Mortal Kombat Shows Why Other Franchises Fail To Copy The MCU's Success

Mortal Kombatis one of the most beloved video game franchises of all time, so it’s no surprise that fans were very excited about the latest big-screen adaptation. To add to that excitement, this new movie promised an R-rating that would do justice to the games' graphic violence. Indeed, the movie delivered on the gore, and many fans liked seeing some oftheir favorite characters appear in the movie. However, the movie repeated a recent trend made by would-be franchises in their first movie....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 914 words · Leslie Nguyen

Naruto: The Samurai of The Land of Iron, Explained

Similar to real life, the world ofNarutoalso has different nations living side by sidein a relatively peaceful manner. Unlike the real world, however, the main military forces of these nations are shinobi. Each nation commands strong and dangerous shinobi, which makes conflict between them pretty much inevitable. But after numerous brutal battles in the past that took the lives of so many shinobi, each country now realizes that peace is the only way to move forward and prosper....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 968 words · Victoria Perez

New JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Anime 10th Anniversary Celebration Visual, Details Released

Various details surrounding theJoJo’s Bizarre Adventureanime’s10th Anniversary Projectwere recently revealed. Series creator Hirohiko Araki drew a new key visual to celebrate the milestone. 2022 also stands as the 10th anniversary of the Tokyo Skytree tower, and a collaboration event between theJoJoanime and the tower will be held from May 10 to August 9. The tower will temporarily be named “JOJOTREE” as part of the celebration. RELATED:The Devil is a Part-Timer!...

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Haley Medina

One Piece: Characters With Over 1 Billion Bounty

The World Government inOne Pieceassigns a bounty to an individual depending on the level of threat that they pose. There are other factors that affect the assignment of bounties of an individual. On rare occasions, the bounties of a character may not provide an accurate threat level. RELATED:Strongest Devil Fruit Attacks In One Piece However, the bounties are usually spot-on and give a correct idea of an individual’s notoriety. So, a higher bounty implies that the individual is very powerful....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 895 words · Aaron Mccoy

Paper Animal RPG Creator Azurexis Talks Accessibility, Wholesome Roguelikes

Cuddling Raccoon Studies, created by solo-developer Azurexis, recently launched a Kickstarter campaign for its debut titlePaper Animal RPG. The simply titled RPG is a surprisingly disparate mix of genres and fond nostalgic influences in a pixelated paper-craft wrapper. TheKickstartercampaign is currently in its home stretch, with backers able to secure the game for €15 prior to its projected September 2023 launch. Game Rant spoke to Azurexis, who also goes by Nick, about pioneering the cozier side of the roguelite genre withPaper Animal RPG’s casual mode and wholesome vibes....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 657 words · Victoria Smith

Persona 4 Golden: Best Dungeons

One of the hallmarks ofPersonatitles is its famed dungeons which make up half of the gameplay. When not studying or raising social links, players can delve into the protagonist’s secret life: battling dangerous enemies known as shadows in a world different from their own. RELATED:Things To Know Before Starting Persona 4 Golden InPersona 4, the player can traverse through televisions into the Midnight Channel and confront the dangerous shadow-versions of potential new allies, but not before hours spent exploring and grinding levels in their dungeon....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1019 words · Samantha Ward

Red Dead Redemption 2 Could Have Ended Differently Without Its Big Twist

This article delves deep into some of the main plot points ofRed Dead Redemption 2. Red Dead Redemption 2is a game with many themes. Its story tackles subjects like family, duty, conscience, loyalty, and betrayal. Through the eyes of the outlaw Arthur Morgan, players see howthe relationships within the Van der Linde gangattribute to the group’s successes, narrow escapes, and most important of all, its failures. Arthur himself plays a key role in the gang....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 899 words · Gregory Michael

Red Dead Redemption 2 Player Gets Crazy Jump Scare from Legendary Gator

Red Dead Onlinehas allowed players to keep exploring the cowboy western world that was established inRed Dead Redemption 2. The large open-world can lead to many surprising elements, and Rockstar Games continues toupdateRed Dead Onlineto keep players engaged. While not all updates have been a success, a new video has emerged which illustrates why the online game and its unpredictability can be so much fun for players. Players can huntlegendary animals inRed Dead Onlineand many enjoy the past time as they can get new garments and rewards....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Tracy Mathews

Resident Evil 1 vs. Resident Evil 4: Which Reigns Supreme?

TheResident Evilseries has been around for almost 25 years now, and in that time, they have created the term survival horror, refined the third-person shooter, and created countless stories about the T-Virus, Raccoon City, and the entire cast of unrealistically attractive protagonists. RELATED:Resident Evil: 5 Best Mechanics In The Games (& 5 Worst) When it comes to favorites in the series, people often point to the original 1996 release orResident Evil 4which was released in 2005....

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1116 words · Andrew Miller III

Resident Evil 3 Remake and Other Capcom Games On Sale for the PC

In recent years, Japanese developer and publisher Capcom has dominated the sales charts with theremakes of its classic gamesand sequels of its biggest franchises. Now, PC video game retailer Fanatical is currently offering massive discounts on games from Capcom’s biggest franchises such asResident Evil, Devil May Cry, Monster Hunter World, Street Fighter,and many more Headlining Fanatical’s Capcom publisher sale is the pre-order ofResident Evil 3remake, which is scheduled to release on July 21, 2025....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Anne Wong

Skyrim: How To Complete "Forbidden Legend"

InThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, “Forbidden Legend” proves to be one of the more drawn-out quests in the game. It consists of multiple stages and takes a deep dive into Skyrim’s ancient history. The player uncovers the dark mysteries of the Gauldur brothers, who murdered their fatherfor his legendary amulet. RELATED:Skyrim: Blood On The Ice-A Step By Step Quest Guide There are a couple of different ways to initiate this quest....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1032 words · Jessica Carroll

Some of TLOU2 Remastered's Shirt Easter Eggs Feel Extra Special

Summary Though its mere existence has proven to be fairly controversial,The Last of Us Part 2 Remastereddoes add a sizable amount of content to the original PS4 experience. Along with some shinier visuals and more consistent framerates,The Last of Us Part 2 Remasteredadds insightful developer commentary, a few prototype Lost Levels to explore, a Guitar Free Play mode to mess around in, and a fully-fledged roguelike mode that’s packed with hours of evolving content....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 540 words · Ryan Smith

Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse Sequel May Have An Official Title

Spider-ManInto the Spider-Verse’supcoming sequel may have an official title. According to a report, the official title of the long-awaited sequel will beSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. TheSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Versesequel will be the second film that follows up the storyline of Miles Morales. This first film paid homage to many of theother existing versions of Spider-Manfrom alternate universes. Each universe has differences from the Spider-Man canon most fans are familiar with....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Rebecca Ball