapons; each player is likely going to find a pairing that they find enjoyable for the majority of the levels (though they might want to remain flexible for particular boss fights)....

Naughty Dog recently celebratedThe Last of UsDay with a slew of free goodies that included gifs, cosplay guides, themes, and avatars for PlayStation users. Aside from being a time to thank the community, it’s also when the company makes announcements regarding the series. Many assumed the long-awaited reveal of multiplayer forThe Last of Us 2would be among those announcements, but were disappointed to find they were not. Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann addressed its absence later via Twitter, saying that it will be worth the wait....

Meta Quest 2 Bundle The Meta Quest 2 Virtual Reality Headset is on sale as a bundle with Resident Evil 4 and Beat Saber. Save $50 and get two games included. TheMeta Quest 2headset is one of the premiere virtual reality headsets on the market, with access to some of the hottest games in the genre. Right now, anyone interested can get abig discount on the Meta Quest 2 through Amazon, which has discounted the VR headset from $399....

With Insomniac Games' Marvel’s Spider-Man 2edging closer toward its final stages of development for release, fans maintain high expectations based on its predecessor. Its reveal trailer in thePlayStation Showcase 2021left many wanting more, especially after Venom was confirmed to be featured in the game potentially alongside Kraven The Hunter. As there are currently no updates regarding the title’s story or gameplay features, many have been left to speculate what to expect in Insomniac Games' sequel....

The following contains spoilers for “What If… Captain Carter Were The First Avenger?” The latest Disney Plus series from the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues the trend of giving fans something vastly different from the movies by riffing on them and acomic book anthology series. Each episode is set to see events in the MCU play out differently based on a single different decision being made in the movie universe. In the first episode ofWhat If…?...

For audiences, it’s been a while since Johnny Depp was mentioned in the spotlight regarding his film roles. Depp has gained a lot of media attention in the past year for his trial against ex-wife Amber Heard. However, the Oscar-nominated actor seeks to regain his reputation as a talented movie star with an upcoming project in 2023. Depp’s next feature is a French biopic distributed by Netflix calledLa Favorite. The film will star Depp as King Louis XV, and is directed by French producer, writer, and star Maïwenn....

World of Warcrafthas finally unveiled “Legacies,” the animated companion shorts coming for theDragonflightexpansion. The first of the new motion stories will launch alongside theWorld of Warcraft: DragonflightPre-Patch on October 25. Every expansion sinceMists of Pandariahas featured a series of animated shorts thatact as companions to the new chapters inWorld of Warcraft. Each series contains between three and six episodes, each of which is a few minutes long. The shorts provide integral backstories to the major players of each expansion and have become almost as highly anticipated as their full cinematic counterparts....

Summary Developer Red Hook Studios has announced the release ofDarkest Dungeon 2on Xbox Series X|S, coinciding with its launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Xbox RPG enthusiasts should mark July 15 on their calendars, as that is when the turn-based roguelikeDarkest Dungeon 2will be released on the Xbox consoles. Darkest Dungeon 2continues the legacy of thecritically acclaimedDarkest Dungeonby challenging players with its unique blend of turn-based combat and stress management....

The past 24 hours have been pretty crazy for Microsoft fans. After a report from Windows Central detailed the existence of the Xbox Series S, Microsoft went ahead and confirmed the existence of the console byofficially announcing it on Twitter. Microsoft revealed the look, confirmed some rumored specs, and announced the release date for the console. While rumors have run rampant on news sites regarding the specs of the console over the past year, many developers have come forward with impressions of its capabilities....

Summary One of the major reasons behindOverwatch’s success over the years is the attention that Blizzard has paid to the worldbuilding and overarching lore of the franchise. Not only does the title’s wide range of playable heroes do wonders for its variety of gameplay, but it also allows Blizzards to craft intricate backstories for each character that contribute to a wider narrative. While it might be easy to forget about in-game, this lore shapes a lot of the maps and experiences of the franchise, with each hero having their own role that continuously evolves as the game progresses....

The Xbox Series X is Microsoft’s upcoming console, which will belong in the ninth generation of video game consoles alongsidethe PlayStation 5. It is Microsoft’s fourth main entry to the video game industry and is anticipated to be the most powerfulvideo game home consolein the history of gaming. The console is will become available to the public on June 27, 2025. RELATED:10 Biggest Differences Between The PS5 & The Xbox Series X...

Yesterday was a big day for major Xbox announcements. On one hand,Microsoft confirmed that the Xbox Series X will be launching sometime in November, just three months from now, but on the other, it was revealed thatHalo Infinitehas been delayed to 2021, leaving the console to launch against Sony’s PlayStation 5 without its flagship title. It’s a huge shift in Microsoft’s plans for the holiday season, one thatwill be a major blow to the Xbox Series X’s launchnow that its highest-profile exclusive has been taken out of the equation....